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A-1 Affordable Construction Co
164 Getty Ave, Clifton, NJ 07011, United States
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Review №1

A-1 crew came and relined my chimney with a new stainless steel double wall liner, put a new cap on the top and connected all to the heater. They cemented everything and sealed it all. They were efficient, cleaned up everything after. They even provided pictures of the new work. I am happy with them and would recommend them to others.

Gl
Review №2

A1 Affordable was recommended to me by my oil/furnace provider. Over the years theyve done yearly inspections and cleaning of my chimney and installed a chimney liner. This year, on a routine maintenance call, one of the gentlemen showed me several pictures of the interior of the top and exterior of the chimney. Not a pretty sight (the roof is flat, so Ive never seen it). They recently did a rebuild and came back several days later to do a quick chimney sweep to get rid of any debris that may have fallen during the rebuild. Every gentleman from A1 thats worked at my home has been polite and professional. Theyve always left my property cleaner than it was before they got there. And, Ive never had any scheduling issues with the officestaff. I would recommend them and would not hesitate to use their services in the future.

Ja
Review №3

A-1 visits each year to inspect and clean the chimney liner they installed. They work quickly and efficiently - cleaning and checking the liner from top to bottom. The technicians always greet us with a smile. Weve had them do other work as well (chimney cap & gap filling) and all of it was well done.

Me
Review №4

I needed to have the chimney for a gas furnace extended on a newly purchased house. They quoted me about 10x more than I was expecting, saying it was all trash and had to be redone. They told me I could add it to my gas/oil bill to pay it off over the course of several years (seriously, it was that kind of money). Shocked, I got a few other opinions from local plumbers who all said it was fine (as did my inspector) and agreed to the work at a price I was expecting. In the end I went with one of the other guys for literally 1/10th the price. Maybe because Im a woman they thought they could take advantage of me? Whatever the reason, shop around if you can.

Bo
Review №5

Needed a 28 long, stainless steel chimney liner installed. My house is a cape cod with a very steep (45 degree) roof. A-1 sent out 3 guys who did a great job with the install. They finished up in less than 3 hours and thoroughly cleaned up when done. Price was competitive.

Ar
Review №6

A few years ago they Inspected chimney and showed me damage, installed a liner, new chimney to water heater and furnace and chimney cap. Even fire inspector and Petro admired the work. They clean the chimney every year since,Highly recommend.

Ki
Review №7

Absolutely horrible service. They did not show up twice and never called. The third time they told me they would be here before 5...no show, when I called they said it would be in 1.5 hours. I took three days vacation waiting for these guys. Not at all apologetic. Stay clear!

Ja
Review №8

George was amazing - he answered my call on a Sunday morning after our Carbon Monoxide detectors went off and I wanted to have our chimney looked at. While it turned out to be a problem with our furnace and not our chimney, George was great - Id use this company again without hesitation.

th
Review №9

THEY ARRIVED ON TIME ,WE TALKED THEY TOLD ME WHAT WAS WRONG, I SELECTED THE OPTION, THEY GOT TO WORK IN 4 HOURS BOTH FLUTES HAD NEW LININGS A BRICK OBSTRUCTION WAS REMOVED THE WALL WAS RECEMENTED AND NEW VENT PIPES LAYED IN TO THE FURNANCE AND WOT WATER HEATER. I WOULD RECOMMEND THE TEAM OF LUIS AND ABANAN ANY DAY OF THE WEEKSINCERELYTOM F.

De
Review №10

A1 originally came out for a chimney cleaning, but come to find out the liner of my chimney was in desperate need of repairs/replacement, and the vent pipe from furnace to the chimney needed replacing. There were also cracks in the foundation from the issue. Chris and his colleague (sorry I dont know his name) were thorough and everything was explained to me in terms I could understand. Everything was fixed and patched up within 2 hours if that and they did not leave a mess. Definitely recommend!

Re
Review №11

A1 came out the next day to give us an estimate to install a chimney liner. Unfortunately they were supposed to come at 9am and when I called to see where they were said they called and didn’t get an answer but we never received a call at all. They sent someone out later in the day. He was very informative and assured us he could come the next morning at 8am. Again no one came at 8. At 845 we received a call from A1 to check someone would be home around 9:30am to start the job.She said they normally start the day at 9-930 and didnt understand why anyone would tell us they could be at our home at 8am.Different guys (Martin and Marvin) from the day before arrived at 930 and were able to complete the job quickly and efficiently so we could leave for work by 11. The guys who did the job were amazing and so polite. They answered all of our questions without hesitation. We would definitely use A1 again despite the confusion with the times.

Va
Review №12

I found A-1 after I had another company inspect the insert in my chimney. Without the blink of an eye, the first company quoted me $1300. (Chimney Doctor) I reached out to A-1 and the friendly, professional worker (Chris) told me that it was a very simple fix that I could do myself. He did not a problem with a cap on the chimney and I had known there were some problems so I authorized the work. They were courteous, pleasant and fast. The owner, Sal, called to ensure I was happy with the work. I assured him that for future repairs, I will absolutely reach out to A-1.

A
Review №13

They supposedly cleaned my chimney spring of 2020 and this spring when I looked at it, it was not done at all. They said that it accumulated over the year. I wish I could attach a photo of their supposed clean up. Was recommended by my oil company. I do not know why they would recommend such poor workmanship!!!

Di
Review №14

Well Ill start by saying that I went on a mission asking people about locating a good service company to clean my Woodburning Stove and outdoor Smoke stack.After searching and reading reviews from other businesses, I decided to use A-1 Affordable. We took a chance and are thankful we did. They are prompt, professional and honest. I will definitely use them every year. A job well done. I highly recommend.

Ja
Review №15

I was pleased with the professionalism and quality of the work. The office communicated with me regarding the time to expect the workers, and the people who came were efficient and kind. I had a chimney inspection and liner placed. They cleaned up well and I would certainly recommend them to others.

Ro
Review №16

A-1 Affordable Construction Co. did one of the best contract jobs that ive had in a good while. The workers who tore the old one down then built the new one, were professional, polite and on time.The workers who came and installed the line and flue pipes, were the same, professional and polite.The end product is high quality and i feel i got good value along with the warranty from A-1 Affordable Construction Co.

Ra
Review №17

After dealing with a national company that was horrible, A1 came in and did a perfect job. They were detailed, professional, and on time. They exceeded our expectations. I plan to use them moving forward and will recommend them to everyone.

Wi
Review №18

The gentlemen that provided the service were very professional and courteous. They called to alert us they were on their way. They performed the services and cleaned up afterwards. They showed me the results to make sure I was satisfied. I would recommend their services to anyone interested.

Ma
Review №19

The A-1 Affordable technicians were on time, efficient, and left our place immaculate. We needed chimney relining, reconnections to furnaces and hot water heater, and above the roof repairs/rain cap vent covers. All of this was complete in only 3 hours. We plan to use them for future projects.

De
Review №20

My husband and I used this company that was recommend to us to have our chimney repaired and they did amazing work. They had it done the day it was looked at and were very professional. We chose to use this same company when our ceiling began to leak and we knew we needed the roof repaired. Totally separate part of the house and not related to they chimney. Once the company looked at the roof and gave us our estimate we signed paperwork and were told we would be called with a date for them to come fix the roof. Since it is a big job they needed to find time in the schedule. Not a problem. What I didn’t like was the miscommunication between the workers, the home office and myself. We were told they would be out on a certain day to repair the roof and never showed or called to cancel. The miscommunication is not professional and should be handled better.UPDATE: Our roof is still leaking. Waiting to hear when a technician can come out to look at it, again.

Ma
Review №21

These guys were great. We ran into an issue that involved a chimney rebuild and needed to get done right away. Mike was very communicative and answered all my questions regarding the work. They scheduled the job and got it done in the time they said they would. Highly recommend these guys for any chimney work!

Sh
Review №22

I called on a Saturday and a technician came out pretty quickly. However, his ladder was too short to reach my roof so he promised to be back between 8:00 AM and 8:20 AM on Sunday. Around 9:00 AM I called the office a few times, but no answer. After 10:00 AM, I called again and a guy answered and said they do not work on Sundays. I had a leak and them not showing up as promised made the situation worse. They were unprepared coming to my house with a 22ft ladder. I was giving them the benefit of the doubt and thinking maybe they would come out on Monday when they open - I never heard back from them. I will never waste my time with these people again.

Ri
Review №23

I made an appointment with them for a time but no one ever came. They gave me a window time which means they held me hostage all day waiting for the technician to come who never showed. I rescheduled and specifically asked for a time and was reassured that they would be there that time. They came on time the next appointment. My appointment was for 9am and it was raining really bad. I assumed they would reschedule because they had to work outside on my chimney but they didn’t. Halfway through the project they wanted to reschedule because of the rain. Why didn’t they just do that in the beginning. I was very annoyed and told them I didn’t want the job completed and they reassured me that it would be done that day. I allowed them to go on. They had to send another team out because the first team was too wet to continue the job. The next team completed the job at 5:45pm. I had no idea I would be held there for an entire day. The information should’ve been given at the start of the job. Over the next two days later I noticed my hot water wasn’t working. I had a plumber come out to replace my hot water heater because I thought it went bad but the technicians forgot to take my hot water heater off of DEMO! I was getting ready to spend a couple of hundred dollars for something that I didn’t need. Good thing the plumber was HONEST and didn’t charge me anything! I do not recommend this company. Too many situations for one job! Also the technicians can’t communicate with you because no one speaks English. I had to get calls from the office every time I had a question or needed information from the technicians.

Jo
Review №24

Fast, thorough, clean, courteous and excellent knowledge of the job. A pleasure to speak to and very professional.

Be
Review №25

Warning - Buyer bewareI found this company on Google and called to have my chimney inspected and cleaned. The team came out and told me I need to replace the duct immediately and that it would cost 10k. When I said I wanted to think about it, the rep got aggressive and tried to hard close me. I got bad vibes so decided to get a second opinion.A second company came out a week later and said they can do the whole job for 1K and said there is no rush.

Vi
Review №26

Recently I was doing some homework and trying to find a chimney repair company in the area. I gave them a shot to come give me a quote. They were very efficient in communicating when they can come provide a quote and also worked around my schedule to do so. I was very happy with the price point and also found out that I would be able to receive a discount through my oil company.Later in the week the crew came to complete the project. Everything went very smooth and all my questions were answered. From what I’ve seen so far, the quality of the work is good. But like anything else I have to make sure that the health and structure of the chimney remain strong in years to come.Initially when I was reviewing the work that was complete, I noticed there were gaps in some of the pipes. In the photo I have attached you can see some of the gaps on the right side, however when I brought this to the attention of the lead team member, he immediately addressed it and fixed the issue.Also, they did me a huge favor and patched up the chimney piece that broke off because they were already mixing some cement on site.The reason that I cannot provide a 5-star rating is because of the follow up. About 20 minutes after the job is complete I received a phone call asking how the work was. I said that everything went well and I was very happy with it.Following that I had another phone call and a long voicemail left about an hour later. The following day I received 3 additional phone calls asking for my feedback and long voicemails. I finally answered and was left with a bit of a sour taste in my mouth with the excessive phone calls during my work day.

Jo
Review №27

Fantastic value as a plumber theses are my go to chimney company . Always do what’s best for the coustomer . Mike and the guys always come through.

Pa
Review №28

I had a leak on my roof I called to make an appt. They told me next day between 9 to 5. It was a huge time window, but I really needed the service. I stayed home all day and didnt go to work, but nobody showed up! I called at 4:45 PM and they said sorry we can reschedule in two or three day from now. Really?? worst customer service, glad I didnt do business with them, if they couldnt make it to the first appt, I cannot imagine the kind of work they perform.

De
Review №29

My service to replace my chimney liner was suppose to take place the day before its scheduled day. But because it was going to rain on the scheduled day I recieved a call from the office from a very nice lady asking if it was ok to start a day early.The guys showed up and was very professional and courteous. The job was done expediciously.The lead tech went over the work that was done and showed before and after pictures.Once they left I went down to my basement and it was spotless where they cleaned up.Thumbs up A-1!!!

Ri
Review №30

I had to get a few chimneys relined on a few different properties. There prices were very reasonable and custom service is top notch. I have tried others but was not happy. I will stick to these guys. Also they are really quick and clean. So far they have been able to do the job on the spot.

Ca
Review №31

Apathetic representative answered the phone and informed me to call back when I was ready because their 9 to 5 window didnt work with my weekday schedule, and didnt even inquire about my weekend availability. News flash: youre trying to win my business, Im not trying to win your services. Kiss a $15000 project down the drain, because Ill never be ready to work with your company. You should also try working with a 1 or 2 hour window instead of 8, lmfao.

Le
Review №32

We get a lot of work done on our homes. A-1 was recommended by our oil company to clean our furnace flue. A-1 showed up on time. They were very polite and very friendly. They knew what they were doing. Very confident. Showed me before and after pictures. I was wondering why he was taking pictures when I took him to to the furnace, now I know. They were fast and very neat. Perfect transaction. I will use them again and I recommend them to all reading this review.

Te
Review №33

After a routine inspection, it was determined we needed to replace our interior clay chimney flue which was deteriorating. They showed us an interior inspection photo showing the wear and tear and, as this was our furnace flu, we were concerned of potential breakage and obstruction. A-1 recommended a stainless steel liner be installed and gave an estimate for the labor and materials. The crew came and completed the job on time and on budget. They were very respectful, professional, and did a great job. After clean-up you would not even know they were here. I would use A-1 Affordable again and would recommend them to use to anyone who needs their service.

Mi
Review №34

Sales guy Orlando was like a used car salesman trying to get me to do financing on an over priced over 2k chimney flue liner and if I didn’t agree right then And there that the price goes up . Too much too type , just would not trust or use them .

An
Review №35

I was very pleased with Glenn’s work. They did not upsell but did install what we needed to have a safe & functioning chimney. Their price was far less than that of a local chimney company.

Am
Review №36

Crazy driver almost made me get into an accident on the turnpike!!!

Er
Review №37

I had this company come and try to install a chimney liner and Chimney cap professionally, to which they failed. The liner was installed off centered and the Chimney Cap is the biggest eyesore in the neighborhood. I tried to get them to fix their poor workmanship or at least return some money to make up for their errors to no avail. Do yourself a favor and go elsewhere. They are not worth your hard earned money.

Ha
Review №38

No show. 1 star for wasting my time.

Al
Review №39

Called this company for a vital repair as my chimney needs to be reinforced. It was a complete waste of time, they cancelled my first appointment and never showed up for the rescheduled appointment. Each and every phone call I received was wildly unprofessional, that is when I could even understand the person on the other end at all.

Vi
Review №40

I cant give enough STARS to A1 Affordable. We had a carbon monoxide emergency in our house and we were recommended A1 to inspect our boiler. Chris and Chico visited and immediately found the culprit, an attic fan creating downdraft into the boiler room. Professional, knowledgeable, courteous, simply the best. Thank you!!!!

Ro
Review №41

I called with a chimney issue, and was concerned the poor ventilation was causing carbon monoxide to flow back into the house They came out right away and fixed the problem that same day. They prioritized our safety and did a great job with the work. Fair price, polite crew, very professional, and they cleaned up after all of their work. Highly recommend this company.

Gi
Review №42

Great service, with a follow-up courtesy call to ensure a positive experience!

St
Review №43

I contacted A1 and requested an estimate for roof inspection and a leak in the furnace vent pipe. A1called me in under and hour, set up an inspection three days later, They were on time for the inspection, gave me an estimate for the work and scheduled and completed the work in under a week. I was very pleased with their work and would use them again.

Wi
Review №44

We own a beautiful old stone home that is almost 100 years old. We needed a new chimney liner and the A-1 Affordable team showed up yesterday and did a fantastic job. They were like Navy Seals as the entire team new exactly what to do. They separated, did the job with great efficiency and left no mess. We will use them again each year. I highly recommend A-1. The entire team, including the office staff was so professional.

Ya
Review №45

Recently switched my 100 yo old home to gas and had the pleasure of A1 providing the chimney service. professional & pleasant, what more can one ask of the people we do business with!

S
Review №46

I had some plumbing work done and the plumbers forgot to seal where the pipes passed through the roof. Naturally, there were leaks. They contracted A1 Affordable to take care of it. They were on time, clean, neat, spoke clear English, understood what I needed done, and very quickly took care of the problem. What more could you ask for?

Di
Review №47

Thank you so much for the job done guys. Friendly personnel. We, as a church of the Iglesia Bautista Betania are totally satisfied with the B-Vent repair & restoration. Great job.

Hi
Review №48

Kevin and Barney from A1 Affordable Construction rebuilt and lined our chimney. We are very satisfied with the work they did and plan on hiring them again for our other chimney.

Ji
Review №49

Repaired leaky roof around my furnace vent pipe Work performed quickly and rectified the problem. Would highly recommend this company for their work and knowledge of the issue on hand.

Ja
Review №50

Priced right, Job done next day. Person giving the estimate explained all options and was very professional. We had a new liner installed in one chimney and demolish another one. Guys came in took care of the job and left my basement and exterior in better shape then expected.

Br
Review №51

Reached out to A1 for a roof replacement / chimney liner. We talked pricing, a low end cost and a WORST CASE scenario cost. But somehow, someway, my roof was the once in a blue moon WORST, WORST CASE scenario and it would be an additional $2,300. So now my roof is already being ripped out and it is unsafe to continue on without agreeing to this additional work.What is the point of a WORST-CASE scenario quote if it actually isnt. They specialize in chimneys yet somehow the state of my chimney caught them by surprise.I give them 3 stars because they were quick and the workman ship appears solid. But the change in pricing was a tough pill to swallow.

Na
Review №52

I would choose A-1 again. They were quick, careful, and professional. I am happy with the work they did on my 2 chimneys (1 oil, 1 wood). The work is clean and looks well done.

Ma
Review №53

I was referred to A-1 by a plumber who said he appreciates how efficient and honest they are. That is exactly what I experienced. When they came to diagnose my situation they were clear, fair, and showed me photographs to support their recommendation. Upon agreeing to move forward, their crew arrived the same day to do the work, even though it involved going on the roof during a snow storm. The guys worked cleanly and efficiently, and I am very happy with the end result.

Ga
Review №54

I just had an incredible experience yesterday with A-1 Affordable Construction Co. and wanted to share. I hired them to install a chimney liner after cleaning the original chimney. The team of three was led by Chris. He was very professional and guided the other two with his expertise. Chris is a great leader for the team and put me at ease right away. Chris was very pleasant to talk to as well as educating me on the process. As a woman I appreciated that he spoke to me and not at me. The team worked like a well- oiled machine completing the job in no time even in the heat. When I offered them all water they were very appreciative. The cleanup was amazing as well. You wouldnt even know they were there. The chimney is now well equipped with top quality parts that will help me have a great working and safe chimney. I would recommend this company for any home repair needed. They even called later to ask how things were running. Loved that!

Ma
Review №55

Hands down one of the best places to eat in all of NJ. Authentic Spaniard cuisine with pretty generous portions will leave you in awe. Nothing that was served around didnt smell absolutely amazing.

Al
Review №56

We scheduled the chimney cleaning through our oil company, who uses A-1. There was a scheduling conflict with our first appointment, but we weren’t in a hurry. The customer service rep was friendly and helpful and worked with us to schedule a new time. When that appointment rolled around there was conflict on our part but once again the customer service rep worked with us and was able to get the service technician in later that morning who was also friendly and courteous. He and his co-worker did the job leaving their work area clean. We would recommend A-1 and will be calling to have our fireplace chimney cleaned as well

Ma
Review №57

GET A SECOND OPINION. They tried to convince me I need thousands of dollars of work and even had a snide technician tell me that “carbon monoxide is nothing to mess with”. Then, when I refused to have the work done without a second opinion, they refused to clean the chimney my oil company (who seems to have a relationship with them) hired them to clean. I had another technician from a local reputable company examine my chimney and boiler and he concluded that none of the work they insisted had to be done immediately was actually required. One part would likely need replacement in 4-5 years and the rest was just unnecessary.

Dr
Review №58

Last Sunday I called to setup an inspection appointment based off the recommendation of a neighbor and was contacted early Monday morning. The appointment was setup and I was pleasantly surprised by the speed at which things were going. I was given a window of 9-5 which seemed a bit wide but chalked it up to the busy season and am working from home so no big deal. Thursday came-around 12:45pm I received a call from Mike speaking of a job taking to long and the inability to come inspect the chimney in person-still fine with everything and trying to be flexible I agreed to his estimate based off a report I had sent over Sunday evening. This was October 22nd. There was no real clarification on if they were 100% canceling the home visit-just a wishy washy estimation of a call back later in the day. To this day-October 29th I have received no follow-up call, no report and have even been treated as a little bit of a bother when calling back to see where we stand in our customer/business relationship. In a day and age where so many businesses are failing to survive-you would think customer service would be treated with the upmost care and integrity. I have been told by Brenda that it is an extremely busy time of year-which is totally understandable-but still doesn’t justify a complete lack of communication with a customer that most likely was willing to give 1000s of dollars in business for repair work that is already deemed necessary and needs to get done sooner then later. Though Im holding out hope that at the very least a call back is received, Im certainly not holding my breathe. As for the neighbor’s recommendation...I’ll let him know on Halloween...

Da
Review №59

I had my furnace chimney liner replaced and my fireplace chimney cleaned. These guys are great! They were very courteous and professional and the work was completed a lot quicker than I anticipated and their prices are very reasonable. Id used them a year ago for a chimney cleaning and liked their work. I would highly recommend them! Plus they do other jobs as well - gotta love one stop shopping!

Bo
Review №60

A-1 arrived on time with a courtesy call before they arrived. The technician explained the process, got to work and was finished cleaning my chimney in good time. He was also polite and respectful. Would use them again for work needed.

Te
Review №61

Professional, experienced, timely and fairly priced. Thank you A-1!

AJ
Review №62

They do work fpr.is because they are trustworthy and very clean.

Va
Review №63

A1 was recommended by our oil company. They provided a feee estimate, which most companies charge $95-125. They were great about working with us on scheduling and payment. The customer service staff was phenomenal and called when we asked. Sal was very helpful and even called to check on the work after it was done. Full service!

Re
Review №64

Luis of A-1 went above and beyond for a basic chimney inspection. First he had to deal with an unpleasant neighbor, then with a broken window leading onto to the roof. He was generous, nice and helpful throughout. If more people were like Luis, the world would be a better place. But its nice to know those unicorns do exist. The chimney inspection was quick and easy (a requirement for new furnace installation) but Luis explained why it should be cleaned regularly and what happens with it although no longer in use. Thank you, Luis!

Li
Review №65

Great service from this company. I called for a chimney cleaning and they were able to schedule this for me quickly. The office kept in touch with me to let me know when to expect the service people, and they were on time. The service people were polite and skilled. While cleaning my chimney, they identified cracks that needed to be fixed. They had the materials on the truck and were able to replace the liner the same day. Im very pleased with the work that was performed.

Ri
Review №66

We were very pleased with the work done (new chimney liner). The technicians were professional and efficient. Communication with the front office people was smooth and timely. All in all, very good work; no hesitation in recommending A One Affordable.

Ji
Review №67

We had a new chimney liner put in. The customer service was exceptional. The workers were polite, informative, answered my questions. The work was done efficiently and they left the place as clean as when they had arrived. Would got to A-1 with all of my chimney needs.

Sa
Review №68

I am a plumber. A customer of mine had used A1 and was pleased. I needed chimney work on some buildings that had projects going on. 4 chimneys needed lining in 2 separate buildings. Their price was very fair so I contracted with them. They arrived on time. 3 crews with 9 men! They finished the first building by 1:00 and surprised me by saying they were going to the next building. They skipped lunch, (I realized this and ran out for pizzas) and finished building #2 by 5:00. My customer was thrilled. Clean work and very well done. Very polite workers. The most professional company I have ever worked with. 5 stars is not enough.

Ta
Review №69

Great service!!! Had to have a Bvent Stack install. A-1 Affordable did a great job, would highly recommended them. Very professional and courteous. Would use them in the future for other home repairs.

GE
Review №70

A-1 was very professional from the start to the completion of the job. The workers were neat, clean and on time. The company had almost immediate follow-up to insure my satisfaction. A-1 will be on the top of my list for around the house repairs.

Da
Review №71

Recently, a couple of guys were working on a construction for long hours. After finishing, a lot of them told me they hadn’t gotten paid a single penny for the job. Not only is it unethical but their workers are poorly treated.

JO
Review №72

A1 Affordable repaired my chimney in a professional manner in a short time. Installation of chimney liner and cap was neat and the work site was cleaned up afterward. Their personnel were courteous and efficient. I would recommend A1 Affordable without question.

A
Review №73

Very professional, courteous and diligent. Would definitely seek their services again. They offer a wide range of services (mostly exterior home services) so worth calling them to see if they a particular service of interest to us.

Be
Review №74

Have had work done by this company for a couple of years now. Chimney Insert, Insert cleaning, Chimney rebuild and now a new Roof Vent. Very friendly (especially Manny), professional and hard working crew. Have arrived just when they said they would and completed jobs as quickly and efficiently as possible. Reasonable prices. Would definitely recommend them.

Bu
Review №75

Had a new chimney liner installed today. I thought the price was very affordable and the work was top notch. The technicians were very quiet and cleaned up after themselves and gave me picture before and after the job.

Mo
Review №76

Well let’s just start by saying they beat the competition not just in price but in customer service as well.They sent a professional to do the estimate and when he was done he said “ this is a big job so I want you to shop around and make sure your getting the best rate for the job” and I did just that his pricing was spot on. And everything he said was needed was the same as the other quotes.So I called them up and they were booked solid but hey were able to get me a next day appointment. And many were they thorough. Before they did the work they explained everything that needed to be done. And after they completed the job they showed me everything they did. I’m no roofing expert but I know enough now about how to keep up my roof/chimney.After they left I got a customer satisfaction call from the owner whom I was glad to give an awesome report to. I will definitely recommend them to any one who needs roofing/and or chimney work done.Thank you A-1

Ge
Review №77

Your men came in the morning, cleaned the old chimney, and installed new metal liner and external cap on it. They finished the job in the basement from the heater to the chimney, cemented around the chimney entrance to complete a fine job. Even cleaned my other fireplace in the rec room.

Gt
Review №78

A 1 was great! On time, courteous, efficient, really knew what they were doing. Left things better then when they arrived. Fair price for a great job.

Ma
Review №79

Great service for the chimney install two years ago, and the yearly cleanings since. They call to remind me when I need to schedule, about a week before, and 30 minutes before they showed up. I will definitely continue to be a loyal customer and recommend them to my friends and family.

Mi
Review №80

Very reliable and hard workers. Guys worked their butts off to line my 109 year old chimney which was not a straight shot but had 2 turns and twists. 2 hour job took longer than expected but very professional, honest and insightful. Great job A-1 and Franky, Manny and Melvin.

Ke
Review №81

What an unreliable company. I called them because I used them on my Chimney service and at first they seemed reputable. However, I had asked them about masonry work and they scheduled an appointment with me from with a 9-1 timeframe. They called an hour before 9AM and I was on an ambulance call and could not pick up. They cancelled my appointment and took having to call the office to get someone out there. Spoke with a supervisor and he had a tech come out. That tech simply took picture and it took a week and no estimate. I then was told an engineer had to come out for a second appointment. I again had an appointment between 9-1 and my wife stayed home and waited only to get a call at 12:15 that they were not keeping the appointment. I can only imagine how it would have been if I hired them. What a catastrophe this has been and caution people to stay away. I will also be calling the Better Business Bureau as well.

wa
Review №82

These guys came in ready to work...the fact that they were at it for 8 hours tells me they took pride in their work and made sure everything was right I know the job is dirty but they did an excellent job staying as clean as possible... if my wife cooked and fed them? then they did a good job. thanks A-1 affordable

Ja
Review №83

Everyone I spoke with on the phone was polite and helpful. Very communicative during the appointment and service phases. The technicians, Luis and Chico were courteous and professional. They worked diligently, installed a new flue liner, and cleaned up everything when they were done.

Da
Review №84

They were prompt in arriving on time to get the job done! They were quick, and showed me what they completed when finished. All of my questions were answered prior to them leaving, they made sure I was satisfied. I would use them again in a heartbeat.

jo
Review №85

A-1 Affordable was highly recommended by my plumber the day he serviced by two boilers. I told him that my chimney liner was somewhat of a train wreck and that Id already gotten a repair estimate. He suggested that I try A-1 (his company deals with them on a regular basis) for a second estimate and Im glad I did. The job was completed in a few hours on the same day they gave me their estimate, and the work is really a cut above. The bill was almost $500.00 less than the other estimate and the chimney easily passed inspection. Shortly thereafter I called on them again regarding another somewhat strange issue concerning water (and stray cats) getting into my basement. Despite my erratic work schedule and the inclement weather, the job was scheduled and completed in less than one day, for a reasonable price. I will most definitely call on them again for some other repairs soon. Like any other construction company they are busy but it seems that there is always someone who will call you to address any concern(s) or problem(s) regarding their work. Thanks for reading. JC.

Ri
Review №86

Awesome chimney work! Very professional crew. Highly recommend them for any of their services they offer. Thanks again for all your help!!!!

Ar
Review №87

Not happy so far. About a week ago I had new gutters and screens installed. I also had some wood exposed at the top of one side of my house and I was getting several small leaks whenever I got heavy rain. Ralph is the guy who came out and gave me an estimate for the repair. He said he will just have flashing put in that area/side. Got heavy rain 8/17/18 and I heard noise that woke me up. Water was pouring in 1 of the 3 spots I use to get water in. I called the very next day 8/18/18 and spoke to a lady named Hazel she said she would contact Ralph. No one called me that Saturday or Monday so I called back today and,spoke to a different young lady. She put me on hold and said Ralph said someone will be out Thursday or Friday. I feel like if I didnt call today they wouldnt have called me and I also feel like this shouldnt have to wait until Thursday or Friday it should be a priority!! Heavy rain is expected tonight and my bedroom ceiling is going to get more damage after this. I dont like how they are handling my situation after they got my money and Im not satisfied how they do business at all.

Aj
Review №88

In an unfortunate chain of events, a simple chimney cleaning for my new property turned out to be a whole new lining for the boiler to run out the chimney & then have it closed off. A-1 was on it the same day!They were very professional and worked tirelessly to get the job done in a single day even though the home is very old making the work much more intense than a newly built home.A-1 cleaned up all the debris, showed me pictures of the work (inside the chimney and on the rooftop) when completed and kept me abreast of what they were doing the entire time from start to finish. Above all else, the price was fantastic for such a tough job (I compared prices!). I will be using them in the future for any and all chimney needs. Thank you for all of your hard work!

Di
Review №89

Had my boiler chimney replaced and couldnt be happier with the work and customer service. They called me the night before and the morning of to confirm appointment and showed up exactly when they said they would. The job was completed within 2 and a half hours and cleanup was perfect. Val was professional and friendly and I would not hesitate to hire A1 again.

Mi
Review №90

I had the chimney liner installed and followup cleanings. the Guys that installed and clean are very neat, friendly and respectful. communication from the time the appointment is made until after they leave after the job is completed is a plus. I would recommend A1 for sure.

Pe
Review №91

These guys came out with less than 24 hours notice, on a weekend, re-lined both the fireplace and heating flues, and were done before dinner time. The workers were very professional, explained all the work, and left the house as clean as when they arrived. Highly recommend A-1

Dr
Review №92

From the setting up to the the completion of work including the financing was a superb experience. What was suggested, was done in timely and efficient maner. Although it involved a large amount of debris, when they were finished you could never tell anyone had been there.

Mr
Review №93

Very good experience overall. Chimney liner and cap estimate and work done same day. Lead tech was very professional. Took the time to answer all my questions. Price competetive and affordable. He was to get a crew to perform the work just an hour after the estimate. Second crew did a great job with installing the liner, cap, and patching the flue pipes going into the chimney. Work area left clean, very professional. I would definitely use them again for future work.

He
Review №94

Quick, efficient, and courteous. They came for a chimney cleaning. Showed me picture of the chimney. Gave me a quick estimate on what needs to be fixed, reasonable price. Thank you!

Mi
Review №95

The guys showed up inspected the problem. Gave me a description of what needs to be done . All in all the job took less than a couple of hours. I am satisfied

Bo
Review №96

We’ve used A-1 for chimney liners and a follow up cleaning. First class both times the work area was left clean, with what looks like quality work. Wouldn’t hesitate to use them again.

El
Review №97

A1 exceeded my expectations. they repaired a retaining wall for much less money than other quotes. Nevertheless, the quality of their work was exceptional and was guaranteed. when after a few years the wall showed some cracks, they repaired the entire structure, exactly as they committed in the contract. they are polite, honest, get the job done and very dependable. I highly recommend them

Ge
Review №98

No Stars is not an option but it has been the most frustrating dilemma with this company, we used them to fix our gutters around the house around 11 months ago. Everything looked great right until it rained for the first time 3 weeks after the install. At that point we realized how poor a job they did. We have tried on many occasions to get them to come out and they never show up (emails, phone calls). PLEASE DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY they are UNRELIABLE and extremely poor consideration toward their customers. They have been paid in full you would think they would help you out and they talk to you about guarantees its all BS, its been 10 months and no one has even attempted to contact us to resolve our issues. Not worth your time find someone better.

Ro
Review №99

Ralph and his crew were great to deal with from start to finish. The work was done properly and on schedule. I am very happy with A1 and I would use them again.

Ro
Review №100

We had our chimney inspected & cleaned by A1 technician today. He was on time, courteous and very professional. He took pictures of problem areas on the chimney, gave me an estimate but never a sales pitch and no pushiness. I highly recommend!

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  • Address:164 Getty Ave, Clifton, NJ 07011, United States
  • Site:http://www.a1affordable.com/
  • Phone:+1 800-865-0053
Categories
  • Chimney sweep
  • Chimney services
  • Gutter cleaning service
  • Masonry contractor
  • Roofing contractor
  • Siding contractor
  • Waterproofing company
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  • Monday:Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday:Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday:Open 24 hours
  • Thursday:Open 24 hours
  • Friday:Open 24 hours
  • Saturday:Open 24 hours
  • Sunday:Open 24 hours
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