Masonry repair
Sweep & inspection
Caps & crowns
Flue relining
Gas fireplace serviceLevel 1 sweep and inspection to the NFPA 211 annual standard - flue, crown, cap, and flashing checked and photographed
Chimney sweep logs do not sweep chimneys. They loosen some creosote - which then falls where a brush and vacuum still have to collect it.
Trusted Fireplace Repair for Fort Worth Homeowners
Most fireplace problems in Fort Worth start with a small, honest symptom: a flicker that won’t stay lit, a faint gas smell near the hearth, a damper that won’t fully open. Left alone, those small symptoms rarely stay small. A fireplace that’s not venting properly can pull carbon monoxide back into living spaces where your kids do homework and your dog naps on the rug. That’s not scare talk. It’s just the physics of combustion, and it’s why we start every repair with a real diagnosis rather than a guess. Danny Cortes leads our Fireplace Repair in Fort Worth crew, and he’s built the service around one question: what does a family actually need to feel safe and warm when they flip that switch?
We’ve repaired gas fireplaces, inserts, and wood stoves across Fort Worth, Arlington, and Burleson for years. When you call our team, a live person answers – day or night – and we’ll walk you through what you’re seeing before anyone shows up at your door. Call (682) 382-9934 any time for a straight answer about your fireplace.
Gas Fireplace Repair
Gas Fireplace Repair is the work of finding and fixing whatever keeps your gas fireplace from lighting, burning clean, or venting properly. You need it when the pilot won’t stay lit, when the flame burns yellow or lazy instead of blue and crisp, when you smell gas around the hearth, or when the glass shows black soot instead of light white condensation. We handle it all: thermocouples and thermopiles, gas valves, log placement, burner tubes, remote receivers, and venting. Most Fireplace Repair in Haltom City and Fort Worth area jobs run between $175 and $450, depending on the part and how much disassembly the diagnosis requires. You’ll always get a written price before we touch a single component, so there’s no moment of “wait, how much?” after the work is already half done.
Pilot Light and Ignition Problems
The pilot assembly is the most common failure we see in gas fireplaces across Fort Worth, especially in homes that run the unit through cold snaps and then let it sit through long Texas summers. A thermocouple that’s coated in oxidation or a thermopile that’s losing millivolts will cause the pilot to drop out mid-burn. We test the full ignition sequence with our meters before recommending any part replacement, so you never pay for a thermocouple when the real issue is gas pressure or a dirty pilot tube.
Soot, Odor, and Venting Failures
Black soot on the glass or logs means incomplete combustion, and in Fort Worth homes, that’s often a venting restriction or improper air shutter settings rather than a failing valve. A gas smell near the fireplace should never be ignored. We trace it with a combustible gas detector and fix the source, whether that’s a loose fitting, a cracked ceramic log, or a pilot that’s burning rich because the air mix is off. Our techs carry detection equipment on every call, so you get a definitive answer, not a shrug.
Styles & brands we work with
Gas Fireplace Service
Gas Fireplace Service is the annual, whole-unit tune-up that keeps your fireplace running clean, safe, and efficient through the Fort Worth heating season. It’s the fireplace equivalent of an oil change: the burners come out, the logs get inspected for hairline cracks, the gas connections get checked at every joint, the pilot assembly gets cleaned, and the venting gets verified for proper draft. If it’s been more than a year since anyone looked inside the firebox, you’re due. We recommend service before the first real cold snap in November, when Fort Worth families fire up their gas logs for the first time in months. A standard gas fireplace service runs between $149 and $249, and it takes about an hour when things are in normal shape.
Burner Cleaning and Log Inspection
Fort Worth homes with gas logs deal with something many northern cities don’t: dust. Weeks of dry weather and open windows coat the logs and burner ports in a fine film that changes the flame pattern and can cause that “not quite right” smell on startup. We remove the logs, vacuum the burner tray, clear each port, and inspect the ceramic or refractory logs for cracks that can cause carbon monoxide to build up inside the unit instead of venting up and out.
Gas Leak Testing and Valve Check
Every gas fireplace service includes a full leak test from the shutoff valve to the burner, using a calibrated combustible gas sniffer plus a soap solution at every fitting. We also check the millivolt or IPI control system to make sure the valve opens and closes fully on command. A valve that’s slow to close or a fitting that’s seeping a whisper of gas is the kind of thing you won’t notice until it’s worse, which is exactly why the annual service exists.
Fireplace Insert Installation
Fireplace Insert Installation is the process of fitting a sealed, high-efficiency insert into an existing masonry fireplace opening. Fort Worth homeowners do this when they’re tired of losing heat up an open chimney, when the old firebox is damaged beyond patching, or when they want to switch from wood to gas without tearing out the whole fireplace. It’s a smart upgrade: an insert turns a drafty, leaky open fireplace into a real heat source, and it closes off the chimney chase so conditioned air stops escaping through the flue. Installs typically run between $2,800 and $6,000, depending on the insert model, the liner material, and how much chimney prep the existing structure needs. Daniel Cortes and his crew will measure the firebox precisely before ordering anything, because a quarter-inch matters when you’re sealing a steel box into a brick cavity.
Measuring and Prep Before You Buy
The biggest mistake we see in Fort Worth is buying an insert online without taking accurate firebox measurements, then discovering the unit doesn’t sit flush or the flue collar doesn’t line up. We take measurements at the front and back of the firebox (they’re rarely square in older brick homes), check the lintel bar clearance, and map the vent run before recommending a model. That prep is included in the written quote, and it means you never pay for an insert that doesn’t fit.
Sealing, Venting, and Trim Work
A proper insert install is only as good as its seal. We use non-combustible insulation at the top and bottom of the chimney and connect the insert to a correct-diameter liner, then finish the gap around the firebox with the right surround panel and trim so it looks like it grew there. The finished job should have no air leaks, no visible gapping around the surround, and a flame picture that burns clean and steady on the first match.
Gas Fireplace Installation
Gas Fireplace Installation is a full new unit installation for homes that either have no existing fireplace or are replacing an old, inefficient unit entirely. We install direct-vent gas fireplaces from trusted brands in living rooms, family rooms, and master suites across Fort Worth, handling the gas line, the Venturi venting, and the finishing details down to the surround and mantel clearance. When your family flips the switch for the first time, it should feel like it was always there. A new gas fireplace install typically costs between $3,500 and $7,500 in Fort Worth, with the range driven by hearth, venting distance, and whether new gas service needs to be pulled. Your quote will be written, specific, and handed to you before any work begins.
Direct-Vent Placement and Clearance
Where the fireplace goes is decided by two things: where your family gathers and where the vent run can be short and straight. We map the crawl space or attic route, confirm combustible clearance to walls and ceilings, and verify the outside termination point meets Fort Worth code for distance from windows, doors, and overhangs. A badly placed termination draws exhaust back toward the house on windy days; we avoid that by checking prevailing wind patterns on the side of your home before cutting anything.
Gas Line, Millivolt, and Safety Shutoff
Every gas fireplace installation we complete includes a dedicated gas shutoff valve accessible at the hearth and a properly sized flex connector that meets local plumbing inspection standards. We test the gas line at full pressure before the fireplace is connected, then verify the millivolt or electronic ignition system fires clean and shuts down fully on command. The last thing we do is run the unit through three full heat cycles and recheck every fitting, so you get a fireplace that’s tested, not just installed.
Gas Fireplace Maintenance
Gas Fireplace Maintenance is the ongoing care that prevents the repair calls. In Fort Worth’s climate, the two biggest enemies of a gas fireplace are dust and sitting idle through long hot stretches. Seals dry out, dust settles into the pilot assembly, and spider webs – yes, spiders love the smell of the gas additive mercaptan – clog the burner orifices. An annual maintenance visit clears all of that and verifies the safety systems still work as designed. We recommend scheduling it each October, before the first real cold blow, so you’re not calling in December when every heating company in Tarrant County is booked solid. Maintenance runs between $149 and $249, and a written price comes before any work begins.
Pilot, Orifice, and Glass Care
We clean the pilot assembly with compressed air and a fine wire brush, check the thermopile output with our multimeter, and clear every burner orifice so the flame pattern comes back even. Then we remove and clean the inside of the glass with the correct ceramic-glass cleaner – never ammonia, which etches the glass permanently. Your clean glass is handled with gloves so oils from skin don’t bake into the surface on the first burn.
Burner Media and Ember Placement
If your fireplace uses ember material or glowing media, it needs to be arranged the way the manufacturer designed it, not pushed into a heap. Improper media placement causes hot spots, flame impingement, and premature log cracking. We repattern the media to match the original layout diagram, then fire the unit and watch it burn through a full thermostat cycle to make sure the flame hugs the logs the way it should.
Wood Stove Installation
Wood Stove Installation is the full process of installing a freestanding wood stove or wood-burning insert with the correct venting, clearances, and hearth protection. Fort Worth families choose wood stoves for real heat output and independence from the grid, and when they’re installed correctly, they outperform the numbers on the brochure. Done incorrectly, they’re a fire hazard and a smoke machine. Our team installs wood stoves and inserts with proper double-wall stovepipe, stainless chimney liners, and non-combustible hearth pads that meet or exceed manufacturer clearance to combustibles. A complete wood stove installation in Fort Worth typically runs between $3,000 and $6,500, depending on chimney height, liner requirements, and the model you choose.
Chimney Liner and Draft Sizing
A wood stove needs a correctly sized flue to draft well. Too large, and the exhaust cools and stalls before it reaches the cap; too small, and smoke backs into the room every time you open the door to add a log. We match the liner diameter to the stove’s outlet size and the height of your Fort Worth chimney, then insulate the liner in exterior masonry chimneys so the draft holds even on a cold morning start.
Hearth Pad and Clearance to Combustibles
The hearth pad under a wood stove isn’t decorative. It’s the difference between occasional sparks landing on tile and sparks landing on the oak floor your kids crawl on. We install the hearth pad to the exact R-value the stove manufacturer requires, then verify side, rear, and corner clearances to walls, furniture, and curtains before the first fire is lit. The stove manual stays with you, and we walk you through the first burn so you’re confident in the air control and damper.
Brands We Service
We work on most major gas and wood fireplace brands, and we’re factory-trained on several of the ones you’ll find most often in Fort Worth homes. Fireplace Repair in Fort Worth often comes down to whether a tech knows the quirks of a specific ignition system, and ours do. We stock common parts for Copperfield units, including valve kits, blower fans, and thermocouples, so a service call doesn’t need to turn into a two-week wait for an order.
We also specialize in DuraFlex and Gelco liner and venting components for wood stove and insert installs, and we use HeatShield resurfacing products on masonry chimney repairs where the flue tiles have cracked. Whether you have one of those brands or something else entirely – Heatilator, Heat & Glo, Majestic, Vermont Castings, Napoleon, Superior – we can diagnose it, source the part, and get your fireplace burning right. Call (682) 382-9934 and tell us the make and model. We’ll tell you honestly what we can do before you spend a dime.
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- Gas smell around the fireplace or hearth. A natural gas smell inside your Fort Worth home is the one symptom you should never wait on. It may be a loose fitting, a cracked log, or a failing valve. We’ll trace it with a combustible gas detector the same day you call, because a gas leak doesn’t get better on its own.
- Yellow or orange flame instead of a steady blue. A clean gas fireplace burns with a crisp blue flame. Yellow tips mean incomplete combustion, which produces carbon monoxide. It can also mean soot building up inside the unit and venting system. Either way, the fix starts with measuring gas pressure and checking the air shutter.
- Soot building up on glass or walls near the fireplace. Black soot on the glass or on the wall above the mantle suggests the unit is burning rich or venting poorly. In Fort Worth’s older brick homes, it’s often a partially collapsed clay flue liner slowing the draft. We’ll camera the flue to find out before we recommend anything.
- The pilot won’t stay lit after multiple attempts. If you’re relighting the pilot three times a week, something in the ignition chain is failing, usually the thermocouple or thermopile. Repeated relighting doesn’t fix the underlying problem, and it can allow unburned gas into the firebox if you’re not careful. That’s a repair we can usually complete in under an hour.
- You hear a rumbling or tapping noise from the chimney. Rumbling during a burn can mean an obstruction, a loose fireplace component, or even an animal nesting in the flue. Fort Worth’s fall and spring bird activity makes this more common than most homeowners expect. We’ll inspect, remove what shouldn’t be there, and tell you what you’re actually hearing.
Our Process, Step by Step
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You call and talk to a live person. A real human answers at (682) 382-9934, 24 hours a day. You’ll describe the symptom: won’t light, smell, soot, noise. That person will schedule your visit and tell you exactly when we’ll arrive, with a window you can plan around rather than a vague “sometime Tuesday.”
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We arrive clean and protected. A background-checked, uniformed technician pulls up in a marked vehicle and puts shoe covers on before stepping inside. Drop cloths go down around the fireplace, and we ask before moving anything near the hearth. Your floors, rugs, and furniture stay exactly where they belong and free of soot and dust.
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We diagnose with tools, not guesses. We test gas pressure at the manifold, check millivolt or IPI output with our meters, run a combustible gas sniffer over every fitting, and look up the flue with a camera on any chimney-related repair. We’ll show you what we find and explain it in plain English before any repair is quoted.
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You get a written price before work starts. No diagnostic tech should hand you a quote with a wink. We hand you a written price for the repair, showing parts and labor separately, with no hidden charges. If it’s expensive, we’ll tell you plainly whether it can wait and what the risk of waiting looks like.
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We fix it, test it, and photograph the clean-up. After the repair, we run the fireplace through its full heat cycle, verify the flame pattern and carbon monoxide levels, and then photograph the clean-up area before we leave. The drop cloths come up, the shoe covers come off, and the only thing left behind is a working fireplace and a written record of what we did.
How Much Does Fireplace Repair Cost in Fort Worth?
A typical Fireplace Repair - Kennedale and Fort Worth job falls into a few common bands. Minor repairs like a thermocouple replacement or a pilot assembly cleaning run between $175 and $225. A gas valve replacement or a full burner rebuild runs $300 to $500. If the repair involves relining a damaged flue with a stainless liner, budget $2,000 to $4,000. A full fireplace replacement or installation of a new insert lands between $3,000 and $7,500. Those are the real numbers we quote every day across Tarrant County.
What moves the price? Age of the unit, availability of parts, whether the firebox needs demolition work, and chimney height (taller chimneys mean more liner material and more labor). The best way to avoid overpaying is to insist on seeing the diagnosis. We’ll show you the failed component on a camera or with a meter reading before we replace it, so you’re not paying for a valve when a $12 thermopile was the problem. Every repair includes a written breakdown of parts and labor, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise means if it’s not right, we return and make it right. That promise applies to every sweep, inspection, and repair we do.
Our Service Area Near Fort Worth
We run fireplace repair calls throughout Fort Worth and the surrounding areas, usually reaching most neighborhoods within a day of your call. We work in Arlington and Fireplace Repair in Arlington, Burleson and Fireplace Repair in Burleson, plus Bedford, Euless, Forest Hill, White Settlement, Azle, Kennedale, and River Oaks. If you’re in Pecan Acres, Sansom Park, or anywhere else nearby, we’ll tell you our next available slot when you call. It’s usually sooner than you expect, and always a written price before we begin.
Serving Fort Worth, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fort Worth area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fireplace Repair in Fort Worth
Fireplace repair is the process of diagnosing and fixing the mechanical, gas, electrical, or venting components of your fireplace so it burns clean and vents safely. It covers everything from a pilot that won’t stay lit to a cracked flue liner to a full firebox rebuild. Our Bedford Fireplace Repair and Fort Worth techs carry diagnostic equipment on every call, so we give you a written diagnosis and price before any repair part is ordered.
Most common repairs, like a thermocouple or thermopile replacement, pilot cleaning, or gas fitting repair, are completed in 60 to 90 minutes. A gas valve replacement or burner rebuild might take two to three hours. Anything involving a chimney liner or major firebox work runs a full day. We’ll give you a time window with your written quote, and we honor it.
Minor repairs start around $175, with most single-component replacements falling between $200 and $400. Liner replacement and fireplace installation run from $2,000 to $7,500 depending on scope. We always give you a written price before starting, with parts and labor separated, so there’s no surprise on the invoice.
Yes. We service all major gas fireplace brands, including Heatilator, Heat & Glo, Majestic, Napoleon, Superior, Vermont Castings, and more. We also stock common parts for Copperfield units, which you’ll find in many Fort Worth homes. If you tell us the make and model when you call, we’ll confirm parts availability before scheduling.
A live person answers our phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so if you smell gas around your fireplace or suspect any venting problem, call (682) 382-9934 any time, day or night. We prioritize gas-smell calls and chimney-related safety issues. You won’t get a voicemail tree or a callback days later; you’ll talk to a person who can help.
Every fireplace repair, sweep, and inspection is backed by our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the work we did isn’t right, we make it right, no fine print and no runaround. That’s the exact language of the promise, and it covers our repairs in Fort Worth for a full year from the day we complete them.
You don’t need to move anything. Our techs wear shoe covers and lay down drop cloths before any work begins, and we ask before moving anything near the hearth. If you can clear a small space for our tool bag, that helps, but we’ll work around whatever you have. Pets and kids are welcome in the home – we use pet-safe products where there’s a choice and quiet tools when the little ones are asleep.
Schedule Your Fireplace Repair Service in Fort Worth Today
If your fireplace is acting up in Fort Worth, call (682) 382-9934. A live person will answer, listen to what’s happening, and get you on the schedule with a written price before any work begins. You’ll get a clean, safe, working fireplace and a crew that leaves your floors as clean as they found them. The Cedarwell Care Promise and the 365-Day Done Right Promise are part of every visit, and your free estimate comes with no pressure and no obligation.
Written by Danny Cortes, Owner at Kindling Chimney Fort Worth, serving Fort Worth since 2003.