Since 1982
SERVING GREATER Kansas City
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Specialty O&C Fire Investigations for Insurance Claims
We have the required Licensing
We Have the Experience
Gene Padgitt has been in the chimney business since 1982 and Marge Padgitt has been involved since 1985. Gene is one of the best experts in the industry with expertise in inspections, sweeping, repairs, gas appliances, venting, masonry heaters, brick ovens, and more. He knows about construction and codes and standards. For a professional opinion, call us.
All of the cities in the greater Kansas City area require an HVAC, Craftsman, or Class DM Mechanical License in order to install flue liners, install hearth appliances, or do chimney repair or installation. To date, HearthMasters is the only chimney contractor with this license. Gene Padgitt is our license holder and he is licensed in Raytown, Lee's Summit, Independence, Gladstone, Johnson County, and Kansas City, Missouri. Other cites recognize the license. The counties of Jackson and Clay also require licensing.
You may check the websites below for a list of licensed contractors:
Kansas City, Missouri Contractor Licensing for Kansas City, Missouri
Johnson County, Kansas Contractor Licensing for all cities in Johnson County
For other cities please call the building codes department or request a list of phone numbers from us.
Professional Memberships
National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG) 1989 - 2004
Hearth, Patio and Barbeque Association (HPBA) 1996 - 2003
MO Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators Since 2003
The Masonry Heater Association of North America 2003 - 2004