--- title: "BLACK DIAMOND CHIMNEY" description: "Black Diamond Chimney cleans and inspects chimneys and installs wood stoves, pellet stoves and gas lines, and it holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 59 rat" doc_version: "2026-10-20" last_updated: "2026-10-20" --- # BLACK DIAMOND CHIMNEY **Trade:** Chimney Services · **Address:** Gilmanton, NH · **Phone:** (603) 244-8645 · **Website:** https://blackdiamondchimney.org/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 4.1/5** (medium confidence) — from 53 reviews across 6 sources. 98% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 18 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read Black Diamond Chimney cleans and inspects chimneys and installs wood stoves, pellet stoves and gas lines, and it holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 59 ratings. The company describes its work as chimney and venting solutions. A recent customer said their gas fireplace kept blowing out its pilot light until Brandon completely tore down the unit, found multiple issues causing the problem and corrected them. A recent customer said Brandon installed a gas line to a new stove, with the work exactly as quoted. A recent customer said Brandon installed a wood stove and chimney, made sure all piping was properly sealed, and returned after two years of daily winter use to clean the chimney, leaving the work area tidy. A recent customer said Brandon answered questions about pellet stoves and then installed one. A 2026 customer wrote that other companies said a water-damaged chimney had to come down and be replaced, while Brandon offered another option: venting the pellet stove to the outside, which saved thousands of dollars. A 2025 customer said an inspection found issues from a previous chimney fire and a structure not up to code, and the quoted full tear-down and replacement was covered by their insurance company due to the fire hazard. A 2024 customer said Brandon Masse inspected their chimney top to bottom and shared photos of everything that needed attention. A 2026 customer whose pellet stove stopped working two weeks after Brandon serviced it said the visit ended with "Your pellet stove is dead" and a $300 diagnostic fee for a 5 minute visit, and that Brandon was rude and dismissive when they complained. A 2025 customer who had a wood-burning fireplace converted to propane said they would have preferred more timely communication while waiting for components to arrive, after putting a lot of money down in advance. **Strengths:** - Gas fireplace repair — a recent customer said multiple issues were found and corrected - Gas line install — a recent customer said the work matched the quote - Wood stove install — a recent customer said all piping was properly sealed - Photo-backed inspection — a 2024 customer was shown what needed attention **Concerns:** - $300 diagnostic fee — a 2026 customer called it excessive for 5 minutes - Delay communication — a 2025 customer wanted earlier word on component delays ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - 4.9-star Google rating from 59 ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Black%20Diamond%20Chimney&query_place_id=ChIJGTkYjpmAcwER4q7CnxP89BM) — “Google: 4.9★ from 59 ratings” - A recent customer said Brandon tore down a gas fireplace, found multiple issues and corrected them _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2treGNERnNSV2RVT0dOSU5FVmhia1ZDVjFkWWJXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x13f4fc139fc2aee2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkkxcDFsRWdUOGNINEVhbkVCV1dYbWc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ My gas fireplace was virtually unusable. When starting it would make a loud band and blow out the pilot light. I would have to keep pre…” - A recent customer said a gas line install to a new stove was done exactly as quoted _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT214aWVFMUxTRXBHTlVzdFgwaDZiMHA2TUVKME4yYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x13f4fc139fc2aee2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmxieE1LSEpGNUstX0h6b0p6MEJ0N2c%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Brandon installed a gas line to our new stove. Work performed was exactly as quoted and professionally installed. I would recommend Black…” - Installed a wood stove and chimney and later returned to clean the chimney, per a recent customer _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25RNVlYaExiSHBOU2tkaFZsaHBTVEpSTjJsT1RGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x13f4fc139fc2aee2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnQ5YXhLbHpNSkdhVlhpSTJRN2lOTFE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I had an excellent experience with Black Diamond Chimney from the very start. My initial call was returned promptly. During the process, …” - Installed a pellet stove for a recent customer _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xFeWVuRm5VbmxoV21aM1ZYSnRTRW90Y1U5aVZHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x13f4fc139fc2aee2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlEyenFnUnlhWmZ3VXJtSEotcU9iVGc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Brandon was responsive to message sent about a cleaning for a wood stove. He was able to get us in quickly. He was able to answer questio…” - A 2026 customer said Brandon offered venting a pellet stove outside instead of replacing a water-damaged chimney, saving thousands _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2kxVU5pMXBVRUZYUkRCS1oxQmpjekpYWm5wZlMxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x13f4fc139fc2aee2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOi1UNi1pUEFXRDBKZ1BjczJXZnpfS1E%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I hired Black Diamond Chimney after receiving quotes from a couple of other chimney repair companies. The other companies told me my chim…” - A 2025 inspection found issues from a previous chimney fire and a structure not up to code _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VNajJtN0g3X29hS1hBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x13f4fc139fc2aee2!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEMj2m7H7_oaKXA%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I had Black Diamond Chimey come out for a chimney inspection on my house which I bought a few years ago. I had never had the chimney insp…” - A 2024 customer said Brandon Masse shared photos of everything that needed attention after an inspection _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNmeGREMnV3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x13f4fc139fc2aee2!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICfxdD2uwE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Brandon Masse inspected our chimney top to bottom. He shared photos of everything he noticed that needed attention which helped greatly i…” - A 2026 customer was charged a $300 diagnostic fee for a 5 minute visit and said Brandon was rude and dismissive _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pjeGJIRkVNRjlsVkZGelFXYzNRWFpuVEhkMVdIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x13f4fc139fc2aee2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjcxbHFEMF9lVFFzQWc3QXZnTHd1WHc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ I am writing this review to warn others about the disappointing service I received from Black Diamond Chimney. I called Brandon because m…” - A 2025 customer wanted more timely communication while waiting for components to arrive _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURvck5hd29RRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x13f4fc139fc2aee2!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMDorNawoQE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We had a wood burning fireplace converted to a propane fireplace in March of 2025. We found Brandon's knowledge of the systems and proce…” - Describes its work as chimney and venting solutions _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](https://blackdiamondchimney.org) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): At Black Diamond Chimney, we provide professional chimney and venting solutions with highly qualified techn…” - Specializes in Chimney Services _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25sTmRVRTVVRzgyZG05UU5GYzRhRk5CYTJaMWJrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x13f4fc139fc2aee2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnlNdUE5UG82dm9QNFc4aFNBa2Z1bkE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Brandon did a very thorough job inspecting my chimney and wood stoves. I definitely recommend Black Diamond Chimney.” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25FM1RHNTVMWHBaYVZJM1pFbFpNblJKUm1kRk4yYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x13f4fc139fc2aee2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnE3TG55LXpZaVI3ZElZMnRJRmdFN2c%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Came on site, cleaned the chimney and was courteous and kind. The off-season discounts are great and I appreciate knowing my stove is re…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25RNVlYaExiSHBOU2tkaFZsaHBTVEpSTjJsT1RGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x13f4fc139fc2aee2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnQ5YXhLbHpNSkdhVlhpSTJRN2lOTFE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I had an excellent experience with Black Diamond Chimney from the very start. My initial call was returned promptly. During the process, …” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNmeGREMnV3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x13f4fc139fc2aee2!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICfxdD2uwE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Brandon Masse inspected our chimney top to bottom. He shared photos of everything he noticed that needed attention which helped greatly i…” ## License NH doesn't license or register this trade, so there's no state registry to check. That's true of every business in this trade, not specific to this one. ## Sources - [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/black-diamond-chimney-gilmanton): Listed on this source - [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/ClimbingGear/comments/1mvjdbo/black_diamond_petzl_or_metolius_harness/): 0 community mentions discussing this business - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=BLACK%20DIAMOND%20CHIMNEY&query_place_id=ChIJGTkYjpmAcwER4q7CnxP89BM): Listed on this source - [Official Website](https://blackdiamondchimney.org): Self-reported profile and service details - [Local News](https://www.fnbnews.com/Top-News/stove-kraft-launches-pigeon-black-diamondxtreme-dlx--atmos-chimneys-and-the-slender--linea-hobs-80013): Listed on this source - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=BLACK%20DIAMOND%20CHIMNEY&query_place_id=ChIJGTkYjpmAcwER4q7CnxP89BM): 4.9★ from 59 ratings ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Thomas E. Lynch · 2026-10-16**: Brandon is the Best! Very Professional installation! Plus he just a Nice Man! T&P from Washington, NH - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Nick Parckys · 2026-10-13**: Brandon did a very thorough job inspecting my chimney and wood stoves. I definitely recommend Black Diamond Chimney. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · bertstella · 2026-10-11**: Was very good explaining what he was cleaning and was on time which we appreciated very much would recommend them to my family and friends - **5/5 · Google Reviews · MooseHenden · 2026-10-10**: Got here early, dug right in and did a great job. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Renee Anderson · 2026-10-01**: Very professional, great job, highly recommend. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Nate Whitehead · 2026-09-28**: Brandon was fantastic. Showed up on time and walked me through the process of the inspection. He took time to talk through all my questions and concerns and was very neat. Highly recommend. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · bob neeb · 2026-09-26**: My gas fireplace was virtually unusable. When starting it would make a loud band and blow out the pilot light. I would have to keep pressing the igniter button to keep the pilot flame going. Brandon completely tore down the unit, found multiple issues causing the problem and corrected them. Afte… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · sam morrison · 2026-09-18**: Incredible service, very thorough and detailed in explanation. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Stephen & Kathy Brassard · 2026-09-16**: Knowledgeable, friendly. Understood the problem and knows the fix. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Deborah Rivosa · 2026-09-05**: I was very impressed with Brandon's assessment of my needs and variety of solutions presented with plusses and minuses of each. Brandon is a pleasure to do business with. --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-18T04:44:12.843Z. 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