Installing a fireplace insert in Bal Harbour, host first
A free inspection in Bal Harbour, a written estimate and upfront pricing for the complete insert installation.
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Problems a new wood-burning insert can address
- Little warmth from an open fire
- A faceplate that no longer seals
- No floor protection in front of the unit
- Mortar gaps inside the firebox
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Turning a masonry fireplace into a wood insert host
Chimney height and the insert
Insert manuals include a recommended chimney height measured from the flue collar. A chimney that falls short can struggle to draw, especially when the fire is first lit. The masonry chimney above your fireplace already has a height, so the question is whether it suits the model.
We compare your chimney with the manual of each insert you are considering. If one model is more forgiving of a short chimney, we point that out. Extending a chimney is not a service we offer, so the fit between model and chimney matters from the start.
Protecting the floor ahead of the loading door
An insert often sits partly on the hearth and throws heat forward onto the floor. Manuals require noncombustible floor protection in front of and beside the unit, with a thermal rating that suits the model. Brick, stone and concrete board can qualify when the rating is right.
We check your existing hearth against the manual's requirements for the insert you choose. If it falls short in size or insulation value, we explain how it can be extended or improved. The protection is listed as a separate item, so you can see its effect on the plan.
An insert delivered is not an insert installed
Buying an insert and having it installed are different things. The unit alone does not include the liner system, the connection, the faceplate fitting, the hearth work or the checks the manual requires. A low price for the appliance can hide a large gap in the installation.
If you have been offered an insert with installation, ask what the installation includes in writing. We explain what a complete installation involves for your fireplace, so you can compare offers on equal terms. The estimate lists every piece.
Firebox and hearth repairs before an insert
Cracked firebrick, open mortar joints or a damaged hearth have to be dealt with before an insert goes in. Those repairs belong to our firebox repair and hearth repair services and are priced as their own items. The insert estimate refers to them rather than hiding them.
We explain why each repair is needed for the insert, using the manual's requirement for a sound host. Some repairs are quick, while others take longer and need time before the insert is fitted. The schedule reflects that order.
Priced separately for a fireplace insert
- Liner insulation where instructions require
- Faceplate panels and insulation strips
- Floor protection with the right thermal rating
- Serial number and model record
Wood insert installation, in questions and answers
Can any fireplace take a wood insert?
No. Many insert manuals require a masonry fireplace in sound condition, and some forbid factory-built fireplaces outright. The opening also has to meet the model's minimum size. The free inspection answers the question for your fireplace.
Do you handle gas inserts or electric inserts as well?
Gas and electric inserts are handled by our other services, each with its own rules. This service is for wood-burning inserts only. Mention the fuel you have in mind, and the visit is arranged for the right job.
What do we keep after the insert is installed?
Keep the insert manual, the liner instructions and the written record we leave. That record lists the model, serial number, liner system and clearances checked, and it notes any change to the damper.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Chimney Liner Installation and ReliningPlan a compatible chimney liner installation with the existing passage, connections and maintenance access considered together.
- Gas Fireplace InstallationCreate a complete gas fireplace installation plan for the room, appliance and connected systems.
- Chimney TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
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