$99 Gas Fireplace Safety Inspection in Greater Boston

What the $99 inspection covers

Every inspection follows the same five checks. Here is what each one involves, what you'll notice while the gas fitter works, and why it matters. Our gas fireplace inspection checklist covers the same ground from a homeowner's side.

Full inspection. The gas fitter looks over the whole fireplace and watches it light, burn and shut off. The fitter may open the access panel below the firebox, since that's where the controls sit on many models. This sets a baseline: how your fireplace runs today and whether anything looks out of place.

Gas leak check. The fitter checks the gas connections at the fireplace for leaks. One manual lists a leak check of the accessible gas tubes and connections among the yearly checks for a qualified technician. A leak is one of the most serious faults a gas fireplace can have, which is why it's on every inspection.

Wiring and controls. The fitter checks the wiring, the wall switch, the remote and the receiver that picks up its signal. These parts decide whether the fire starts when you ask it to. One manual points to low batteries first when a fireplace won't turn on, and another notes that low receiver batteries can shut the whole system off.

Safety check. Gas fireplaces have built-in protections, including a device that stops the gas when no pilot flame is present. The glass front also has to be in place and sealed before the fireplace is used, and the barrier screen in front of it keeps hands off hot glass. The fitter checks that these protections are present and in place.

Maintenance check. The fitter notes what needs care before it becomes a repair, such as dust and lint around the burner or a pilot flame too small to reach its sensor. Cleaning is not part of the $99. If your fireplace needs it, we quote it separately, and our gas fireplace maintenance page explains that work.

One price for every gas fireplace, credited toward repairs

The $99 covers every gas fireplace in your home, not just the first one. A family room fireplace and a second unit upstairs are one inspection at one price.

It's an inspection, not a cleaning. Cleaning is extra and quoted separately, so you know what the $99 includes before any work begins.

If the inspection finds a fault, the repair is quoted separately and your $99 is credited toward it. That applies to any repair, from a pilot that won't stay lit to controls that have stopped responding. Our gas fireplace repair page covers the faults we fix.

The $99 price is a limited-time offer. We haven't set an end date.

Who does the inspection

A licensed Massachusetts gas fitter does every inspection. That matters because Massachusetts law defines gas fitting broadly: it includes connecting and testing gas appliances, keeping gas systems in good and safe condition, and making necessary repairs.

The state's Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters says repair work on gas equipment, venting included, is for a licensed plumber or gas fitter, or a trained person working under one. It also says permits for gas fitting work are issued only to licensed plumbers and gas fitters. When an inspection turns up a problem, you hear about it from someone licensed to deal with it.

When to book an inspection

Book whenever you want to know your fireplace is safe to use. These are the times it matters most:

• At the start of the heating season. Fireplace manuals call for an inspection at least once a year, and one recommends a technician check-up at the beginning of each heating season.
• After summer. A fireplace that sat unused for months can come back with weak batteries, a pilot that won't light or a remote that won't respond. One manual notes a slight odor for a few hours on the first fire after a warm season, as dust burns off. That's not the same as a gas smell. Our guide to starting a gas fireplace after summer explains what's normal.
• When you buy a home. A gas fireplace in a new-to-you house comes with a service history you can't see. An inspection shows where it stands before the first cold night.
• When you notice new smells or noises. Some sounds are normal: one manual explains that metal parts pop or snap as they heat and cool, and that the valve motor whirs when the flame changes. New noises, soot or an odor you can't place are worth a look. If the smell could be gas, don't book first. Follow the gas smell and CO alarm steps instead.

Where we inspect

We inspect gas fireplaces in 68 towns across Greater Boston. Our local pages cover Boston, Cambridge, Newton, Quincy and Melrose, and the full service area list shows every town.

How booking works

Request your $99 inspection online or call 617-915-2647. You can also email contact@bostonfireplacespros.com.

Pick a 2-hour arrival window: 8–10, 10–12, 12–2, 2–4 or 4–6, Sunday through Friday. Same- or next-day visits are available.

An online booking is a request, not a confirmed appointment. We confirm your time by phone or email.

Let us know how many gas fireplaces you have and what, if anything, they're doing. The price is $99 whether you have one or several.