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Q: How thick should a chimney crown be?

• <div><p>Chimney crowns should be at least 2 inches thick at their thinnest point. If the crown is thinner than 2 inches, it&rsquo;s more likely to be damaged and allow water to seep into the chimney.</p></div>

Q: What are the disadvantages of a gas fireplace insert?

• <div><p>For many people, the primary disadvantage of a gas fireplace insert is that it doesn&rsquo;t look or smell like a classic wood-burning fire. Additionally, the labor costs of installing a gas insert are higher than some other <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-fireplace-inserts.htm">types of fireplace inserts</a>, including electric and pellet inserts. There are also limitations on where you can install ventless gas fireplaces because they&rsquo;re banned in certain places (including California).</p></div>

Q: Can you burn wood that has oak wilt?

• <div><p>You can burn wood with oak wilt, as heat from the fire destroys the fungus, and smoke won&rsquo;t threaten <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/6-signs-healthy-tree.htm">healthy trees</a>. However, wood of unknown origin should be burned during the dormant season&mdash;do not store wood in the warmer months for the winter season. If you harvest oak, let it dry in the sun before transporting it elsewhere.</p></div>

Q: How serious are cracks in the chimney?

• <div><p>Cracks in the chimney can be very serious, depending on their location and size. Even small cracks can become serious over time if left unrepaired. Cracks allow heat and moisture to deteriorate your chimney and harmful carbon monoxide gas to seep into your home. Small cracks can often be caulked, while large cracked sections may require full replacement.</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>

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Last update on October 27, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
Craig and Chris were both very professional and pleasant to work with. We hired them to repair our front room and they did a wonderful job. Check out the before and after pictures. They also hung our TV on the fireplace, which wasn't an easy task, but they took it on and completed it without...
Save The Day Handyman Solutions
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Reviewed in September 2025
Ricardo & his team did a great job on our patio & fireplace & boarder wall's. I highly recommend Outdoor Experts & are having them do more on our porch.
Outdoor Experts
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Reviewed in August 2025
Highly recommend. Carlos was very nice very thorough. Quick and efficient and was able to install our TV on a mount above our fireplace which is tricky since it is a pull-down mount. He also quickly installed our ring camera so we didn't have to set up a separate appointment. Definitely going to...
Complete Automated Technology
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Reviewed in July 2025
He did a fantastic job. He moved an 85" TV from my wall to above my fireplace. In the brick. Gave me complete confidence that it was secure.
Yessurge
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Reviewed in May 2024
Cleaned chimney and fireplace WELL!!
Salem Chimney
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Reviewed in September 2023
New to the area. Recently purchased a home. We wanted to know if our fireplaces were usable. Junior and his team at A Triad Chimney Sweep. Came out to clean and inspect our chimney. They explained what they were doing and looking for throughout the entire process. They gave an estimate before...
A Triad Chimney Sweep LLC
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Reviewed in August 2022
John was great and did a thorough job explaining the type fireplace we had and what had been done to it in the past. He is very friendly and knowledgeable.
John Budd's Chimney Service
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Reviewed in November 2021
Peter and the team at Kitchen Tune Up did an incredible job refinishing/painting my kitchen cabinets, and fabricating new doors for cabinets above the fireplace! They did wonderful work, were so easy to work with, and so helpful throughout the process! I highly recommend them!
Kitchen Tune-Up Winston-Salem
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Reviewed in February 2021
Mike (donâ t remember his last name, sorry) the technician you sent was excellent. He was early for his appointment, quickly diagnosed the trouble with the fireplace and did the repairs quickly. He answered all my questions and explained what he was doing. Heâ s a credit to your company. I...
A1 Gas Services
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Reviewed in February 2021
Excellent service by Mike from A1 Gas Services. Chrissy fit us in their packed schedule just before another ice storm and possible power outage. Very professional and knowledgeable, Mike checked and thoroughly cleaned our gas fireplace which hadn't been used in years. He made sure the job was...
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Carolina Ductmasters, Inc.

4.5(

1,835

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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Walnut Cove, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Loved their work, very professional and finished my goal to install a chimney cap and cleaned nests out of my fireplace"

+14

Response time1 day

Response rate90%

387 neighbors recently requested a quote

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A Triad Chimney Sweep LLC

5.0(

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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - RepairBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - Install+3 more

Serving Walnut Cove, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"New to the area. Recently purchased a home. We wanted to know if our fireplaces were usable. Junior and his team at A Triad Chimney Sweep. Came out to clean and inspect our chimney. They explained what they were doing and looking for throughout the entire process. They gave an estimate before they left. Explaining in detail the necessary steps. To make our fireplaces usable again."

Response time5 hrs

14 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stovePre-Fabricated Fireplace Unit (Gas) - Repair

Serving Walnut Cove, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Offers commercial services

Customers say: True professional

E R Chimney Sweep provides professional chimney cleaning, inspections, and full service chimney repairs We handle all aspects of chimney systems, including liners, caps, chase covers, flashing, and stove installations, helping keep homes safe, efficient, and up to code

3 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by66%of homeowners

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Shamrock Maintenance Corp

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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - RepairGas, Pellet, or Wood Stove - Install+3 more

Serving Walnut Cove, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The experience was wonderful; Juan, the lead technician, explained the entire job before carrying it out, and we were very pleased with the result. I also received excellent service at the office. I would always recommend a Shamrock fireplace."

84 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Carolinas Air Duct Cleaning Service - Triangle

5.0(

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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Walnut Cove, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

Carolinas Air Duct Cleaning Service proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

5 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Shamrock Maintenance Corp

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

Serving Walnut Cove, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Shamrock Chimney proudly serves the entire North Carolina area, providing expert chimney cleaning, repair, and safety services to ensure your home stays safe and efficient. Our team is committed to delivering reliable, high-quality workmanship to all our customers across the region.\nCALL US TODAY AT 919-655-4652

+28

Response time12 hrs

Response rate100%

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K. Russo Solutions LLC

5.0(

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Clean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stove

Serving Walnut Cove, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

I have been a housekeeper for more than 15 years. I am very passionate about what I do and extremely detail orientated. I come with 5 Star Reviews and great references. My company K. Russo Solutions LLC services the Triad, both commercial and residential. Looking forward to working with you.

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Alberto's painting

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 Walnut Cove, NC and surrounding areas

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hi im alberto looking forward to working with anyone

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Bubbies Cleaning

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 Walnut Cove, NC and surrounding areas

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We clean commercial, homes, move in move out, air bnb, pulling weeds or landscaping.

4 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Big Boys tree service

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 Walnut Cove, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Ready to work. Happy to serve the area, work hard and can climb. Fair pricing efficient, friendly. Doing tree removal, chipping, clearing, stump grinding. Reasonably priced, clear communication.

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Fireplaces questions, answered by experts

Chimney crowns should be at least 2 inches thick at their thinnest point. If the crown is thinner than 2 inches, it’s more likely to be damaged and allow water to seep into the chimney.

For many people, the primary disadvantage of a gas fireplace insert is that it doesn’t look or smell like a classic wood-burning fire. Additionally, the labor costs of installing a gas insert are higher than some other types of fireplace inserts, including electric and pellet inserts. There are also limitations on where you can install ventless gas fireplaces because they’re banned in certain places (including California).

You can burn wood with oak wilt, as heat from the fire destroys the fungus, and smoke won’t threaten healthy trees. However, wood of unknown origin should be burned during the dormant season—do not store wood in the warmer months for the winter season. If you harvest oak, let it dry in the sun before transporting it elsewhere.

Cracks in the chimney can be very serious, depending on their location and size. Even small cracks can become serious over time if left unrepaired. Cracks allow heat and moisture to deteriorate your chimney and harmful carbon monoxide gas to seep into your home. Small cracks can often be caulked, while large cracked sections may require full replacement.

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

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