Wood-burning insert installation for homes in Flagler Village
At handover you get the manual, the serial number on record and a clear walk-through of the air control.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Signs your fireplace is ready for a wood insert
- An insert chosen before measuring
- A liner that stops short of the top
- A second appliance sharing the flue
- Mortar gaps inside the firebox
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Installing a wood insert the way its manual intends
Protecting the hearth during installation
An insert is heavy and has sharp metal edges. One maker's manual asks installers to protect the hearth extension with a heavy blanket or cardboard while the unit is moved into position. Tile, stone and finished floors are easy to chip at this stage.
We lay protection over the hearth and along the path to the fireplace before the insert comes in. Floors in the rest of the room are covered where we work. Any debris from the job is cleaned up and taken away when we leave.
What stays out of the insert
Manuals list materials that do not belong in a wood insert, including treated wood, painted or coated lumber, garbage, cardboard, colored paper, plywood and driftwood. Burning them can release toxic fumes, damage the unit or cause heavy soot. Many wood insert manuals exclude coal as well.
We go over the list at handover, because some items seem harmless. Scrap lumber from a project, packaging and gift wrap all fall into the excluded groups. Natural wood that is dry and split is what the insert was tested with.
Two warranties on an installed wood insert
Two warranties can apply to an insert. The maker's product warranty covers the unit under its own terms, which can be voided by overfiring, missing internal parts or unlisted replacements. Our workmanship warranty covers the installation work we complete.
Your record separates what we did from what the maker supplied. Keep the maker's warranty terms with the manual. If a question comes up later, the record and the terms make it easier to sort out. Ask us to explain any clause that seems unclear.
An insert installation and a future sale
When a house with an insert is sold, a buyer's inspector may ask about the liner, the label and the clearances. A complete written record and the manuals make those questions easy to answer. Missing paperwork can turn a simple question into a delay.
We give you the record at handover and keep the installation details organized so they can be shared. If you are planning to sell soon, mention it when you book, and we make sure the paperwork is complete. It is a small step that saves time later.
What we confirm before fitting an insert
- Liner insulation where instructions require
- Damper removed or secured open
- Debris cleanup and haul-away
- Manual and listing details handed over
Asked before a wood insert goes in
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.
Will someone need to inspect the insert before we use it?
That depends on the job and the jurisdiction. Insert manuals advise asking local building or fire officials about installation inspections. If one is required, we explain when it happens, and the first fire waits for it.
Is the installation work covered after the insert is in?
Yes. Our workmanship warranty covers the installation work we complete. The insert maker's warranty covers the unit under its own terms, which is another reason we follow the manual closely.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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