Best fireplace pros near Mccalla, AL

Q: How long can I run a ventless fireplace?

• <div><p>Even though ventless fireplaces are safe to use overall, you shouldn&rsquo;t let them run for more than a few hours per day. It&rsquo;s also important to make sure the room with the fireplace is well-ventilated. If not, the water vapor from the fire could increase the humidity levels in your home, potentially resulting in mold growth.</p></div>

Q: Can a fireplace be built on an existing house?

• <div><p>You can build a fireplace on an existing house, but it&rsquo;s much easier to construct a masonry fireplace when building a new house. To add to an existing house, you&rsquo;ll need to build a chimney and ensure the foundation can support a true masonry fireplace. Alternatively, you can purchase a gas or electric fireplace insert, which isn&rsquo;t as complicated to add to an existing structure.</p></div>

Q: How much does it cost to install a pre-fabricated non-gas fireplace?

• <div><p>Costs range from $1,000 to $5,000, depending on the model, labor, and venting requirements.</p></div>

Q: What is the most efficient type of wood stove?

• <div><p>Soapstone wood stoves hold onto heat the longest, which means you can burn less fuel and enjoy the warmth for longer. Additionally, catalytic wood stoves include a catalytic combustor that can reduce emissions and create a cleaner burn no matter what the stove is made of. Of course, the most efficient wood stoves also tend to be costlier up front&mdash;but they can still save you money in the long run. </p></div>

Q: How tall does a chimney need to be for an outdoor fireplace?

• <div><p>The height of the chimney for your outdoor fireplace depends on where the fireplace is located. Ideally, the chimney should be 2 to 3 feet higher than surrounding structures; this allows smoke to ventilate properly without endangering anyone or anything.</p><p><b>Note: </b>Your municipality may have strict requirements regarding chimney heights, so it&rsquo;s always a good idea to check local building codes. </p></div>

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Last update on August 26, 2026

Reviewed in August 2026
Professional, timely work at fair prices. Our deck and gazeebo look great and we couldn't be happier with how it turned out! Thank you Troy Built!
Troy Built Remodeling
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Reviewed in November 2024
I originally hired them for a truck load of firewood and it is obvious from the way it burns that it was cut last year. I asked them to cut up and split tree for firewood that had fallen in my yard and that led to cutting down another 3 trees that were leaning toward house and garage. They...
Goliath Outdoor Services
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Reviewed in July 2024
Adam and gracie with ACâ s Heating and air were amazing! They installed new ductwork and vents along with running new 240v wire to an oven for us. They did great work, did it fast and were very affordable. We highly recommend and will use them again!
AC's Heating & Air
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Reviewed in July 2024
They called and set a time and was here on time removed the furniture . Would recommend them to friends and family
J&J Junk Away
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Reviewed in May 2024
I highly recommend All About Stain & More LLC! Casey Gunn customized my family’s deck to our specifications and far exceeded our expectations. He and his team of contractors were very professional and completed our new deck in less than a week! Their craftsmanship was budget friendly and top...
All About Stain & More LLC,
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Reviewed in February 2023
Jackie and crew came came out when they said they would and Worked hard to remove a very large tree was close to falling on our house.They let me keep the smaller stuff for firewood and cleaned everything up and hauled off the larger pieces and cut my firewood pieces and neatly stacked them on...
Sparks & Reid LLC DBA S&R Tree Service
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Reviewed in December 2018
Customer Service was A-1! Jason was on time, use shoe covers prior to entering my home, very respectful and and answered all my questions about my gas fireplace logs. He performed a furnace tuneup as well and gave me a review/status of it. He was through, but in no way pushy and I really...
Aux Home Services, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2017
This was a personal experience with us. I hope they go out of business. They are horrible. Before I married my husband he bought a brand new house and bought it from the builder and they always tell you to have things serviced like heating once a year. My husband had never had a heat pump before...
AUX Mechanical, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2014
<p>U S Shingle sent Ken Proia to tell us why our Chimney was leaking down the fireplace and in our basement. Ken and one of his crew climbed on the roof, took pictures and explained to me what the problem was. Ken gave us two options: A quick patch job and hope for the best or eliminate any...
U.S. Shingle
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Reviewed in January 2014
They called to schedule the repair, and arrived on time. They determined the problem in the fireplace gas line and corrected it. Took about an hour overall.
Cahaba Plumbing
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Top-Rated Fireplace pros in Mccalla - Updated Nov 2026

The Mad Hatter Air Duct Cleaning & Chimney Sweep Service, Inc.

4.4(

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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect a gas fireplacePre-Fabricated Fireplace Unit (Non-Gas) - Install+2 more

Serving Mccalla, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Today, 10/13/2022 I had The Mad Hatter come out to do a fireplace inspection & cleaning. They sent Mr. Terry Hill out. He was on time, very professional. He answered any questions I had and he cleaned up after himself. The fireplace was in bad need of cleaning and after he was done, it was beautifully cleaned and ready for winter. Mr. Terry has got to be hands down the nicest technician I have ever hired for ANY job. I will be using them for sure in the future and I appreciate his hard work, honesty and cleanness. Thank you Mr. Terry!"

Response time1 day

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Recommended by96%of homeowners

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Henry Simpson Masonry Construction, LLC

4.8(

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Brick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - RepairBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - Install

Serving Mccalla, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1975

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Old school bricklayers. They had to cut, match and blend new brick into two fence piers and rebuild concrete foundation. Beautiful work, professionally done. Highly, highly this company."

+37

Response time11 hrs

Response rate90%

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Whitten Masonry LLC

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Brick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - InstallBrick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - RepairBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - Install+1 more

Serving Mccalla, AL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Available for your hardscape and landscaping needs in central Alabama.

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FirstTierHomeSolutions

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Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Mccalla, AL and surrounding areas

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First Tier Home Solutions delivers fast, reliable help for all your home needs.

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L&J cleaning

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Clean and Inspect a gas fireplace

Serving Mccalla, AL and surrounding areas

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Hello, my name is Jesica with l&J cleaning. I live in Montevallo Al, I have two kids a 3 year old and a 9 month old. I love to help mommies that are always busy and have their hands full. I make your home fill relaxing with out stressing out to kept it clean. I can weekly biweekly or or monthly. I can clean out before moved in or move out.

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WSB CLEANING SOLUTIONS L. L. C.

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Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Mccalla, AL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

At WSB Cleaning Solutions LLC, we proudly serve Birmingham, Alabama with professional commercial and residential cleaning. From offices and medical facilities to homes and rental properties, we deliver dependable service and quality results every time.

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Maid You Look Cleaning Services

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Clean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stove

Serving Mccalla, AL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

We don’t just clean — we make you l👀k. ✨\n We clean Apartments, Commercial suites, and Houses. Message me for quotes and any cleaning services. AL📍

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C2 Cleaning Industries

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Clean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Mccalla, AL and surrounding areas

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Busy B's Cleaning

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Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Mccalla, AL and surrounding areas

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I am a dependable, hardworking Marine Corps veteran with a strong attention to detail and a commitment to doing every job right. I take pride in creating clean, organized spaces and understand the importance of reliability, trustworthiness, and professionalism when working in someone's home. My military background taught me discipline, accountability, and a strong work ethic that I bring to every cleaning job.

Brick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - InstallBrick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - RepairBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - Install+12 more

Serving Mccalla, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1978

Credit card accepted

"The faucet was too old to be repaired so ended up replacing the entire unit. Overall did a good job."

Recommended by81%of homeowners

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Fireplaces FAQs, answered by experts

Even though ventless fireplaces are safe to use overall, you shouldn’t let them run for more than a few hours per day. It’s also important to make sure the room with the fireplace is well-ventilated. If not, the water vapor from the fire could increase the humidity levels in your home, potentially resulting in mold growth.

You can build a fireplace on an existing house, but it’s much easier to construct a masonry fireplace when building a new house. To add to an existing house, you’ll need to build a chimney and ensure the foundation can support a true masonry fireplace. Alternatively, you can purchase a gas or electric fireplace insert, which isn’t as complicated to add to an existing structure.

Costs range from $1,000 to $5,000, depending on the model, labor, and venting requirements.

Soapstone wood stoves hold onto heat the longest, which means you can burn less fuel and enjoy the warmth for longer. Additionally, catalytic wood stoves include a catalytic combustor that can reduce emissions and create a cleaner burn no matter what the stove is made of. Of course, the most efficient wood stoves also tend to be costlier up front—but they can still save you money in the long run.

The height of the chimney for your outdoor fireplace depends on where the fireplace is located. Ideally, the chimney should be 2 to 3 feet higher than surrounding structures; this allows smoke to ventilate properly without endangering anyone or anything.

Note: Your municipality may have strict requirements regarding chimney heights, so it’s always a good idea to check local building codes.

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