A new wood-burning fireplace, installed in Olympia Heights
A free inspection in Olympia Heights, a written estimate with separate line items, and no hidden fees on the final bill.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
What starts a fireplace installation project in Olympia Heights
- Discontinued model with no listed parts
- A blank wall where a fire belongs
- Framing too close to the old unit
- No outside air for the fireplace
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How we plan a fireplace installation in Olympia Heights
Map the joists before choosing the wall
A factory-built fireplace sends its chimney straight up through floors, ceilings and the attic. Where it lands relative to the joists and rafters decides how much framing must be cut and headed off. A spot a little to one side can mean far less structural work.
We check the ceiling framing and the attic along the proposed path during the free inspection. Tell us about attic access, stored items and any ductwork up there. What we find goes into the estimate as its own framing item, so you can see its effect on the plan.
Mantel height and depth follow the manual
If you plan a mantel above the opening, its height and projection are set by the unit's manual, not by taste alone. Deeper mantels generally have to sit higher. A combustible shelf placed too low can overheat, even when the fire looks well contained.
We mark the lowest allowed mantel position on the framing before the wall is finished. The mantel itself is not part of our work, so share the marked height with whoever supplies it. The mark saves an expensive correction once the stone or tile is set.
Nothing is built before you approve the scope
Approval comes before work. After the free inspection, you receive a written estimate that names the model, the route and every item we propose. Read it, ask about anything unclear and decide at your own pace.
Changes to the plan after approval are written down and approved again before they happen. No framing is cut and no part is ordered until you sign off. That order protects you from paying for work you did not choose, and it keeps the job predictable for both sides.
Multi-level roofs and the chimney exit
On a house with several roof levels, the chimney's exit point needs extra thought. A chimney that ends below a nearby higher roof can suffer from wind effects and poor draft. Manuals include guidance on the preferred location when roofs step up and down.
We check every roof section near the proposed exit, not only the one the chimney passes through. Sometimes moving the fireplace a short way inside the room gives the chimney a better exit. We show you the effect of each choice on the roofline.
The fireplace installation scope, item by item
- Clearances to framing and finishes
- Outside combustion air supply
- Chase framing for an exterior chimney
- Firebrick, baffle and refractory placement
Asked before a fireplace installation in Olympia Heights
Why does a brand new fireplace smell during early fires?
Manuals describe an industrial odor while oils and binders burn off and the paint cures. It is expected during the break-in fires. Ventilate the room while it lasts, and tell us if the smell continues well beyond that period.
Do kitchen fans and bathroom fans affect a wood fireplace?
They can. Exhaust fans remove air from the house, and the fire needs air to replace what goes up the chimney. We review the fans and the outside air plan together, and at handover we explain how to start fires with the strongest fans off.
Can a masonry fireplace be built on an upper floor?
It is rarely practical, because the code requires a concrete or solid masonry footing beneath the fireplace and chimney. A factory-built unit is framed into the floor structure instead. We explain the options that suit your house.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Fireplace RestorationCoordinate fireplace repairs while preserving suitable existing features and defining the intended use.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
- Ventless Gas Fireplace ServiceService the identified vent-free appliance without bypassing its required safety components.
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo