Find top-rated Pros in your area

Enter a zip code and get matched to businesses near you.

The Fireplace Doctor Inc

Fireplaces, Gas Logs, Chimney Repair,

About us

We are licensed and insured in El Paso, Teller, Douglas, and Park Counties. We have National Fireplace Inststute (NFI) certifications in Gas, Wood, and Pellet, including a Master Technician.

Business highlights

18 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

We service ALL makes and models of gas and pellet fireplaces, stoves, inserts, log sets, and BBQs. We also sell and install gas, wood, and pellet hearth appliances, as well as outdoor fire pits, BBQs, glass doors, and other hearth accessories.

Services we don't offer

We do not do masonry work other than minor crack repairs.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Reviews

4.8101 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
90%
4
3%
3
2%
2
1%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9
Showing 51-75 of 101 reviews

Jason K.
05/2013
4.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
See above ; no services but quick responses but don't contact them for chimney sweeps as they don't do that service year round.
Description of Work: Requested for chimney sweep cleaning, which they advertise but they were not doing it at the time I requested it. They referred me to another company.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0


Christina K.
05/2013
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
Quality company with great customer service!
Description of Work: I bought gas, furnace rated fireplace from Alpine Hearth and BBQ but The Fireplace Doctor was the company that installed the unit for me. Emil and Ryan did a fabulous job installing my unit! They were professional, detailed and took great pride in their work. After I encountered problems with Alpine Hearth and BBQ dealing with warranty issues on my unit, Emil and Ryan came through to help me every time. I wish I would have started the project with The Fireplace Doctor. They are a great, reliable company with wonderful customer service. I would highly recommend The Fireplace Doctor!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Gunnar T.
04/2013
5.0
gas logs
  + -1 more
The Fireplace Doctor came in and fixed the issue rearranging the layout of the gaslog. Now, the fireplace looks and works great.
Description of Work: Our home inspector noted that the pilot for the gaslog as a problem when we bought the house. The previous owner had it serviced but not in a way that addressed the actual problem. It was not possible to use the gaslog since the controls got too hot to touch when trying to shut it off.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$118

Lisa R.
04/2013
5.0
fireplaces, gas leak repair, gas logs
  + 1 more
I would use this service again
Description of Work: Great service

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$95

Barbara M.
03/2013
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
We very satisfied with service and professionalism. We would most definitely seek their services again, if needed.
Description of Work: Routine maintenance and cleaning of three fireplaces. Replaced wall switch that ignited fireplace.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$225

Kenneth G.
03/2013
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
They tried to repair my old set, but couldn't get necessary parts. Was a little difficult to get information on new unit. Went to their office to finally get it. They ordered unit and installed it. Installation was very professional and technician very knowledgeable and gave me credit for first service call.
Description of Work: Installed new fireplace gas log

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100

Charles B.
02/2013
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
The technician was very professional, explained what he was doing and why and what the cost would be for each item, thus giving me the option to make a decision as to whether or not to proceed. In a few days they gave me a follow-up call to make sure everything was OK. About a month later I had some questions and a technican called back in ten minutes and talked me through a solution. All their work is guaranteed and a trip out if needed would have been free of charge. The Fireplace Doctor gives outstanding (higher then excellent) service at a moderate price and are professional in every respect. They will always be on my list of who to call in the furure. I have referred them to my friends and they have all had a similar experience. A truly great company!
Description of Work: I had two gas fireplaces serviced, a remote switch put in and another remote replaced. I called all the fireplace companies in Colorado Springs and had I used their services the cost would have been over $225 dollars. My bill was $165 from the Fireplace Doctor.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$165

Michele H.
02/2013
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
One of our gas fireplaces wouldn't ignite. I found "The Fireplace Doctor" on Angie's List and gave them a call. They came out to fix it and arrived very punctually. Ryan was the technician they sent. He found and fixed the problem, then also cleaned the whole thing inside and out. He did such a nice job I had him go ahead and service the other fireplace while he was here. An excellent experience!
Description of Work: Repaired a gas fireplace that wouldn't ignite and cleaned and serviced two Fireplaces.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$229

Paul B.
02/2013
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
The Fireplace Doctor repair technician was on time. They ended up cleaning the fireplace and all connections and verifying that everything was in order. I had expected to have to replace the sparker mechanism for starting the pilot, but it actually just needed a thorough cleaning and removal of dust that had accumulated. (My fireplace is behind glass and very difficult to access, so it hasn't had a thorough cleaning in several years.) I have a nice, clean gas fireplace and it works great! They are perhaps a little pricey, but the quality of the work is commensurate with the price. Professional service commands a professional price, and it is very good value for money.
Description of Work: I was having trouble getting my gas fireplace started after turning off the pilot during the summer, and also wanted a general safety check and inspection.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Lori M.
01/2013
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
When we moved in two and half years ago, we smelled gas. So, we turned off the fireplace and have not used it. We anticipated it costing a lot to repair so we hesitated to have work done on it. We finally decided to have it fixed. Fireplace Dr. found a couple of problems, cleaned it thoroughly, and were very thorough in completing the job. Ryan, our technician, was very professional and friendly. Also, he was able to come earlier than scheduled, but called to verify if that would be ok. We didn't get a blower installed today, but plan on using the Fireplace Dr. to install a blower for next year's winter season.
Description of Work: Cleaned thoroughly, repaired small gas leak, and repaired pilot light.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$124

Linda B.
12/2012
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
The experience was eye opening for us. We did not realize when we bought our house that we had a dangerous situation with our downstairs fireplace. The home inspector should have caught this, but did not. We are very relieved and grateful that the technician from the Fireplace Doctor was thorough in his work.
Description of Work: The fireplace technician repaired the jets in our upstairs gas fireplace, cleaned the glass, replaced the embers and checked for carbon monoxide fumes. He also checked our basement fireplace and found it was emitting carbon monoxide. We were very grateful for the technician's excellent work. He also may have saved our lives because he found the carbon monoxide problem! We highly recommend the Fireplace Doctor to anyone who has a gas fireplace.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Cynthia C.
11/2012
4.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
it went well. Ben, the tech was very knowledgeable and took time to explain things and answer questions.
Description of Work: checked basement fireplace that had been red-tagged by gas company -- no problems (likely "gas stink" additive to main gas supply) annual check-up/maintenance of three gas fireplaces

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$170

Response from The Fireplace Doctor Inc
Thank you for your business. What could we do more next time you need service to earn that "A" from you?

Jeff K.
10/2012
1.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
See the "service performed" field.
Description of Work: No service was performed, we called and left a message asking for a quote and a call back. None came. We called two or three more times that week and never got a human, and still haven't been responded to. I owned and operated a service business for 12 years. During that time, we typically responded to potential new customers in sub-5 minutes. If we got busy, we got more staff, or we worked longer hours. What a joke.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from The Fireplace Doctor Inc
I apologize that we have not returned your call. We do try to return all calls and messages within 24 hours during the busy season. We are a very small business and are receiving about twice as many calls as normal this year and are trying to add more staff to keep up with this unusually high demand. I have checked our phone logs and e-mail and I was not able to find any messages from the name given above. Are you sure that you have the correct phone number: 719-548-9919? It displeases me to know that somehow you were missed. Please call us again and we will get you taken care of as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding and patience. -Emil Banzhaf

Roberta W.
09/2012
5.0
chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 0 more
They were great! They were very professional, yet friendly and helpful. They explained everything that needed to be done. Very knowledgable. And reasonably priced.
Description of Work: Chimney sweep & fixed a crack in the fireplace

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$135

Carolyn D.
09/2012
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
We set an appt and all services were performed as requested.
Description of Work: Chimney sweep x2

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$135

Christine R.
08/2012
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
The entired experience was extremely positive. Mr. Banzhaf initially came to look at the job and provide an estimate. He was very knowledgeable and provided ideas on how to update the unit without going to all the trouble and expense of replacing it. He listened to what I wanted and superly provided suggestions on how to improve the overall look / operation. When we decided to use his services, the process went smoothly. He ordered the necessary equipment / parts and within 10 days the work was complete. His install team was extremely conscientious and very detail-oriented. We love the update and are looking forward to using our fireplace this winter. Highly recommend!
Description of Work: The Fireplace Doctor was hired to update my gas fireplace by replacing the vented gas log set with a Napoleon Log set, Model GL24. The old set was removed and disposed of, while the new set was installed. The shell was thoroughly cleaned out, new safety chain-guards were installed and the entire fireplace facing was updated. The Fireplace Doctor removed the glass doors and painted the outdated trim and handles. The outer shell metal facing was also spray painted. The unit looks magnificent and we've received many compliments. We are very anxious to use our "new" fireplace when the cooler weather arrives. Thanks Fireplace Doctor!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Stephen G.
05/2012
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
They're prompt and good. I will continue to use their services.
Description of Work: They checked my gas fireplaces.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Michael R.
04/2012
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
Everything turned out great. He did a great job, followed up with me and explained things. He was on time, professional and polite. I would use him again in the future.
Description of Work: They put in a new gas log fireplace.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,600

Jean-Philippe P.
03/2012
5.0
fireplaces, gas logs
  + 0 more
Overall, it was a very good visit. My wife and some family members who were there at the time commented how nice and professional he was. The end result: the fireplace is better than ever and I know that it is functioning as required. I feel safer. Of note, we were told that they discount $20 during the summer. I would say July/Aug might be a good time to call, check on the discount, for a yearly inspection/cleaning.
Description of Work: My gas fireplace was shutting down and not functioning properly. Ryan came over to service it. He: - Checked for Gas Leaks - Cleaned the Gas - Replaced the Embers - Vacuumed - Ops Checked - Performed annual safety and performance check He left some tech notes. Specifically, informing us that the log placement disrupted the pilot function.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$95

Randi J.
02/2012
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
Ryan and Ben arrived exactly on time and did an outstanding job. My chair was right in front of the fireplace so I learned a lot! A drop cloth was used to protect the floor. Two very pleasant men and they make a great team. They had all the tools they seemingly could ever need and kept them very neat and orderly. Big bonus: they were a lot of fun--I didn't mind the long work day at all--I actually enjoyed it. The owner, Emil came by to look over the gas accessibily issue. These are three professionals I would recommend to anyone.
Description of Work: Repaired an incorrectly installed gas fireplace insert that was not working. They had to pull the unit, revent it, and rework the gas line to make the gas line accessable for any future work. They checked for leaks, cleaned glass front (as well as vacuumed all around), installed correct electrical outlet, filled unused area with insulation to keep out air leaks, and reinstalled logs/embers. The starter switch was also repaired on an earlier date.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$533

jerry H.
02/2012
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
Good experience with this company. They were early arriving (called first). Took less than an hour to service and repair fireplace.
Description of Work: Gas Fireplace would not light or stay lit. The Doctor was prompt, cordial, and thorough. Very nice people. I highly recommend this company to service your fireplace. Replaced some wire connections, no charge for the parts.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$95

Carol B.
12/2011
5.0
fireplaces, gas logs
  + 0 more
When I called, the receptionist was very helpful and professional. An appointment was scheduled within the week. Ryan arrived on time, inspected the fireplace, removed the logs, cleaned the fireplace thoroughly, lit the pilot light, cleaned the glass, replaced the logs and answered all my questions. I was especially pleased with the whole process. I will definitely recommend Fireplace Doctor to others and will use them again.
Description of Work: Ryan removed the logs, cleaned the fireplace, inspected the parts, lit the pilot light, cleaned the glass and answered all my questions.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$95

Elizabeth F.
12/2011
5.0
gas logs
  + -1 more
Our gas logs quit working and we were told they needed to be replaced. Our chimney sweep had recommended The Fireplace Doctor so I contacted them via email. No reply. It turned out our gas logs could be repaired and another company did that for us, so now we don't need an estimate from The Fireplace Doctor. I might have become their customer if they had contacted me and come to look at our fireplaces - they might have been the one that fixed the gas logs! I might become their customer in the future - they DID contact me in addition to responding on Angie's List - I appreciate that kind of customer service.
Description of Work: I emailed The Fireplace Doctor on 11/26/11 about getting an estimate to replace our living room fireplace gas logs and to convert our family room fireplace from wood-burning to gas logs. As of 12/4/11, no reply. I sent an email from both Angie's List (they have an "E-mail Provider" button) and using the email address I found on their website: [email protected]. I read the reviews this company got for repairing gas fireplaces and anticipated excellent service. Maybe they just don't have anyone to monitor their email messages.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from The Fireplace Doctor Inc
We apologize that you did not get a response to your e-mail request. Our estimator has been out with a medical condition that required surgery. He is scheduled to be back Dec 12th and has a long list of people to follow up with that includes you. Again we apologize for you feeling ignored. This emergency has not allowed our company to function as designed and we are very frustrated that we were unable to provide the excellent service that we pride ourselves upon. All will be back to normal soon. Please give us another chance in the future.

Stephen H.
11/2011
5.0
fireplaces, gas leak repair, gas logs
  + 1 more
Outstanding service - found the Fireplace Doctor here on Angie's list, and scheduled an appointment to have our Gas fireplace fixed, inspected and tested. We bought the house 2 years ago and when we tried the fireplace, it wouldn't light and we could smell a very odd burning odor coming from the fireplace, so we got nervous and turned it all off. With company coming for the holidays, we decided it would be great to have a nice fire - if the repair bill wasn't too expensive. The appointment was made quickly and he was exactly on time. He charges $95 an hour, stayed for a long time helping us out and talking (probably 1.5 hours) and charged us for only the first hour. He actually found that a rubber kids bouncy ball was stuck in the artificial logs, and that was what was causing the nasty smell, not a gas leak. Very honest, friendly and knowledgeable guy - I absolutely recommend you call on him.
Description of Work: Inspected, cleaned, repaired gas fireplace. We are second owner of the home and did not understand how to operate it - he described the parts, switches and safe operation of the unit to our full satisfaction.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$95

Bill B.
11/2011
5.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
Ben arrived exactly at the appointed time and quickly took a look at our fireplace. He showed me each damaged part, what it does, and how much to replace. He also told us that the fireplace could easily be used as wood burning with just a few modifications. He completely cleaned the fireplace...even wiping clean the glass screen! He checked the flue and told us when we would next need a sweeping and then plugged the gas line to the fireplace. He even told me where to get the best deal on firewood. We asked for an estimate on a new set of logs for gas burning and I received that estimate right on time. Great and honest company and won't hesitate to use them again and will refer them gladly to our friends.
Description of Work: We recently moved in to our home and the prior owners had burned wood in the gas fireplace. We checked Angie's List, we do for ALL repairs, etc, and found The Fireplace Doctor listed with excellent reviews. I called and explained our situation to the owner, Emil, and he set us up with Ben, his best technician for our issue. We needed to either replace all of the gas gadgetry or see if the fireplace could be converted to wood burning.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$95

Contact information

5031 List Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80919

http://www.thefireplacedoctorinc.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Fireplaces,
Gas Logs,
Chimney Repair,
Chimney Sweep,
Natural Gas Lines,
Chimney Caps,
Roofing,
Gas Grills

FAQ

The Fireplace Doctor Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

The Fireplace Doctor Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check
No, The Fireplace Doctor Inc does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, The Fireplace Doctor Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, The Fireplace Doctor Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, The Fireplace Doctor Inc does not offer emergency services.
Yes, The Fireplace Doctor Inc offers warranties.
The Fireplace Doctor Inc offers the following services: We service ALL makes and models of gas and pellet fireplaces, stoves, inserts, log sets, and BBQs. We also sell and install gas, wood, and pellet hearth appliances, as well as outdoor fire pits, BBQs, glass doors, and other hearth accessories.
We do not do masonry work other than minor crack repairs.

Contact information

5031 List Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80919

http://www.thefireplacedoctorinc.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed