Masonry repair
Sweep & inspection
Caps & crowns
Flue relining
Gas fireplace serviceLevel 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.
Trusted Fireplace Repair for Las Vegas Homeowners
A fireplace that won’t light, smells like gas, or sends smoke back into the room isn’t something to put off. In Las Vegas, our winters get cold enough that a working fireplace matters, and a malfunctioning one can put your family at risk. Since 2002, Ashby Chimney Las Vegas has repaired gas fireplaces, wood-burning fireplaces, and fireplace inserts for homeowners across the valley. Nathan Corliss leads our team, and we run every job the same way: show up when we say we will, give you a written price before any work starts, and put the guarantee in writing when the job is done. If your fireplace isn’t working right, call us at (725) 220-6109 and talk to a live person, day or night.
Gas Fireplace Repair
Gas Fireplace Repair covers diagnosing and fixing problems with gas valves, pilot assemblies, thermocouples, thermopiles, burners, and venting on factory-built gas fireplaces. You should call for repair when the pilot won’t stay lit, the flames look weak or lopsided, you smell gas when the unit is off, or the fireplace shuts down on its own. Our Fireplace Repair - Las Vegas service covers most gas fireplace repairs that run between $185 and $520 depending on the part and the labor involved. Nathan and the team at Ashby Chimney Las Vegas diagnose the problem, show you what’s wrong, quote you a written price, and make the repair with parts from brands like Gelco and Copperfield. We don’t recommend work you don’t need, and you’ll see the failed part before we replace it.
Pilot and Ignition Troubles
A pilot that goes out repeatedly or an igniter that clicks without lighting usually points to a thermocouple, thermopile, or gas valve issue. These are the most common Fireplace Repair in North Las Vegas jobs we handle. The fix is often straightforward once the right component is identified.
Burner and Venting Repairs
Yellow or flickering flames, soot buildup on the glass, or a unit that runs but produces little heat often means a clogged burner or restricted venting. Ashby Chimney Las Vegas cleans, repairs, or replaces burners and checks the full venting path for blockages. A gas appliance that isn’t venting properly is a carbon monoxide risk, and we treat it that way.
Styles & brands we work with
Gas Fireplace Service
Gas Fireplace Service is the routine maintenance that keeps your gas fireplace running safely and efficiently year after year. Most manufacturers recommend a full service every one to two years, and it matters more if you use the fireplace as a primary heat source during Las Vegas winter nights. A standard gas fireplace service runs between $145 and $260 and includes cleaning the burner, checking the pilot assembly, testing the gas line connections, inspecting the log set, and verifying proper venting. Ashby Chimney Las Vegas performs this as a standalone service or as part of a broader chimney inspection. We leave the glass clean, the logs positioned correctly, and a written record of exactly what we checked.
What Gets Checked and Cleaned
We pull the logs, clean the burner ports, vacuum the firebox, check the gaskets, and inspect the glass for cracks or seal failure. A dirty burner can cause uneven flames and premature wear on the unit. The whole service typically takes under two hours.
When to Schedule It
The best time for gas fireplace service in Las Vegas is late fall, before you start using the unit regularly. But if you’ve skipped a few years, any time is the right time to get it done. Catching a small gas leak or a cracked gasket early costs far less than the repair that follows.
Fireplace Insert Installation
Fireplace Insert Installation involves fitting a gas, wood, or pellet insert into an existing masonry fireplace opening to improve efficiency and heat output. You might need this when your old fireplace sends most of its heat up the chimney, when the firebox is damaged, or when you want a sealed, efficient heating appliance instead of an open hearth. In Las Vegas, fireplace insert installation typically runs between $2,800 and $6,500 complete, depending on the insert selected and the condition of the existing chimney. Ashby Chimney Las Vegas handles the full installation: measuring the firebox, running the liner, placing the insert, connecting gas or venting, and testing everything before we leave. We use liners and components from DuraFlex and Olympia Chimney so the system is built to last.
Fitting the Insert to Your Firebox
Not every insert fits every firebox, and getting the measurements right is the difference between a clean install and a cutting job gone wrong. We measure the opening, check clearances, and confirm the existing flue can support the new liner. You’ll know exactly what fits and what doesn’t before you pay for anything.
Liner and Venting Requirements
A fireplace insert needs a properly sized liner that runs from the appliance to the top of your chimney. If the existing flue is too small or deteriorated, it gets replaced or resized as part of the installation. We include the liner work in the written quote, so there’s no surprise line item on the invoice.
Gas Fireplace Installation
Gas Fireplace Installation means putting in a new gas fireplace where none existed, or replacing an existing gas unit that has failed or become obsolete. This is a bigger job than a repair or service call, and it might involve framing, gas line work, venting, and finish work. In Las Vegas, gas fireplace installation typically costs between $3,200 and $7,800 depending on the unit, venting type, and site conditions. Ashby Chimney Las Vegas handles gas line connections, venting through the wall or roof, and all the clearances required by the manufacturer. Every installation gets a written price before work starts and a written guarantee when it’s done. Nathan personally reviews every installation plan before our crew begins.
Direct Vent vs. Vent-Free
Direct vent fireplaces pull outside air for combustion and vent exhaust outside, which is the safer and more efficient choice for most Las Vegas homes. Vent-free units don’t require a flue but put combustion byproducts into the room, and we rarely recommend them. We’ll explain the difference in plain terms before you make a decision.
What the Job Includes
Our installation price includes the unit, gas connection if a line is nearby, venting, and a final test to confirm proper draft and burner operation. If a new gas line run is needed, that gets quoted as part of the written price up front. There’s no separate trip charge, no fuel surcharge, and no adjustment to the number after the work begins.
Gas Fireplace Maintenance
Gas Fireplace Maintenance is the ongoing care that prevents most common gas fireplace failures before they happen. It’s the difference between a unit that fires up on the first click every winter and one that strands you on a cold December evening. In Las Vegas, gas fireplace maintenance runs between $145 and $260 per visit, which is a fraction of what an emergency repair costs. Ashby Chimney Las Vegas recommends annual maintenance for any gas fireplace used more than a few times per week during the cold months. We clean the pilot assembly, inspect the burners, test the valve, and confirm that everything is operating safely. You’ll get a written checklist of what we did and what we saw.
Seasonal Prep for the Las Vegas Climate
Las Vegas fireplaces sit idle most of the year, and dust, insects, and sometimes small animal nests accumulate in the burners and venting. Seasonal prep means clearing all that out before you light the first fire. A clean unit also burns more efficiently, so less gas goes up the flue.
Preventing Small Problems from Growing
A thermocouple that’s starting to fail will often work intermittently before it fails completely. Annual maintenance catches that pattern and saves you from a no-heat night. We’d rather replace a $40 part in October than send a truck out for an emergency call in January.
Wood Stove Installation
Wood Stove Installation involves placing and connecting a freestanding wood-burning stove, including the stovepipe, through-wall or through-ceiling venting, and any required hearth protection. It’s a practical heating upgrade for Las Vegas homeowners who want a true wood fire and the real heat output that comes with it. Wood stove installation in Las Vegas typically runs between $2,400 and $5,900, depending on the stove, the venting configuration, and whether any framing or hearth work is needed. Ashby Chimney Las Vegas handles the full installation and makes sure the clearances, the venting, and the hearth all meet the manufacturer’s specs and local code. We use chimney components from Olympia Chimney and Famco so the system holds up to real use.
Clearances and Hearth Requirements
Wood stoves get hot, and the clearances to walls, floors, and ceilings are not optional. We measure everything, and if a heat shield or a larger hearth is needed, we tell you before the install starts. Cutting corners on clearances is how house fires happen, and we won’t do it.
Venting Options Through Wall or Ceiling
Depending on your home’s layout, the stovepipe can run out through an exterior wall and up, or through the ceiling and roof. Each path has different costs and considerations. We’ll walk you through both options and quote you the full job, not just the stove.
Brands We Service
Our team works on gas fireplaces, inserts, and stoves from every major manufacturer. We regularly install and service units with components from Gelco and Copperfield, two of the most respected names in the fireplace trade. If your unit has a Gelco burner or a Copperfield venting setup, we know the quirks of the system and we stock the replacement parts that keep them running.
We also install and work with chimney and venting components from Olympia Chimney and Famco. These are not budget knockoffs; they’re the brands that hold up under real heat and real use. Whether you have a Gelco, Copperfield, Olympia Chimney, Famco, or any other make, we can help. If we don’t service your particular unit, we’ll tell you that up front rather than pretend otherwise.
See the difference
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- You smell gas when the fireplace is off. This is the one that can’t wait. Turn off the gas at the shutoff valve near the unit, don’t use the fireplace, and call us immediately. A slow gas leak from a failing valve or a loose fitting is a genuine hazard in any home, and especially in a closed-up house in winter.
- The pilot light won’t stay lit. A pilot that lights and then goes out, over and over, usually means a failing thermocouple or a restricted pilot line. It’s a simple fix in most cases, but every day you fight with it is a day your fireplace isn’t doing its job.
- Flames are yellow, flickering, or lazy. Clean, properly adjusted gas flames are blue at the base with yellow tips. If the flames look weak, yellow, or sooty, the burner needs service or the venting is restricted. Sooty yellow flames also produce more carbon monoxide.
- Glass is blackened or cracked. A coating of black soot on the inside of the glass usually means incomplete combustion, which is a burner or venting issue. A cracked glass panel needs replacement before the fireplace is used again. The glass on a gas fireplace is a safety barrier, not just a window.
- You hear a rumbling or booming sound when the fireplace runs. That noise often signals an air and fuel mix problem in the burner, which can lead to a small delayed ignition or flash. It’s startling and it’s fixable, but it won’t fix itself. Ignoring it can damage the burner and the firebox over time.
Our Process, Step by Step
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You call and talk to a person. No answering service scripts, no callback forms. You call (725) 220-6109, a person answers, and we schedule a visit at a time that works for you. You’ll know our arrival window before we hang up.
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We show up in that window. Our technicians are background-checked and wear Ashby Chimney Las Vegas uniforms. You’ll know who’s walking in your door. We show up ready to diagnose, with the common repair parts already on the truck.
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We diagnose and show you what’s wrong. We use a digital inspection camera to look inside the firebox, the venting, and the gas line connections. You’ll see exactly what we see. If the pilot assembly is failing, you’ll see it. If the liner is cracked, we’ll show you the footage.
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You get a written price before any work starts. The number we quote is the number on the invoice. Not an estimate, not a range, not a “we’ll see once we get in there.” Nathan writes the quote and it’s the deal.
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We do the work and hand you the guarantee in writing. When the repair is done, you get a written guarantee covering the work. If the repair fails within the guarantee period, we come back and fix it at no charge. That’s the 365-Day Done Right Promise, and it’s been the Ashby way since 2002.
How Much Does Fireplace Repair Cost in Las Vegas?
Fireplace repair costs in Las Vegas depend on what’s actually wrong, but here are the honest ranges we see every week. A basic gas fireplace repair like a thermocouple or thermopile replacement runs $185 to $340. Burner cleaning and adjustment runs $145 to $260. A gas valve replacement is bigger, typically $420 to $780. A full fireplace insert installation starts around $2,800 and can reach $6,500 for a high-efficiency unit with a new liner. Wood stove installation runs $2,400 to $5,900. Gas fireplace installation runs $3,200 to $7,800.
What moves the price is the part, the access, and whether venting or gas line work is involved. An older unit with proprietary parts costs more than a newer unit with common components. A fireplace on the second floor with a long vent run costs more than a first-floor direct-vent unit. The way to avoid overpaying is to get a written price before work begins, and to ask the contractor to show you the failed part. We do both, automatically. Your free estimate from Ashby Chimney Las Vegas includes a full diagnosis, a written quote, and our recommendation on whether the repair is worth doing or the unit is better off replaced. No pressure, just straight numbers.
Our Service Area Near Las Vegas
Ashby Chimney Las Vegas serves the entire Las Vegas valley, including Paradise, Summerlin South, Southern Highlands, Green Valley, Winchester, Sunrise Manor, and North Las Vegas. We also cover Spring Valley, Whitney, Aliante, and Nellis AFB. Most homeowners can get an appointment within a few days, and we’ll give you a real arrival window when you book. If you’re not sure whether you’re in our service area, call us and ask.
Serving Las Vegas, NV - Our Local Coverage Area
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fireplace Repair in Las Vegas
Fireplace repair is the work of diagnosing and fixing problems with a fireplace’s burner, pilot, valve, venting, liner, or firebox so the unit operates safely and reliably. It covers everything from a pilot that won’t stay lit to a full burner replacement. In Las Vegas, our Fireplace Repair - Nellis AFB work includes gas fireplaces, wood-burning fireplaces, and inserts. Every repair from Ashby Chimney Las Vegas comes with a written price and a written guarantee.
Most common repairs, like a thermocouple or thermopile replacement, are done in under two hours from the time we arrive. More involved jobs, like a gas valve replacement or a liner repair, may take half a day. We’ll give you a time estimate along with your written price, so you know what to expect before we begin.
Most fireplace repairs in Las Vegas run between $185 and $520 for common part replacements, while bigger jobs like gas valve replacement or liner work run $420 to $780. Full installations cost more. The honest answer is that we can’t price a repair accurately until we diagnose it, which is why our free estimate includes the full diagnosis. Call (725) 220-6109 to schedule a visit and get a written quote you can take to the bank.
We service gas fireplaces, inserts, and stoves from essentially every major manufacturer, including units with Gelco, Copperfield, Olympia Chimney, and Famco components. If we don’t service your particular unit, we’ll tell you up front rather than pad the bill with work that doesn’t fit. Most Las Vegas homes have units we see and service regularly.
If you smell gas or your fireplace is doing something dangerous, call (725) 220-6109 any time. Our phones are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We prioritize genuine safety concerns and we’ll give you a straight answer about what to do until we get there. If it’s not urgent, we’ll get you on the schedule at the first available slot.
Every fireplace repair from Ashby Chimney Las Vegas carries a written guarantee. If a covered repair fails within the guarantee period, we return and correct it at no charge. That’s the 365-Day Done Right Promise, and it applies to every repair job we complete in Las Vegas. You’ll receive the guarantee in writing when the work is done, not as a verbal promise.
Clear the area around the fireplace so we have room to work, and if you have pets, keep them in another room. Turn off the gas to the fireplace if you know where the shutoff valve is, but don’t worry if you don’t, we’ll handle it. It also helps to have your unit’s make and model handy, though we can identify most units on sight. Call (725) 220-6109 if you have any questions before your appointment.
Schedule Your Fireplace Repair Service in Las Vegas Today
If your fireplace needs work, don’t wait until the next cold snap to find out it won’t light. Call (725) 220-6109 and talk to a live person, day or night. We’ll schedule a visit, give you an honest diagnosis, and hand you a written price before any work starts. The estimate is free, the guarantee is in writing, and we’ve been doing it this way in Las Vegas since 2002. Fireplace repair in Las Vegas doesn’t have to be a gamble. Call us and find out why homeowners across the valley trust Ashby Chimney Las Vegas.
Written by Nathan Corliss, Owner at Ashby Chimney Las Vegas, serving Las Vegas since 2002.