Level 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.
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Fireplace services in White Plains typically range from $89 for a seasonal tune-up to $1,800-$4,500 for firebox rebuilds or gas-to-wood conversions, with most repairs completed in a single visit. To learn how much Fireplace Services costs in detail, see our full pricing guide. A properly serviced fireplace burns cleaner, draws safer, and adds real value to a home built in the 1950s through the 1980s that still has its original hearth.
We’ve been working on our Fireplace Services in White Plains since 1984. That’s forty-two years of seeing what happens when a damper rusts shut in a Scarsdale Road colonial, or when a gas insert installed in the 1990s starts sooting up because the burner ports have never been cleaned. Russell Haines started this company with the belief that a homeowner deserves to see what’s wrong before paying to fix it, and that hasn’t changed. Our technicians carry level-2 inspection cameras on every truck. You get photos you can see, a plain-English verdict, and a written estimate with no surprises on the bill. Call (914) 603-1360 and 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.
What Our Fireplace Services Include
Gas Fireplace Service
Gas fireplaces in White Plains run hard from November through March, and the pilot assemblies, thermocouples, and ceramic logs accumulate dust and degradation that you can’t see from the couch. When the flame turns orange, the remote stops responding, or you smell even a trace of gas, the unit needs professional attention. We pull the burner, inspect the gas valve and pressure regulator, clean the ports with compressed air and soft brushes, and test every safety shutoff. Most gas fireplace services in White Plains take ninety minutes and are done right the first time.
Wood Burning Fireplace
A wood burning fireplace in a White Plains center-hall colonial or Tudor revival is a structural system, not a decorative feature, and it needs the same maintenance as your boiler or roof. Creosote buildup, cracked firebrick, and deteriorated mortar joints create real hazards that a casual eye won’t catch. We start with a level-2 camera inspection of the flue, check the smoke chamber and firebox for gaps or spalling, and sweep if the creosote layer exceeds 1/8 inch. In the Gedney Farms neighborhood, we regularly see accelerated firebrick deterioration from homeowners burning unseasoned hardwood they bought cheap in late fall.
Fireplace Insert
Fireplace inserts, whether wood or pellet, are essentially steel stoves fitted into an existing masonry opening, and they demand precise clearances to combustibles that get compromised by shifting over decades. If your insert was installed before 2010, the liner connection to the flue collar may have corroded or pulled loose, sending exhaust into the wall cavity. We inspect the full liner run with a camera, verify the UL-listed clearances are still intact, and reseal or replace the connection with professional-grade materials. Most insert service calls in White Plains involve liner issues that the homeowner didn’t know existed until we showed them the photo.
Damper Repair
The damper is the metal plate that seals your flue when the fireplace isn’t in use, and in White Plains homes built before 1980, it’s often a cast-iron throat damper that has rusted, warped, or jammed with creosote. A stuck-open damper wastes heating dollars all winter. A stuck-closed damper turns your first fire into a smoke-filled living room. We can free and reseal a salvageable damper, or we install a top-sealing damper from Olympia Chimney that seals at the chimney crown and cuts air infiltration significantly. The top-mount design also keeps rain and animals out, which matters on the wooded lots off North Street and Ridgeway.
Firebox Repair
The firebox is where combustion actually happens, and its refractory panels or firebrick take thermal shock every time you light a fire. Cracks wider than 1/16 inch, missing mortar, or spalling brick expose the surrounding wood framing to temperatures that can exceed 1,200 degrees. We never recommend firebox repair without camera documentation of the full damage extent. For localized cracks, we apply HeatShield cerfractory foam, a refractory compound that restores the heat barrier without a full rebuild. For structural failure, we rebuild with new firebrick and high-temperature mortar, backed by our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing.
Fireplace Conversion
Converting a wood fireplace to gas, or less commonly gas to wood, involves more than swapping components. It requires proper liner sizing, combustion air calculations, and permit compliance with the City of White Plains Building Department. We’ve converted dozens of fireplaces in the Fisher Hill and Highlands neighborhoods, often for homeowners who love the look of flame but no longer want to haul and store cordwood. We handle the permit application, run the gas line in coordination with a licensed plumber when needed, and install inserts or log sets from trusted manufacturers. The work is inspected, documented, and warrantied.
Brands We Service for Fireplace Services
We’ve serviced hundreds of Gelco chimney caps and dampers over our forty-two years in Westchester County. Their stainless-steel construction holds up to the freeze-thaw cycles that hit White Plains hard in January and February, and we stock common sizes and mounting hardware so replacements don’t require a second trip.
Olympia Chimney manufactures top-sealing dampers and flexible chimney liners that we specify for many White Plains conversions and relining jobs. Their products carry the UL listings that home inspectors and insurance underwriters look for, and we’ve found their stainless-steel alloys resist the acidic condensate that gas appliances produce.
Famco and Copperfield round out our preferred suppliers for termination caps, firebox panels, and specialty hardware. Famco’s galvanized and stainless caps vent properly even when snow drifts against the chimney, which we see on split-levels off Mamaroneck Avenue. Copperfield’s refractory products and repair mixes match the original specifications of most pre-1990 fireboxes we’ve encountered.
Whether you have Gelco, Olympia Chimney, Famco, Copperfield, or any other make, we can help. Our trucks carry the diagnostic tools and common parts to resolve most fireplace issues without ordering and returning.
Signs You Need Fireplace Services Right Now
- Smoke backing up into the room. This means the flue isn’t drafting properly, which could be a blocked chimney, a stuck damper, or negative air pressure from a tightly sealed modern home. In White Plains, we often trace this to a damper that hasn’t been opened fully in years, or to a chimney cap clogged with leaves from the mature oaks on the east side of town.
- Cracks or gaps in the firebox walls. Heat penetrates through compromised refractory surfaces and can ignite nearby framing. We documented a case on Soundview Avenue where a 3/8-inch crack in the rear firebrick had charred the wall sheathing behind it. The homeowner never would have known without our camera inspection.
- A persistent smoky or tar-like odor. This usually signals creosote accumulation, and in warm weather it means the chimney is drawing humid air past the deposits and releasing the smell into your living space. It’s also a warning that the next fire could ignite that creosote.
- The gas flame is yellow or orange instead of blue. Proper gas combustion produces a blue flame with minimal yellow tipping. Orange flame indicates incomplete combustion, which creates carbon monoxide and soot. This is not a cosmetic issue. Turn off the unit and call for service.
- Water stains on the ceiling near the chimney breast. Water infiltration destroys mortar, rusts dampers, and damages ceilings. In White Plains, we see this most often where the chimney crown has cracked from thermal cycling, or where flashing was installed without step counters on the sloped roof sections common in the Gedney Farms historic district.
Our Fireplace Services Process - Step by Step
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Schedule by phone. Call (914) 603-1360 and a live person answers, any hour, any day. We don’t use voicemail queues or callback apps. You’ll get a window that day or the next for non-urgent work, and we’ll confirm by text if you prefer.
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Arrival and protection. Our technician arrives in a marked truck, in uniform, with boot covers and drop cloths. We verify the work scope against what you described, and we protect floors and furniture before touching the fireplace.
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Level-2 camera inspection. We run a high-resolution camera up the flue and through the smoke chamber, recording every surface. You see the footage on a tablet in real time. We explain what we’re seeing in plain English, not contractor jargon. No recommendation is made without photo evidence you can examine yourself.
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Written estimate with upfront pricing. The number on the estimate is the number on the invoice. We itemize parts, labor, and any options so you can decide what to do now and what can wait. For the $89 Seasonal Tune-Up, that’s the price, period. For repairs over $250, our standing $50 discount applies automatically.
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Completion, cleanup, and documentation. Most jobs finish in a single visit. We test every function, clean our work area, and leave you with a written report, photos, and our 90-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not right, we come back. No paperwork to file, no arguing.
How Much Does Fireplace Services Cost in White Plains?
A typical gas fireplace service in White Plains runs $180-$320, depending on whether we need to replace a thermocouple, pilot assembly, or remote receiver. Wood burning fireplace sweeps and inspections range from $89 for our Seasonal Tune-Up to $275-$450 when level-2 camera work and minor firebox sealing are involved. Damper repairs or replacements cost $340-$780; a top-sealing damper from Olympia Chimney sits at the higher end but pays back in heating savings. Firebox repairs with HeatShield start around $650 and climb to $1,400 for extensive resurfacing. Full firebox rebuilds in White Plains generally run $2,800-$4,500. Fireplace conversions, including gas line coordination and insert installation, typically fall between $3,200 and $6,800 depending on liner length and finish carpentry needs.
Several factors move these numbers. Access matters: a firebox in a finished basement with built-in cabinetry takes longer to reach than an open hearth on the main floor. The age of the system affects parts availability; some pre-1980 dampers and firebrick sizes are obsolete and require custom fabrication. Permit fees from the City of White Plains Building Department add $75-$150 for conversions and structural rebuilds. And the scope of masonry damage, which we document with photos before quoting, determines whether a repair suffices or rebuild is necessary.
To avoid overpaying, get a second opinion on any written estimate over $500. We offer this free, with no obligation and no hard feelings if you stay with your original contractor. What matters is that you have the information to decide. Our estimates include all labor, materials, disposal, and the 90-Day Done Right Promise. Nothing is hidden. Call (914) 603-1360 for an exact quote.
Fireplace Services Near White Plains - Our Service Area
We work throughout central and southern Westchester County. From our base near White Plains, we regularly serve Fireplace Services in Harrison, Fireplace Services in Tarrytown, and homeowners in Rye Brook, Port Chester, Pleasantville, Irvington, Hartsdale, Elmsford, Hawthorne, Thornwood, and Valhalla. Response time to White Plains itself is same-day or next-day for most calls. Harrison and Hartsdale are typically twenty minutes. Tarrytown and Irvington, across the Saw Mill River Parkway, run thirty to forty minutes depending on the afternoon bridge traffic. Wherever you are in our service area, the same technician who answers your questions on the phone will arrive with the parts and knowledge to finish the job.
Serving White Plains, NY - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the White Plains area and know this community well, and we also provide Fireplace Services in Elmsford. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions - Fireplace Services in White Plains
Fireplace Services - Hartsdale and surrounding areas cover inspection, cleaning, repair, and conversion of gas and wood-burning hearth systems. We evaluate the firebox, flue, damper, and exterior components; clean creosote and debris; repair cracked brick, failed dampers, and damaged liners; and convert fuel types when homeowners want to change how they heat. Every service includes our level-2 camera inspection and photo documentation. Call (914) 603-1360 for a free estimate.
Most gas fireplace services take sixty to ninety minutes. A wood-burning fireplace sweep and inspection runs two to three hours, including the camera work and consultation. Firebox repairs with HeatShield take three to four hours; full rebuilds require a full day and a return visit for final curing inspection. We complete most jobs in a single visit because our trucks carry the parts and materials we need. Call (914) 603-1360 to schedule.
Seasonal tune-ups start at $89. Gas service runs $180-$320. Damper work is $340-$780. Firebox repairs range $650-$1,400, with full rebuilds at $2,800-$4,500. Conversions start around $3,200. Your exact price depends on access, parts needed, and the condition we find, which we document with photos before you commit. Estimates are free. Call (914) 603-1360.
Yes. We are experienced with Gelco caps and dampers and Olympia Chimney top-sealing dampers and liners, and we stock common replacement parts for both. We also work with Famco, Copperfield, and all major fireplace insert and log set manufacturers. Whatever brand is in your home, we can service it properly. Call (914) 603-1360 to confirm parts availability for your model.
Our phones are staffed by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and we prioritize calls involving gas leaks, suspected carbon monoxide, or chimney fires. For non-emergency repairs, we schedule within 24-48 hours. If you smell gas, evacuate and call your utility first, then call us at (914) 603-1360 for the fireplace-specific follow-up.
All work is covered by our 90-Day Done Right Promise, backed in writing with no arguing. If anything we repaired or installed fails due to our workmanship within ninety days, we return and make it right at no charge. Materials carry their manufacturers’ warranties, which we register and explain at completion. The Promise is governed by our K.E.Y.S. values: Krafted right, Every time, Your home first, Standing behind it.
Clear a three-foot workspace around the hearth and remove any decorative items, tools, or firewood. For gas units, ensure the pilot is accessible and the gas shutoff is not blocked. Have your fireplace manual or model number if you have it, though we can identify most units on site. We bring our own drop cloths, tools, and vacuum. The technician will review findings with you before any work begins. Call (914) 603-1360 to book your appointment.
Schedule Your Fireplace Services Service in White Plains Today
Call (914) 603-1360 now and a live person will answer, 24 hours a day. We’ll schedule your inspection, camera evaluation, and written estimate at no charge. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and equipped to complete most fireplace repairs in a single visit. The price we quote is the price you pay, backed by our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. Russell Haines and the team at Hearthstone Chimney Co. have served White Plains and Westchester County since 1984. We’ll be there when we say, we’ll show you what we found, and we’ll stand behind the work. Done right, and we stand behind it.
Written by Russell Haines, Owner at Hearthstone Chimney Co., serving White Plains since 1984.