Walter Townshend & Son Inc.

Chimney Build & Repair
Toronto ON M9N 1H4
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Janet  from Etobicoke
Janet from Etobicoke
1 review Etobicoke, ON
10/10

Cat Rescue .. yes that's right!

My young cat got up on the roof and got stuck. I thought he would eventually find a way down but after several hours it was obvious that he couldn't. I didn't know who to call. The fire department don't rescue animals (it's not like on tv!). Couldn't find any private rescue services either so, at about 8pm, I called Walter, who had previously done a great job on two separate projects at my home. I knew it was an unusual request, and did expect him to say they couldn't help, but amazingly instead he said, “no problem, we can stop by first thing tomorrow”. The team was able to get my cat safely down for which I am truly grateful. I would highly recommend Walter and his team, not only do they do great work but they obviously care about their customers and go above and beyond.

Approximate cost of services:
$0.00
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TW from Etobicoke
TW from Etobicoke
3 reviews Etobicoke, ON
10/10

Chimney Rebuild

This is a family business and you can tell they care about their work and their customers. Not only were they professional and on time, but they listened to our needs, provided highly informed ideas and feedback, and exceeded our expectations with the rebuild. In addition, they are conscientious, respectful of property, and do excellent work. Anyone can feel confident hiring Water Townshend and Son.

Approximate cost of services:
$3,000.00
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Robert Sette from Toronto
Robert Sette from Toronto
1 review Old Toronto, ON
10/10

Chimney Crumbling

My Chimney was crumbling Walter Townshend & Son identified the issue and it was fixed in no time at all - Very satisfied with the workmanship, cost and professionalism of this Company

Approximate cost of services:
$500.00
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Kelly Graham from North York
Kelly Graham from North York
1 review North York, ON
10/10

Chimney

Simply the best people to work with. Crumbling chimney - no worries - call Walter Townsend - talented, reasonable, fast, reliable - the Number One contact in my book for anything to do with getting work done around the home - A+++++++++++ 5 Star

Approximate cost of services:
$0.00
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Deborah Worrad from North York
Deborah Worrad from North York
1 review North York, ON
10/10

chimney replacement roof repair

After noticing a leak in a closet we realized the roof was leaking around the chimney. I contacted Townshend by email and they sent someone to the site within 15 minutes. The chimney was leaning badly and we agreed that it needed to be rebuilt from the roofline up. As it was no longer being used by the furnace we only needed a few courses of bricks rebuilt. This was done today and the chimney capped. While on the roof they noticed a gap in the flashing and a substantial hole between the flashing and the roof. They repaired and caulked the flashing and did some other minor repairs to the flashing on the roof slope since they were already up there. At the end of the work there was a complete clean up done including sweeping and hosing down the deck at the rear. The crew was courteous, efficient and skilled. This is the second time we have used this company and know that the original homeowner used the service when it was the Townshend grandfather running the business. I recommend them highly for their reliability and skill.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,800.00
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Angie from Toronto
Angie from Toronto
1 review York, ON
10/10

Replacing Chimney Liner/Fixing Broken Vent

Our liner had to be replaced and we had no hot water for over a week and a half. Someone highly recommended Walter Townshend & Son Inc. to us, so we decided to give them a try.

Ron Townshend and his crew are very professional, knowledgeable, and helpful. They are also very fast and efficient. They replaced the chimney liner and broken vent really fast despite of working on a very hot and humid day.

We were very impressed with their work and would definitely hire them again in the future and recommend them to everyone!

Thanks to Walter Townshend & Son Inc.(Ron and his crew) for coming out to replace our chimney liner right away and for helping us get our hot water back on!

Angie

Approximate cost of services:
$700.00
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carrie stables from Etobicoke
carrie stables from Etobicoke
1 review Etobicoke, ON
10/10

Rebuild Chimney

I highly recommend Walter Townshend & Sons - very knowledge, professional, and courteous. They were incredibly helpful after a negative experience with a different company. After being left with no chimney, Townshend & Sons went to lengths to ensure my chimney was rebuilt so it was put up properly, quickly, and as cost effective (a challenging scaffolding situation) as possible.

Approximate cost of services:
$3,200.00
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Julia
Julia
2 reviews Etobicoke, ON
10/10

Service

And couple of months ago I was having some problems with my chimney/fireplace. I called around looking for some quotes and thankfully went with Walter Townshend and Sons for the job. They were very knowledgeable and gave a reasonable quote to fix the combination of problems I was having. It is now working great. I would definitely recommend them to everyone.

Approximate cost of services:
$400.00
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G.A. from Etobicoke
G.A. from Etobicoke
1 review Etobicoke, ON
10/10

Fireplace insert, new fireplace and chimney

I have hired Walter Townshend on two different occasions for two different homes. In the first home i had them install a new gas fireplace insert into an existing fireplace complete with liner, gas line etc. The work was done in a timely, courteous and profesional manner, everything was cleaned up like no one had even been there. after the installation, I was given full instructions on how to operate the unit safely. I hired Walter again to build a new wood burning fireplace in a home that had just undergone an extensive renovation. Again, they arrived as promised, worked professionally and were very tidy, which surprised me as it looks like it could easily be very messy work. In both instances i found their pricing reasonable; their estimates and descriptions of what they needed to do were accurate; they were punctual and friendly. these are qualities which aren't easily found anymore which likely explains why they have been in business for so many years! I would highly recommend Walter Townshend and Sons for any and all fireplace and chimney work.

Approximate cost of services:
$0.00
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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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