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Q: How do I know if I need fireplace repair?

• <div><p>There are a handful of things you can look out for that indicate fireplace repair is necessary in your home:</p><ul><li><p>See or smell smoke in your home during use.</p></li><li><p>You smell gas or unusual odors coming from your fireplace.</p></li><li><p>The fireplace is visibly damaged or crumbling.</p></li><li><p>The igniter won&rsquo;t light.</p></li><li><p>You notice shaling (pieces of chimney lining) building up in your fireplace.</p></li><li><p>Any portion of the fireplace is rusted.</p></li><li><p>You notice efflorescence (white stains) on the brick.</p></li></ul><p>If any of these signs emerge or you suspect that you have an issue, call in a fireplace repair professional immediately.</p></div>

Q: Should I paint a fireplace with a roller or brush?

• <div><p>You should use an angled brush to first paint the mortar lines, then go in with a high-density roller to evenly paint the bricks one at a time. You can also use a flat paintbrush to paint individual bricks, but a roller is faster and easier to use thanks to its longer handle and wider surface area for coating the bricks. To finish, go in with the paint brush for edges or hard-to-reach areas.</p></div>

Q: How much does gas fireplace repair cost?

• <div><p>Gas fireplace repair costs an average of $600, but prices can vary widely depending on the issue, parts needed, and service provider. Simple repairs like cleaning or pilot light adjustments may cost between $75 and $200, while more significant repairs involving component replacement can cost $1,000 or more. The overall cost typically falls within the $100 to $2,500 range.</p><p>Typical price ranges for repairing different components of a gas fireplace are:</p><ul><li><p>Thermocouple: $75 to $350</p></li><li><p>Thermopile: $75 to $350</p></li><li><p>Gas valve: $150 to $300</p></li><li><p>Pilot light: $100 to $350</p></li><li><p>Igniter: $100 to $150</p></li><li><p>Mantel: $500 to $1,200</p></li><li><p>Hearth: $150 to $800</p></li></ul></div>

Q: Can pellet stoves be used as a primary heating source in colder climates?

• <div><p>Yes, pellet stoves can serve as a primary heating source in colder climates, provided they are properly sized for the space and maintained regularly. They are capable of generating sufficient heat to keep homes comfortable during winter months. However, in regions with extremely low temperatures, you may need supplemental heating to ensure consistent warmth, especially during prolonged cold spells.</p></div>

Q: Will having a pellet stove raise my insurance rates?

• <div><p>Having a pellet stove can indeed raise your insurance rates since they're a relatively common cause of fires in the home. However, rate increases vary by insurance provider so you should reach out to yours to determine exactly how much your rates might increase with a new pellet stove install.</p></div>

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Last update on October 06, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
The amount of work that Opus did for us was incredible. He has so much pride in his work and makes sure every window and door was installed perfectly. Those doors in the photo are 8x8 and as you see there’s no access working from outside yet they pulled it off beautifully. I highly recommend...
Opus Firm LLC
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Reviewed in July 2024
Eric was great to work with and he did a quality job of fixing the cracks in our 52 year old chimney.
Ese Seal Weatherproofing LLC
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Reviewed in June 2024
Rick did several months for me remodeling my entire house top to bottom. Excellent work
Heavy Hammer Handyman
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Reviewed in April 2024
Great!! The owner was very professional in his initial consult and was able to begin the project earlier than expected. Our house looks amazing! Would recommend them without reservation.
Professional Home Impressions LLC
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Reviewed in October 2023
Great job..inspect and cleaned wood stove and fireplace..highly recommend...
Fire Safe Chimney Service & Repair
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Reviewed in June 2023
They covered my L shaped deck with wood and tinted hail resistant sheeting. It is beautiful.
Fair Choice Roofing and Exteriors, Inc.
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Reviewed in November 2022
I hired JILMOA to install light fixtures around my concrete deck. They did Excellent workâ ¦very efficientâ ¦made sure I was happy with the installation. I would highly recommend them.
Jilmoa Construction & Demolition
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Reviewed in March 2022
They did an excellent job and when we asked for them to leave the wood chips they left them in a nice pile for me to spread on different projects. They even cut up the big limbs and left them for the fireplace. I highly recommend this company and will definitely use them again and recommend them...
Trufast Tree Service
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Reviewed in January 2022
Wow! These guys did a great job! They were very clear up-front on the costs and the issues/additional costs we may run into. Now I literally do not fall through my deck! It is so solid, level and plumb, plus it looks great with a new rail! These guys showed up when they said they would and...
Limitless Construction & Development
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Reviewed in September 2021
Xtreme Renovations was over the top! We had a deck addition with a staircase. We also had vents that needed to be replaced and they had to be created to fit the opening. Their workmanship, quality of products used went beyond our expectations!! We are highly pleased with the finished product ...
Xtreme Renovations, LLC
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SureGlow Stove and Chimney

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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stove

Serving Branson West, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They were wonderful to work with very professional they cleaned up everything that was here and I would highly recommend any business that I need done around my home"

Response time8 hrs

18 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Roddy Stove and Chimney

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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - RepairGas, Pellet, or Wood Stove - Repair+5 more

Serving Branson West, MO and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Assessed and fixed my gas fireplace within 15 minutes. Very knowledgeable"

Response time3 hrs

Response rate97%

36 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Ese Seal Weatherproofing

4.9(

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Brick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - Repair

Serving Branson West, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade with over 25 yrs of experience in masonry restoration and weatherproofing and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Call Today! @ 417-350-8848

+25

Recommended by87%of homeowners

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

Serving Branson West, MO and surrounding areas

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"David was cordial and polite in explaining how he was going to repair my chimney. I give him an A plus on how the chimney looks now."

11 neighbors recently requested a quote

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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 Branson West, MO and surrounding areas

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Hardworking, reliable, in need of some income on the side.

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Indian Summer Pool and Spa

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

Serving Branson West, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Indian Summer Pool and Spa has 60+ combined years of management & field experience designing, remodeling and installing Custom upper end Gunite, Viking & Always Fun fiberglass swimming pools /spas.

+30

Response rate100%

11 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by66%of homeowners

Brick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - RepairBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - RepairClean and Inspect a gas fireplace+4 more

Serving Branson West, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rustic Heat did a fantastic job installing my new wood-burning fireplace insert and a new flue. Their work was professional, clean, and done right the first time. I was so impressed that I signed up for their $400 annual cleaning and inspection plan to keep everything in top shape. Highly recommend Rustic Heat — they really know what they’re doing!"

Response time5 days

Response rate100%

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

Serving Branson West, MO 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

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

Serving Branson West, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Prompt. Worked quickly. Chimney was cleaned as well as the fire box. Only issue was ash left on the white brick hearth and some on floor. Will hire him again."

Response time2 days

Recommended by93%of homeowners

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

Serving Branson West, MO and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Cro-Mech Services is family-owned and was started by my father, John Cromer. My father?s hard-work ethic and experience-based knowledge was the catalyst that has motivated two generations to follow. And we would be honored to put this skillset to use where your comfort and peace of mind matters most?at home! Let our company save you money and stress, knowing that we won?t be comfortable until you and your family are!

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Fireplaces questions, answered by experts

There are a handful of things you can look out for that indicate fireplace repair is necessary in your home:

See or smell smoke in your home during use.
You smell gas or unusual odors coming from your fireplace.
The fireplace is visibly damaged or crumbling.
The igniter won’t light.
You notice shaling (pieces of chimney lining) building up in your fireplace.
Any portion of the fireplace is rusted.
You notice efflorescence (white stains) on the brick.

If any of these signs emerge or you suspect that you have an issue, call in a fireplace repair professional immediately.

You should use an angled brush to first paint the mortar lines, then go in with a high-density roller to evenly paint the bricks one at a time. You can also use a flat paintbrush to paint individual bricks, but a roller is faster and easier to use thanks to its longer handle and wider surface area for coating the bricks. To finish, go in with the paint brush for edges or hard-to-reach areas.

Gas fireplace repair costs an average of $600, but prices can vary widely depending on the issue, parts needed, and service provider. Simple repairs like cleaning or pilot light adjustments may cost between $75 and $200, while more significant repairs involving component replacement can cost $1,000 or more. The overall cost typically falls within the $100 to $2,500 range.

Typical price ranges for repairing different components of a gas fireplace are:

Thermocouple: $75 to $350
Thermopile: $75 to $350
Gas valve: $150 to $300
Pilot light: $100 to $350
Igniter: $100 to $150
Mantel: $500 to $1,200
Hearth: $150 to $800

Yes, pellet stoves can serve as a primary heating source in colder climates, provided they are properly sized for the space and maintained regularly. They are capable of generating sufficient heat to keep homes comfortable during winter months. However, in regions with extremely low temperatures, you may need supplemental heating to ensure consistent warmth, especially during prolonged cold spells.

Having a pellet stove can indeed raise your insurance rates since they're a relatively common cause of fires in the home. However, rate increases vary by insurance provider so you should reach out to yours to determine exactly how much your rates might increase with a new pellet stove install.

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