Wood fireplace inserts fitted and lined in Kendall West
Any open chimney top is covered when we finish each working day, and the debris goes away with us.
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- Family owned and run
Problems a new wood-burning insert can address
- Little warmth from an open fire
- Cracked glass on an old insert
- Drafts from an open damper
- Rusty panels on an old insert
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Turning a masonry fireplace into a wood insert host
The glass and gasket are listed parts
The glass in an insert door is a ceramic glass made to withstand the unit's heat. Manuals say to replace broken glass only with the maker's specified part, and to keep the door gasket in good condition so the door seals. Ordinary glass cannot take the temperature.
We explain how to care for the glass and when the gasket needs attention. If the door latch loosens as the gasket compresses, the manual describes how it can be adjusted. Replacement parts come from the parts list for your model.
What the free inspection covers for an insert
For an insert, the free inspection looks at the masonry fireplace, the smoke chamber, the damper and the chimney with its flue. It also covers the hearth and the trim and mantel around the opening. We also check the roof access to the chimney top, since the liner is installed from above.
You leave the visit knowing whether your fireplace can host an insert, which sizes fit and what preparation is needed. The written estimate follows with each item separate. Have any insert models or manuals you are considering ready to share.
Manufactured logs and fire starters
According to EPA guidance, plenty of wax and sawdust logs are intended only for open hearth fireplaces. It tells owners to read the insert's instructions before burning artificial logs. Insert manuals often limit fuel to natural wood. The label and manual settle the question for your model.
We explain what your manual says about fire starters and manufactured logs. Natural fire starters and dry kindling are the usual approach. Liquid accelerants such as gasoline or lighter fluid do not belong in any wood insert, whatever the label says about other fuels.
Choosing the faceplate finish
Faceplates usually come in a few finishes and sizes, and some offer trim pieces that frame the edge. The choice is mostly about looks, provided the faceplate covers the opening fully. The fireplace face around it stays visible.
Bring ideas about the look you want, and we show the options the maker offers for your model. We explain which size covers your opening and how the trim meets the brick or stone. Finish choices do not change the clearances, which the label sets.
Priced separately for a fireplace insert
- Continuous liner sized to the collar
- Hearth protected during installation
- Debris cleanup and haul-away
- Written record of the insert installation
Wood insert installation, in questions and answers
Do I need a liner all the way to the chimney top?
Current insert manuals call for a continuous liner from the insert's collar to the top of the chimney. The old masonry flue then encloses the liner rather than carrying the smoke. We include the liner as part of the installation, not as an extra.
Should I buy the insert before you look at the fireplace?
It is safer to wait. The opening size, the hearth, the clearances and the liner all depend on the model, and measurements often rule some out. We check the models you like against your fireplace first.
Can I use my old fireplace grate inside the insert?
Many insert manuals say not to use a grate or andirons and to build the fire directly on the firebrick floor. We remove any old grate before installation and show you how the manual wants the wood arranged.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
- Chimney RebuildRebuild the affected chimney section with the retained structure, roof connection and passage included in the plan.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
- Gas Fireplace InstallationCreate a complete gas fireplace installation plan for the room, appliance and connected systems.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
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