Fast, Reliable Fireplace Services Across Cedar Hills
Most fireplace service calls in Cedar Hills run $180-$450, and our technicians can usually be there same day or next day. We know the 97005 ZIP well - from the post-war ranches along Cedar Hills Boulevard to the Cape Cods tucked behind the old Fred Meyer center - and we’ve been servicing their original mid-century chimneys since 1984.
Cedar Hills was Oregon’s first large-scale planned suburb, built out almost entirely in the late 1940s and 1950s. That means most homes here reached a remarkable milestone together: their masonry chimneys turned 65-75 years old, all at once, and Portland’s eight-month rainy season has been working on them every year. We’re Hearthstone Chimney Co., and we specialize in keeping these aging systems safe, efficient, and ready for the next burn. Call (844) 803-1545 - a live person answers, 24 hours a day.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Why Hearthstone Chimney Co. Is Cedar Hills’s Preferred Fireplace Services Company
We’ve been driving to Cedar Hills since before the MAX Blue Line existed, back when Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway was the main artery and the area was still unincorporated Washington County. In 42 years, we’ve learned what fails on these chimneys and when. Our Level-2 camera inspections end with photos you can see and a plain-English verdict - documented like an engineer, explained like a craftsman.
Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and complete most jobs in a single visit. We arrive with professional-grade materials from DuraFlex, HeatShield, and Olympia Chimney on the truck, so we’re not ordering parts and making you wait. No-hassle upfront pricing means the number on the estimate is the number on the invoice. And our 90-Day Done Right Promise is in writing, no arguing - if it’s not right, we come back.
Calls are answered by a live person, 24/7 - not a voicemail, not a callback queue. That’s been true for over four decades, and we don’t plan on changing.
Our Fireplace Services in Cedar Hills
Gas Fireplace Service
Gas fireplaces in Cedar Hills often sit dormant through the mild Tualatin Valley fall, then get switched on hard when the November rains arrive. We service standing pilot and electronic ignition systems, check gas pressure and valve integrity, and inspect venting for blockages from the wet-season debris that collects around 97005 homes. Most gas fireplace tune-ups in Cedar Hills run $180-$280.
Wood Burning Fireplace
Here’s the local reality we see in Cedar Hills: many homeowners burn Douglas fir and western red cedar from their own property, thinking “clean local wood” means less creosote. Those softwoods actually burn cooler and produce more Stage 2 and Stage 3 creosote than hardwoods. We regularly find glazed, tar-like buildup in 1950s fireplaces whose owners are surprised by the finding. Our wood-burning service includes thorough cleaning, flue inspection, and plain guidance on what your specific chimney can handle. Cleaning and inspection typically runs $220-$320 in this market.
Fireplace Insert
Installing an insert in a Cedar Hills original chimney requires honest assessment first. These single-wythe brick chimneys with clay tile liners are often past their 50-year design life, and an insert needs proper venting to perform safely. We measure, we photograph, we tell you what the chimney can accept. Insert installations with necessary venting upgrades run $2,800-$4,500 in Cedar Hills, depending on liner requirements and accessibility.
Damper Repair
The original throat dampers in Cedar Hills homes are often rusted, off-track, or missing entirely after seven decades of Pacific Northwest moisture. A stuck-open damper wastes heat; stuck-closed is a safety hazard. We repair or replace with precision-fit dampers, and we check the smoke chamber condition while we’re at it - a common secondary issue in these homes. Damper repair or replacement in Cedar Hills typically costs $280-$450.
Firebox Repair
Refractory panels in factory-built fireplaces and mortar joints in masonry fireboxes both degrade faster in Cedar Hills homes because of the wet climate and the tendency toward low, smoldering burns. We perform firebox repointing and panel replacement with HeatShield and other professional-grade materials, restoring structural integrity and proper clearances. Firebox repairs here generally run $450-$1,200 depending on extent.
Fireplace Conversion
Converting a wood-burning fireplace to gas - or vice versa - in Cedar Hills requires navigating the original chimney’s condition, gas line availability, and Washington County permit requirements. We handle the assessment, the gas connection coordination, and the venting solution. Conversions in 97005 typically range $1,800-$3,800 for gas-to-wood or wood-to-gas with direct vent installation.
Trusted Brands We Service in Cedar Hills
We stock parts and materials from Olympia Chimney, Famco, and Copperfield on our service vehicles, which means most Cedar Hills repairs don’t wait on shipping. These are the brands we trust for liners, caps, dampers, and repair compounds - professional-grade, no builder-grade substitutes. When your chimney needs a stainless liner or a new cap before the next rain cycle hits, we’ve got what fits.
Common Fireplace Services Problems We See in Cedar Hills Homes
- Crown cracking from freeze-thaw cycling. The Tualatin Valley’s 36-37 inches of annual rain, concentrated October through April, saturates chimney crowns and then freezes. We see this on nearly every Cedar Hills home that hasn’t had crown maintenance in the last decade.
- Clay flue tile deterioration at the 70-year mark. Most 97005 chimneys were built with standard clay tile liners designed for 50 years. They’re now well past that, and we regularly find cracked, offset, or spalled tile sections during Level-2 inspections.
- Glazed creosote from softwood burning. Cedar Hills homeowners often burn Douglas fir and western red cedar from nearby properties. These softwoods produce significantly more creosote than hardwoods, and we find glazed deposits that surprise owners who thought their wood was “clean.”
- Smoke chamber erosion in original construction. The parged smoke chambers in these 1950s chimneys were often built with inferior mortar mixes that don’t survive decades of acid exposure and moisture. We identify this with camera inspection and address it with proper refractory materials.
Pricing for Fireplace Services in Cedar Hills, OR
Here’s what fireplace services cost in the Cedar Hills market, based on what we’ve billed in 97005 over the past three years:
| Service | Typical Range in Cedar Hills |
|---|---|
| Gas fireplace tune-up and inspection | $180 - $280 |
| Wood-burning fireplace cleaning and inspection | $220 - $320 |
| Damper repair or replacement | $280 - $450 |
| Firebox repair (repointing or panels) | $450 - $1,200 |
| Fireplace insert installation with venting | $2,800 - $4,500 |
| Fireplace conversion (gas/wood) | $1,800 - $3,800 |
What moves the number? Accessibility of the chimney, condition of existing components, and whether we find deferred maintenance that needs addressing before the primary work. We give you the full picture before we start - no surprises on the bill. Estimates are free, and we offer $50 off any repair over $250, plus a permanent 5% senior and veteran discount. Call (844) 803-1545 for your exact quote.
We Also Serve Cities Near Cedar Hills
Our service radius covers the full westside Portland metro area, and we regularly work in Cedar Hills as well as neighboring Raleigh Hills, West Haven, West Haven-Sylvan, and West Slope. Same live-answer phone, same 90-Day Done Right Promise, same straightforward pricing whether you’re off Canyon Road or up in the Sylvan hills.
Serving Cedar Hills, OR - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Cedar Hills area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Fireplace Services in Cedar Hills
We typically schedule Cedar Hills appointments same day or next day, and emergency calls get priority dispatch. Our technicians are already working the westside Portland metro area daily, so 97005 is within our standard response zone. Call (844) 803-1545 - a live person will confirm the next available slot.
We service the full 97005 ZIP, from the original post-war ranches along Cedar Hills Boulevard to the Cape Cod homes near the old shopping center and the streets running up toward West Slope. If your address says Cedar Hills, we come.
Yes - our phones are staffed by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. If you have a smoking fireplace, suspected gas leak, or damper failure, call (844) 803-1545 and we’ll dispatch a technician or guide you through immediate safety steps while one is en route.
Pricing is consistent across our westside service area - we don’t charge a “Cedar Hills premium.” The main cost variables are the condition of your specific chimney and the work required, not your municipality. We offer free estimates so you know exactly where you stand before committing.
Every job is covered by our 90-Day Done Right Promise - in writing, no arguing. If it’s not right, we come back and make it right. For materials like stainless liners from DuraFlex or repair compounds from HeatShield, manufacturer’s warranties apply in addition to our workmanship guarantee. We’re a company that’s been in business since 1984 and plans to be here in thirty more years; we stand behind our work accordingly.
Ready to get your Cedar Hills fireplace inspected, repaired, or converted? Call Hearthstone Chimney Co. at (844) 803-1545 for a free estimate. A live person will answer - day or night - and we’ll get you scheduled with a background-checked, uniformed technician who knows these 1950s chimneys inside and out. Done right, and we stand behind it.
Written by Russell Haines, Owner at Hearthstone Chimney Co., serving Cedar Hills and local communities since 1984.