Fireplace installation planned for homes in Bermuda Riviera
Clearances, hearth extension and outside air are settled on paper before the framing goes up in Bermuda Riviera.
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- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Signals that a prefab unit needs replacing
- Old chimney pipe with separated joints
- Missing parts nobody can identify
- An enclosure too small for newer units
- Framing too close to the old unit
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Fireplace installation choices explained for Bermuda Riviera homes
Settle the fuel before the fireplace
This page covers wood-burning fireplaces. If you would rather have a gas unit or an electric one, those are separate installations with their own rules, parts and trades. Settling the fuel early sends the project to the right plan and keeps two quotes from describing different jobs.
Mention any fuel you are still weighing when you call. We can explain how the choice changes the chimney, the hearth and the framing. You then decide with the practical differences in view, rather than after an enclosure has been built around the wrong unit.
An old hearth may not suit the new unit
The hearth extension in front of an old unit was sized for that unit's listing. A replacement may need a larger extension, different thermal protection underneath or a different height. Keeping the old hearth only works when the new manual agrees with it.
We check the existing hearth against the new requirements during the free inspection. If it falls short, we explain whether it can be extended or must be rebuilt. Tile matching is hard to promise, so we discuss the finished look honestly before you approve.
Burning the right wood in a new fireplace
A new fireplace performs best with dry, split, seasoned wood. The EPA's wood-burning guidance says a properly installed appliance should make very little smoke, and regular visible smoke points to a problem. Wet wood is a common one. Wood dries better stored off the ground with only its top covered.
We explain how to tell dry wood from wet wood and why treated lumber, painted scraps and trash stay out of the firebox. Those materials can release harmful fumes and damage the unit. Good fuel keeps the new chimney cleaner between maintenance visits.
Alarms and an extinguisher near the new fireplace
Manuals for wood fireplaces recommend a smoke alarm on each floor of the home and a fire extinguisher near the fireplace. They also recommend a household plan with more than one way out. These steps cost little next to the protection they add.
We mention these at handover because a new fireplace changes the room. Keep alarms for smoke and carbon monoxide working, and test them as their makers direct. None of this replaces the manual, which remains your reference for safe use.
Scope lines for installing a wood fireplace
- Chimney route from firebox to roof
- Factory-built unit and its listed chimney
- Masonry fireplace footing and firebox plan
- Roof opening and termination cap
Your new fireplace installation, in questions
Is there a discount if we approve the installation quickly?
Yes. When you approve the fireplace work inside the 72 hours after your free inspection, 10% comes off the agreed price. The window starts from your own inspection, and the estimate is yours to review before you decide.
Does a new wood fireplace need a damper?
A masonry fireplace must have a ferrous metal damper operable from the room, under the code. A factory-built unit includes the damper its maker designed. Either way, the damper stays fully open while a fire burns.
Is the workmanship on the installation covered?
Yes. We back our installation work with a workmanship warranty, and the maker's product warranty covers the fireplace itself under its own terms. The written record shows which parts of the job fall under each.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
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Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
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