Zero-clearance fireplace repair by local pros in Holden Heights

Stained panels and cosmetic kits

White or light refractory panels darken with use. One maker sells refractory stain kits to give white panels a new look, which changes their color and nothing else.

If your panels are sound and only discolored, a cosmetic option may be all you want. If they are cracked or broken, color treatment hides the problem, and we recommend replacement before any cosmetic work.

• Sound but discolored panels, cosmetic options possible
• Cracked or broken panels, replacement first

Inserts inside a factory-built fireplace

An insert placed inside a factory-built fireplace changes how that fireplace heats and vents. One maker's manual warns against installing an insert in its firebox unless the insert maker's instructions specifically state that this fireplace has been tested for use with that insert.

We read both labels and both manuals before an insert is discussed. If an existing insert sits in your prefab unit without that match, we explain what the documents say and what your options are.

What zero clearance really means

Zero clearance describes a fireplace built to sit close to wood framing, with air spaces and shields built into it. It does not mean any material can touch any part of it. Each model lists its own clearances, and those figures are part of its listing.

We read the clearances in your model's manual before any repair near the framing or the face, and we point out finishes that have crept closer than allowed.

Who works on your prefab fireplace

Prefab repair is parts work, manual work and careful handling of a steel appliance inside a finished wall. Our family-owned team handles the identification, ordering and fitting, from the first look at the rating plate to the last retainer.

The person who inspects your fireplace explains the scope, and the crew that returns works from that written plan. If the result is wrong in any way, our 100% satisfaction guarantee brings us back.