Factory-built or masonry fireplaces, installed in Lake Ridge
An open roof penetration gets covered before we leave each day, and debris leaves the property with us.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Signals that a prefab unit needs replacing
- Smoke rolling out of an old unit
- Missing parts nobody can identify
- Chimney parts from mixed brands
- 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.
Keep the space in front of the fire clear
Manuals set a clear space in front of and beside the opening where furniture, curtains and stored items should not sit. Nothing combustible belongs on the hearth extension. The distances are printed for each model, and they apply whenever the fire burns.
We point out the clear space at handover so you can arrange the room around it. A stack of firewood beside the hearth may look inviting, but it belongs outside that zone. Rugs and cushions near the opening deserve the same thought.
A family-owned team on your fireplace installation
Miami Chimney Repair is a family-owned and locally owned company. On a fireplace installation, the people who plan the job explain it to you directly. You deal with one team from the inspection to the handover.
We keep the approach plain. The estimate states what we will do, and the approved price is what you pay. If something unexpected appears behind a wall, we stop, show you and agree the next step before continuing. Nothing is added to the bill without that conversation.
Running the chimney out through a wall
Some layouts send the chimney through an exterior wall with listed offset parts, then up the outside of the house in a chase. Manuals show this as a recognized arrangement, with the same clearance and firestop rules inside the wall. It can free the room above from a chimney path.
We explain when this route suits your floor plan and what it adds outside. The chase then needs its own framing, cladding and top. We compare it with a straight interior path so you can see the trade before choosing.
Scope lines for installing a wood fireplace
- Proposed fireplace location and room use
- Factory-built unit and its listed chimney
- Outside combustion air supply
- Firebrick, baffle and refractory placement
Before you book a fireplace installation
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.
Who handles the wiring for a blower or fan kit?
An electrician. We place the electrical box where the manual shows while the framing is open, and the electrician runs any new circuit under the electrical code. The estimate shows that work as a coordinated item.
Can chimney parts from another brand be used to save money?
No. A factory-built fireplace is tested with specific chimney parts, and substituting another brand breaks its listing and can void the warranty. We use only the parts the fireplace manual names, from the firebox to the termination cap.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
- Chimney RebuildRebuild the affected chimney section with the retained structure, roof connection and passage included in the plan.
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
- Chimney Sweep and Chimney CleaningArrange careful chimney cleaning in Miami with a defined scope, protected work area and useful findings.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo