Factory-built or masonry fireplaces, installed in Palmetto Bay
We explain each decision before you approve it, from the model and hearth to the chimney termination.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Signals that a prefab unit needs replacing
- A prefab unit with a warped firebox
- Renovation plans that include a fireplace
- A fireplace that cannot be repaired safely
- Framing too close to the old unit
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Fireplace installation work, explained in plain terms
Planning for a gas appliance later needs the listing
Some owners plan a wood fireplace now and a gas appliance in it later. An unvented gas log heater may sit in a factory-built fireplace only if the fireplace was tested and listed for it, according to the code. Vented gas products also need the maker's approval for that unit.
If you might convert later, tell us now so we can check the listing of the unit you choose. Gas work belongs to separate services, and nothing gas-related is part of this installation. Knowing the plan today keeps the option open instead of closing it by accident.
Corner, flat wall or room divider layouts
Factory-built fireplaces can be set flat against a wall, across a corner, in an exterior chase or, for some models, as a room divider open on more than one side. Each layout changes the framing, the hearth extension and the clearances. The manual shows which layouts that model allows.
Tell us the layout you have in mind and we check it against the manuals of suitable models. A corner layout may save floor space, while an exterior chase keeps the room wall flat. We explain the construction each one needs before you settle on the look.
How the installation days are sequenced
A factory-built installation typically moves from framing, to setting the unit, to running the chimney through each level, to the roof, then to the hearth and final checks. Masonry fireplaces follow a slower path, since the footing and masonry need time to set between stages.
We explain the order for your project and where waiting is part of it, such as for parts or for another trade. You know which days the attic, roof or room will be busy. Schedule changes are discussed with you rather than decided quietly.
What lies beneath the hearth extension
Heat reaches down through a hearth, so what lies beneath it matters. In masonry work, the code does not allow combustible forms or material to remain under the hearth or extension. For factory-built units, the manual sets any thermal protection needed over a combustible floor.
We check the floor structure where the hearth will sit and explain what goes between it and the finish. A beautiful stone slab laid straight onto a wood subfloor may fall short of the manual. The protection layer is listed so it is not skipped for looks.
Checked and written down before installation starts
- Chimney route from firebox to roof
- Clearances to framing and finishes
- Roof opening and termination cap
- Surrounding finish boundaries for other trades
Before you book a fireplace installation
Should I pick the fireplace model before your visit?
It is better to wait. The inspection shows what the framing, attic and roof allow, and some models will not suit them. We can compare a few candidates with you afterward, so the unit you buy fits the installation it needs.
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.
Does a new wood fireplace need a damper?
A masonry fireplace must have a ferrous metal damper operable from the room, under the code. A factory-built unit includes the damper its maker designed. Either way, the damper stays fully open while a fire burns.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo