Chimney and Fireplace Services in McMinnville, Oregon | Inspections, Repairs, and Installations

The National Fire Protection Association recommends an annual inspection, and most chimneys that see regular use need cleaning once a year. If you’re burning wood as a primary heat source (common on rural Yamhill County properties), you may need cleaning more frequently, especially if you’re burning softwoods like Doug fir that produce heavier creosote buildup. We’ll assess your chimney’s condition and give you an honest recommendation based on what we actually find, not a one-size-fits-all schedule.

We check the chimney structure from top to bottom: the cap, crown, flashing, flue liner, smoke chamber, damper, and firebox. We’re looking for cracks, creosote buildup, water damage, and any deterioration that could create a fire hazard or carbon monoxide risk. After the inspection, you get a plain-language explanation of what we found and what (if anything) needs attention. No pressure, no scare tactics, just the facts.

Yes. We install gas fireplace inserts and gas log sets in existing wood-burning fireplaces. The process typically involves fitting the insert, running a gas line (if one isn’t already nearby), installing proper venting, and handling any electrical connections for ignition systems or blowers. Because we’re also licensed electricians, we can do the electrical portion ourselves rather than bringing in a separate contractor.

It depends on where the damage is and how far it’s gone. Cracked mortar joints, a deteriorating crown, or minor flashing leaks are usually repairable. But if the structural brick is crumbling, the flue liner is severely compromised, or water damage has reached the internal framing, a partial or full rebuild may be the safer and more cost-effective long-term fix. We’ll show you exactly what’s going on and explain your options before recommending a path forward.

We service all of them: wood-burning fireplaces, gas fireplaces, pellet stoves, wood stoves, and fireplace inserts of all fuel types. Pellet stoves in particular need regular cleaning of the burn pot, exhaust vent, and hopper area to run efficiently. If your pellet stove is running loud, producing more ash than usual, or not holding temperature, those are signs it’s overdue for service.