Fireplace repair costs $185 to $1,051 for most homeowners, with an average of $614. That average and range appear identically on both Angi and HomeAdvisor, which are corporate siblings, and Angi ties its 2026 national average to 9,060 verified projects from Angi Pros.[1][2] Repairs run from $95 for minor mortar work to $2,840 or more for full chimney relining.[1]
Fireplace repair cost by source
| Source | Average | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Angi | $614 (per repair) | $185 – $1,051 (per repair) |
| HomeAdvisor | $614 (per repair) | $185 – $1,051 (per repair) |
| Forbes (gas fireplaces only) | not listed | $40 – $60 typical, up to $2,000 (per repair) |
Angi and HomeAdvisor are corporate siblings, and their fireplace repair figures are identical; matching figures alone do not establish independent corroboration. Angi ties its 2026 national average to 9,060 verified projects from Angi Pros; HomeAdvisor’s page states no project-count basis. HomeAdvisor’s summary bullet lists the range as $183 to $1,039 while its body text and page header say $185 to $1,051; the body figure is used here. Forbes is a separate owner and covers gas fireplace repair specifically: it reports a typical cost of $40 to $60 with some repairs as high as $2,000, based on its editorial team’s provider surveys; these are separately published figures, and the pages state no shared sourcing.
Repair cost by fireplace type
Gas fireplace repairs run $200 to $1,000, wood-burning repairs $180 to $980, and electric fireplace repairs $100 to $700.[1][2]
| Fireplace type | Repair cost range (Angi & HomeAdvisor, per repair) |
|---|---|
| Gas | $200 – $1,000 |
| Wood-burning | $180 – $980 |
| Electric | $100 – $700 |
Repair cost by fireplace type. The sibling pages publish identical ranges, reported here once. Sources: Angi and HomeAdvisor. Forbes’s gas-specific figure of $40 to $60 typical sits well below this range; both versions are reported as published.
Repair cost by component
Components range from $75 for the low end of thermocouple work to $2,500 or more for a full firebox repair.[1]
| Component | Repair cost (Angi, per repair, parts and labor) |
|---|---|
| Firebox | $160 – $2,500 |
| Refractory panel (single panel) | $200 – $300 |
| Hearth | $150 – $800 |
| Mantel | $500 – $1,200 |
| Pilot light | $100 – $350 |
| Igniter | $100 – $150 |
| Gas valve | $150 – $300 |
| Thermocouple | $75 – $350 |
| Thermopile | $75 – $350 |
Fireplace repair cost by component. Source: Angi, whose table lists thermopile repair at $75 to $350 while its prose says $75 to $375; the table figure is shown. HomeAdvisor’s overlapping rows (firebox $160 to $2,500, panel $200 to $300, mantel $500 to $1,200, flue $200 to $5,000) are identical to Angi’s.
Chimney and masonry costs
Chimney flue repairs are the big-ticket item at $200 to $5,000, and a full liner replacement averages $2,500.[1][2] Forbes puts a full chimney rebuild at $2,000 to $5,000 and mason labor at $70 to $110 per hour.[3]
| Job | Cost (per job) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Chimney flue repair | $200 – $5,000 | Angi & HomeAdvisor (identical) |
| Chimney liner replacement | $2,500 average | Angi |
| Repointing brick | $500 – $2,500 | HomeAdvisor |
| Repointing (fireplace only) | $4 – $25 per square foot | Angi & HomeAdvisor (identical) |
| Brick replacement | $34 – $40 per square foot | Angi |
| Chimney sweep | $130 – $380, average $255 | HomeAdvisor |
| Chimney rebuild | $2,000 – $5,000 | Forbes |
| Mason labor | $70 – $110 per hour | Forbes |
Chimney and masonry work related to fireplace repair. Sources: Angi, HomeAdvisor and Forbes.
Inspection and sweeping costs
The siblings diverge here: Angi puts annual inspections for wood-burning and gas fireplaces at $75 to $125, while HomeAdvisor puts a chimney inspection with a complete fireplace assessment at around $450; both versions are reported as published with their stated scopes.[1][2] HomeAdvisor puts chimney sweeping at $130 to $380 with an average of $255, and Angi cites $255 for a basic inspection and cleaning.[1][2]
Repair or replace the fireplace
Angi’s guidance is that most fireplace repairs cost around $600 and top out around $2,500, while replacing a fireplace runs $2,500 to $4,000, so repair usually wins on cost.[1] For gas units specifically, HomeAdvisor notes a new gas fireplace installation can cost $2,300 to $10,000.[2]
DIY or hire a pro
Angi’s one endorsed DIY repair is patching small mortar cracks with heat-resistant refractory mortar at $30 to $60, and it considers relighting a pilot light acceptable if you are comfortable; anything gas-related beyond that, collapsing bricks, and structural work belong to professionals, and a service call to relight a pilot runs around $100.[1] HomeAdvisor adds simple checks before calling a pro on a gas unit that will not light: confirm the gas is on and the breaker has not tripped.[2] For routine upkeep items like replacement gaskets, glass cleaner and tools, the Fireplace Accessories category at Home Depot covers most wood and gas fireplace maintenance needs (non-affiliate link, provided for convenience).
Related cost guides
See our guides to fireplace installation cost, chimney repair cost, chimney sweep cost, wood stove installation cost and electric fireplace installation cost.
Sources
- Angi – How Much Does Fireplace Repair Cost? (updated Oct 2, 2026)
- HomeAdvisor – How Much Does Fireplace Repair Cost? (updated Jun 20, 2026)
- Forbes Home – How Much Does Fireplace Repair Cost? (audited May 22, 2024; gas-repair and masonry-rate figures; its pellet stove figures are attributed to Fixr and are omitted here as secondhand)