A new wood-burning fireplace, installed in Broadview Park
Wood-burning fireplace installation for homes in Broadview Park, with the maker's instructions followed from rough framing onward.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Room and chimney conditions behind new fireplace plans
- Smoke rolling out of an old unit
- An exterior chase that needs a new unit
- Cracked panels in a worn-out unit
- A second fireplace for another room
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How a new fireplace is built into the house
An insulation shield in the attic
Where a factory-built chimney passes through an insulated attic, the code calls for a metal insulation shield around the pipe. The shield keeps loose or blown insulation away from the chimney and holds the air space open. Listed systems supply their own shield with its own instructions.
We fit the shield and check the insulation around it before leaving the attic. If more insulation is blown in later, the installer needs to know the shield is there. Mention any planned insulation work, and we note the shield location on your written record.
Decorative shrouds only when listed
A decorative shroud can dress up a chimney top, but the code allows one on a factory-built system only when it is listed for that specific fireplace and chimney. An unlisted shroud can trap heat or disturb the draft at the termination. It is not a cosmetic choice alone.
If you want a shroud, we check the maker's list of approved shrouds for your model. Where none is listed, the standard termination cap stays. We explain the look of each option so the decision about the roofline is still yours.
Break-in fires for a new unit
Manuals ask for moderate fires at first, so oils and binders burn off and the paint and refractory cure. A noticeable industrial smell during those early fires is described as normal. Large fires straight away can stress parts that have not settled.
At handover we explain how to build those first fires and how to ventilate the room while the smell lasts. Open the damper fully before lighting and keep the screen closed. If the smell continues well beyond the break-in period, tell us so we can look.
What each line of the installation estimate covers
A fireplace installation estimate should read like a map of parts and labor. The unit, the chimney sections, framing, the hearth extension, outside air, roof work and finish boundaries each get their own line. Items handled by other trades are named as coordination, not buried in a total.
We write the estimate that way so you can compare it with other proposals item by item. Upfront pricing means the approved lines are what you pay, with no hidden fees added later. If a question comes up during the work, it is discussed before anything changes.
What your written installation scope lists
- Proposed fireplace location and room use
- Chimney route from firebox to roof
- Firestops and attic insulation shield
- Break-in fire guidance at handover
Fireplace installation questions raised in Broadview Park
Should I pick the fireplace model before your visit?
It is better to wait. The inspection shows what the framing, attic and roof allow, and some models will not suit them. We can compare a few candidates with you afterward, so the unit you buy fits the installation it needs.
Can the old chimney pipe stay when a prefab unit is replaced?
Usually not. The new fireplace is listed with its own chimney, and mixing it with pipe from another system breaks that listing. We check the old pipe's markings and the new manual, and explain the rare cases where the maker allows reuse.
What happens to the roof opening at the end of each day?
Any open roof penetration is covered at the end of every work day until the chimney is sealed. Debris is gathered daily and taken away with us once the job is complete. Tell us about anything else on the roof we should protect.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo