When your fireplace smokes into the room or the firebrick starts crumbling, you need fireplace repair Pleasant Grove UT homeowners can count on. We handle fireplace fix Pleasant Grove calls for gas, wood, and pellet units across Utah County. Whether it's a damper that won't seal or a liner that's seen better days, we diagnose it, quote it, and fix it without the runaround.
Fireplace repair is the diagnostic and structural work that restores a fireplace and its chimney to safe, code-compliant operation. That means pulling the firebox apart, checking the firebrick and refractory cement joints, testing the damper, running an inspection camera up the flue, and looking at the chimney cap, crown, and flashing from the roof. If the liner is deteriorated or the mortar is spalling, we repair or reline it. Every job ends with a smoke pen test and a moisture meter reading so you know the fix is real, not cosmetic.
In Pleasant Grove, most of the calls we run are seasonal. Fall and winter bring smoke rollout, weak draft, and damper malfunction after a summer of disuse. Spring and summer bring chimney leaks, crown damage, and flashing failure from snowmelt and freeze-thaw cycles. If you've been searching for fireplace repair Pleasant Grove UT near me and getting nothing but generic landing pages, we're the local crew that actually shows up with a rotary chimney sweep, a jointing tool, and a real diagnosis.
Every fireplace repair job starts with a full diagnostic. What we find determines the scope. Here's what's covered in a standard visit, and what we quote separately if it's needed.
We inspect the firebox, damper, flue, chimney cap, crown, and flashing. An inspection camera goes up the flue, and a moisture meter checks for hidden leaks. This takes 45 to 90 minutes and gives you a complete picture of your fireplace's condition.
Cracked or missing firebrick and deteriorated mortar joints get repaired with refractory cement and fresh mortar. We match the existing profile as closely as possible. This restores the firebox to safe operating condition.
If your damper won't seal, sticks, or has failed entirely, we repair or replace it. A properly working damper stops heat loss when the fireplace isn't in use and prevents cold air from drafting into the room.
Creosote buildup restricts draft and creates a fire hazard. We remove it with a rotary chimney sweep and flue brush. Most fireplaces need cleaning every 50 to 80 fires, or annually for regular users.
We use a smoke pen to confirm draft direction and strength. If draft is weak or reversed, we diagnose the cause and correct it. This is what stops smoke rollout and makes the fireplace actually usable.
You get a written summary of everything we found and fixed, plus photos of the work. This is useful for insurance, resale, and your own records. We also note anything that needs attention in the future.
You call (855) 927-7517 and describe what's happening: smoke in the room, a smell, a crack, water in the firebox. We ask the right questions up front so we arrive with the parts and tools your job likely needs. Takes about 10 minutes.
We inspect the firebox, damper, flue, chimney cap, crown, and flashing. An inspection camera goes up the flue. A moisture meter checks for hidden leaks. A smoke pen confirms draft direction. This takes 45 to 90 minutes depending on access and chimney height.
You get a clear scope with a fixed price before we touch anything. If we find something unexpected mid-job, we stop, show you, and re-quote. No surprise line items, no pressure to approve work you didn't ask for.
Most repairs take two to six hours. Firebrick and mortar work, damper replacement, cap installation, and flashing repair happen in one visit. Chimney relining is a full-day job. We protect your floors, haul away debris, and clean up before we leave.
We light a test fire or run the gas unit, confirm draft, and check for smoke rollout. You get a walkthrough of what we did, what to watch for, and how to maintain it. If anything isn't right, we come back under our workmanship warranty.
Purpose-built equipment, used by trained technicians — so the job is done accurately the first time.
Lets us see inside the flue without tearing anything apart. We use it to check for liner cracks, creosote buildup, and blockages that aren't visible from the firebox or the roof.
Confirms draft direction and strength. If smoke from the pen goes into the room instead of up the flue, we know there's a draft problem and can diagnose the cause.
Detects hidden water intrusion in masonry and framing. Essential for diagnosing chimney leaks that aren't obvious from the surface.
Removes creosote and soot from the flue walls. We size the brush to the flue so we get a full clean without damaging the liner.
Used for firebrick repair, mortar work, and tuckpointing. The jointing tool matches the original mortar profile so repairs blend in.
We stock stainless and copper caps, throat dampers, and top-sealing dampers on the truck. Most cap and damper jobs are done in one visit.
A 1962 brick fireplace was smoking into the living room every time the homeowner lit a fire. The damper was stuck partially closed and the flue had significant creosote buildup. The homeowner had stopped using the fireplace entirely.
We swept the flue, replaced the damper, and tested draft with a smoke pen. The fireplace now drafts properly and the homeowner uses it regularly. Total job time: 3 hours. Cost: $340.
Water was coming down the chimney and staining the ceiling after spring snowmelt. The crown was cracked and the flashing had pulled away from the roof. The homeowner had tried sealing it with caulk, which didn't hold.
We repaired the crown with crown sealant, replaced the flashing, and applied waterproofing sealant to the exterior masonry. No leaks after the next storm. Total job time: 5 hours. Cost: $780.
A 1970s fireplace had cracked firebrick and missing mortar joints in the firebox. Heat was reaching the framing behind the fireplace, which was a fire risk. The homeowner didn't realize the firebox was damaged until we inspected it.
We removed the damaged firebrick, rebuilt the firebox with new firebrick and refractory cement, and repointed the mortar joints. The firebox is now safe and code-compliant. Total job time: 6 hours. Cost: $920.
Most fireplace issues fall into a handful of categories. Here's what we see most often and how we handle it.
Ask a pro →We diagnose with a smoke pen and inspection camera, then correct the cause. That might mean sweeping creosote out of the flue, replacing a failed damper, or adjusting the chimney height. Most smoke issues are fixed in a single visit.
We remove the damaged firebrick, rebuild the affected area with new firebrick and refractory cement, and repoint the mortar joints. This restores the firebox to safe condition and stops the damage from spreading.
We trace the leak with a moisture meter, then repair the flashing, crown, or masonry joint that's letting water in. We also apply waterproofing sealant to the exterior masonry to prevent future absorption. Most leaks are fixed in one visit.
We repair or replace the damper, depending on condition. Throat dampers and top-sealing dampers are both options. A properly working damper improves efficiency and stops the draft you feel when the fireplace is off.
Most fireplace repairs in Pleasant Grove run $180 to $850 depending on scope. A damper replacement or firebrick patch typically lands in the $180 to $350 range. Flashing repair, crown work, or a partial reline pushes higher. Chimney relining is a bigger job and can run $1,500 to $4,000. We quote a fixed price after inspection, so you know the number before we start.
A standard fireplace fix Pleasant Grove job includes a full inspection of the firebox, damper, flue, cap, crown, and flashing. We clean out creosote buildup, repair or replace damaged firebrick and mortar, test the damper, and confirm draft with a smoke pen. If the liner is deteriorated, we scope it with an inspection camera and quote relining separately. You get a written summary of everything we did.
Yes. Smoke rollout is one of the most common calls we run. It's usually caused by a blocked flue, a failed damper, a chimney that's too short for the home's pressure balance, or creosote buildup restricting flow. We diagnose with a smoke pen and camera, then correct the cause. Most smoke issues are resolved in a single visit, and we test with a live fire before we leave.
Most repairs take two to six hours. A damper replacement or firebrick patch is usually done in two to three hours. Flashing repair and cap installation take three to four. Chimney relining is a full-day job. We schedule same day fireplace repair Pleasant Grove UT slots for urgent calls like smoke backup or post-storm damage, so if you call before noon, there's a good chance we're there that afternoon.
chimney repair near meWhen your chimney is spalling, leaking, or pulling away from the house, our chimney repair near me service handles the structural side. We fix mortar joints, replace damaged brick, and seal the crown so water stops getting in. Most Pleasant Grove chimney repairs are completed in one visit.Explore →
chimney masonry repairFreeze-thaw cycles in Utah County crack mortar and spall brick. Our chimney masonry repair rebuilds the damaged sections with matching brick and fresh mortar, using a masonry trowel and jointing tool to match the original profile. We work on everything from 1950s brick to modern veneer.Explore →
chimney crown repairA cracked crown lets water straight into the chimney structure. We repair or replace crowns with crown sealant and proper slope, so water sheds away from the flue instead of pooling. This is one of the cheapest fixes that prevents the most expensive damage.Explore →
chimney reliningWhen the clay tile liner cracks or the mortar joints erode, we install a stainless steel liner sized to your flue. This restores safe operation for wood, gas, and pellet appliances. Relining is a full-day job and typically runs $1,500 to $4,000 depending on height and liner type.Explore →
chimney cap repairA damaged or missing chimney cap lets rain, snow, and animals straight into the flue. We repair or replace caps with stainless or copper models sized to your chimney. This is a quick job that prevents water damage, animal nesting, and draft problems.Explore →
chimney maintenanceAnnual chimney maintenance keeps your fireplace safe and efficient. We sweep creosote, inspect the liner, check the damper, and look at the cap and crown. For Pleasant Grove homeowners burning wood through winter, an annual visit in early fall is the right schedule.Explore →
emergency chimney repairWhen a chimney is damaged by a storm, a chimney fire, or sudden structural failure, our emergency chimney repair crew responds fast. We stabilize the chimney, tarp or seal what needs protecting, and schedule the permanent repair. Call (855) 927-7517 any time.Explore →
24/7 chimney repairChimney problems don't wait for business hours. Our 24/7 chimney repair line is answered by a real person who can dispatch a technician. If you smell smoke, see water coming in, or notice structural movement, call us immediately.Explore →Smoke in the room, a cracked firebox, or water in the chimney? Don't wait. Call Blackstone Ridge at (855) 927-7517 and we'll schedule a diagnostic visit. Fixed pricing, code-compliant work, and a workmanship warranty on every repair.
Schedule service (855) 927-7517 →Call (855) 927-7517 any time, day or night, and a real person answers. For non-emergency work, we return messages within a few hours during business hours and can usually schedule an estimate the same week. Tell us what you are seeing and we will tell you what it likely means.