Best fireplace pros near Hancock, NH

Q: What is the difference between wood, gas, and electric fireplace inserts?

• <div><p>Wood fireplace inserts produce more heat without replacing the whole system. A fireplace installer can verify that you have a connector and chimney system to fit the wood-burning insert.</p><p>Gas fireplace inserts require less maintenance and are an efficient way to produce warmth. Some can also produce heat in the event of a power outage.</p><p>Electric fireplace inserts don't have a real open flame, so they produce flames that mimic a real fire surrounded by artificial logs with LED light. Many electric fireplace inserts produce heat from glowing elements while only using electricity.</p></div>

Q: What wood should not be burned?

• <div><p>While hardwoods are the best woods to burn, a few types of woods should be avoided when burning. Wood that has not had time to season, or &ldquo;green wood,&rdquo; should be avoided. The extra water in the wood makes it smoke horribly, which is not a quality you want. Additionally, it&rsquo;s best to avoid any wood that is manufactured or has been treated, including coated or sealed wood, painted wood, or pressure-treated wood. These woods have chemicals that will be released into your air when burned and can cause health problems.</p></div>

Q: Can you build a pizza oven with normal bricks?

• <div><p>You can use normal bricks as cladding for a concrete or clay pizza oven or as a base underneath one. Fire bricks or solid clay bricks are necessary for an outdoor pizza oven&rsquo;s floor, and you can use clay bricks for the rest of the oven. </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: Are masonry fireboxes better than prefabricated ones?

• <div><p>Handbuilt masonry fireplaces are likely what comes to mind when we think about curling up by the fire at the end of the day. But bricks in the firebox and chimney tend to be heavy, which is not ideal for homes with weak or damaged foundations.</p><p>Prefabricated fireboxes come with a full flue and chimney system, significantly reducing the price and installation time. However, if you need to replace the panels down the line, you are locked into the same model or something very similar.</p></div>

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Last update on July 07, 2026

Reviewed in July 2026
I used ANGI for the first time and AS Plumbing and Heating contacted me promptly. They were able to provide services the same day. The service was exceptional and price was very reasonable. I would highly recommend this company and will use them in the future.
AS Plumbing & Heating LLC
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Reviewed in April 2025
Painted a 3 season porch. Beautiful job on time and in budget. I'm a property manager and will be using them again.
Perseverance Painting
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Reviewed in March 2023
James did a great job repairing drywall water damage around our fireplace. His quote was extreamly competitive and he completed the job in 3 hours. I would not hesitate to hire him again.
James Levesque Drywall
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Reviewed in March 2023
We needed our chimney to be cleared of the old seal and have a new layer of masonry and seal applied. He did an amazing job! He was super professional and very clear with communicating during the whole project. His pricing was fair and I'll definitely be asking him to do any future stone/Mason...
603 Custom Stoneworks, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2014
Hector arrived on time and was courteous, efficient, and knowledgeable. He completed the job quickly and complied with our request to remove and clean the top of the fireplace insert. He also inspected our other two chimneys while on the roof. The bill was exactly as quoted over the phone....
Safeside Home Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2013
I went by what I read in the article about Tri-State Chimney Sweepe and the years of experience list for Paul. He ended up being fabulous. He came, spent about an hour and a half on the initial consultation. He told us right up front what could happen if things did not go well. It was very...
Tri-State Chimney Sweepe, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2011
Having Jeff do this work was a delight. He's quite personable, though also professional. <br /> <br /> He arrived with his truck and work trailer, and helper, right on time. I showed him around the home, specifically the fireplace and chimney. After some inspection of my particular set up, he...
Victorian Enterprises LLC
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Reviewed in November 2009
The house was originally built as a summer camp in 1945 on piers with 2x4 exterior walls and a large fieldstone fireplace. Sometime in the early 1990s an alpine roof was constructed over the original roof. A few years ago I added a foundation under the existing house and added a small addition...
Andy Kurowski
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Reviewed in June 2007
Paul was very helpful in seeing the project (installation of a gas fireplace) brought to completion. Select Plumbing deserves an "excellent" rating.
Select Plumbing and Heating, LLC
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Top-Rated Fireplace pros in Hancock - Updated Nov 2026

Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - RepairBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - Install+2 more

Serving Hancock, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had birds chirping in my fireplace. Mcbriens safely removed the birds and nest and installed an animal guard to prevent future critters! Thank you guys so much."

+19

Response time9 hrs

Response rate100%

67 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Ashguard Chimney Services

4.9(

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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyGas, Pellet, or Wood Stove - RepairBrick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - Repair+3 more

Serving Hancock, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Josh arrived fully prepared to clean my gas fireplace and chimney. He explained everything clearly, was meticulous about cleanliness, and solved an unexpected issue with ease. He relit the pilot light and explained everything to me as he went along. Based on Josh’s work, I can highly recommend Ashguard to care for your fireplace."

5 neighbors recently requested a quote

Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - RepairClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stove+5 more

Serving Hancock, NH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Steve, is very professional and did a great job fixing the gas fireplace."

+36

Response time4 days

Response rate100%

47 neighbors recently requested a quote

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5 Star Chimney Service

4.5(

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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - Repair

Serving Hancock, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sean and Alan were good. They pointed and flashed the chimney the same day and left."

7 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by82%of homeowners

Brick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - Repair

Serving Hancock, NH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I highly recommend Three Brothers Masonry I hired them to repair my front entry bricks and they did an excellent job and after they were finished I was very happy with the final result so I had them do a patio for me in my backyard they were also very friendly and Iâ d recommend them to my friends and family aswell , thank you Ben"

Front entry brick rises and granite treads

Response time4 hrs

Response rate93%

3 neighbors recently requested a quote

Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyGas, Pellet, or Wood Stove - InstallBrick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - Repair+6 more

Serving Hancock, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys use pushy and gimmicky sales strategies so be ready for that. The grout used to point the chimney spilled down the roof (still there after rain) and onto the windows and screens that I had to clean up. They said it was a two man job but it turned out to be one guy doing the work and the other guy sitting in the car looking at his phone or just not there. They got the job done promptly which was essential in this case and it looks fine but I am not feeling the value."

29 neighbors recently requested a quote

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

Serving Hancock, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gary and his crew arrived when they said they would and completed the fireplace repair efficiently and with great expertise. We highly recommend him for any home improvement job!"

Response time8 hrs

26 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by92%of homeowners

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HANDY ANDY SPECIALTY SERVICES LLC

4.9(

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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - RepairBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - Install+1 more

Serving Hancock, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had them do a cleaning and inspection of my chimney and they found damages to the brickwork and the top of the chimney. They installed a new cap and their cost was so reasonable. All their work is guaranteed as well, which is reassuring. They were clean, efficient and courteous. I would highly recommend Handy Andy and in fact they are doing an estimate for my neighbor to whom I recommended them to."

22 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Legacy Chimney & Masonry, LLC

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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyGas, Pellet, or Wood Stove - RepairBrick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - Repair+6 more

Serving Hancock, NH and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

"These guys are top notch. I reached out to them last minute, they came quick, and work was done FAST. We’ve been having issues with our gas fireplace and Eric and his team got the job done. I highly recommend and will use them again in the future."

31 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Shamrock Maintenance Corp.

3.5(

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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveGas, Pellet, or Wood Stove - Install+3 more

Serving Hancock, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"First time around inspecting and cleaning my chimney and fireplace. The gentleman at Shamrock chimney were a professional, punctual, and knowledgeable. They worked quickly and efficiently I would highly recommend."

+106

Response time6 hrs

Response rate99%

23 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Fireplaces FAQs, answered by experts

Wood fireplace inserts produce more heat without replacing the whole system. A fireplace installer can verify that you have a connector and chimney system to fit the wood-burning insert.

Gas fireplace inserts require less maintenance and are an efficient way to produce warmth. Some can also produce heat in the event of a power outage.

Electric fireplace inserts don't have a real open flame, so they produce flames that mimic a real fire surrounded by artificial logs with LED light. Many electric fireplace inserts produce heat from glowing elements while only using electricity.

While hardwoods are the best woods to burn, a few types of woods should be avoided when burning. Wood that has not had time to season, or “green wood,” should be avoided. The extra water in the wood makes it smoke horribly, which is not a quality you want. Additionally, it’s best to avoid any wood that is manufactured or has been treated, including coated or sealed wood, painted wood, or pressure-treated wood. These woods have chemicals that will be released into your air when burned and can cause health problems.

You can use normal bricks as cladding for a concrete or clay pizza oven or as a base underneath one. Fire bricks or solid clay bricks are necessary for an outdoor pizza oven’s floor, and you can use clay bricks for the rest of the oven.

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.

Handbuilt masonry fireplaces are likely what comes to mind when we think about curling up by the fire at the end of the day. But bricks in the firebox and chimney tend to be heavy, which is not ideal for homes with weak or damaged foundations.

Prefabricated fireboxes come with a full flue and chimney system, significantly reducing the price and installation time. However, if you need to replace the panels down the line, you are locked into the same model or something very similar.

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