Gas logsGas Log Service
Cleaning, burner and pilot checks, log placement and safety tests for vented and vent-free sets.
- Oxygen sensor and pilot checks
- Log and ember placement
- Damper clamp for vented logs
Open 24/7 · western Wake
The Peak of Fireplace Carein ApexGas logs, home-sale inspections, storm repairs and masonry for Apex, Cary, Holly Springs, New Hill and Green Level
Apex has grown fast, and a lot of people here are living with their first fireplace. Most homes have gas logs, often the vent-free kind that's common in North Carolina. Houses change hands quickly, and every hurricane season the tall pines drop limbs on roofs and chimneys. From our shop on Classic Rd we service, inspect and repair all of it, and we answer the phone at any hour.
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Gas logs 101
Vented or vent-free: know which you have
Vented logs
Tall, yellow flames that look like a wood fire. They need the damper open, so the exhaust goes up the chimney.
Vent-free logs
Smaller blue flames and a lot of heat. They burn with the damper closed, which means the exhaust and moisture stay in the room.
Signs of trouble
Headaches, fogged windows, a sharp smell or black soot on the wall above the opening all mean it's time for service.
CO alarm, always
With any gas fireplace, and especially vent-free logs, keep a working carbon monoxide alarm nearby.
Our services
Chimney and fireplace help for western Wake
Newer subdivisions in Green Level and Olive Chapel, established streets near downtown, and everything in between.
Gas logs
Home salesLevel 2 Inspections
The camera inspection recommended when a home changes hands, with a clear report for buyers, sellers and agents.
- Video scan of the flue
- Attic and roofline check
- Fast written report
After stormsStorm & Limb Damage
Crushed caps, bent chase covers and loose brick from fallen pine limbs and storm winds, tarped fast and repaired right.
- Emergency tarping
- Cap and chase cover replacement
- Insurance photos
Brick & stoneCrowns, Brick & Veneer
Crown repairs, repointing and stone veneer fixes on brick and stone-faced chimneys around the Triangle.
- Crown rebuilds
- Repointing
- Veneer and flashing repair
Wood-burningSweeps & Liners
Sweeps for wood-burning fireplaces, plus stainless liners and inserts for flues that need an upgrade.
- Annual sweeps
- Stainless liners
- Gas and wood inserts
24 hoursEmergency Calls
Smoke in the house, a gas smell, a CO alarm or storm damage. A real person picks up any time.
- Nights and weekends
- Holidays
- Phone guidance while we drive
New to Apex?
Your fireplace checklist when you buy or sell
Most general home inspectors only glance at the chimney. Here's what to do instead.
ASK
What kind is it?
Wood-burning, vented gas logs, vent-free logs or a sealed gas unit. Each needs different care.
SCAN
Get a Level 2
A camera inspection is the standard recommendation at sale time. It sees what a flashlight can't.
FIX
Negotiate repairs
Our written findings give you something concrete to bring to the other side.
LEARN
First-fire walkthrough
After closing, we can show you how your fireplace, damper and gas controls work.
Western Wake County
From Jordan Lake to Holly Springs
Classic Rd puts us close to US-1, NC-55 and the 540, so Apex and its neighbors are a quick trip. Choose a spot.
Heading toDowntown Apex
Around4 min
Where to?
Call picked up
Truck leaves Classic Rd
Arrival text
Inspect, explain, fix
Estimated from 1061 Classic Rd. School traffic on NC-55 and rush hour on US-1 change things, so we'll give you a real time on the call.
Pines & hurricane season
Tall pines and chimneys don't always get along
Loblolly pines tower over a lot of Apex roofs. When a tropical storm rolls up from the coast, limbs and needles end up right where you don't want them.
Falling limbs
Even a modest branch can crush a cap, dent a chase cover or knock bricks off the top.
Needles in the cap
Pine needles pack into cap mesh and block the draft, especially on gas fireplaces.
Wind-driven rain
Tropical downpours test every flashing seam. Leaks often show up a day later.
Check before you light
After a big storm, a quick look at the cap and top saves you from smoke in the house.
After a tropical stormWorth a look
Cap cleared, flashing sealedReady to use
Will someone answer at night?
Always. We staff the phone 24 hours a day, every day of the year. A gas smell, a CO alarm, smoke filling the room or a tree limb through the chimney all get an urgent response. For fire, a strong gas smell or a CO alarm, get outside and call 911 first.
Are vent-free gas logs safe?
They're legal in North Carolina and safe when installed, serviced and used as directed, with the built-in oxygen sensor working and a CO alarm nearby. Because exhaust stays in the room, follow the run-time limits in the manual and have them serviced yearly.
Why do my windows fog when the gas logs are on?
Vent-free logs release water vapor as they burn. Some fogging is normal, but heavy condensation, odors or headaches mean the logs need service or shorter run times.
Do I need a chimney inspection when buying a house?
It's strongly recommended. A Level 2 inspection, with a camera through the flue, is the standard advice when a property is sold. It finds problems a general home inspection usually misses.
Should the damper be open with gas logs?
For vented logs, yes. It's usually clamped partly open so it can't be closed by accident. Vent-free logs are designed for a closed damper, so check which type you have.
A pine limb hit our chimney. What now?
Don't use the fireplace until it's checked. Bent caps can block the flue and push exhaust back inside. We'll tarp if needed and photograph the damage for insurance.
Where do you work?
Apex, Cary, Holly Springs, New Hill, Green Level, Morrisville, Fuquay-Varina and southwest Raleigh.
Service area
Apex and western Wake County
Neighborhoods and nearby towns we visit every week.
- Downtown Apex
- Scotts Mill
- Beaver Creek
- Green Level
- Olive Chapel
- Friendship
- Cary
- Holly Springs
- New Hill
- Morrisville
- Fuquay-Varina
- SW Raleigh
Warm nights, no worries.
Apex Chimney & Masonry answers 24 hours a day for gas logs, inspections, storm damage, masonry and sweeps.
(984) 265-7709 Call Apex Chimney
Apex Chimney & Masonry
1061 Classic Rd, Suite 102
Apex, NC 27539
(984) 265-7709
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Apex, NC 27539
(984) 265-7709
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