A new wood-burning fireplace, installed in Palmetto Estates
A free inspection in Palmetto Estates, 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
Situations that lead to a new wood fireplace
- Old chimney pipe with separated joints
- Cracked panels in a worn-out unit
- A blank wall where a fire belongs
- Chimney parts from mixed brands
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How a new fireplace is built into the house
Keep the chimney inside the conditioned house
Manuals for factory-built fireplaces recommend a chimney that rises inside the conditioned part of the house. A chimney surrounded by indoor air tends to draw better as the fire starts and as it dies down. An exterior route is possible, but it needs a properly built chase.
We compare an interior path with an exterior chase for your room. The interior path may take more framing work inside, while the chase adds exterior construction and finishing. Both appear on the estimate with their trade-offs explained, so the choice is yours to make.
Why a straight chimney path helps
Factory-built chimneys can bend around framing with listed offset sections, but the code and the manuals limit how many bends there may be and how steep they are. Each offset adds joints, supports and places where the path can go wrong. A straighter route is easier to build and to service.
We plan the route to use as few offsets as the house allows. When an obstacle forces a bend, the offset parts come from the same listed system. The estimate states how many offset sections the route needs, so you know why the parts list looks the way it does.
The metal chase top on an exterior chase
An exterior chase is closed at the top by a metal chase top that fits around the chimney. For a factory-built system, the chimney manual describes how the chase top, storm collar and termination fit together. The detail matters, because water that gets past it runs straight down toward the unit.
We use the chase top arrangement the chimney maker describes and crease or slope it so water leaves the surface. If an existing chase top has rusted through, replacing it may be a separate job on the estimate. We explain which part belongs to the installation and which one does not.
Finishing an exterior chase to match the house
An exterior chase can be clad to match the house, with siding, stucco, brick or stone veneer, as the manual and the local code allow. The cladding has to respect the chimney's clearances inside the chase and keep water out at the top.
We explain which cladding work we include and which needs another trade. If the chase is to match an existing wall finish, we discuss how close a match is realistic. The chase top and the storm collar are coordinated with the cladding so water sheds cleanly.
What the free inspection covers for a new fireplace
- Masonry fireplace footing and firebox plan
- Removal of a failed prefab unit
- Damper type and operation check
- Exhaust fans and house pressure review
What people ask about wood fireplace installation
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.
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.
What does the free inspection include for a new fireplace in Palmetto Estates?
We look at the room, the floor structure, the wall you prefer, the attic framing, the roof exit and a place for outside air. For a replacement, we add the old unit, its chimney and the enclosure.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo