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Q: How much work does it take to learn how to remove a fireplace?

• <div><p>Removing and demolishing a fireplace is extremely labor intensive work that also takes a long time. You need to use brute strength to break apart the brick and masonry, and carry the debris to a dumpster. Depending on the size of the structure, you may need multiple days to fully remove it. After removal, you need to determine how you will repair the wall that held the fireplace, which can also be quite time consuming and challenging.</p></div>

Q: How long will a 40-lb bag of pellets burn?

• <div><p>A 40-pound bag of wood pellets can provide a solid 24 hours or so of burn time, though the exact length may vary. If you&rsquo;re using your pellet stove as an exclusive heat source during the winter, you&rsquo;ll need an estimated 100 to 150 of those 40-pound bags, depending on how hot you like to keep your home, its size, the climate, and other factors.</p></div>

Q: What is the difference between a chimney cover and a chimney cap?

• <div><p>A chimney requires both a cover and a cap, but these parts often get confused with one another. A chimney cover seals the top of the chimney around the flue pipe to prevent water from entering the chimney. A chimney cap is a piece that sits above the flue to prevent animals, debris, and water from entering the flue. </p></div>

Q: How often do I need to clean my chimney?

• <div><p>You should get your chimney cleaned around once per year, but you might want to opt for bi-annual cleanings if you use your fireplace often. Remember, your boiler likely vents into your chimney as well, so cleaning is required even if you don&rsquo;t use your fireplace. It&rsquo;s a good idea to clean your chimney during the summer so that it&rsquo;s ready to use when you want a worry-free cozy fire on that first crisp autumn night of the season.</p></div>

Q: What is considered the hearth of a fireplace?

• <div><p>A fireplace hearth is a fireproof flooring material that extends out from the base of the fireplace and into the room. Hearths can be made of brick, ceramic, marble, limestone, and more. A hearth serves the purpose of decreasing the fire risk in the area directly around the fireplace. If flying embers hit carpet or wood, they&rsquo;ll spark and create a fire. But if they hit something like tile or granite, they&rsquo;ll simply go out.</p></div>

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Last update on June 10, 2023

Reviewed in June 2023
Greg was a pleasure to work with. He is a true craftsman. His attention to detail is phenomenal, and he keeps his work area very neat and clean. Greg turned my ugly eyesore of a fireplace wall into a modern and stylish focal point. Thank you so much, Greg! I will have you back for the next...
Greg Frantz Remodeling
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Reviewed in January 2022
The team did a wonderful job on our bathroom remodel and fireplace tiling. The quality of the work is outstanding and the customer service made the entire process a pleasure. Jared and Ryan were professionals in all senses of the word. Their attention to detail, consistent communication, and...
KODIAK IMPROVEMENTS, INC
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Reviewed in February 2020
Inspection was prompt, thorough, and professional. The inspector, Jeff, went over the findings with me and let know how easy/difficult it would be to fix these items and let me know how to replace filters, lite the pilot on the fireplace, and how to level a AC unit in the back.
Pristine Inspections & Testing, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2018
truly appreciated the work and the time they took to explain how my fireplace worked. It so clean and looks amazing. worth the money to have a fireplace that works.
Valor Chimney Services
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Reviewed in March 2014
That was the first time I've had the chimney cleaned since I purchased the house and it was a great experience. The whole thing took no longer than an hour, he covered the area around the fireplace opening so no dust got in my house, and explained everything he was doing. <br /> At the end, he...
Hammond Fireplace & Chimney
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Reviewed in January 2014
It was a family affair - a guy with his son and nephew. They listed to the symptoms, took me to the outdoor access point and showed me how to tell if the clog were between the house and this point or between this point and the street, asked permission to pull their van over to the access point...
D & S Sewer Service
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Reviewed in February 2013
We looked several places for a big screen TV but weren't impressed with what we saw in the 'big box' stores. We decided to see what Good Vibes had to offer. The TV we ultimately bought was a little more expensive than others we had looked at but had a much better picture and sound quality. ...
GOOD VIBES SOUND
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Shamrock Maintenance Corp.

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Gas, Pellet, or Wood Stove - InstallBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - RepairClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stove+3 more

Serving Thomasboro, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After 3 chimney sweep inspections, Alan was the only one to find a solution to my fireplace smoking VERY knowledgeable."

+33

15 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by85%of homeowners

Brick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - RepairClean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stove+7 more

Serving Thomasboro, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The workers and office staff were easy to talk to, well informed, courteous , and efficient. They performed a thorough inspection. Recommended and installed a stainless liner and cap for the furnace flue and a new damper on the fireplace flue. Their price was better than previous quotes and even set up a partial payment plan. I am very pleased with the work they did."

Response time1 hour

Response rate99%

Recommended by85%of homeowners

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Adam Lerma

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

Serving Thomasboro, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

I recently moved from the state of Florida to Indiana in 2024, I've been doing masonry work for a little over 6 years now and the previous work I did before that I was a carpenter for 8 years a roofer for 6 years you can say I am a jack of all trades I love the work that I do and I'm hoping I will have the opportunity to work with some you lovely people of Indiana. I live in the Lafayette area and will to serve the city of Indianapolis and its surrounding cities.

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Success Landscaping

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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 Thomasboro, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

At AK Enterprise, we are committed to providing reliable, high-quality landscaping services that bring beauty and value to every property we work on. We specialize in lawn care, landscape design, maintenance, cleanup services, and outdoor improvements tailored to each customer’s needs. Our goal is simple: deliver dependable service, attention to detail, and results that exceed expectations. Whether it’s maintaining a healthy lawn or transforming outdoor spaces, we take pride in helping our customers create landscapes they can enjoy year-round.

1 neighbors recently requested a quote

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

Serving Thomasboro, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Still using to protect our home."

Recommended by93%of homeowners

Brick or Stone Fireplace - Repair

Serving Thomasboro, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1965

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Millikan Masonry did excellent work for us. In addition to being very skilled, all of their workers are very nice people."

+20

Recommended by96%of homeowners

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Raven Renovations And Construction LLC

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Brick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - InstallBrick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - RepairBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - Install+9 more

Serving Thomasboro, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

"He contacted me very quickly. He was nice but advised me he doesnt work on pellet stoves"

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Maurer Masonry & Restoration, LLC

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Brick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - InstallBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - Repair

Serving Thomasboro, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Lane Maurer was the consummate professional in repairing my brick chimney and brick fireplace. The job was unique because the tuck pointing needed could not be easily reached. I have a 100 year old Tudor home with a clay tile roof. Lane took his time to thoroughly understand how to best do the job. He correctly made the decision to rent a 87 foot lift. This allowed him to access all four sides of my chimney and fireplace without touching my roof. Wow! Before he started the work he made sure the grout color would match the existing mortar on my home. Which was extremely important to my wife and I. He carefully ground out the old mortar on all four sides of my chimney and fireplace. He was very smart to vacuum the dust from the grinding so it didn?t make a mess everywhere. His tuck pointing work was very meticulous. He was also very careful not to drop any new mortar on my clay tile roof. His cleanup after he was done was impeccable. Incredible job Lane!"

Response time9 hrs

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Long and Kruger Masonry

3.5(

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

Serving Thomasboro, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

"It was very, very reasonable, nice guys, and they go out of their way to do a good job. They did a fantastic job on the chimney tuck pointing and cleaned up afterwards."

Response time2 days

Recommended by66%of homeowners

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Lopez Masonry LLC

New to Angi

Brick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - InstallBrick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - RepairBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - Install+2 more

Serving Thomasboro, IL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We are local family owned company. We have excellent staff that will come in friendly and move quickly and efficiently. We strive to make our clients happy from new cozy fireplaces for this holiday season to outdoor fireplaces for your entertaining in the summer. Call us today for your free quote. Get that project done today.

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Fireplaces questions, answered by experts

Removing and demolishing a fireplace is extremely labor intensive work that also takes a long time. You need to use brute strength to break apart the brick and masonry, and carry the debris to a dumpster. Depending on the size of the structure, you may need multiple days to fully remove it. After removal, you need to determine how you will repair the wall that held the fireplace, which can also be quite time consuming and challenging.

A 40-pound bag of wood pellets can provide a solid 24 hours or so of burn time, though the exact length may vary. If you’re using your pellet stove as an exclusive heat source during the winter, you’ll need an estimated 100 to 150 of those 40-pound bags, depending on how hot you like to keep your home, its size, the climate, and other factors.

A chimney requires both a cover and a cap, but these parts often get confused with one another. A chimney cover seals the top of the chimney around the flue pipe to prevent water from entering the chimney. A chimney cap is a piece that sits above the flue to prevent animals, debris, and water from entering the flue.

You should get your chimney cleaned around once per year, but you might want to opt for bi-annual cleanings if you use your fireplace often. Remember, your boiler likely vents into your chimney as well, so cleaning is required even if you don’t use your fireplace. It’s a good idea to clean your chimney during the summer so that it’s ready to use when you want a worry-free cozy fire on that first crisp autumn night of the season.

A fireplace hearth is a fireproof flooring material that extends out from the base of the fireplace and into the room. Hearths can be made of brick, ceramic, marble, limestone, and more. A hearth serves the purpose of decreasing the fire risk in the area directly around the fireplace. If flying embers hit carpet or wood, they’ll spark and create a fire. But if they hit something like tile or granite, they’ll simply go out.

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