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For prefabs, most manufacturers will differ on when it should be replaced. However, the general rule of thumb is if you can fit the width of a dime into it the crack, you need to arrange for a certified technician to come out and inspect for possible replacement. Even in masonry fireplaces, some cracking is normal and we will help you determine when it requires maintenance or repair.

If you have gas logs (or decorative glass, rocks, etc.) installed in your fireplace, this is not an uncommon problem. Per uniform building code requirements, when there is gas plumbed to a fireplace a damper clamp must be installed to keep your damper from closing. If the gas line is capped off and no log lighter is installed, then is permitted to be functional.

Another common problem with dampers is that they become stuck or frozen into position. In such cases, lubrication can be helpful.

In these instances, if you have live critters, animal control or an exterminator will need to be called out to take care of the problem. Make sure your service person follows CA code and does not install any mesh smaller than 5/8″ to deter future pests and/or intruders. If there are no live critters (once an exterminator has neutralized the hive, or animals have left/been removed), we can sweep the chimney to try and remove any birds nests or bee hives. That being said, we are not able to remove honey. Whatever comes off on our brushes is the most we can remove. It can be quite a sticky situation!

Most commonly in pre-fabricated (metal) units, this can point to a problem with the chase cover, which covers the opening of the chimney at the exterior. If left untreated, this could lead to extensive corrosion damage to the fireplace and require it’s replacement. There can also be other sources of water intrusion, which we can diagnose in an inspection.
With masonry chimneys, the source of leaking can be the lack of a proper rain cap, a cracked crown, loose or missing mortar joints, among others. In both cases, preventative maintenance can save you a large expense down the road.

Occasionally we will open our schedule on a Saturday. The best way to find out if we have a Saturday available is to call our office and check the schedule.

Yes. We carry auto, liability and workers compensation insurances.

Absolutely not, however, we highly recommend you consult with us prior to purchasing gas logs from a “big box store” (such as Lowe’s, Home Depot, etc). It is quite common that gas logs purchased from a large retailer will not properly fit your fireplace. Many times, the burner pans on these sets are much too deep for the shallow prefabricated systems.

Our gas logs are designed to fit even shallow fireboxes. It is always disappointing to the customer, and to our technician, when an install of the customer’s gas logs doesn’t work out and we have to schedule an additional appointment. This can be quite an inconvenience especially in the busy season when you have already waited several weeks for an appointment to begin with.

Yes. We carry the Real Fyre (RH Peterson) gas log lines. We can also help point you in the right direction for the type of fireplace you have. For more information, please see our Gas Logs section.

Yes. We are currently certified by both the F.I.R.E. Service and the NFI.

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