Fast, Reliable Fireplace Services Across Irving
Fireplace service in Irving typically runs $180-$650 depending on whether you need a gas-log tune-up, damper adjustment, or firebox rebuild, and our Fireplace Services team completes most calls same-day or next-day across all Irving ZIP codes. We’ve been answering the phone with a live person 24 hours a day for over 42 years, and that hasn’t changed since we started serving Irving homeowners back in the 1980s. Call (844) 803-1545 - a real person picks up, and we’ll give you a straight answer about what your fireplace needs and what it’ll cost before we drive out.
Irving sits at the junction of two major highways with a housing stock split right down the middle: the original ranch neighborhoods south of Airport Freeway built on North Texas black clay, and the planned communities of Valley Ranch and Las Colinas where gas-log conversions from the Reagan and Bush eras left a generation of fireplaces with open flues and missing liners. We’ve worked on both. We know what to look for in a 1973 brick ranch near MacArthur Boulevard versus a 1989 patio home off Belt Line Road, and we don’t treat them the same because they weren’t built the same.
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 Irving’s Preferred Fireplace Services Company
We’ve been serving the Irving market long enough that our technicians recognize the construction patterns without pulling a permit. The 1960s-1980s masonry fireplaces in south Irving’s 75060, 75061, and 75062 ZIP codes share common failure points: cracked firebox refractory panels from decades of thermal cycling, chimney-to-roofline separations from expansive clay soil movement, and original throat dampers rusted frozen after forty years of humid North Texas summers and dry winters. When we inspect a fireplace in those neighborhoods, we already know the likely culprits. That saves you time and saves us from running unnecessary tests.
Our reputation here is built on documentation. Every Level-2 camera inspection ends with photos you can see and a plain-English verdict. No jargon, no scare tactics, no pushing repairs you don’t need. The 90-Day Done Right Promise backs every job in writing - if it’s not right, we come back, no paperwork and no arguing. That’s the Keystone Standard we’ve operated under since 1984, and it’s why Irving homeowners who’ve been burned by contractors before tend to stick with us once they’ve made that first call.
Calls are answered by a live person, 24/7. Not a voicemail, not a callback queue, not an app. Background-checked, uniformed technicians arrive when we say they will, and most jobs finish in a single visit with no-hassle upfront pricing. The number on the estimate is the number on the invoice. We’ve found that Irving homeowners who’ve lived in their houses for twenty-plus years appreciate that kind of square deal.
Our Fireplace Services in Irving
Gas Fireplace Service
Gas fireplaces in Irving’s Valley Ranch and Las Colinas subdivisions often tell the same story. A conversion done in 1987 or 1993 added gas logs to an original wood-burning firebox but skipped the stainless liner and left the damper unclamped or removed entirely. Thirty years later, the pilot won’t stay lit, the ember bed looks anemic, or the homeowner smells something off when the unit fires up. We service all major gas fireplace brands using professional-grade components from HeatShield and Famco, and we check for the specific safety gaps those retrofit-era conversions created. A typical gas fireplace service call in Irving runs $180-$320, including cleaning the burner assembly, testing gas pressure, inspecting the venting, and verifying damper function or clamp installation.

Wood Burning Fireplace
The original masonry fireplaces in central Irving’s ranch neighborhoods were built for wood burning, but decades of light use - those brief Blue Norther cold snaps that come and go in a weekend - mean many haven’t had a proper inspection since the first Bush administration. Creosote buildup is often minimal, which surprises homeowners, but cracked refractory panels, deteriorated mortar joints, and chimney swift nests in uncapped flues are routine findings. We clean, inspect with camera, and handle any Chimney Repair in Irving that’s needed. A Level-2 inspection with cleaning in Irving typically runs $250-$380. If we find firebox damage, refractory panel replacement adds $180-$340 depending on whether it’s a standard or custom panel.

Fireplace Insert
Irving homeowners looking to keep the hearth but lose the draft and inefficiency often choose a fireplace insert. We measure the existing firebox, check chimney compatibility, and install inserts sized for your specific masonry opening. In the 75038 and 75039 ZIP codes, we frequently retrofit inserts into original fireplaces that were never properly lined for a previous gas conversion, which means we also handle the liner work to make it safe and code-compliant. Insert installation in Irving, including necessary liner modifications, typically runs $2,800-$4,500. We also handle Chimney Liner & Rebuild in Irving when the existing flue is too damaged for standard insert venting.

Damper Repair
A stuck or missing damper is one of the most common calls we get in Irving, especially in homes where the original throat damper has rusted solid or where a gas conversion removed it entirely. A fireplace without a functioning damper bleeds conditioned air year-round and invites downdrafts, rain, and wildlife. We repair original throat dampers when possible and install top-sealing dampers or lock-top models when the original is beyond saving. Damper repair or replacement in Irving typically costs $220-$450 installed. For homes with chimney crown or cap issues contributing to the rust, we also handle Chimney Cap & Crown in Irving to stop the water intrusion at its source.

Trusted Brands We Service in Irving
We work exclusively with professional-grade materials from brands that hold up to North Texas temperature swings and clay-soil stress: HeatShield for refractory and flue resurfacing, Gelco for caps and spark arrestors, Olympia Chimney for stainless liners and components, and Famco for dampers and termination hardware. We stock common parts for Irving service calls so we’re not ordering and waiting - most repairs finish in that single visit. No builder-grade substitutes, no hoping a universal part fits. When we quote a repair, we’re quoting what your fireplace actually needs, installed with materials meant to last.
Common Fireplace Services Problems We See in Irving Homes
- Cracked firebox refractory panels in 1970s-1980s ranch homes. The original site-built masonry fireplaces in south Irving neighborhoods like those along Story Road and Irving Boulevard were constructed with refractory panels that degrade after four decades of thermal cycling. Homeowners often don’t notice the damage until a routine inspection reveals cracks that could allow heat transfer to combustible framing.
- Gas-log conversions with unclamped or missing dampers in Valley Ranch and Las Colinas. The 1980s and 1990s retrofit era left a concentration of fireplaces in these planned communities with gas logs installed but dampers either removed or left open, creating a direct path for conditioned air loss and wildlife entry. We find this so routinely in 75038 and 75039 that we specifically check for it on every gas fireplace service call.
- Chimney swift and starling nests in uncapped flues after long idle periods. Irving’s mild winters mean many fireplaces sit unused for eight or nine months, plenty of time for nesting season to fill a flue with twigs and debris. The first cold snap of November sends homeowners lighting a fire without knowing the chimney is partially blocked - a genuine safety hazard that our inspection catches before it becomes an emergency.
- Chimney-to-roofline separations from expansive black clay soil. Irving’s location on the Eastern Cross Timbers prairie means the same soil that cracks foundations also stresses chimney structures. We regularly find gaps between chimney stacks and roof decking in the 75060-75062 area, often with water damage to surrounding framing that the homeowner attributed to a roof leak.
Pricing for Fireplace Services in Irving, TX
We don’t dodge the cost question. Here’s what fireplace services typically run in the Irving market:
| Service | Typical Range in Irving |
|---|---|
| Gas fireplace tune-up and safety check | $180 - $320 |
| Wood-burning fireplace inspection and cleaning | $250 - $380 |
| Refractory panel replacement (standard) | $180 - $340 |
| Damper repair or replacement | $220 - $450 |
| Firebox rebuild (partial, refractory) | $650 - $1,200 |
| Fireplace insert installation with liner | $2,800 - $4,500 |
| Fireplace conversion (wood to gas or gas to wood) | $1,800 - $3,200 |
What moves the needle within these ranges: accessibility of the firebox and chimney, whether the damper is repairable or needs full replacement, and whether prior DIY or unpermitted work needs correction to meet current code. We provide upfront pricing after inspection, not after we’ve started the work. Estimates are free, and we honor our standing offers: $50 off any repair over $250, a free second opinion on any written estimate, our $89 seasonal tune-up special, and a permanent 5% senior and veteran discount. Call (844) 803-1545 for an exact quote on your specific fireplace.
We Also Serve Cities Near Irving
Our technicians are on the road throughout the metroplex, and we regularly handle Fireplace Services in Irving and the surrounding communities. If you’re in Farmers Branch, University Park, Highland Park, or Dallas proper, the same live-answer phone line, same upfront pricing, and same 90-Day Done Right Promise apply. We’ve been working this patch of North Texas long enough that the drive from one job to the next is just part of the day.
Serving Irving, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Irving 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 Irving
Most Irving calls are scheduled same-day or next-day, and emergency situations - suspected gas leak, blocked flue with active fire risk - get priority dispatch. Our technicians cover all Irving ZIP codes including 75014, 75015, 75016, and 75017, plus the 75038-75039 and 75060-75062 areas. Call (844) 803-1545 and a live person will find the next available slot - no callback queue.

Yes. We work throughout Irving, from the original ranch neighborhoods south of Airport Freeway to the planned communities of Valley Ranch and Las Colinas. The housing stock differs significantly by area, and our inspections account for that - a 1972 masonry fireplace near MacArthur Boulevard gets a different protocol than a 1992 gas retrofit off Belt Line Road.

Yes. Our phones are staffed by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. If you smell gas, see smoke entering the room, or suspect a blocked flue, call (844) 803-1545 immediately. We’ll dispatch a technician and talk you through any immediate safety steps while they’re en route.

Pricing is comparable across the metroplex for standard services, though Irving’s concentration of 1960s-1980s ranch homes with original masonry fireplaces can mean more frequent firebox and damper work than in newer construction areas. The specific soil conditions in south Irving also contribute to chimney crown and flashing issues that add to repair scope. We quote upfront based on what we find, not based on your ZIP code.

Every fireplace service we perform in Irving is backed by our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing - if it’s not right, we make it right with no paperwork and no arguing. This applies uniformly across all our service areas. The guarantee is governed by our K.E.Y.S. values: Krafted right, Every time, Your home first, Standing behind it. We’ve operated this way since 1984, and we plan to be here to honor it for decades to come.
Written by Russell Haines, Owner at Hearthstone Chimney Co., serving Irving and local communities since 1984.
