Walter Townshend & Son Inc.

Chimney Build & Repair
Toronto ON M9N 1H4
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Holly
Holly
2 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Installation of New Gas Fireplace

The entire process of resolving our fireplace issue was absolutely perfect. From the day of the consultation, Ronnie was on time, honest, efficient and provided many options. There was always constant communication between myself and Ronnie (he was very patient with my numerous questions). On installation day, he and his crew were prompt, professional and exhibited the highest attention to detail. My home was left in the same state as it was when they arrived – excellent clean up. As a single mother on a tight budget, the price was extremely affordable. I would definitely recommend Walter Townshend & Sons to my friends/family.

Approximate cost of services:
$4,500.00
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Linda Kotopoulis from Toronto
Linda Kotopoulis from Toronto
7 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Installation of Gas Fire Logs

Townshend Chimney (Walter Townshend & Sons) did an absolutely amazing job recently at our home with the chimney work required and the installation of breathtakingly-beautiful gas fire logs in our 70-year-old original, traditional fireplace. From the outset, Mr. Townshend was a book of knowledge, a real professional and a true gentleman, giving us all sorts of ideas and suggestions, and always being available to take our calls and answer our questions (there were many, as this was all new territory for us)! The day of the installation, his team arrived on time, and they were friendly, professional and courteous. The end result is perfection - gas fire logs that are far more beautiful and comforting than we could ever have imagined. The job was done on time, on budget, with no mess and no fuss - but that's what happens when you hire the best; you let them take care of everything, and you relax! We are looking forward to the many years of enjoyment we will receive from the installation of these beautiful gas fire logs, and we are confident in our decision to go with Townshend Chimney, knowing that our chimney is 100% safe and efficient. Thank you Walter Townshend & Sons!

Approximate cost of services:
$3,000.00
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Alice G from Etobicoke
Alice G from Etobicoke
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Chimney Rebuild

Our chimney was in need of repair and we shopped around and got several quotes. Not only was Walter Townshend & Son competitive in terms of cost, they live in the neighbourhood and were the only providers who agreed to meet with me face to face (the others just left a quote in the mailbox). They came when they said they would, took down the old chimney right to the roof and did the rebuild. They did a fantastic job and, because of that, we also had them replace several feet of brick around our garage and then additional work on the piping from our water heater to the chimney. Now I found out they also do fireplace inserts and I wouldn't look anywhere else. They are reliable, honest and competitive. Having a local owner and his two sons do the work was great. I highly recommend them.

Approximate cost of services:
$5,000.00
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Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Chimney liner & repair to top of chimney

We were introduced to Ron Townshend when Enercare came to install a new hot water tank and told us our chimney liner was non-existent. Ron came exactly when he said he would come. He was professional, courteous and personable. He completed the job as he said he would. There was more of a problem than he had originally suspected bit he did the work, was up front with what was happening and was fair in terms of the final price we paid. He cleaned everything up inside and outside which was appreciated. I would recommend him to all of my family and friends.

Approximate cost of services:
$800.00
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Alex from East York
Alex from East York
6 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

New chimney liner

These guys did a small job for me: they pulled out the old chimney liner, installed a new one, and also repaired the masonry a bit around the chimney pipe on the roof and in the basement. They were efficient, the wait time was about 3 days (also because of my schedule, which they accommodated at their best). I think that their price to quality ratio must be the very satisfactory!

Approximate cost of services:
$800.00
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moonstruck from Toronto
moonstruck from Toronto
8 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

chimney repair

My chimney was pulling away from my house, leaving a gap, and most of the mortar around the bricks (below roof level) was falling out. I was afraid of water damage to the inside of my house. I have used Walter Townsend and Sons before at my former house, and was really pleased with the quality of work. I am please with this project as well. They brought my chimney down to the roof, capped it in concrete and repaired all of the brick and mortar problems. They were fast, and left everything so clean, you would not know they had been there. Highly recommend.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,100.00
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Cory from Toronto
Cory from Toronto
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Gas fireplace installation

My wife and I consulted Ronnie Townshend about a project to convert our existing wood burning fireplace to gas. The service and communication was excellent throughout the process. Ronnie gave us plenty of ideas to consider and showed us pictures of previous work he had done with similar homes. The installation was done promptly and the work was flawless. Everything was taken care of for us and done with utmost professionalism. The finished product was better than we had envisioned and the fireplace is now, without a doubt the centerpiece of our living room. We couldn't have been more pleased with our experience and would recommend to others!

Approximate cost of services:
$5,000.00
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Suzanne   from Toronto
Suzanne from Toronto
3 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Remove blown insulation from chimney & repair chimney

Belyea Bros. Ltd., our furnace maintenance company, attended our home on an emergency basis during a snow storm. Their technician determined that the problem with our furnace & hot water tank was the result of a blown insulation blockage in our chimney. For safety reasons, our gas supply was immediately turned off leaving us without heat or hot water. Belyea Bros. contacted Walter Townshend & Son Inc. who arrived within a few hours. They discovered that the chimney within our internal walls was apart. Mr. Townshend and his crew removed the blown insulation blockage and made the necessary repairs. They were very professional, courteous and tidy. The best surprise was that the invoice that followed was less than we had anticipated. We would definitely recommend Walter Townshend & Son Inc. for any chimney issues. A great experience!

Approximate cost of services:
$800.00
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Paul
Paul
3 reviews Etobicoke, ON
10/10

Chimney Liner

My house needed a chimney liner to be installed so I called Walter Townshend & Son. My phone call was returned right away and Walter (the owner) came out and gave us a free estimate. We hired Walter’s company right away and next day the 3 men crew came showed up on time and got the job done efficiently. The chimney liner was installed in a very professional time manner. Walter Townshend & Son is a great company and I strongly recommend them so if you need any chimney liner done or any other chimney related repairs give them a call and they will get the job done.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,130.00
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More about Walter Townshend & Son Inc.

Walter Townshend & Sons Chimneys is in its 5th generation of service serving the GTA. For well over 80 years the name Walter Townshend & Sons Chimneys have become well known and associated with honest business practice. We take care of all your Chimney and Fireplace needs.

CATEGORIES
Chimney Build & Repair and Fireplaces
PRODUCTS
Chimney Repairs, Chimney Rebuilds, Chimney Sweeping, Fireplace Inspections, Tuck Pointing, Chimney Liners, Gas Fireplaces & Wood Burning Fireplaces
SERVICES
Chimney Repairs, Chimney Rebuilds, Chimney Sweeping, Fireplace Inspections, Tuck Pointing, Chimney Liners, Gas Fireplaces, & Wood Burning Fireplace
STYLES
From New Homes to Older Victorian homes we do it all !
SPECIALITIES
Chimney Repairs, Chimney Rebuilds, Chimney Sweeping, Fireplace Inspections, Tuck Pointing, & Chimney Liners, Gas Fireplaces. Wood Burning Fireplaces.
WEBSITE
http://www.townshendchimneys.com
YEAR ESTABLISHED
1925
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
10
PAYMENT METHOD
Cheque, Cash, Visa
LICENSES
B1 Building Licences, WETT Certified, TSSA, City of Toronto Chimney License, Gas Fitters License, C
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
DIPLOMAS
WETT Certified, Gas Fitters License, Master Chimney Sweep
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
BONDED
Yes
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
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