Wood-burning insert installation for homes in Richmond West
Give us the go-ahead on the insert while your free inspection is under 72 hours old, and save 10% on the work.
- 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
- A worn insert with a warped door
- An insert chosen before measuring
- An insert that is hard to light
- Mortar gaps inside the firebox
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Installing a wood insert the way its manual intends
A listed liner system, installed to its instructions
Stainless liners for relining masonry chimneys are tested and listed under the chimney liner safety standard. Each system comes with instructions for its pipe, connectors, insulation, top plate and cap. The code expects the lining to suit the appliance under that appliance's listing.
We use a listed liner system and install every piece to its instructions. Parts from different liner makers are not mixed, because the instructions forbid it. Your written record names the liner system, so the next person who services the chimney knows what is there.
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.
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 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.
What we confirm before fitting an insert
- Top plate and liner cap
- Metal tag fixed to the fireplace
- Mantel and trim clearance check
- Blower outlet coordination with an electrician
Asked before a wood insert goes in
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.
Can you cut the firebox to fit a larger insert?
No. Insert manuals say not to remove bricks or mortar from the masonry fireplace. If the insert you like is too large, we look for a model that fits the opening as it is and explain the difference.
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
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
- Gas Fireplace Repair and ServiceGet a model-specific gas fireplace service plan for the fault you are seeing or the maintenance your unit needs.
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
- Chimney Sweep and Chimney CleaningArrange careful chimney cleaning in Miami with a defined scope, protected work area and useful findings.
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo