# The Chimney Company Inc.

The Chimney Company Inc. is a bricklayer / mason in Markham. Rated 5.0/5 from 201 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this contractor, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement.

Trust Score: 56 out of 100, with a caution: newest review we found is from July 2024. Weigh that age against the score.

## About
ANNOUNCEMENT The Chimney Company is proudly celebrating its 25TH Anniversary of providing excellent service. We are extremely grateful to our loyal clients and customers. You are the main reason we were able to continue over the years. We also could not have reached this milestone without the hard work and support of our amazing team. They are the reason for all our achievements and success. I want to thank my family and close friends for all the love and support. We look forward to continue serving our clients and our community. William Bassels -The Chimney Company Inc. ________________________ The Chimney Company founder, William Bassels has been in the construction and real estate business for over 25 years. In 1994 he began specializing in the chimney building & repair and lining industry. He would obtain his W.E.T.T. certificates for “Technician and Sweep” and "SITE Basic Inspector" shortly after. Not being completely satisfied he contacted “Toronto Municipal Licensing & Standards” to be tested for chimney repairs and installation. He passed the exam and obtained a license as a “Chimney Repairman”. In 1997 The Chimney Company was officially incorporated and carries all the necessary credentials, license, certificates, workers coverage, liability insurance and guarantees. Our professional staff and crew look forward to making your experience with us memorable. Please keep in mind that we have Full liability Insurance & WSIB Coverage.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HomeStars | 5.0/5 | 201 |

Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for bricklayers / masons in Markham. Across 29 bricklayers / masons in Markham, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

Most recent review: 2 years ago.

## What customers consistently praise
_Themes mentioned across this contractor's own public reviews:_
- Friendly & polite (mentioned in 40% of reviews we've read)

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this contractor's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "The Chimney Company has amazing, attentive staff. Bill was friendly and easy to work with. He was timely, honest and did a great job rebuilding my chimney. I would highly recommend."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via HomeStars)

> "From my three estimates that I received they were the most reasonable and the amount covered everything unlike one company which was only charging for labor and the materials would have been an additional price. They showed up on time and they worked non stop till the work was done. They took pictures of problems they discovered while taking down the old chimney and explained to me how they fixed them. They did a great job at cleaning up."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via HomeStars)

> "Bill responded quickly to my request for a quote, was given approximate time line. The job now complete. Looks great. His workers were polite and made sure to clean up. Would highly recommend."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via HomeStars)

## Trades
Bricklayer / mason, Carpenter, Cleaner, Concrete contractor, Driveway Paving, Flooring Contractors, General Contractors, Handyman, Landscaper, Plasterer, Roofer, Siding / cladding contractor, Tiler

## Awards & recognition
- Best of HomeStars winner (2024)
- HomeStars Best of the Best winner (2024)

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 201 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 public listing for this contractor. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Work photos: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 work photo on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

Full verification checklist: https://ca.mytrustedtraders.com/traders/the-chimney-company-inc/checks

## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Corporate registry status: Unknown
- Evidence held from: HomeStars
- Public evidence last checked May 2026

## Before you hire a bricklayer / mason
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_
- Trade licensing in Canada is set by each province or territory. Electrical, gas and plumbing are licensed trades almost everywhere (for example ESA for electrical and TSSA for gas in Ontario), so check your provincial regulator that the contractor is certified for the work before you hire.
- A construction lien is a real risk: in every province an unpaid subcontractor or supplier can register a lien against your home even if you already paid the main contractor. Hold back the statutory amount (commonly around 10%) and get signed lien waivers as you pay.
- Ask to see a portfolio of completed work like yours, plus recent references you can contact.
- Check the credentials and registrations that matter for this work, and that they are current.
- Get a written, itemized quote with scope, assumptions and a staged payment schedule.

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