Best fireplace pros near Mexico, NY

Q: Do all chimneys need a damper?

• <div><p>No, not all chimneys need a damper. However, most chimneys do, especially in newer homes. Most gas-burning fireplaces cannot function safely without a damper. Only some older wood-burning fireplaces can function safely without one. A chimney without a damper is essentially just an open hole in the roof of your home.</p></div>

Q: How do I stop my fireplace backdraft?

• <div><p>Backdraft is usually caused by a ventilation or pressure problem. To stop it, you need to replace the air your fireplace draws out through the chimney, so open a window to try and increase the airflow. Sometimes turning on a kitchen or bathroom exhaust fan can help, but they could also be the cause of the backdraft depending on the air pressure inside your home. You may need to install a makeup air system (MUAS) or chimney fan.</p></div>

Q: Do you need a flue or chimney cap?

• <div><p>If you have a chimney, you need a flue or chimney cap. The right covering keeps rain, debris, and animals from getting into your flue or chimney and causing damage. A flue or chimney cap also provides fire protection. The mesh insert around the cap keeps sparks from flying out of the chimney and igniting leaves and other materials.</p></div>

Q: Is shiplap safe for a gas fireplace?

• <div><p>Shiplap can be safe for a gas fireplace, but you should consult with a fireplace installation pro before proceeding. You need to make sure your project meets building and safety codes since shiplap is made from flammable wood. You may need to install another non-combustible material, like stone or brick, around the fireplace for a certain amount of space before you can add shiplap. </p></div>

Q: Is a wood stove or fireplace better for heating?

• <div><p>Both wood stoves and fireplaces are effective at heating, but wood stoves are more efficient, meaning more of the fuel is converted to heat rather than lost. Wood stoves, depending on the capacity, can also heat larger spaces, while fireplaces are better for heating smaller areas, like an individual room.</p></div>

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Last update on September 12, 2026

Reviewed in September 2026
They cut the two trees down and cleaned up the mess nicely. I will use them again.
WILLIS TREE & LAND, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2025
They got here when they said they would, finished when they said they would. They did some extra adjusting of fixtures for us. We called them to come back for another plumbing issue that we noticed!
The Plumber
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Reviewed in August 2025
Brian is a wonderful contractor knows what he is doing easy to talk with about what you have in mind Great ideas He built us a 16x16 pavilion And repaired our camp windows in the front and on the sides the wood around them was dry rotted and a mess Everything looks great now
Doyle's Home Carpentry
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Reviewed in May 2025
We hired lions den for hardwood floor refinishing and a custom staircase railing. They did an amazing job!! I highly recommend and I support their modesty. I have worked with many contractors, who have the tendency to overcharge, price up material costs, and do the project their way. These guys...
Lion's Den Living Spaces LLC
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Reviewed in October 2024
1,000% HAPPY! KUDOS to Charles Heating for our recent HVAC installation! We are heating/cooling our insulated pole barn and put in 2 ductless split system units. It was a tricky and very involved installation. The work had to be done in 2 phases to work around other contractors doing the...
Charles Heating and Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in October 2019
Remo was great to work with. He was a great communicator and was efficient and respectful. Our house was built in the 1940 s and the floors and rooms are not even or level. He installed our floor practically perfectly in an imperfect room. He also re-bricked our stone fireplace and re-installed...
RVIII General Contracting
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Reviewed in April 2016
Norm from custom security was polite, professional, on time, and negotiable. Mounted a 48" on top of my fireplace and I have peace of mind that it's going to stay there! Even cleaned up the cables. Great quality work and love my tv wall mount!
Custom Security & Communication Systems, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2015
Things went very well from start to finish. John was my first contact at the store, he went over all the product features and setup the onsite estimate. Peter came out to get the measurements and see what needed to be done to get the old fireplace out, and gave recommendations on what to...
Hearth & Home of Syracuse
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Reviewed in July 2015
Once again O'Tooles did a very nice job on some work I needed done. I had a propane fireplace that was removed to be replaced with a pellet stove. The fireplace had a wood enclosure around it, and there was no drywall behind it. Dry was hung but I needed to have it finished off before the...
CNY Handyman Inc
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Reviewed in September 2014
I dropped off the door to the wood stove in August. The glass in it had been broken by guests we had at our cabin when they attempted to shut the door while a piece of wood was in the doorway of the wood stove. The gasket needed replacing as well. When I dropped it off in August, my hope was...
Plank Road Fireplace
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Top-Rated Fireplace pros in Mexico - Updated Nov 2026

D and D Hearth LLC

4.9(

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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyGas, Pellet, or Wood Stove - InstallBrick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - Repair+8 more

Serving Mexico, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Dan was great. Very knowledgeable and friendly. He went beyond what he was hired for. He cleaned gas fireplace which we hadn’t done since installed. Very reasonable. Will tell friends about d and d hearth,,,"

Response time5 hrs

Response rate87%

17 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Four Winds Masonry & Chimney

4.4(

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Brick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - RepairClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyBrick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - Install+10 more

Serving Mexico, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"When we discovered that the top of our chimney needed repairs, and that the whole chimney needed to be a foot higher to meet code, we looked for a chimney design that would look good, and a person to accomplish this. When Anthony from Four Winds Masonry and Chimney came to meet us, he impressed us by his knowledge and experience of chimneys and his attention to our thoughts and concerns. He proposed a lift rather than scaffolding that could scar our new roof and offered to bring samples of bricks that most closely matched out existing chimney. He also seemed delighted to have an artistic challenge. The work took 4 days, as he said, and we are thrilled with the results which add to the look of the house. Anthony and his helper Kyle were a pleasure to know and to have working around the house, did an excellent job and left the site perfectly clean. Wolf & Elizabeth S."

Response time2 days

11 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by95%of homeowners

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Butler's Sales and Service, Inc.

4.3(

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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect a gas fireplaceGas, Pellet, or Wood Stove - Install+7 more

Serving Mexico, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Prompt, Arrived when scheduled, Polite, efficient, courteous. Project: clean and inspect Fireplace and chimney. Will have them back again in the future."

Response time2 days

45 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by96%of homeowners

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Shamrock Maintenance Corp.

4.2(

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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 Mexico, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were very nice. Kept me informed. The work was good"

+60

Response time1 day

Response rate100%

124 neighbors recently requested a quote

Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - RepairClean and Inspect a gas fireplace+7 more

Serving Mexico, NY 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%

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 Mexico, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

I am passionate about what I do, and I am always eager to help a customer. 315-558-1707

37 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Daniel thomas

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

Serving Mexico, NY and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

I’m a hard-working driven builder that loves seeing the joy in his customers from a completed project I love a good challenge in a job nothing is too big to overcome when you’re doing what you love!

14 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Mike LaLone

New to Angi

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

Serving Mexico, NY and surrounding areas

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Hi my name is Mike if you are looking for quality work I’m your guy

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Custom Tile Solutions LLC

5.0(

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

Serving Mexico, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Custom Tile Solutions did a fantastic job installing the tile backsplash in my kitchen remodel. Professional, polite and neat, I'm extremely pleased with the results. I highly recommend this company."

+69

Recommended by95%of homeowners

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

Serving Mexico, NY 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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Fireplaces FAQs, answered by experts

No, not all chimneys need a damper. However, most chimneys do, especially in newer homes. Most gas-burning fireplaces cannot function safely without a damper. Only some older wood-burning fireplaces can function safely without one. A chimney without a damper is essentially just an open hole in the roof of your home.

Backdraft is usually caused by a ventilation or pressure problem. To stop it, you need to replace the air your fireplace draws out through the chimney, so open a window to try and increase the airflow. Sometimes turning on a kitchen or bathroom exhaust fan can help, but they could also be the cause of the backdraft depending on the air pressure inside your home. You may need to install a makeup air system (MUAS) or chimney fan.

If you have a chimney, you need a flue or chimney cap. The right covering keeps rain, debris, and animals from getting into your flue or chimney and causing damage. A flue or chimney cap also provides fire protection. The mesh insert around the cap keeps sparks from flying out of the chimney and igniting leaves and other materials.

Shiplap can be safe for a gas fireplace, but you should consult with a fireplace installation pro before proceeding. You need to make sure your project meets building and safety codes since shiplap is made from flammable wood. You may need to install another non-combustible material, like stone or brick, around the fireplace for a certain amount of space before you can add shiplap.

Both wood stoves and fireplaces are effective at heating, but wood stoves are more efficient, meaning more of the fuel is converted to heat rather than lost. Wood stoves, depending on the capacity, can also heat larger spaces, while fireplaces are better for heating smaller areas, like an individual room.

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