Masonry fireplace restoration
Best forOriginal wood-burning fireplaces currently fitted with gas logsMay include approved gas-line changes, firebox repair, smoke-chamber work, flue evaluation and damper restoration.
Confirm the original system before changing fuel
Wood-burning fireplace conversions planned from the structure outward
Evaluation and reconstruction options for converting eligible fireplace systems to wood burning, including firebox, smoke chamber, flue, clearances and gas-component removal.
Request an inspection ↗Understanding the service
Not every gas fireplace can be converted to wood. Factory-built gas units, decorative appliances and masonry fireplaces with gas logs have very different construction. The first step is identifying the listing and original firebox, then determining whether a compliant wood-burning path exists or a new approved system is required.
What to look for
When to consider wood-burning fireplace conversion
- The existing unit is labeled gas-only
- The original flue condition is unknown
- Combustible framing is close to the firebox or vent
- The gas line and controls have not been professionally evaluated
A complete written scope
- Model, listing and original-system identification
- Firebox, flue and clearance evaluation
- Conversion options with exclusions clearly stated
- Coordination of qualified gas and chimney work
Our service process
- Inspect the accessible system and confirm the source of the problem
- Document measurements, materials, appliance information and site conditions
- Explain repair or replacement options in a clear written scope
- Protect the property and complete the selected work to the agreed specification
- Perform final checks and provide available completion photos
From selection to final review
A clear project path, with expectations in writing.
Inspection & documentation
We inspect accessible conditions, take measurements and document the parts of the system that shape your repair or installation options.
System options & written scope
You receive practical material and system choices, a defined scope of work and clear exclusions where hidden conditions may exist.
Contract, deposit & scheduling
Once you select your system:
- We sign a clear, written contract
- A 30% deposit is collected
- We schedule your project
Installation & progress documentation
We protect the work area, install the approved scope and document important conditions and completed details as the project moves forward.
Cleanup & final inspection
We clean the property thoroughly. Most exterior construction sites are approximately 90-99% clean the same day. For qualifying multi-day masonry and exterior projects, our next-day closeout can include:
- A final inspection
- An additional magnetic sweep
- Final drone photos when conditions and location allow
- A complete quality-control review
Exact payment milestones, closeout steps and return visits are stated in the written contract for the selected project.
Service questions
Details worth understanding.
Final specifications depend on the inspected conditions, appliance listing, selected manufacturer and applicable local requirements.
Can gas logs simply be removed and wood burned?+
Only if the underlying fireplace was originally approved for wood burning and the firebox, flue, damper, gas line and clearances are confirmed suitable.
Can a direct-vent gas fireplace become wood burning?+
A gas-only direct-vent appliance is not converted by changing logs. It generally requires replacement with a complete approved wood-burning system, subject to the structure and local requirements.
Start with the right inspection
Schedule Your Chimney Inspection or Service!
Share the property location, appliance type and the problem you want evaluated. We will help identify the right next step.
Service areaNorth & Central New Jersey
Call for an estimate(862) 587-2214