Zero-clearanceFactory-Built Fireplace Repair
Replacement refractory panels, flue sections, caps and dampers matched to your unit's listing.
- Refractory panel swaps
- Flue pipe and cap repair
- Full unit replacement
Open 24/7 · Sunnyvale
Mid-Century Homes, Modern Fixesfor Their FireplacesChimney and fireplace service for Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Cupertino and Mountain View, from Eichlers to 1970s tract homes
Most of Sunnyvale was built on old fruit orchards between the 1950s and the 1970s. That means flat-roof Eichlers with metal flues, brick ranch chimneys, and lots of factory-built fireplaces that are now 40 or 50 years old. We know these houses, we know what fails on them, and our Kifer Rd crew takes calls at any hour.
1950s–70shomes we know best
Kifer RdSunnyvale base
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Original 1960s flashingLikely leaking
Resealed with the roofDry ceilings
Eichlers & ranch homes
What wears out on a mid-century fireplace
Flat-roof penetrations
Where a flue passes through a low-slope or foam roof, the seal ages out and water tracks along the beams.
Metal flues past their life
Many Eichlers vent through single metal pipes that rust, separate at joints or lose their insulation.
Ranch chimneys on old footings
Brick ranch-house chimneys settle and crack, especially where the ground was once irrigated orchard.
Freestanding fireplaces
Those classic hanging or cone fireplaces need clearances, hearth protection and a sound flue to stay safe.
Factory-built fireplaces
Is yours a prefab? Here's how to tell
Thousands of 1970s and 80s Valley homes got metal "zero-clearance" fireplaces. They're safe when maintained, but they are not brick, and they age differently.
Firebox lined with panels
Smooth refractory panels instead of individual firebricks, often with a metal frame around the opening.
A round metal flue
Look up past the damper. A round steel pipe, not a square clay tile, means factory-built.
A siding-covered chase
Outside, the "chimney" is a wood-framed box in stucco or siding, topped with a sheet-metal pan.
A label plate
Usually inside the opening or behind a grille, naming the maker and model. We use it to source parts.
Cracked panels, rusty chase panNot safe to burn
Repaired with listed partsBack in use
Services
From Eichler flues to brick ranch chimneys
Everything a Valley fireplace needs, whether you plan to use it every week or retire it for good.
Zero-clearance
Rust & leaksChase Tops & Flashing
Rusted chase pans swapped for stainless, plus flashing resealed on flat and low-slope roofs.
- Stainless chase covers
- Flat-roof flue seals
- Storm collars and caps
Ranch homesBrick Chimney Repair
Crowns, repointing and partial rebuilds on 1950s and 60s ranch-house chimneys, including after earthquakes.
- Crown rebuilds
- Repointing and brick swaps
- Earthquake-damage repair
Electric or gasConversions
Electric inserts that need no venting, or direct-vent gas inserts with a new liner, in brick or prefab openings.
- Electric fireplace inserts
- Direct-vent gas inserts
- Old unit removal
RemodelsRemoval & Decommissioning
Pulling out a chimney when you renovate, or sealing a fireplace off properly so it can't leak or draft.
- Full or partial chimney removal
- Capping and sealing flues
- Coordination with your contractor
24/7Sweeps, Inspections & Emergencies
Clean sweeps, camera inspections for buyers and landlords, and a line that's answered around the clock.
- Pre-purchase inspections
- Rental safety checks
- After-hours emergencies
Heart of the Valley
Kifer Rd to wherever you are
We're between Lawrence Expressway and Central Expressway, so most of Sunnyvale and Santa Clara is a short drive. Choose a spot.
Tech heading toOrchard Gardens
Roughly3 min
Your area
Your call gets answered
Tech leaves Kifer Rd
Text when close
Diagnose and repair
Estimated from 1286 Kifer Rd. Commute traffic on Central, Lawrence and 101 changes things, so we'll give you a real time on the phone.
Old fireplace, four paths
Repair it, convert it, seal it or remove it
Plenty of Valley owners rarely light a fire anymore. We'll lay out the honest pros and costs of each option.
REPAIR
Keep burning
Fix panels, flue, cap and chase so the original fireplace is safe again.
CONVERT
Gas or electric
An insert gives the look and heat with a switch, no ash and no smoke.
SEAL
Retire it
Cap the top, seal the damper and stop drafts and leaks for good.
REMOVE
Reclaim the wall
Take out the unit and chase or chimney during a remodel, roof patched clean.
Neighborhoods
Sunnyvale and the cities around it
From the Baylands down to the foothills.
- Orchard Gardens
- Lakewood Village
- Fair Oaks
- Cherry Chase
- Ponderosa Park
- Las Palmas
- Downtown Sunnyvale
- Raynor
- Birdland
- Santa Clara
- Cupertino
- Mountain View
- Los Altos
- West San Jose
Can I really call you in the middle of the night?
Yes, we answer around the clock. Smoke backing into the room, a chimney that sounds like it's roaring, or rain pouring through the ceiling at the flue are all worth a call any hour. For fire or a gas smell, call 911 first.
How do I know if my fireplace is factory-built?
Look for smooth panels instead of firebrick, a round metal flue above the damper, a wood-framed chase outside, and a metal label plate with the maker and model. If you're not sure, a photo is usually enough for us to tell.
Can cracked refractory panels be replaced?
Usually, yes. We match replacements to the unit's listing. If a model's parts are no longer made, we'll talk through a new listed unit or an insert instead.
Why is my chase cover rusting?
Most original chase pans were galvanized steel that holds water. Over decades they rust through and drip into the chase. A sloped stainless cover fixes it.
Do you work on Eichler fireplaces?
Yes. We service the metal flues, flat-roof seals and freestanding fireplaces common in Eichler and other mid-century homes, and coordinate with your roofer when the roof is being redone.
Can you take our chimney out as part of a remodel?
Yes. We take down prefab chases or brick chimneys, cap or remove the flue, and leave the roof ready for your contractor to finish.
Which cities do you serve?
Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Cupertino, Mountain View, Los Altos and west San Jose.
Your mid-century fireplace, sorted.
Orchard Gardens Chimney & Masonry picks up day or night for repairs, conversions, removals and emergencies.
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Orchard Gardens Chimney & Masonry
1286 Kifer Rd, Suite 104
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(669) 230-1476
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Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(669) 230-1476
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