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Fireplace Repair & Service

Gas fireplace won't light, pilot out, or a wood fireplace that smokes? We service and repair both.

Free estimate · No service fee · No obligation

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Quick Answer

What does fireplace repair cover?

Gas valves and igniters that will not light safely, cracked firebox panels, and damaged surrounds. Cost depends on the unit and the part. We diagnose it free and give you the price before any work starts.

Key Takeaways

  • Free estimate — no service call fee
  • Tech calls ahead; same-day & next-day
  • Upfront price on site, approve or walk away
  • CSIA certified, licensed & insured
  • Serving New Haven & 9 metro locations

Need fireplace repair? Whether it is a gas unit that will not light or a wood fireplace that smokes, the fix starts with finding the cause.

Which fix fits your situation?

If it is gas and the pilot is out or it will not ignite, that is usually the pilot assembly, thermocouple, or valve — a service call fixes it.

If a wood fireplace smokes or will not draw, it is often a blocked or undersized flue; the trade-off is a quick sweep versus living with a draft and safety issue.

If you are not sure, a free estimate tells you what it needs before any work.

Not sure? Call and a tech will point you the right way before any truck rolls.

What we handle

A new valve or igniter matters when a gas unit will not light safely; firebox panel repair matters when cracks expose the surround.

What homeowners say

“The tech called before he came, showed me photos of the cracked crown right on his phone, and gave me the price on the spot. No pressure, no upsell. Honestly refreshing.”
— Dana M., New Haven, CT
“Our cap blew off in a storm and they were out the next morning. Clean, on time, and a good bit cheaper than the first quote I got. They left zero mess.”
— Robert P., Minneapolis, MN
“I'd been putting the chimney off for two winters. One free estimate and I finally knew what I was actually dealing with. Booked it before they left.”
— Allie T., Richmond, VA

The work

Cap & crown rebuilds
Cap & crown rebuilds
Sweeps & Level 2 inspections
Sweeps & Level 2 inspections
Stove & insert installs
Stove & insert installs

How it works

STEP 1Call us. Tell us what you are seeing and your zip.
STEP 2A licensed tech comes out free and calls 30-60 min ahead.
STEP 3You get the price on site. Approve it or walk away — no fee.
Before you call: have your zip code handy and be ready to describe what you are seeing (a smell, a stain, the cap, a sound). It helps us schedule the right tech fast.

Questions homeowners ask

Do you repair gas and wood fireplaces?
Both — tell us which when you call so we send the right tech.
Is the estimate free?
Yes, free estimate, no service call fee.
Can you service it the same visit?
Often yes, if you approve the price.

A new stove, insert or gas unit is only as safe as its venting. NFPA 211 governs flue sizing and connector runs, ICC building-code standards sets clearance to combustibles and hearth construction, and CSIA certifies the technicians who do the install. EPA Burn Wise covers certified appliances and what they actually save, what wood smoke does to your lungs the health side, and local air-quality readings tell you when conditions make burning a bad idea. CPSC alarm-placement guidance covers where the alarms belong for a new appliance, USFA heating-fire data covers the fire risk, and the National Chimney Sweep Guild lists certified sweeps.

Common questions

No smoke. No surprises.

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