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Q: Does homeowners insurance cover chimney leaks, repairs, or replacement?

• <div><p>Homeowners insurance may cover chimney leaks, repairs, or replacement, but coverage depends on the cause of the damage. If the chimney is damaged by a sudden, covered peril like a lightning strike, storm, hail, fallen tree, or an unexpected fire, your policy is likely to cover the costs. However, insurance generally does not cover damage resulting from normal wear and tear, old age, or a lack of proper maintenance, such as failing to perform regular cleanings and inspections. If a fire or other damage is caused by a known issue you didn't address, the claim may be denied. Additionally, some policies may have specific exclusions for events like high winds or earthquakes.</p></div>

Q: Can you close up instead of demolishing a chimney?

• <div><p>You can close up a chimney instead of demolishing it. Homeowners often go this route because the cost of removing a chimney, especially a structurally important chimney, can be expensive.</p><p>Properly closing up a chimney involves closing and sealing the damper, installing a chimney cap damper, and sealing the fireplace opening with a door or bricks. The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-it-get-my-chimney-sealed-and-capped.htm">cost to seal and cap a chimney</a> is around <b>$500 to $650</b>&mdash;significantly less than the average chimney removal cost. </p></div>

Q: Do you open a flue with a gas fireplace?

• <div><p>Yes, if your gas fireplace has a flue, you typically need to open it when using the fireplace. Although gas fireplaces don&rsquo;t produce the type of smoke and soot that wood-burning ones do, they still release combustion gasses like carbon monoxide. Opening the flue ensures these gasses safely exit your home through the chimney. Not all <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/does-a-gas-fireplace-need-a-chimney.htm">gas fireplaces need a chimney</a>, however. Always check the manufacturer&rsquo;s instructions for your specific gas fireplace model, as some newer models may have different ventilation requirements. </p></div>

Q: Do you need electricity for a wood-burning stove?

• <div><p>You don&rsquo;t need electricity for a wood-burning stove unless it has a blower fan. Some wood-burning stoves include blower fans to help with heat distribution, but blower fans have a motor and use electricity to power the fan. You can still operate a wood stove without using the blower fan, so it&rsquo;s a good source of heat if you have a power outage or are looking to lower your electric bill during winter.</p></div>

Q: How far should an outdoor wood furnace be from the house?

• <div><p>Your state, city, or even homeowners insurance company may have requirements on how far the outdoor wood furnace should be from the house, so be sure to abide by those regulations. In general, you should install an outdoor wood furnace or boiler as few as 30 feet or as much as 500 feet from the house or any other building.</p></div>

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Last update on July 20, 2025

Reviewed in July 2025
The job was done quick and well, the owner even went ahead and helped address issues on the roof he found that I was unaware of such as rotted wood on a section of the roof free of charge. He went above and beyond.
Insulation Discounters
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Reviewed in January 2025
Dexter (Cowboy) is amazing, very nice and flexible with planning. We are having to put off getting a fence but he is amazing in explaining everything and understanding issues that arise. I 100% plan to use his services a little later in the year when it’s mot so crazy!
2New Beginnings
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Reviewed in September 2023
GREAT service! Weâ ve had a complicated drain issue for a while, even using another plumber. Arrow Plumbing methodically determined where the issue was & completely cleared the blockage. Josh knows what heâ s doing & is very professional in his approach & application. We also...
Arrows Plumbing and Backflow Services, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2023
Chris has been very knowledgeable and goes above to ensure I am happy with the work he has done! Heâ s willing to educate and answer all questions I have.
Elite Grounds
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Reviewed in March 2023
Overall a great experience. Ryan is a true class act when dealing with us customers, and very quick and responsive as well
R&P Granite, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2023
They were very on hand, very trustworthy, and I would recommend them.
Radcliff Tile and Remodeling
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Reviewed in January 2023
Megan was well prepared and cleaned up very thoroughly. She was great with all the students at the painting party and her instructions were easy to follow for everyone involved. Everyone went home with a beautiful painting!
Painting on the Porch
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Reviewed in May 2022
The quality of work was excellent. They were fast, friendly, courteous, and trustworthy. Nice people.
On Construction
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Reviewed in March 2022
Great showed up on time and work was done on timely manner.
Melvin Michaels Services
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Reviewed in March 2022
Enrique has been doing our lawn work since 2005. He setup our landscape lighting and sprinkler system when we moved into our new home. He also laid a stone path from the front yard to the back and a stone area around our lake. He just recently built our pergola. He is a jack of all trades and...
Ricky's Lawn Services
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Brick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - RepairBrick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - RepairBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - Install+7 more

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"They were very professional and did a wonderful job. The fireplaces had not been used in over 5 years. The cleaned the damper put a cover on the chimney, repaired some other things and the fireplaces are now good for another 25 years."

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"I recently completed a six-month project with NRG Remodeling, and I couldn't be more impressed! The renovation of my 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home, and kitchen went smoothly from start to finish. The communication was top-notch, and the team worked quickly and efficiently, all while maintaining very fair pricing. The quality of the workmanship was outstanding, and the entire experience was stress-free—much smoother than I anticipated. It's rare to find such a professional and personable team, and I’m already planning my next project with them. I would absolutely recommend them for any home renovation and will definitely turn to them for future work!"

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Karys cleaning

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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 Stowell, TX and surrounding areas

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Lola Cross

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Hello , My name is Lola Cross. I offer non-toxic, eco-friendly cleaning for busy families and professionals, ensuring a spotless and safe home for you and your loved ones."

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Nest level cleaning company

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Hi! I’m Katy, a local cleaner who genuinely loves turning homes into peaceful, organized spaces. I’ve cleaned everything from busy family homes to Airbnb properties that need to look perfect every time.\n\nI’m known for being thorough, detail-focused, and a little extra when it comes to organization (in the best way). I treat every home like it’s my own and aim to leave it feeling like a fresh start.

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Pictures Perfect

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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 Stowell, TX and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

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Hi I’m David and I’m very friendly and professional. If I take a job it’s because I know I can get it done! I’m a family man and I’m trying to take care of them.

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Wallace enterprises

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Small jobs welcome

I am 22 years old working full time and trying to get a business started on the side. Even though I am young I have lots of experience. I enjoy working I started painting with my family at 5 years old stuck with that for a while. Then went to another company and got more experience in a different trade. I am willing to travel my goal next year is to be near Dallas but will travel back and fourth still. If you need anything done don’t hesitate to reach out and we can meet, make a plan, agree on a price, and get it taken care of for you:) thank you for looking have a great day.

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Brick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - InstallBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - InstallPre-Fabricated Fireplace Unit (Gas) - Install+1 more

Serving Stowell, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

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"The Fireplace came out turned out wood burning fireplace into a gas fireplace. Excellent job! They were very quick to respond, very professional and friendly!"

Response time1 day

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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A Safe Home Fireplace Repair and Indoor Air Quality

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Pre-Fabricated Fireplace Unit (Gas) - Repair

Serving Stowell, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Great service! The problem only ended being a clogged pilot but he cleaned it quickly and was nice enough to decorate our fireplace with lava rock and glass free of charge. Our fireplace looks and works better than ever!"

Repair and Decorated Ember Bed Fireplace

Response time1 day

Recommended by90%of homeowners

Brick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - InstallBrick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - RepairBrick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - Install+12 more

Serving Stowell, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Emergency services offered

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"They did a good job. I have an electric fireplace."

Recommended by78%of homeowners

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Fireplaces questions, answered by experts

Homeowners insurance may cover chimney leaks, repairs, or replacement, but coverage depends on the cause of the damage. If the chimney is damaged by a sudden, covered peril like a lightning strike, storm, hail, fallen tree, or an unexpected fire, your policy is likely to cover the costs. However, insurance generally does not cover damage resulting from normal wear and tear, old age, or a lack of proper maintenance, such as failing to perform regular cleanings and inspections. If a fire or other damage is caused by a known issue you didn't address, the claim may be denied. Additionally, some policies may have specific exclusions for events like high winds or earthquakes.

You can close up a chimney instead of demolishing it. Homeowners often go this route because the cost of removing a chimney, especially a structurally important chimney, can be expensive.

Properly closing up a chimney involves closing and sealing the damper, installing a chimney cap damper, and sealing the fireplace opening with a door or bricks. The cost to seal and cap a chimney is around $500 to $650—significantly less than the average chimney removal cost.

Yes, if your gas fireplace has a flue, you typically need to open it when using the fireplace. Although gas fireplaces don’t produce the type of smoke and soot that wood-burning ones do, they still release combustion gasses like carbon monoxide. Opening the flue ensures these gasses safely exit your home through the chimney. Not all gas fireplaces need a chimney, however. Always check the manufacturer’s instructions for your specific gas fireplace model, as some newer models may have different ventilation requirements.

You don’t need electricity for a wood-burning stove unless it has a blower fan. Some wood-burning stoves include blower fans to help with heat distribution, but blower fans have a motor and use electricity to power the fan. You can still operate a wood stove without using the blower fan, so it’s a good source of heat if you have a power outage or are looking to lower your electric bill during winter.

Your state, city, or even homeowners insurance company may have requirements on how far the outdoor wood furnace should be from the house, so be sure to abide by those regulations. In general, you should install an outdoor wood furnace or boiler as few as 30 feet or as much as 500 feet from the house or any other building.

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