In Lexington, wind is the defining force on a chimney: caps torn off, rain driven sideways into flues, drafts reversed on gusty nights. Our techs handle repairs, cleaning, inspections and installs, with the cause found on the spot and fixed right.
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From the mid-winter no-heat call to a full chimney inspection after storm season, these are the six fireplace services Lexington homeowners book with us.
Repair
Fireplace Repair
Any fireplace, any failure — diagnosed first, then fixed with the right parts. In Lexington that often means wind-driven draft faults, freeze-cracked masonry, or an ignition that sat through a humid summer.
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Repair
Gas Fireplace Repair
Pilot out after a humid summer is the classic Lexington gas call, and the one we know best. Pilot that won't stay lit, dead remote, weak or lazy flame: gas systems diagnosed safely and repaired to code.
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Cleaning & Care
Fireplace Cleaning
Soot, dust and that stale closed-up smell removed from the firebox, glass and burner — the full clean — flue, firebox, glass and burner — a hard-worked fireplace here needs every year.
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Cleaning & Care
Fireplace Inspection
Firebox, flue, venting and controls checked end to end, with a plain-language report. Buying, selling, or just inherited the fireplace? The inspection is where the facts come from.
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Install & Replace
Fireplace Installation
A new gas fireplace or an outdoor fire feature, done right: sizing, venting, gas and electric runs, finishing — one crew, start to first fire. We handle the whole job — unit, venting, gas line, electric and finish work.
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Cleaning & Care
Fireplace Service & Maintenance
The annual service that keeps a Lexington gas fireplace lighting first try: full clean, burner and pilot service, safety sensors tested, and a test fire before we leave. Built for Lexington's pattern: a humid summer off, then a real winter of daily use.
Get a free estimateNeed something else — a damper, a blower, a smoke problem, a bird in the flue? We cover all 27 fireplace specialties. Call (888) 257-9181 and describe it.
A fireplace in Lexington fights prairie wind, driving rain, real freeze-thaw winters and humid summers off. Wood and gas both work hard here. This is what that combination does to a fireplace in Lafayette County — and what we check on every visit.
Open country and steady prairie wind make downdrafts the signature Lexington fireplace problem. Gusts over the roof reverse a marginal draft, push smoke into the room and blow out weak pilots. We read the draft, the cap and the flue height together, and fix the actual cause instead of guessing.
A chimney cap in Lafayette County lives in constant wind, and storm gusts tear loose or cheap caps clean off the flue. An open flue then takes rain, debris and animals directly. We fit and secure proper caps that stay on, keep water out, and still let the fireplace draft correctly.
Plenty of Lexington homes burn wood as real heat, not decoration, and steady burning lays down creosote — especially from cool, smoldering fires and unseasoned wood. Glazed buildup is a chimney fire waiting for a hot night. A proper cleaning removes it, and an inspection checks the flue it coated.
Farm and rural homes around Lexington often run tall flues on older masonry chimneys, exposed to full wind on every side. Height helps draft when the system is sound, and magnifies problems when caps, crowns or liners fail. We inspect the whole run, top to firebox, not just what is visible indoors.
Lexington sits in Lafayette County, and the ZIP list at the bottom of this page covers 1 serviceable ZIP codes — 64067 through 64067. The closest served neighbors are Henrietta, Wellington, Camden, and every one of them is covered by the same crews, the same day, under the same number: (888) 257-9181.
Same-day service, free estimates, licensed & insured — and a fireplace that lights when you click the remote.
Prairie wind is the usual cause in Lexington — gusts over the roof overpower the draft, especially with a missing cap, a short or blocked flue, or a house sealed tightly enough to pull air down the chimney. A tech checks the cap, flue and draft in order and fixes the actual cause.
Not until it has been looked at. Cracked flue tiles, gaps in mortar, creosote buildup and wind damage are all invisible from the room. An inspection checks the firebox, flue, venting and controls end to end, gives you a plain-language report, and tells you honestly what is sound and what needs work first.
Yes — gas inserts and log sets are a common conversion in Lexington, especially in older brick homes. An insert is the efficient route: sealed, remote-lit, and it uses your existing chimney as the chase. Start with a free estimate — we measure the firebox, check the flue, and walk through the options.
Leave the fireplace off, and if the smell is strong, leave the house and call your gas utility or 911 first. Once it is safe, call us. A faint odor at startup can be a delayed ignition, but it can also be a leaking valve or connector, and that gets fixed before the fireplace is used again.
Very likely the chimney, yes. Wind-driven rain enters through cracked crowns, failed flashing and freeze-damaged mortar, then shows up as staining, peeling or a musty smell near the fireplace. We trace the entry point from the top down and repair the actual source — sealing the stain alone fixes nothing.
No — and be wary of anyone who does. Every fireplace fails differently, so a phone price is a guess that changes at your door. Our estimates are free: a tech looks at the actual problem, then gives you one clear price before any work starts.
Fireplace Team is a national company with local technicians serving Lexington street addresses across the ZIP codes below — same-day service and free estimates, every day 8 AM – 8 PM. More of Missouri is covered from our Missouri page. The Lexington list below covers 1 ZIP codes, 64067 through 64067.
Don't see your ZIP? Lexington also uses P.O. Box and single-organization ZIP codes that have no street addresses — call (888) 257-9181 and we will confirm coverage for your street address on the call.
Also serving nearby: Henrietta, MO · Wellington, MO · Camden, MO · Richmond, MO · Napoleon, MO · Orrick, MO.
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