A patio fireplace that won’t light turns your best outdoor space into a wall of cold stone. We repair outdoor gas fireplaces at your home — certified technicians, upfront pricing, and same-day appointments when you need them. Call 818-392-8666.

Thirty Years of Southern California Gas Repair Experience

We’re a family business, and outdoor gas equipment is all we do. For over three decades, homeowners from Malibu to Newport Beach have called BBQ Repair Doctor when their grills, heaters, and fireplaces stop working. Your outdoor fireplace uses the same gas components we handle every single day.

When the Centerpiece of Your Patio Stops Working

Maybe the pilot won’t stay lit. Maybe the main burner ignites with a delay — or with a small bang that makes everyone step back. Maybe the flames have turned lazy and yellow instead of strong and blue, or soot is starting to streak the surround. Outdoor fireplaces live in the weather year-round, and moisture, spiders, and corrosion take a toll indoor units never face.

What We Fix

Our technicians repair freestanding and built-in outdoor gas fireplaces: pilot assemblies and thermocouples, electronic ignition systems, gas valves and regulators, burner cleaning and replacement, log set and media positioning, and full leak testing. Whether it’s natural gas or propane, a linear modern unit or a traditional masonry surround, we’ve worked on it.

Every repair starts with a clear diagnosis and a fixed price you approve first.

The Safe Way to Fix a Gas Fireplace

An outdoor fireplace mixes gas plumbing, weather exposure, and open flame — the exact combination where you want a certified professional rather than a general handyman. Our work is warrantied, and because we stock common ignition and valve parts, most fireplaces are burning again after one visit. We also service fire pits and patio heaters.

Common Outdoor Fireplace Questions

Why does my outdoor gas fireplace keep shutting off?

Usually the thermocouple or flame sensor — outdoors, they corrode and fail faster than indoor versions. A failing one shuts your gas off even when everything else works.

Why are the flames yellow and weak?

Yellow, lazy flames usually mean dirty burners or an air-mixture problem, and sometimes a regulator on its way out. It’s worth fixing promptly — it also causes soot buildup.

Can you convert my fireplace between propane and natural gas?

In most cases, yes — if the manufacturer makes a conversion kit for your model, we can install it properly and leak-test the whole system.

Do you service fireplaces in coastal areas?

All the time. Salt air is brutal on burners and valves, which is why coastal homes in Malibu, the South Bay, and Orange County make up a lot of our fireplace work.

Bring the Fire Back to Your Patio

Call 818-392-8666 today and a certified technician can often be there the same day — anywhere in LA, Ventura County, or Orange County.