How much does it cost to fix my St. Louis fireplace?

As with all home improvement projects, prices vary widely depending on the repair, maintenance, replacement, or new build-out needed for your St. Louis fireplace and chimney system. 

The cost to repair or replace fireplace components in St. Louis and the greater St. Louis metro area varies widely based on the specific fireplace element, the extent of damage, materials needed, and labor. Below is a general pricing guide for common fireplace repairs or replacements:

Firebox Replacement: This typically ranges from $350.00 to $2,500.00.  Prefabricated metal fireboxes are on the lower end, while masonry fireboxes require more labor and materials, increasing the cost.

Hearth Replacement: Repairing or replacing hearth costs between $300.00 and $1,000.00, depending on the materials used, such as stone, tile, or brick.

Mantel and Surround: Depending on the material and style, installing or replacing a mantel can cost $400.00 to $3,500.00. Surroundings encompass more of the structure and may cost $450.00 to $5,000.00.

Chimney Repairs:

• Minor repairs, like tuckpointing (replacing damaged mortar), can cost as little as $200.00 to as much as thousands of dollars, depending on the scope of work. 
• Chimney relining (flue repair) costs $3,000.00 to $7,000.00 per chimney and materials like stainless steel or clay.
• Chimney cap installation or replacement costs between $150.00 and $600.00, offering protection from debris and animals.
• Full chimney rebuilds, if necessary, can cost $4,000 or more, depending on size and materials. A chimney rebuild is most often needed if, through age, neglect, or storm damage, the chimney is crumbling, unstable, missing bricks, or otherwise structurally unsafe. 

Damper Repairs: Replacing or fixing fireplace dampers can cost $150.00 to $400.00 for basic models or more for advanced systems like top-sealing dampers.

Smoke Shelf or Chamber Repair: This area requires masonry work to address cracks or damage, and it costs between $500.00 and $2,000.00 to repair.

Irons or Grates: Basic grates cost $50.00 to $250.00, depending on size and material, while decorative or custom pieces cost more.

Labor and location-specific factors significantly influence these costs. In St. Louis, labor rates are relatively moderate, but custom materials or extensive repairs may increase the charges and the project scope. Regular maintenance (including chimney sweeping) and inspections can help prevent costly repairs.

Massey Tuckpointing & Masonry, your trusted and experienced fireplace, tuckpointing, chimney, and masonry pros, has been helping local homeowners and business owners just like you maintain, repair, rebuild, and improve their fireplaces, giving them peace of mind and getting it done on time and budget. 

Unlike some less professional outfits, we provide accurate, type-written free bids and estimates that you can rely on and are good for a year from when they’re written. We can send the estimate to your email or print it out. You can even upload your pictures from your cell phone to our site.