Fireplaces

Chimney Sweep - $150

Inspection and cleanings take about an hour to complete. One fireplace.

Additional Fireplace - $50

Inspection and cleaning per additional fireplace. Additional inspections are free if cleanings are not needed.

Gas Logs Installed - $155

Must already have gas installed to the fireplace. Gas logs not included. Most parts and extra pieces that may be needed are included. Additional $75 if chimney sweep is needed prior to gas log installation. 

Fireplace Caulk - $10 per tube

Fire caulk, rated 2000 degrees. If you have cracks in your block or your mantle is separating from the box as mine did, you will need this to fill the void as a preventative. 

Gas Starter Bar - $55

New gas starter bar installed with all fittings included. Gas must already be present inside your box.

Terracotta Chimney Cap - $50

After a sweep plus the cost of the cap.

Custom Chimney Cap - 2 Hours

This is for unused chimneys that just need to be covered so as to keep the weather and critters out. What I do is shape and anchor tin to the offending chimney. 

Chimney Removal - $1000

Non structural, unused chimneys. Roof repair extra. This service is perfect for clients that have a new roof scheduled and would prefer to have the chimney removed. 

This is just a short list of common requests. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to discuss your needs. 

Generally speaking, you have two types of fireplaces. It's either a prefab or a brick and mortar structure.

Prefab Fireplaces

These are manufactured in a warehouse somewhere then installed on site during the new construction process. They are vented with Class A triple wall pipe that is contained within the chimney stack and extends beyond the roofline. Under regular use, it is recommended that you have them swept once a year. Sweeping a prefab fireplace is a standard, very straight forward process.

Brick and Mortar

These things can be built in one of a hundred different manners. The fireplace that came with my house was an offset brick configuration that had been trying to burn down my house! The mantle separated from the chimney and the offset stack was split from the box. This allowed smoke debris to destroy the main header on the front of the house. I tell you this by way of illustrating the unpredictable nature of these types of fireplaces. 99% of the time, cracks and separation can be repaired with the generous application of fire caulk.