Felgemacher Masonry

What Felgemacher Masonry does

Felgemacher Masonry & Chimney is a third-generation, family-owned residential chimney, fireplace, and masonry services company founded in 1953 in Cheektowaga, New York, by John Felgemacher after he emigrated from Germany. The company is currently operated by his grandchildren Eric, Kurt, and Lisa Felgemacher and serves residential homeowners throughout Western New York, anchored by a Cheektowaga retail showroom (the Felgemacher Fireplace Shop at 2727 Broadway, Suite 5) and a Rochester office at 630 Trolley Blvd. Service delivery is field-based, with CSIA- and NFI-certified technicians traveling to customer properties to perform chimney sweeps, video-camera inspections, masonry repairs, chimney rebuilds, leaky-chimney diagnostics, waterproofing, chase-cover and cap work, and roofing repairs; the same company also retails and installs fireplace inserts, freestanding gas and wood stoves, and gas log sets through its showroom.

The company's core technology stack is trades- and tools-based rather than software-based: video flue-inspection cameras, the HeatShield clay-liner repair system, ChimneySaver professional-grade masonry waterproofing, and proprietary in-house fabrication of Chimline custom chimney caps and chase covers in 24- to 20-gauge stainless steel at the Western New York facility. Business-model mechanics are a hybrid of professional services (per-visit sweeping, inspection, and repair work billed on a quote basis with free estimates), hardware sales with installation through the Fireplace Shop showroom, and insurance-claim work for covered events such as storms, lightning, falling trees, and chimney fires. Pricing is uniformly quote-based and not publicly disclosed; supplier relationships include Olympia Chimney Supply for caps and dampers.

On June 2, 2026, Felgemacher combined with Ashbusters and Mid-Valley Chimney and Masonry to form Chimney Collective, a residential chimney, fireplace, and masonry services platform intended to consolidate a fragmented regional-services market and serve homeowners across six U.S. states (Tennessee, South Carolina, New York, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana). The platform was launched with an Advisory Board chaired by Ashbusters founder Mark Stoner. The standalone Felgemacher entity continues to operate under family ownership with no institutional investment or PE involvement disclosed.

Name

Felgemacher Masonry

Legal name

Felgemacher Masonry & Chimney

Website

https://felgemachermasonry.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Chimney and Masonry Services

NAICS

Masonry Contractors (238140), Masonry Contractors (23814), Roofing Contractors (238160)

akta.pro primary industry

Chimney Repair & Restoration (Masonry/Crown/Chase) (HSAEANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chimney Sweeping & Flue Cleaning (HSAEANAA), Chimney Masonry Repair (Crown, Tuckpointing, Brick) (HSAGALAK), Creosote Removal & Smoke Chamber Cleaning (HSAEANAI), Chimney Waterproofing & Leak Prevention (Cleaning/Prep) (HSAEANAL), Chimney Relining & Flue Liner Services (HSAEANAD), Fireplace Cleaning & Maintenance (Wood/Gas) (HSAEANAE)

Keywords

• Chimney repair services
• Chimney sweeping
• Fireplace installation
• Masonry restoration
• Custom chimney caps

Headquarters

HQ city

Cheektowaga

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Chimney and Masonry Services: One-time and recurring professional services including chimney sweeps, inspections, repairs, rebuilding, and masonry work billed per service visit. Services range from basic cleaning to complex rebuilding projects.
2. Fireplace, Insert, and Stove Sales with Installation: Retail sales of fireplaces, fireplace inserts, freestanding stoves, and gas log sets through the Felgemacher Fireplace Shop showroom. Products are sold with professional installation services included or available separately.
3. Insurance Claim Work: Company handles chimney repair and rebuilding work covered by homeowners insurance policies, processing claims for covered damage events including lightning strikes, falling trees, storms, earthquakes, and chimney fires.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Felgemacher Masonry & Chimney provides residential chimney, fireplace, and masonry services including CSIA-certified chimney sweeps, video chimney inspections, chimney repairs (liners, caps, dampers, flashing, crowns, rebuilding), fireplace and stove sales with installation, custom in-house manufactured chimney caps (Chimline brand), masonry repair, and roofing. The company also assists homeowners with insurance claims for chimney damage.

Product overview

Felgemacher Masonry & Chimney is a 3rd-generation family-owned residential chimney, fireplace, and masonry services company founded in 1953, now part of Chimney Collective. The company operates as a unified service offering combining chimney services (sweeps, cleaning, inspections, repairs), fireplace retail and installation (fireplace inserts, freestanding stoves, gas log sets), masonry repair, and roofing services. Their proprietary Chimline brand of custom in-house manufactured chimney caps and chase covers distinguishes their product offerings. Services are provided throughout Buffalo and Rochester NY regions with CSIA-certified technicians and NFI-certified installation professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chimney Services Comprehensive chimney services including CSIA-certified sweeps, chimney cleaning, chimney inspections, and chimney repairs for homeowners in Buffalo and Rochester NY regions.
• Chimney Sweeps and Cleaning CSIA-certified chimney sweep services that remove flammable creosote from chimney flues using rotating brushes, special scrapers, and industrial vacuums to reduce the chance of chimney fires for residential customers.
• Chimney Inspections Professional chimney inspections using video camera technology to visually inspect flue interiors, detect early signs of damage, and assess chimney liner and masonry condition for residential customers.
• Chimney Repairs Full scope of chimney repairs including masonry work, tuckpointing, chimney rebuilding, crown repair/rebuilding, flue liner repair/installation, and leaky chimney repair for residential homeowners.
• Leaky Chimney Repairs Diagnosis and repair of chimney leaks including masonry deterioration, faulty flashing repair, chimney cap/chase cover repair, and chimney crown crack repairs for residential customers.
• Chimline Custom Chimney Caps Custom in-house manufactured chimney caps and chase covers designed and fabricated at the Western New York facility for precise fit on masonry or manufactured chimneys using 24- to 20-gauge stainless steel.
• Fireplace Shop and Installations Full-service fireplace retail and installation division offering fireplaces, stoves, fireplace inserts, and gas log sets with professional installation services in Buffalo and Rochester regions.
• Fireplace Inserts Wood, gas, and electric fireplace inserts installed into existing masonry fireplaces to produce 4-5x more heat than open masonry fireplaces with heat-efficiency ratings of 70-80%.
• Freestanding Stoves Freestanding gas and wood heating stoves from Pacific Energy with heat-efficiency ratings up to 80%, featuring dedicated vent systems allowing installation anywhere in the home.
• Gas Log Sets

Quantifiable outcome

• Inspects over 2,000 chimneys per year
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Chimney CollectivecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026Chimney Collective is a newly formed residential chimney, fireplace, and masonry services platform created through the partnership of three regional providers: Ashbusters, Felgemacher Masonry and Chimney, and Mid-Valley Chimney and Masonry. The platform aims to address demand for trusted professional services in a fragmented residential market and become a partner of choice for chimney service business owners seeking growth while preserving their local legacies. The platform serves homeowners across six U.S. states: Tennessee, South Carolina, New York, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.
• AshbusterscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026Founding partner of Chimney Collective platform. Ashbusters has been operating for more than 30 years. Founder Mark Stoner serves as Chairman of the Chimney Collective Advisory Board.
• Mid-Valley Chimney and MasonrycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026Founding partner of Chimney Collective platform alongside Ashbusters and Felgemacher Masonry and Chimney.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Above All Chimney & Masonry: Regional chimney and masonry service provider operating in the Northeast US with a similar sweep, inspection, repair, and rebuild offering. Closely comparable in customer base (residential homeowners) and service model.
• All Seasons Chimney & Masonry: Residential chimney sweep, repair, and masonry services company with year-round service offering across multiple regional markets. Comparable service mix targeting homeowners for sweep, repair, and fireplace work.
• Lindemann Chimney Co. Long-established residential chimney service company whose President Emeritus (Michael Boudart) sits on the Chimney Collective Advisory Board. Directly comparable service mix including chimney sweeping, repair, and fireplace installation in the Midwest.
• Ashbusters: Tennessee-based residential chimney and fireplace services company operating for over 30 years. Co-founding partner of Chimney Collective alongside Felgemacher, offering directly overlapping chimney sweep, inspection, repair, and fireplace services.
• The Chimney Guys: Residential chimney and masonry services company serving multiple US markets with chimney sweeps, inspections, repairs, and fireplace installations. Directly overlapping service portfolio and customer profile.
• Mid-Valley Chimney and Masonry: Regional chimney and masonry services provider and co-founding partner of Chimney Collective with Felgemacher. Offers the same sweep, inspection, repair, and rebuild service portfolio to residential customers.
• Priddy Chimney Sweep: Established Mid-Atlantic residential chimney service provider offering chimney sweeps, inspections, repairs, and relining. Comparable CSIA-certified service model serving homeowner customers.

Others

• Olympia Chimney Supply: Wholesale chimney product supplier whose caps and dampers Felgemacher recommends and resells. Adjacent ecosystem participant providing components that chimney service companies install rather than a direct service competitor.
• Rush Profits LLC: Business advisory firm whose principal (Alan Rush) sits on the Chimney Collective Advisory Board. Service-business consultancy adjacent to Felgemacher's operational footprint rather than a direct competitor.
• Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA): Industry certification body whose CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep credential Felgemacher's owners hold. Adjacent ecosystem participant setting professional standards rather than competing in service delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FMChimney

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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