Wood insert installation with a full-length liner, Miami Gardens
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
Signs your fireplace is ready for a wood insert
- Little warmth from an open fire
- An old insert with no full liner
- A worn insert with a warped door
- Rusty panels on an old insert
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Wood insert installation decisions, one at a time
Insulation around the liner where required
Some liner instructions require insulation around a flexible liner above the damper area and recommend it along the whole run for better draft. The insulation is the type the liner maker specifies, installed exactly as its instructions describe.
We explain whether the liner system for your chimney needs insulation and where. The flue has to be large enough for the liner plus its insulation, which we check during the inspection. Insulation also changes the price, so it appears as its own line.
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.
Firebrick inside the insert itself
Many inserts line their firebox with their own firebrick, separate from the masonry fireplace around them. Those bricks wear with use and can crack. The manual shows how they sit and which replacement bricks to use. Some manuals allow the bricks to come out to lighten the unit for installation.
We check the insert's firebrick during maintenance visits and explain when replacement is sensible. Bricks inside the insert are ordered from its parts list, not cut from ordinary firebrick. The fireplace's own firebox repair is a separate matter, handled before the insert goes in.
Sizing the insert to the room around it
An insert heats the room it sits in first. Open floor plans spread that heat further, while a closed room can overheat with a large unit. The manual's heat output range is the starting point for choosing between models.
Tell us about the doors, openings and ceiling height around the fireplace. We explain how the models you like might behave in that space. Choosing a size that suits the room keeps the insert burning in the range it was designed for.
What we confirm before fitting an insert
- Chimney cleaning before relining
- Metal tag fixed to the fireplace
- Baffles and smoke deflector in place
- Separate pricing for insert and liner
Fireplace insert questions we hear in Miami Gardens
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.
Is the chimney cleaned before the liner is installed?
Yes. Insert and liner instructions call for the chimney to be cleaned and checked first. We do that as a separate step, look for damaged masonry and explain any repair before relining continues.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
- Top-Sealing Damper InstallationFit a top-mounted damper only after checking the fireplace, product restrictions and control route.
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo