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.
Fast, Reliable Fireplace Repair Across Sunrise Manor
Most fireplace repairs in Sunrise Manor come down to two things: matching the right part to a factory-built unit, and catching water damage before it reaches the framing. A gas fireplace that won’t stay lit, a prefab firebox with a cracked refractory panel, a chase top corroded by monsoon rain, we see these weekly in homes along Nellis Boulevard, near the 89115 zip code, and through the older subdivisions east of Lamb Boulevard. We dispatch crews to Sunrise Manor from our Las Vegas office, and every job gets a written price before any work starts. If your fireplace is acting up, call (725) 220-6109 and describe what it’s doing. We’ll tell you over the phone whether it can wait or needs a faster look.
Why Ashby Chimney Las Vegas Is Sunrise Manor’s Preferred Fireplace Repair Company
We’ve been repairing fireplaces since 2002, and Sunrise Manor keeps us honest because the housing stock here is specific. The homes lean heavily toward single-story ranch and tract builds from the 1970s through the 1990s, which means lots of factory-built prefab fireplaces with manufacturer-specific parts. You can’t fix those correctly with whatever’s in the van. You need the right brand match, and you need someone who knows which brands were actually installed in Sunrise Manor homes of that era. Nathan Corliss leads our repair work, and he’s particular about this. No guesswork on prefab units. If the plate says Olympia Chimney, we source Olympia Chimney parts.
Sunrise Manor customers tell us the same story: a previous company quoted one number, showed up late, then doubled the price at the door. We operate differently, under the Kingswell Guarantee. Written price before work begins. Written guarantee on every repair. Free second visit if the repair fails within the guarantee period. That’s the Kingswell Way, and it applies to every call we take in Sunrise Manor, no exceptions. A live person answers our phone 24/7. Not a voicemail loop. If you call at 9 p.m. because your fireplace smells like burning plastic and you’re not sure if it’s safe, a person picks up.
Background-Checked Technicians, On Time
Every technician who walks into a Sunrise Manor home is background-checked, uniformed, and carrying identification. You’ll know who’s coming before they arrive, and they’ll arrive in the window we gave you on the phone. We know that sounds basic. But in this trade, showing up when you said you would matters as much as the repair itself.
Written Guarantee, Not A Handshake
Each repair Ashby completes in Sunrise Manor comes with a written guarantee. If a covered repair fails inside the guarantee period, we come back and correct it at no charge. That’s the 365-Day Done Right Promise, and we put it in writing because a handshake doesn’t help you when a firebox panel cracks again six weeks later.
Styles & brands we work with
Gas Fireplace Installation in Sunrise Manor
Gas Fireplace Installation in Sunrise Manor usually means replacing an aging factory-built unit or converting a wood-burning fireplace that has reached the end of its safe service life. The first step is always a clear-eyed assessment: is the existing flue sound, is the chase built to the correct clearance, and will the gas line and venting meet current code for your specific home. Many Sunrise Manor homes from the 1980s and early 1990s were built with prefab units that are now discontinued, which means repair parts are scarce and replacement is often the smarter long-term choice. We won’t recommend replacement unless the camera inspection shows it’s necessary, and we’ll show you those photos before you spend a dollar.
What Installation Actually Involves
A proper gas fireplace install starts with the structure around it. We check the chase top, the flashing, the clearance to combustibles, and the venting path before the new unit ever comes off the truck. In Sunrise Manor, where synthetic stucco exteriors and low-slope roofs are common, the flashing details matter more than the fireplace itself. A leak at the chase top will ruin a new unit inside two monsoon seasons.
Matching The Right Unit To Your Home
We don’t push one brand on every job. The right unit depends on your home’s framing, your venting, and how you actually use the fireplace. Some Sunrise Manor homeowners want heat output. Some want the look only. Nathan will walk you through the trade-offs in plain dollars, then give you a written price that matches the invoice.
Gas Fireplace Maintenance in Sunrise Manor
Gas Fireplace Maintenance in Sunrise Manor should happen annually, and yes, that includes newer units that burn clean. A gas fireplace still has a pilot assembly, a thermocouple or thermopile, a burner, a damper or glass seal, and a venting path that can collect debris, dust, and even bird nests. In Sunrise Manor specifically, the dry desert air and the sudden monsoon rains create a maintenance cycle most homeowners don’t expect: fine silt works its way into the pilot orifice, and the thermal swing from 110-degree afternoons to rain-cooled evenings can fatigue solder joints and gaskets faster than you’d see in a milder climate.
Annual Service Keeps The Pilot Reliable
Most of our Sunrise Manor maintenance visits start because the pilot light won’t stay lit, or the fireplace shuts off mid-burn. The fix is often a clogged pilot orifice, a failing thermocouple, or a loose connection. These are small repairs. But skip them for two or three winters and you can end up replacing the entire burner assembly. A $89 maintenance visit prevents a $500 repair.
Checking What You Can’t See From The Couch
During a maintenance visit we also check the firebox refractory panels, the glass gasket, the log set position, and the vent termination cap. In Sunrise Manor, vent caps take a beating from wind-driven sand and monsoon rain. If a cap is corroded through, water drops directly onto the burner and into the combustion chamber. That’s how a gas fireplace that looked fine all summer suddenly won’t light in November.
Trusted Brands We Service in Sunrise Manor
Most Sunrise Manor fireplaces from the 1970s-1990s were built by a handful of manufacturers, and we stock parts for the ones we see most often: Gelco, Olympia Chimney, Famco, and Copperfield. A prefab fireplace is not a one-size-fits-all machine. The firebox panels, damper assemblies, and chase tops are specific to the make and model, and using an off-brand or “close enough” part creates gaps where heat escapes into the wall cavity. We keep common Sunrise Manor parts on hand in our Las Vegas supply so repairs don’t stall waiting on a shipment. If we don’t have the exact part, we tell you the lead time before any work is scheduled, not after your fireplace is in pieces.
See the difference
Before
After
Before
After
Before
AfterCommon Fireplace Repair Problems We See in Sunrise Manor Homes
- Corroded chase tops and caps: The metal on a prefab chase expands and contracts under 110°F desert sun, then gets hit by sudden cold monsoon rain. That cycle causes cracks and corrosion faster than in most of the valley. Water gets in, and the damage starts.
- Cracked factory-built firebox panels: Many 1980s and 1990s prefab units use proprietary refractory panels. Thermal shock, especially after years of monsoon-driven moisture inside the chase, cracks those panels and leaves gaps that let heat reach combustible framing.
- Warped and stuck dampers: On both prefab and masonry units in Sunrise Manor, dampers seize from rust and warping. A damper that won’t fully open forces smoke back into the living room. A damper that won’t close turns your chimney into an air conditioning leak all summer.
- Clearance violations behind the wall: We’ve opened chases in Sunrise Manor homes and found framing too close to the flue pipe because the original install didn’t meet the manufacturer’s clearance specification. The fireplace looked fine from the living room. Inside the wall, it was a fire risk that had been hiding for 20 years.
Pricing for Fireplace Repair in Sunrise Manor, NV
We give every Sunrise Manor customer a written price before any work begins, and that same dollar figure appears on the final invoice. For common repairs, here’s what you can expect in this market: a pilot assembly replacement typically runs $180 to $340. A thermocouple or thermopile replacement runs $120 to $260. Refractory firebox panel replacement, depending on the brand and panel size, runs $300 to $750 installed. Chase top and cap replacement runs $350 to $800 for most prefab units. A full replacement gas fireplace install is quoted per job because the unit cost varies widely by model, but we’ll walk you through the line items before you commit. Estimates are free. Call (725) 220-6109 and we’ll give you a straight answer on pricing for your specific unit.
We Also Serve Cities Near Sunrise Manor
Beyond Sunrise Manor, our crews regularly handle Fireplace Repair in Las Vegas, Paradise, Summerlin South, and Southern Highlands. If you’re in one of those areas, the same written pricing and guarantee apply. And if you’re deeper into Sunrise Manor, we know these streets well, from the subdivisions along Bonanza Road to the newer builds north of Lake Mead Boulevard.
Serving Sunrise Manor, NV - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Sunrise Manor 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 About Fireplace Repair in Sunrise Manor
Yes. A gas-burning prefab fireplace still needs an annual inspection because the venting, gaskets, and pilot assembly degrade with heat cycling and desert dust, even when the glass stays clean. In Sunrise Manor, monsoon silt and wind-driven sand accelerate wear on the pilot orifice and the vent cap, so skipping the inspection because the fire “looks fine” is exactly how small problems become unlit pilots in December. Call (725) 220-6109 to schedule an inspection before the cold nights return.
It needs the same manufacturer. Factory-built fireplaces are tested and listed as a complete system, and the firebox panels, damper assemblies, and chase tops are proprietary to each brand and model. Using an off-brand part creates gaps and clearance problems the manufacturer never designed for. We match parts for Gelco, Olympia Chimney, Famco, and Copperfield units, and if a model is discontinued, we’ll tell you honestly whether repair makes sense or whether replacement is the safer financial choice.
That smell usually means water got into the chase or onto the burner, and the first burn after the storm is cooking off residue or burning dust and moisture. It can also mean a component, often wiring insulation or a gasket, is overheating because moisture shorted something or a panel shifted. Turn the unit off and call us for an inspection. A burning plastic smell in a factory-built fireplace is not something to wait out, especially when monsoon moisture is involved. Call (725) 220-6109 and we’ll diagnose it.
Look for visible hairline cracks running through the refractory panels at the back or sides of the firebox, or for gaps where the panels meet the floor. You might also see white discoloration, a sign of moisture intrusion. If a panel is cracked, yes, it can usually be replaced with a manufacturer-matched part, typically $300 to $750 in Sunrise Manor depending on the brand. But don’t keep burning with a cracked panel, because the gap lets heat reach the framing behind the firebox. Call us and we’ll check it with a proper inspection.
It’s not ideal, and in some cases it’s not safe. A pilot that drops when the wind gusts usually means a venting or draft problem, a failing thermocouple, or a cracked firebox panel that’s letting wind into the combustion chamber. If combustion gases aren’t venting properly, you’re risking carbon monoxide inside the home. Stop using the fireplace and call (725) 220-6109. We’ll check the draft, the pilot assembly, and the venting path before you burn again.
Written by Nathan Corliss, Owner at Ashby Chimney Las Vegas, serving Sunrise Manor since 2002.