Your masonry fireplace, fitted with a wood insert in Lauderdale Isles
Choosing an insert starts with the opening you have, measured in height, width and depth, not only across the front.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
What leads to a fireplace insert installation in Lauderdale Isles
- An open fireplace you want to heat with
- Smoke puffing from an existing insert
- Drafts from an open damper
- An insert chosen before measuring
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How we plan an insert for your fireplace in Lauderdale Isles
An insert needs a masonry host fireplace
Many wood insert manuals allow installation only in a masonry fireplace built to the relevant standards. One maker's label states plainly that its insert must not go into any factory-built fireplace. The masonry host carries weight, heat and the liner in ways a metal firebox may not.
Tell us what kind of fireplace you have, or let us confirm it during the free inspection. Brick-pattern panels can make a factory-built unit look like masonry at first glance. Knowing the host type early saves you from buying an insert its manual does not allow in your fireplace.
How you plan to use the heat
Some owners want an insert for steady warmth through cool evenings, while others want an occasional fire behind glass. Manuals describe a range of heat output and warn against running a unit too slowly for long periods. The right size depends on the room and the use.
Tell us about the room, the ceiling height and how often you expect to burn. We explain how the models you are considering behave at low and high settings. An insert that is too large for the space tends to be run low, which the manuals discourage.
Handover and the first walk-through
At handover, we go through the air control, the door latch, the blower if fitted and the loading routine the manual describes. We point out the label, the clearances and the floor protection so you know where they are. The manual stays with you.
We also explain the break-in fires, the paint odor and the habits the manual asks for, such as keeping the door closed and the ashes in a metal container. Questions that come up after the early fires are welcome, and a maintenance visit can follow later.
When a new fireplace is the better project
Some fireplaces cannot host an insert, because the masonry is too damaged, the opening too small or the fireplace factory-built without a listing that allows one. In those cases a new fireplace may be the more practical route. That is a different installation with different rules.
We explain why an insert does not suit your fireplace and what the alternatives involve. Our fireplace installation service covers new wood fireplaces, both factory-built and masonry. Either way, the decision is yours once you have the reasons in writing.
Parts of the insert job the estimate separates
- Insert model matched to the opening
- Faceplate panels and insulation strips
- Noncombustible hearth extension check
- No link to other flues or ductwork
What people ask about wood-burning inserts
Does the insert blower need its own outlet?
The optional blower plugs into a grounded outlet near the fireplace. If none is suitable, an electrician adds one as a separate item. We coordinate the location so it suits the manual and is easier to reach before the faceplate goes on.
Why does the new insert smell during its early fires?
The high-temperature paint cures during the break-in fires and gives off an odor, which manuals describe as expected. Keep those fires moderate, ventilate the room and set nothing on top of the insert until the curing is done.
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 
Heat & Glo