New fireplace installation in Lauderdale Manors, framing to first fire
The chimney that comes with a factory-built fireplace is part of its listing, and we install it that way.
- 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
- A room with no fireplace yet
- Rusted metal inside an old fireplace
- An old unit that fails its listing
- A masonry fireplace you want built new
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The engineering behind a new fireplace in Lauderdale Manors
Framing the enclosure to the manual's dimensions
A factory-built unit sits inside a framed enclosure built to the sizes in its manual. The framing sets the opening, the header height and the space around the firebox. Small errors here show up later as a face that will not finish flush or a clearance that is not met.
We frame to the model's printed dimensions and check them again before the unit goes in. Where your wall already has framing, we explain what must be moved or added. The framing work appears as its own item, separate from the unit and the finish.
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.
The supplied grate and screen
The grate and firescreen supplied with a factory-built fireplace are part of its design. Manuals ask owners to use only the maker's grate, because it holds the fire where the unit expects it. The screen controls sparks but does not stop a log from rolling out.
We check that both are present and fitted before handover. If you prefer a different grate style, we look for one the maker approves for your model. An oversized aftermarket grate can push the fire against the refractory and shorten its life.
Chimney metal where sea air reaches the roof
Where salt-laden air reaches the roof, galvanized steel loses its protective zinc faster. The American Galvanizers Association explains that chlorides in marine air form soluble compounds that wash away and expose fresh zinc. Termination caps, chase tops and storm collars sit right in that exposure.
We ask the chimney maker which termination and chase top materials it lists for this setting and explain the options. Different metals touching each other can also corrode faster in a corrosive setting, so fasteners come from the listed system. The choice is written into your estimate.
What your written installation scope lists
- Roof opening and termination cap
- Firebrick, baffle and refractory placement
- Manual, listing label and serial number record
- Break-in fire guidance at handover
What people ask about wood fireplace installation
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.
Could you install a gas or electric fireplace instead?
Those are separate services with their own rules and parts. This installation service covers wood-burning fireplaces. Tell us which fuel you prefer when you call, and we arrange the right visit and scope for it.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
- Hurricane and Storm Damage Chimney RepairAssess storm-related chimney concerns and distinguish temporary protection from permanent component repair.
- Gas Fireplace Repair and ServiceGet a model-specific gas fireplace service plan for the fault you are seeing or the maintenance your unit needs.
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo