Your new fireplace in Coral Shores, installed to its listing
One plan for the unit, the chimney, the hearth and the finish, so nothing is left to guesswork later.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
When a new fireplace is the right call in Coral Shores
- A room with no fireplace yet
- Rusted metal inside an old fireplace
- Missing parts nobody can identify
- Chimney parts from mixed brands
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Installation decisions for a wood fireplace in Coral Shores
Firestops where the chimney passes each ceiling
Wherever a factory-built chimney passes through a ceiling or floor, the manual calls for a listed firestop spacer. It holds the pipe at the right distance from the framing and slows the spread of fire between levels. The part is specific to the chimney system.
We install the firestop the manual names at each level and check that nothing was trimmed to make it fit. In a chase, the manual may also call for false ceilings with firestops at set intervals. Those pieces go on the parts list, and each one is checked before drywall covers it.
How tall the finished chimney must stand
The finished chimney has to clear the roof by the amounts set in the manual and, for masonry, in the code's termination rule. Nearby parts of the building within a set distance also count. A chimney that stops short can draw poorly and send smoke back down.
We measure the roof and any higher walls near the exit before ordering chimney sections. If extra height is needed, the parts list grows and the roof view changes. We explain both effects so the chimney's height does not surprise you when the job is finished.
The manual's installation checklist
Many manuals end the installation section with a checklist covering framing, clearances, firestops, the attic shield, outside air, hearth protection and the first-fire parts. It is written so the installer and the owner can confirm each step.
We complete that checklist as the work progresses and include it with your written record of the work. If an item cannot be confirmed, we explain why and what happens next. The checklist stays with the manual for anyone who services the fireplace later, and it helps if you sell the house.
Maintenance visits for the new fireplace
A new fireplace still needs looking after. Manuals call for periodic checks of the chimney, the termination cap, the refractory, the grate and the doors or screen, plus cleaning as deposits build up. The schedule depends on how much you burn.
We offer maintenance visits once the fireplace is in use. Each visit follows the manual's checklist and ends with a note of what was found and done. Bring up anything that has changed, such as a new smell or harder lighting, so the visit starts with it.
Separate items in a new fireplace proposal
- Hearth extension size and material
- Structural support for chimney sections
- Damper type and operation check
- Written record of the completed installation
Common questions on masonry and prefab installation
Will the building official need to see the work?
That depends on the job and the jurisdiction. Fireplace manuals tell owners to ask local building or fire officials about inspections before work begins. We explain what may apply to your project and keep walls open until any required check is done.
Do you set the tile or stone around the opening?
Only if the estimate names it. Often the finish belongs to a tile setter or mason. Either way, we mark the noncombustible zones and the mantel limit so whoever sets the finish works to the manual.
What paperwork do we keep after the installation?
You keep the manual, the listing details, the completed installation checklist and our written record of the work. The record names the model, serial number, chimney parts and clearances confirmed. Keep them together for future service.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Sweep and Chimney CleaningArrange careful chimney cleaning in Miami with a defined scope, protected work area and useful findings.
- Chimney Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
- Chimney RebuildRebuild the affected chimney section with the retained structure, roof connection and passage included in the plan.
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo