Your masonry fireplace, fitted with a wood insert in Riverside Park
Our family-owned team measures the opening, checks the flue and explains which insert models can fit it.
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- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
What leads to a fireplace insert installation in Riverside Park
- Cracked glass on an old insert
- Soot on the face above the opening
- A faceplate that no longer seals
- An insert that is hard to light
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Insert, liner and hearth, planned together in Riverside Park
Clearances to side walls, facing and trim
Every insert label lists minimum clearances to combustible materials around it, such as side walls, the top facing and trim beside the opening. Those distances are measured from the unit, not from the old fireplace opening. Wood paneling or trim that was fine beside an open fireplace may now be too close.
We measure the combustible materials around your fireplace against the label of each insert you are considering. Where trim is too close, we explain whether it can be moved or replaced with noncombustible material. That work is a separate item, and it happens before the insert is installed.
Paint and finishes close to the insert
Heat from an insert reaches the facing and mantel even when clearances are met. One manual warns that paint on a mantel or facing near the unit should be heat resistant, or it may discolor. Dark marks above the opening can also point to smoke escaping during loading.
We point out finishes that are likely to suffer and explain what the manual says about them. Repainting with a heat-resistant product is usually simple before the insert goes in. Afterward, the faceplate can make that work more awkward.
Baffles and deflector in place before the first fire
Inside the insert, baffles and a smoke deflector sit at the top of the firebox. Manuals require them to be installed before the first fire, and one warns that running without the deflector voids the warranty. Missing or displaced baffles can cause smoke spillage and draft problems.
If parts were removed to lighten the unit during installation, we put them back exactly as the manual shows. We check the baffle position before handover and show you how it looks. Knowing what normal looks like helps you notice if a baffle shifts later.
If you already bought an insert
Sometimes the insert arrives before anyone has looked at the fireplace. That can work, provided the unit fits the opening, the hearth and the clearances, and the host is masonry in sound condition. We check the insert you own against its manual and your fireplace.
If it fits, we plan the liner and faceplate around it. If it does not, we explain the problem and the options, such as preparation work or a different fireplace in the house. Keep the manual and the packaging until the assessment is done.
Parts of the insert job the estimate separates
- Continuous liner sized to the collar
- Appliance connector and high-temperature sealant
- Faceplate panels and insulation strips
- Baffles and smoke deflector in place
Wood insert questions from homes in Riverside Park
What happens to the damper when the insert goes in?
If the damper control will be out of reach, manuals require the damper to be removed or fixed open so the liner can pass. We explain which applies to your fireplace, and the change is noted in your written record.
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.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Gas Fireplace InstallationCreate a complete gas fireplace installation plan for the room, appliance and connected systems.
- Fireplace RestorationCoordinate fireplace repairs while preserving suitable existing features and defining the intended use.
- Chimney Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
- Top-Sealing Damper InstallationFit a top-mounted damper only after checking the fireplace, product restrictions and control route.
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairIdentify and repair manufactured fireplace components using the appropriate model information.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo