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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 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>

Q: What stops water going down a chimney?

• <div><p>Your chimney needs a structurally sound chimney cap, protective lining, damper, chimney flashing, and brick and mortar to prevent water from goind down your chimney. A pro can help you identify where the issue is so that you can stop water from coming down the smoke shaft, through your damper, and into your home.</p></div>

Q: How big should a fire pit be?

• <div><p>How big a fire pit should be depends on how many people you want to get around it on a regular basis, and how big your space is. The average fire pit size is between 36 and 44 inches. However, if you regularly host big gatherings and have the appropriate outdoor space, you can go as big as 72 inches.</p></div>

Q: What maintenance helps keep fireplaces and chimneys in good condition?

• <div><p>Creosote control, maintaining cap mesh integrity, and swift repairs keep systems robust.</p></div>

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Last update on October 10, 2025

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JC Excavation Company
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Matt's Home Improvement, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2024
John and Dianne are great people to work with. We built a new home in Lexington MI and we wanted green technology with heating and cooling. John came to our property and provided detailed information how the system would work for us and how it would be installed on our property. The system is...
Geo Tech Heating and Cooling
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Reviewed in April 2024
This is the second time they have cut down a tree for us! They are super reasonable and professional to work with. We were very pleased with the work and clean up.
Royalty Tree Experts
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Reviewed in February 2024
They did an excellent job they're very experienced hard workers they did our garage floor our patio and our small front porch and turned out beautiful we are very happy with them we highly recommend them
BCE Concrete Coatings
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Reviewed in April 2023
They are absolutely the best. They are on time, they take care of the problem with knowledge and efficiency. I highly recommend this company for all your heating and cooling needs. Great people.
SUPERIOR HEATING AND COOLING INC
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Reviewed in August 2022
I had multiple small things needed. Deck,repair and seal,yard regrade and grass seed, partial fence replace and new gate,rocks placed around garage. Jasen and his team did an excellent job. He was very helpful and made sure I was satisfied with each job as it was done. Very professional and...
Jay's Construction
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Reviewed in April 2022
They have not started my project yet. Bad weather.
Barrier Free Plus
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Reviewed in April 2022
Beautiful drywall patching, deck painted and sealed, hookups, lighting, toilets, and awesome flooring work. Outside work on the house. Anything we need done, Noel is who we call to take care of all of our tasks. We can not have asked for a more professional worker.
First quality home improvements
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Reviewed in January 2022
They have always cleaned our stove and chimney...we had to replace our stove and they did the new installation and replaced the bad pipes...very happy with them and will continue to use them as long as we're burning wood.
MR CHIMNEY SWEEP
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Shamrock Maintenance Corp.

4.5(

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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - RepairClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stove+3 more

Serving Worth, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chuck arrived with a helper and explained everything to us. He cleaned the chimney and left us with some estimates for potential work. He was knowledgeable and pleasant. I would use him again."

+31

Response time1 day

Response rate100%

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Akula construction

New to Angi

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

Serving Worth, MI and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Hello, I am a hard-working particular about my work. I have multiple skills. I try to keep everything unreasonable prices. I’ve been working in construction for at least 30 years. I like to be affordable yet doing a top notch job, restoration is my primary love, great for painting, roofing repairs drywall pretty much anything around the board if I can’t do it I have associates I can I can always put you in the right direction

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Morey's hydro blast

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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 Worth, MI and surrounding areas

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I am out looking for house washes gutter cleaning window washing sealing stamped and exposed aggregate concrete

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The Kind Cleaners

New to Angi

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

Serving Worth, MI and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

The Kind Cleaners is a local Michigan based cleaning company. We pride ourselves on quick communication, competitive pricing and excellent customer service.

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Eric Bulyk

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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 Worth, MI and surrounding areas

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Looking for odd jobs near Warren, Mi. I'm a product development engineer by trade with previous construction experience.

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Prime Hod Cleaning

New to Angi

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

Serving Worth, MI and surrounding areas

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Prime hood cleaning is number one for customer satisfaction schedule flexibility Every cleaning service is inspected, cleaned, and certified by insured licensed technicians.

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Grays Cleaning Service

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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 Worth, MI and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Hello I am Quadir Gray i have been doing cleaning services for well over 5 years I started back home in New York City now I am in Detroit and trying to expand my business out here in the city. Thank you for choosing me to clean your house.

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Hire Hanks

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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 Worth, MI and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

At Hire Hanks, we make property work easier.\n\nWe help homeowners, businesses, contractors, and commercial property owners keep projects and properties moving forward with dependable support, clear communication, and professional service. Whether you need help with contractor support, final cleans, demo cleanup, jobsite fencing, home maintenance, or office property management, our team is built to handle the details so you do not have to.\n\nOur goal is simple: be the trusted team you can call when something needs to get done right. From one-time project support to ongoing home and office management, Hire Hanks is here to help protect your property, support your project, and make your life easier.\n

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

Serving Worth, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything is going great. Also added some other equipment such as app controlled door locks, etc."

Recommended by93%of homeowners

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Fireside Heating & Cooling

4.8(

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Gas, Pellet, or Wood Stove - InstallGas, Pellet, or Wood Stove - Repair

Serving Worth, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Again, Fireside is GREAT. The crew was personable and professional. My new furnace works well and provides cheaper, more efficient heat. AMAZING experience all the way around."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Fireplaces questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Your chimney needs a structurally sound chimney cap, protective lining, damper, chimney flashing, and brick and mortar to prevent water from goind down your chimney. A pro can help you identify where the issue is so that you can stop water from coming down the smoke shaft, through your damper, and into your home.

How big a fire pit should be depends on how many people you want to get around it on a regular basis, and how big your space is. The average fire pit size is between 36 and 44 inches. However, if you regularly host big gatherings and have the appropriate outdoor space, you can go as big as 72 inches.

Creosote control, maintaining cap mesh integrity, and swift repairs keep systems robust.

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