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American Chimney & Masonry Inc - Portland, Oregon

Oregon CCB license #61354 - American Chimney & Masonry Inc - Portland, Oregon. License status: Active. Valid through August 24, 2027.

Portland, Multnomah County  ·  RMI: Steven Russell Pietila  ·  CCB since 1989  ·  36 yrs Website

#61354
CCB License
$20K
Bond
$1M
Insurance
36 years of continuous CCB licensing - one of the longer active track records in Oregon's contractor database.

CCB Lookup Trust Score

93
/ 100
Excellent CCB Lookup Trust Score
✓ Licensed ✓ Bonded ✓ Insured ✓ Google verified
Positive factors
  • Active CCB license +40 pts
  • 10+ years active (36 yrs) +12 pts
  • Surety bond current +8 pts
  • Liability insurance current +8 pts
  • Insurance above legal minimum +5 pts
  • Responsible Managing Individual identified +3 pts
  • Phone number on record +2 pts
  • Google Business Profile verified +5 pts
  • Business operational on Google +3 pts
  • 487 Google reviews +2 pts
  • 4.9★ Google rating (4.5+) +5 pts
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Chimney Repair & Fireplace Services in Portland Since 1989

American Chimney & Masonry is a Portland-based contractor specializing in chimney and fireplace systems for residential homeowners. Licensed and operating since 1989, the company brings 35+ years of experience in inspections, maintenance, and repairs.

Services:

  • Chimney inspections and routine maintenance
  • Chimney sweeping and cleaning
  • Chimney repair and masonry work
  • Fireplace installation
  • Gas fireplace inserts
  • Flue liner installation

The company serves the Portland area with certified technicians and offers detailed explanations of work and options to homeowners. Learn more at american-chimney.com/?utm_source=GMB&utm_medium=Local.

CCB #61354 - licensed, bonded and insured under Oregon law.

Oregon CCB License #61354 - American Chimney & Masonry Inc

Oregon CCB license #61354 is currently Active - registered since August 1989 and valid through August 24, 2027.

CCB License Number
#61354
License Status
Active
License Type
RSC Residential Specialty Contractor · exp. 08/2027
CSC2 Commercial Specialty Contractor Level 2 · exp. 08/2027
First Registered
August 24, 1989
License Expires
August 24, 2027
Responsible Managing Individual
Steven Russell Pietila

Contact & Address

Address
3614 Ne 50th Ave
Portland, OR 97213
Business Hours Verified open
MON
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
TUE
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
WED
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
THU
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
FRI
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SAT
Closed
SUN
Closed

Bond & Insurance

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Surety Bond

$20K
OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO
Expires: August 24, 2027
One of 100+ surety companies active in Oregon's CCB database - bond market study →

Liability Insurance

$1M
LLOYDS OF LONDON
Expires: March 24, 2027
One of 450+ insurers covering Oregon CCB contractors - insurance market study →

Oregon contractor bond and liability insurance requirements vary by license type, project scope, and risk exposure. Homeowners comparing contractors often review bond coverage limits, insurer reputation, and active policy status before signing a construction contract.

Before hiring American Chimney & Masonry Inc: Request a Certificate of Insurance (COI) confirming the general liability insurance is active, lists American Chimney & Masonry Inc as the named insured, and that coverage dates extend through your planned project dates. Verify the surety bond is also current - both protect you against different risks. For complaint history and disciplinary records, visit search.ccb.state.or.us →

American Chimney & Masonry Inc Reviews

4.9 (487 customer reviews)

Based on 487 Google reviews, this contractor has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.

Kim S
Kim S
a month ago

American Chimney is the only company that works on my masonry-fireplace. They earned my trust over 20 years ago & have continued to maintain it. Experts in their field, polite & respectful of property. Their work is topnotch. I have had multiple cleanings & inspections with their team (…

Winter Castle
Winter Castle
7 months ago

Huge thank you to Dan and Grafton... You both are phenomenal. Customer service and communication was super great. Grafton thank you for bringing awareness to the gas smell from my meter. Gas company came and fixed it . We wouldn't of known . So thank you for that. Dan thank you for helping…

Paul Dietz
Paul Dietz
4 months ago

Very happy with the Chimney inspection and cleaning we had today from American Chimney & Masonry. Their inspection pointed out issues with my chimney top and flashing that others had missed and their cleaning was thorough and well worth the very competitive cost. During our search for a…

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General liability insurance

General liability covers property damage and bodily injury during the project. Ask for a COI (Certificate of Insurance) listing your address as an additional insured location.

Written contract required

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Workers' compensation coverage

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Quick Summary

  • Status Active
  • License # #61354
  • Type RSC
  • County Multnomah
  • RMI Steven Russell Pietila
  • Bond $20K
  • Insurance $1M
  • Lic. expires August 24, 2027
  • Bond expires August 24, 2027
  • Ins. expires March 24, 2027
  • Google rating 4.9 / 5
  • Last updated March 23, 2026
  • Synced June 24, 2026

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