Is a fireplace hearth necessary?

• <div><p>A fireplace hearth is necessary in most areas per building codes, especially for gas and wood-burning fireplaces. Electric fireplaces may not require a hearth, so check local building codes or ask a pro for guidance if you’re leaning toward electric. A fireplace hearth can decrease the risk of flying embers creating a fire and burning your home down. That’s why fireproof material, like tile, is used for the hearth.</p></div>

How do I know if my chimney is safe?

• <div><p>There are a few things you can look out for to ensure your chimney is safe to use. Check for the following issues:</p><ul><li><p>Cracks or missing pieces in the masonry of the chimney</p></li><li><p>Creosote buildup in the chimney, which is a black, tar-like substance</p></li><li><p>Cracks, stains, or scorch marks in the firebox</p></li><li><p>Water stains in or around the fireplace</p></li><li><p>A broken or stuck damper</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Last update on June 30, 2025

Reviewed in June 2025
Blazer installed many wifi enabled light switches. Work was done quickly and professionally and have not had any post-installation issues since the install.
Blazer Electric Co
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Reviewed in January 2025
It was a very professional installation!!! And a very good service!
Azul Garage Door
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Reviewed in November 2023
The guy who came out to install my safety bars, and one of my bathrooms did a perfect job and install them exactly what I wanted them and I’ve been very very happy ever since!
Handyman Pros
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Reviewed in October 2023
I hire them to install my house sprinkler system Professional work I got it from them And thick grass
Green Ciy Irrigation
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Reviewed in July 2023
I hired them to install new combined water heater/ boiler, install new water filtration system and service the ac units.Great service and knowledgeable of what theyâ re doing. Definitely will hire them again.
Full Efficiency Heating And Cooling
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Reviewed in December 2022
Installed chimney caps. Worked with us to find the right caps and then installed very quickly
Chimney Restoration Map, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2022
The job was done to my satisfaction, the technician took good care of the floors, he laid drop cloths from the entrance to the fire place. A certified chimney technician was very courteous, efficient and clean. I so glad I called Angi for this project.
Superior Chimney Services, Corp.
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Reviewed in May 2022
I had to fire 2 companies within 5 years, so I hired redwood forest to install sod in my backyard along with lawn maintenance as well as spring/ winter cleanup. In the 30 years of being a homeowner in several different areas, they has been the best! They are honorable, reasonable, and most...
Redwood Forest Landscaping
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Reviewed in December 2020
This company was so amazing to work with. They were super responsive, friendly, had great customer service and went above and beyond to help me with my indoor fire sprinkler system. I would definitely recommend their services!!
Shamrock Fire Protection, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2020
Everyone I contacted from TDH are very professional. I have a tight area to fit in the furnace, HVAC system and water heater, but they manage to install everything neatly. The install guys showed up on time and finished in one day. I requested the haul-away a few days before the installation....
TDH Mechanical, Inc.
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Fire Pit Installation questions, answered by experts

Call 911 immediately. If you have a fire extinguisher or fire blanket near the laundry room, you can attempt to extinguish the fire, but don’t open or touch the dryer. If you can’t put the fire out, evacuate yourself, your family, and your pets from the house, closing the laundry room door behind you. Turn off the electricity to your home via the outside fuse box, then wait for the fire department. After a dryer fire, have your home’s electrical system inspected to make sure there isn’t any damage.

Yes, mineral spirits are flammable and may spontaneously combust at temperatures of 200 degrees F or more. Storing them in well-ventilated spaces and disposing of them the proper way are the best ways to prevent mineral spirits or anything contaminated with them, like towels and rags, from going up in smoke.

Pellet stoves are safer than wood stoves in many ways. They don’t produce as many creosote deposits as wood stoves do, they create less smoke, and the flames are contained, decreasing the risk of any sparks or embers creating a house fire. Pellet stoves also burn more cleanly and efficiently than wood stoves do.

A fireplace hearth is necessary in most areas per building codes, especially for gas and wood-burning fireplaces. Electric fireplaces may not require a hearth, so check local building codes or ask a pro for guidance if you’re leaning toward electric. A fireplace hearth can decrease the risk of flying embers creating a fire and burning your home down. That’s why fireproof material, like tile, is used for the hearth.

There are a few things you can look out for to ensure your chimney is safe to use. Check for the following issues:

Cracks or missing pieces in the masonry of the chimney
Creosote buildup in the chimney, which is a black, tar-like substance
Cracks, stains, or scorch marks in the firebox
Water stains in or around the fireplace
A broken or stuck damper

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