Chimney Repair in Stow, MA

Stow Chimney Inspections

A chimney inspection from Academy Masonry can give you confidence that your fireplace is safe and ready for winter.

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Chimney Inspection Reasons in Stow

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  • We’ll find any chimney damage, saving you from costly repairs later.
  • Our detailed inspections will put your mind at ease about your fireplace.
  • You can count on our inspectors to give you an honest and accurate assessment.
  • We offer scheduling options to adapt your schedule.
  • Chimney Inspection Specialists

    Locally Serving Middlesex County

    Academy Masonry is all about giving homeowners in Middlesex County reliable chimney inspections. We use the latest tools and techniques, like chimney sweeping and chimney cleaning, as well as gauging your chimney’s structure and flue. Our team wants you to know everything about chimney safety and how to keep it in good shape. We’re all about building strong relationships with our clients based on trust and being upfront.

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    Chimney Inspection Process

    Our Inspection Approach in Middlesex County

  • Visual Inspection: We take a close look at your chimney, inside and out, for any signs of damage.
  • Camera Inspection: We use special cameras to get a clear picture of your flue’s condition.
  • Report: We give you a complete report of what we find and what we suggest you do.
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    Chimney Inspections in MA

    Chimney Inspections in MA

    Getting your chimney inspected regularly is a must for keeping your fireplace running safely and efficiently. Over time, chimneys can get cracks, blockages, and other problems that can lead to chimney fires and carbon monoxide leaks. Our skilled inspectors know how to spot potential problems and suggest the right solutions. Contact us at 617-388-5207 to schedule an inspection today.

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    Previous to its incorporation in 1683, Stow was called Pompositticut Plantation. Stow was officially incorporated in 1683. The earliest Colonial settlers, c., were Matthew Boon and John Kettell, who settled the land of Tantamous (Jethro), a Native American, whose land was called “Pompocitticut.” Boon settled by a pond (later bearing his name: Lake Boon) with a vast tract of land surrounding him. It is said that he traded all this for a single jackknife. A monument bearing his name is located on the plot of land where he formerly resided. John Kettell took up residence in a portion of land in the southwestern corner of Stow where another monument marks the alleged site of his farm. Both families were affected by King Philip’s War, an attempt by Native Americans to drive out colonists. Boon and Kettell were killed. Their families had been moved to other locations, and survived. The area that was to become Stow was not resettled by colonists for several years.

    The original development of Stow-a mile east of the current center, became known as Lower Village after a meeting hall, and later, churches, were built to the west. The old cemetery on Route 117/62 is officially Lower Village Cemetery. On October 28, 1774, Henry Gardner, a Stow resident, was elected Receiver-General of the Massachusetts Provincial Congress, the government of Massachusetts during the American Revolution. After the war, Gardner served as state treasurer. Gardner’s grandson, also Henry Gardner, was the governor of Massachusetts from 1855 to 1857.

    As with many colonial era Massachusetts towns, Stow started with a large area and gave up land as newer, smaller towns were created. Stow ceded land to Harvard (1732), Shirley (1765), Boxborough (1783), Hudson (1866) and Maynard (1871). Stow lost 1300 acres (5.3 km2) and close to half its population to the creation of Maynard. Prior to that, what became Maynard was known as “Assabet Village” but was legally still part of the towns of Stow and Sudbury. There were some exploratory town-founding efforts in 1870, followed by a petition to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, filed January 26, 1871. Both parent towns opposed this effort, but state approval was granted April 19, 1871. The population of the newly formed town-at 1,820-was larger than either of its parent towns. In return, the new town paid Sudbury and Stow about $23,600 and $8,000 respectively. Sudbury received more money because it owned shares in the railroad, the wool and paper mills were in Sudbury, and more land came from Sudbury.

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