DesignFireplace Refacing
We prep the firebox and old face, then finish in tile, plaster or stone with a new hearth and mantel, keeping proper clearances to the opening.
- Tile, plaster and stone
- Hearths and mantels
- Firebox repair first
Open 24/7 · central OC
Fireplaces Reimagined,Chimneys Made SafeChimney repair, fireplace makeovers and inspections in Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Irvine and Tustin
In central Orange County, the fireplace is as much about design as it is about heat. We turn dated 1960s Mesa Verde brick into clean plaster, tile or stone, convert smoky wood boxes into sleek linear gas units, and make sure the chimney behind it all is sound. That goes for escrow inspections, HOA paperwork and the 2 AM call when something goes wrong.
Refacingtile · plaster · stone
92626near John Wayne Airport
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Chimney repair · Mesa Verde
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South Coast Chimney
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Dated 1960s–80s fireplaceDark brick, open box
AfterClean face, efficient heat
Fireplace makeovers
Four ways to modernize a tired fireplace
Tile or porcelain slab
Large-format slabs or zellige-style tile over the old brick, for a seamless modern face.
Smooth plaster
Lime plaster or a skim coat for a soft, coastal look, with a tapered hood if you want one.
Natural or thin stone
Stacked ledgestone or honed limestone panels, with a new hearth and mantel.
Linear gas insert
Swap an open wood box for a wide, efficient gas insert with a remote and a clean glass front.
What we do
Fireplace and chimney services in central Orange County
Design, safety and repair under one roof, from the Eastside to Newport Coast.
Design
Wood to gasGas Inserts & Log Sets
Linear and traditional gas inserts and vented log sets, with the liner, venting and damper work the appliance requires.
- Linear gas inserts
- Vented log sets
- Liners and venting
For escrowEscrow Chimney Inspections
Level 2 inspections with a camera through the full flue and a clear written report, often within the inspection window.
- Buyer and seller reports
- Repair estimates included
- Photo and video documentation
MasonryChimney Repair
Cracked crowns, loose brick, worn mortar and old earthquake cracks repaired, so the chimney is ready for many more years.
- Crown rebuilds
- Tuckpointing
- Partial rebuilds
Clean & capSweeps & Caps
Wood-burning fireplaces swept under sealed drop sheets with filtered vacuums, plus stainless or copper caps fitted to the flue.
- Wood fireplace sweeping
- Stainless and copper caps
- Animal and bird guards
Any hour24/7 Response
Smoke backing up, a damper stuck open, storm water dripping in or an animal trapped. We answer around the clock.
- Nights, weekends and holidays
- Temporary covers
- Phone guidance right away
Buying or selling in OC
Chimney inspections that keep escrow moving
General home inspectors often recommend a chimney specialist. Under the NFPA 211 chimney standard, a Level 2 review is the recommended step at every sale or transfer. We make it quick and clear for buyers, sellers and agents.
Fast scheduling
We work around contingency deadlines and coordinate access with agents.
Full camera scan
Every flue recorded from firebox to cap, with clips you can share.
Plain-English report
What's safe, what isn't, and what can wait, with photos.
Repair quotes included
Line-item pricing that helps with credits and negotiations.
Inspection windowDays, not weeks
Our reportReady fast
Irvine, Newport Coast & HOA communities
Chimney work your HOA will sign off on
Many central OC neighborhoods need architectural approval for anything visible from the street. We handle the paperwork side so your project doesn't stall.
STEP 1
Read the rules
We review your HOA's guidelines for cap styles, colors and materials.
STEP 2
Submit specs
Drawings, product sheets and photos for the architectural committee.
STEP 3
Schedule around you
Work timed to the community's hours, with tidy staging.
STEP 4
Finish to match
Shrouds, caps and stucco colors that blend with the neighborhood.
Central Orange County
Next to John Wayne Airport, close to everywhere
From Airway Ave we're right by the 405, 55 and 73, so Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Irvine, Tustin and Santa Ana are all near. Select one.
Truck toCosta Mesa
About4 min
Select a city
Live call, 24/7
Truck leaves Airway Ave
ETA by text
Inspect, advise, repair
Estimated times from 3100 Airway Ave. Traffic on the 405 or 55 can change them, so your window is confirmed on the call.
Can I reach a person at 3 AM?
Absolutely. The phone is staffed every hour of every day. For something urgent, like smoke filling a room, water leaking through, or a damper jammed open on a cold night, we can dispatch a technician quickly.
Can my old brick fireplace be refaced without tearing it out?
Usually. Tile, plaster or stone can often go right over sound brick after cleaning and prep, keeping required clearances around the opening. We check the firebox and chimney first so the new look sits on a safe base.
What's involved in converting to a linear gas fireplace?
We measure the existing firebox, choose a unit that fits, run the right venting or liner, and bring in a licensed plumber for the gas supply. The face is then finished to frame the new insert.
Should a chimney be inspected while a house is in escrow?
It's strongly recommended. The NFPA 211 standard recommends a Level 2 review with a full camera pass of the flue whenever ownership changes. Many buyers' agents request one.
Can you help with HOA approval?
Yes. We prepare product specs, color samples and photos for architectural review and schedule work within community rules.
Is it okay to burn wood in Orange County?
Usually yes, as long as the fireplace is in good shape. During the winter season the regional air district may issue wood-burning restrictions on poor-air days, so look at the daily air forecast first. Gas units aren't affected.
Which cities do you cover?
Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Newport Coast, Corona del Mar, Irvine, Tustin, Santa Ana, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach and Orange.
Service area
Costa Mesa and central Orange County
Coastal and inland OC communities around our Airway Ave shop.
- Costa Mesa
- Mesa Verde
- Eastside Costa Mesa
- Newport Beach
- Newport Coast
- Corona del Mar
- Irvine
- Tustin
- Santa Ana
- Santa Ana Heights
- Fountain Valley
- Huntington Beach
- Laguna Beach
- Orange
A safer chimney and a fireplace you'll love.
South Coast Chimney & Masonry is reachable around the clock for makeovers, inspections, repairs and emergencies.
(949) 243-7697 Call South Coast
South Coast Chimney & Masonry
3100 Airway Ave, Suite 126
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 243-7697
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Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 243-7697
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