Fireplace installation planned for homes in Coral Ridge
We explain each decision before you approve it, from the model and hearth to the chimney termination.
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- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Reasons people plan a fireplace installation in Coral Ridge
- An exterior chase that needs a new unit
- New construction with framing still open
- A second fireplace for another room
- Unused wood fireplace ready for replacement
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Fireplace installation work, explained in plain terms
Sealing only where the manual allows
It can seem sensible to seal every gap around the chimney. Manuals say otherwise. The space between the firestop opening and the pipe stays open, except where the chimney leaves the conditioned part of the house or enters the attic. There, a high-temperature sealant rated for the job is used.
We apply sealant only at the locations the manual names and leave the other gaps as designed. If a previous contractor foamed around an old chimney, we point it out and explain why it needs attention. Ordinary foam and caulk do not belong against chimney parts.
Supporting the chimney weight in the framing
Where a factory-built chimney is carried by joists or rafters, the code requires those members to be designed for the added load. Tall runs may also need wall supports or roof supports from the chimney maker. The supports are listed parts, installed at the heights the manual allows.
We check the framing that will carry the chimney and plan the listed supports. If a joist needs reinforcing, that carpentry is written as its own item. You see where the weight goes and what holds it, rather than trusting it to work out.
Hearth and hearth extension in masonry
A masonry fireplace sits on a hearth of concrete or masonry, with a hearth extension reaching into the room. Both rest on noncombustible supports and are reinforced to carry their own weight. The code does not allow combustible forms to stay beneath them after construction.
We explain how the hearth will be supported on your floor structure and how the forms come out afterward. The hearth surface can take the stone or tile you choose, provided it meets the code. The support and the finish appear as separate items.
Doors on a factory-built unit follow its listing
Many factory-built fireplaces come with doors, or accept only doors the maker approves. Under the code, a gasketed door may go on a factory-built fireplace only where that fireplace system was tested and listed with it. A door that seals too well can starve the fire or overheat the unit.
Door kits are outside our scope. What we do is check that the unit you choose includes the door arrangement you want, or names one it accepts. Operating instructions for the doors, open or closed, come from the same manual.
Line items on a fireplace installation estimate in Coral Ridge
- Debris cleanup and haul-away
- Manual, listing label and serial number record
- Separate pricing for each installation item
- Grate, screen and supplied accessories check
Installing a fireplace in Coral Ridge, your questions
Can a fireplace go in a room with no chimney today?
Often it can. A factory-built unit brings its own listed chimney, which runs up through the house or an exterior chase. The free inspection shows whether the joists, attic and roof give that chimney a workable path in Coral Ridge.
How long does a fireplace installation take from start to finish?
It depends on the type. A factory-built installation moves through framing, the unit, the chimney, the roof and the hearth, while masonry needs more time between stages. The estimate sets out the sequence and the expected schedule.
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
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo