--- title: "Montpelier Stove & Flag Works" description: "Montpelier Stove & Flag Works sells stoves, stove accessories and flags, and the company says it has been in business for 50 years. A 2025 customer said a " doc_version: "2026-10-29" last_updated: "2026-10-29" --- # Montpelier Stove & Flag Works **Trade:** Chimney Services · **Address:** 178 River St, Montpelier, VT 05602 · **Phone:** (802) 229-0150 · **Website:** http://www.stoveandflagworks.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.8/5** (medium confidence) — from 16 reviews across 5 sources. 69% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read Montpelier Stove & Flag Works sells stoves, stove accessories and flags, and the company says it has been in business for 50 years. A 2025 customer said a tech came to the house within 2 days of the call, replaced the original distribution fan on a roughly 20-year-old Harman pellet stove and had it working within an hour. A 2025 customer said a Harman stove was bought there and installed, and that Brook and two colleagues cleaned the floor before the install. A 2021 customer said the shop does not service stoves it did not sell, but supplied parts and tips for the work. In a January 2026 r/vermont comment, a poster said the Montpelier shop was great to work with and more affordable than other places they checked. A 2024 customer called the service rude and unhelpful when shopping for two wood stoves and two chimneys, and bought the stove from the importer instead. A 2023 customer said calls to the shop went unanswered. A local news site quoted owner Ray Plagge on the rules for selling state flags. **Strengths:** - A pellet stove repair — a 2025 customer said it worked again within an hour - A careful install — a 2025 customer said the floor was cleaned first **Concerns:** - Rude service — a 2024 customer called the service rude and unhelpful - Unanswered calls — a 2023 customer said calls to the shop went unanswered ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - The company says it has been in business for 50 years _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://www.stoveandflagworks.com) — “Self-reported 50 years in business” - A 2025 customer said a tech replaced a pellet stove's distribution fan and had it working within an hour _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pGQ2FrMUdRMjFoZVZRMk9HcE1UaTFVY0hGcGIxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x73cf71b44f8e76d2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjFCak1GQ21heVQ2OGpMTi1UcHFpb1E%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Had a distribution fan failure in my ~20y/o Harman pellet stove over Thanksgiving weekend, right as the cold season was starting. Tech ca…” - A 2025 customer said the installers cleaned the floor before installing a Harman stove _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2kwdGJXeHhUMjFmTTBaR2VGQTNTVU5QYUhWdFVYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x73cf71b44f8e76d2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOi0tbWxxT21fM0ZGeFA3SUNPaHVtUXc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We bought a Harman here and had it installed last week. Everything went perfectly. Thank you to Brook and his two fantastic colleagues. T…” - A 2024 customer called the service rude and unhelpful _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURidDhqNkFREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x73cf71b44f8e76d2!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDbt8j6AQ%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Worst service I have ever received. I went here to buy two wood stoves and two complete chimneys. A total of 12,000$. The service was rud…” - A 2023 customer said calls went unanswered _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMxOXZTTWVREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x73cf71b44f8e76d2!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC19vSMeQ%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ No help call and call no answer. WTH” - A local news site quoted owner Ray Plagge on the rules for selling state flags _(confidence: medium)_ - [Local News](https://www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture/whats-wrong-with-the-vermont-state-flag-almost-everything-according-to-an-amateur-vexillologist-2139991/) — “sevendaysvt.com — says Ray Plagge, owner of Montpelier Stove & Flag Works . All the elements must be accurate according to the state’s offic…” - Specializes in Chimney Services _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURidDhqNkFREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x73cf71b44f8e76d2!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDbt8j6AQ%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Worst service I have ever received. I went here to buy two wood stoves and two complete chimneys. A total of 12,000$. The service was rud…” - Also offers HVAC / Heating & Cooling _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pGQ2FrMUdRMjFoZVZRMk9HcE1UaTFVY0hGcGIxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x73cf71b44f8e76d2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjFCak1GQ21heVQ2OGpMTi1UcHFpb1E%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Had a distribution fan failure in my ~20y/o Harman pellet stove over Thanksgiving weekend, right as the cold season was starting. Tech ca…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2kwMlpXSk9VblYxYmtWc2QzcG1kMEpsZGxvMllsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x73cf71b44f8e76d2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOi02ZWJOUnV1bkVsd3pmd0Jldlo2YlE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Sitting by our new harman pellet stove and we couldn't be happier with the experience from Montpelier Stove and Flag Works. I met with Fr…” ## License No license record has been checked yet for this contractor. ## Sources - [Local News](https://www.benningtonbanner.com/community-news/vermont-covered-bridge-society-has-has-project-to-celebrate-americas-250th-anniversary/2897732): Listed on this source - [Official Website](http://www.stoveandflagworks.com): 50 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Montpelier%20Stove%20%26%20Flag%20Works&query_place_id=ChIJuW-ZLv4HtUwR0naOT7Rxz3M): Listed on this source - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/vt/montpelier/profile/building-contractors/stove-and-flagworks-0021-6440/addressId/704812): Listed on this source - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Montpelier%20Stove%20%26%20Flag%20Works&query_place_id=ChIJuW-ZLv4HtUwR0naOT7Rxz3M): 3.8★ from 62 ratings ## Mentions Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding. - “Stove & Flag Works. There’s one in Montpelier. They were great to work with and more affordable than other places I checked.” — u/vladadog in r/vermont (2026-01-01) — https://www.reddit.com/r/vermont/comments/1q0y6xl/wood_stoves_where_to_buy_and_installer/nx2smuo/ - “I’d recommend Montpelier Stove Works if you’re in that area.” — u/Kerund in r/vermont (2025-03-04) — https://www.reddit.com/r/vermont/comments/1j3jv77/sowood_stove_or_pellet_stove/mg220pp/ - “Montpelier stove and flag, not sure how far out they will go though.” — u/Solons45 in r/vermont (2022-10-11) — https://www.reddit.com/r/vermont/comments/y0x3dh/looking_for_someone_licenced_to_install_a_pellet/irwjqpv/ - “says Ray Plagge, owner of Montpelier Stove & Flag Works . All the elements must be accurate according to the state’s official flag description, and it is illegal for flag producers to sell state flags…” — sevendaysvt.com — https://www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture/whats-wrong-with-the-vermont-state-flag-almost-everything-according-to-an-amateur-vexillologist-2139991/ ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Pierre or Allison Laflamme · 2025-12-20**: The best customer service from in the showroom with Freff to the folks who did our install. They were wonderful and the propane insert is beautiful and so warm. They went above and beyond making our stove and surround look wonderful. Highly recommend WC Heating (Billy Comi) too for their work with o… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jeff Soule · 2025-12-05**: Can't say enough good things about these guys Walked on in the late fall I found myself the perfect stove They were kind enough to set up an installation 2 months with a rural insulation Most people hang up when I tell them where I'm located These guys didn't hesitate Everywhere in Vermont is local … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · R.S. · 2025-12-03**: Had a distribution fan failure in my ~20y/o Harman pellet stove over Thanksgiving weekend, right as the cold season was starting. Tech came to the house within 2 days of my call, replaced the part (which was the original distribution fan from decades ago), got the stove working within an hour, and t… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Graham Melville · 2025-10-28**: Sitting by our new harman pellet stove and we couldn't be happier with the experience from Montpelier Stove and Flag Works. I met with Freff a couple times and he helped me work through the setup and dealing with an annoying layout that they were able to work around and solve. The install team was g… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Timothy Crete · 2025-09-09**: Been doing business with them for decades great service. They know their products great companies - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Cynthia Beyersdorff · 2025-07-06**: We bought a Harman here and had it installed last week. Everything went perfectly. Thank you to Brook and his two fantastic colleagues. They even cleaned our floor before the instal and gave us time to paint before they put the new stove in. Thank you for a job well done 😊 - **4/5 · Google Reviews · Ben Falk · 2025-03-14**: Great selection, glad they exist but service is hit or miss. I’ve been coming here for decades and they have great stuff from a stoves to key parts no one else does. But you gotta pray for the right folks to help ya. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · DJG Daniel · 2025-03-11**: Nice store good people. I'm very happy w I th my pellet stove - **1/5 · Google Reviews · John Campbell · 2024-08-10**: Worst service I have ever received. I went here to buy two wood stoves and two complete chimneys. A total of 12,000$. The service was rude and unhelpful. I ended up buying my Esse Iron heart direct from the importer in Canada, shipped to house in Peacham, for $1000 less than what stove works was sel… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · lisa andrew · 2024-01-12**: Great customer service and excellent prices. --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-08T22:21:34.754Z. Cite as: Montpelier Stove & Flag Works — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/montpelier-stove-and-flag-works-montpelier) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/montpelier-stove-and-flag-works-montpelier ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)