Professional Service
Fireplace Repairs
Firebox repair, firebrick replacement, damper repair & gas log installation. Professional & Insured. Serving LA, OC & Ventura County.
Quick Summary
Royal Cleaning Service repairs gas and wood-burning fireplaces in Los Angeles, including cracked fireboxes, refractory panels, dampers, gas valves, and pilot assemblies. Repair estimates start from $149. Professional & Insured. Available 7 days a week. Call (818) 301-4365.
Expert Fireplace Repair in Los Angeles
When your fireplace shows cracks, a stuck damper, or smoky operation, Royal Cleaning Service provides expert fireplace repair in Los Angeles, Orange County, and Ventura County. Our professional technicians service both wood-burning and gas fireplaces, from minor firebrick replacement to complete firebox rebuilding.
Fireplace repair starts at just $99, and we carry all common refractory panels and damper hardware on our trucks for same-day repairs.
The most dangerous situation homeowners overlook is a cracked firebox. Cracks wider than 1/4 inch allow heat and live sparks to travel directly into the wood framing behind your fireplace, creating a house fire hazard.
NFPA 211 compliant guidelines require that any crack wider than 1/4" be repaired before using the fireplace again.
Whether you have a factory-built (prefab) fireplace or a traditional masonry fireplace, Royal Cleaning Service has the tools and materials to restore it to safe operation.
We also handle gas fireplace repairs, including gas log installation, pilot assembly service, thermocouple replacement, and damper safety clamp installation, the small metal clamp required by code for any vented gas log set. All repair work is performed by professional & insured professional technicians.
Key Facts
- Fireplace repair from $99
- Firebox rebuilding $500–$1,500+
- Wood-burning & gas fireplaces serviced
- Professional & insured technicians
- NFPA 211 compliant repairs
- Serving LA, Orange County & Ventura County
- Open Sun–Fri 8AM–10PM, Sat 10AM–10PM
Fireplace Repair Services We Offer
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
Minor Firebox Repair Refractory panel replacement or mortar patch | From $99 |
Damper Repair Handle repair, plate adjustment, or hinge replacement | From $99 |
Top-Mount Damper InstallationPopular New chimney-top damper with built-in rain cap | $699 |
Firebox Rebuilding Full firebox rebuild with new firebrick and high-temp mortar | $500–$1,500+ |
Gas Log Installation Includes box cleaning, damper safety clamp & minor repairs | From $899 |
When Is Fireplace Repair Urgent?
Not all fireplace damage is visible from the living room. Before each burning season, visually inspect the interior firebox walls and floor with a flashlight.
Look for cracks in the firebrick or refractory panels, white powdery residue (efflorescence) indicating moisture intrusion, and any separation between the firebox walls and surround. Test the damper by opening and closing it fully, it should move smoothly and seal tightly when closed.
For gas fireplaces, warning signs include a pilot that won\'t stay lit, yellow or orange flame tips (indicating incomplete combustion), sooting around the burner or glass, and any smell of gas near the unit. These symptoms require immediate professional service.
Royal Cleaning Service recommends annual service for all gas fireplaces even if no problems are visible, spider webs and debris in burner ports and pilot assemblies are common and dangerous.
Stop Using a Fireplace With Cracks Wider Than 1/4 Inch
Cracks wider than 1/4 inch in your firebox walls or refractory panels are a fire hazard. Heat and sparks can pass through and ignite the wood framing behind the fireplace. Do not use the fireplace until cracks are professionally repaired. Call (818) 301-4365 for a same-day inspection.
Minor repairs such as refractory panel replacement start at $99. Damper repairs also start at $99 for minor work. A new top-mount damper installation is $699. Full firebox rebuilding ranges from $500 to $1,500 or more depending on the extent of damage. We provide a written estimate before any work begins.
No. You should not use a fireplace if the firebox has cracks wider than 1/4 inch. Cracks allow heat and sparks to reach the combustible wood framing behind the fireplace. Hairline cracks are normal and can be monitored, but any crack you can insert a quarter into requires immediate repair.
Yes. Royal Cleaning Service repairs both wood-burning masonry and prefab fireplaces, as well as gas fireplaces and gas log sets. We carry common refractory panels, damper hardware, and gas components on our trucks.
A damper safety clamp is a small metal C-clamp that keeps your fireplace damper permanently cracked open when you have a vented gas log set installed. It is required by NFPA 211 to ensure that combustion gases (including carbon monoxide) can always escape up the flue, even if someone accidentally closes the damper.
Most minor repairs, including refractory panel replacement and damper adjustments, are completed in one visit of 1–2 hours. Firebox rebuilding requires 1–2 days depending on scope and drying time for high-temperature mortar.
Yes. We carry common refractory panel sizes for the major prefab fireplace brands used in Southern California homes. If your specific model requires special-order panels, we will source them and return to complete the installation.
Get a Fireplace Repair Estimate Today
Professional & Insured. Open Sun–Fri 8AM–10PM, Sat 10AM–10PM. Same-day estimates available.