Wood fireplace installation and chimney planning in Homestead
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
Situations that lead to a new wood fireplace
- An exterior chase that needs a new unit
- An old unit that fails its listing
- A second fireplace for another room
- Framing too close to the old unit
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Masonry and factory-built installation, side by side
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.
Zero clearance and what the label allows
A zero clearance fireplace is a factory-built unit designed so certain framing can come close to its outer casing. The name does not mean any material may touch it anywhere. The manual still sets air spaces, standoff points, header rules and the noncombustible zone around the face.
We read the clearance drawings for the model and mark them during framing. If you have heard that zero clearance means anything goes, we show you the exact places where it does not. The label and the manual are the final word, not the product name.
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.
Hot glass and screens around children and pets
The glass, screen pulls and metal face of a factory-built fireplace get hot during a fire and stay hot while it cools. Manuals warn about this for children and pets in particular. Supervision and keeping small hands away matter more than any single part.
We point out the hot surfaces at handover and where the manual places its warnings. Keep the screen closed while the fire burns and let the fireplace cool fully before cleaning. The manual's cleaning steps assume a cold unit.
What we confirm before a new fireplace is ordered
- Factory-built unit and its listed chimney
- Noncombustible board and face materials
- Header and framing near the unit
- Structural support for chimney sections
Asked before a fireplace installation in Homestead
Which suits my house, a factory-built or a masonry fireplace?
It depends on the structure, the room and how you plan to use the fire. Masonry needs a footing and more time, while a factory-built unit is framed in and follows its listing. We explain both for your house after the inspection.
Why does my new fireplace need an outside air supply?
The Florida Building Code asks for exterior air to fireplaces unless the room is mechanically ventilated and kept at neutral or positive pressure. For a factory-built unit, the air parts must be listed components. We plan the intake with the chimney route.
Can the chimney run up an outside wall of the house?
Yes, inside a properly built chase. Manuals ask for the chase to be framed and sealed like an outside wall, with false ceilings and firestops as it rises. The chase, its cladding and its top are priced as separate items.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
- Hurricane and Storm Damage Chimney RepairAssess storm-related chimney concerns and distinguish temporary protection from permanent component repair.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Chimney Sweep and Chimney CleaningArrange careful chimney cleaning in Miami with a defined scope, protected work area and useful findings.
- 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