A new wood-burning fireplace, installed in Plantation
One plan for the unit, the chimney, the hearth and the finish, so nothing is left to guesswork later.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
When a new fireplace is the right call in Plantation
- A room with no fireplace yet
- Discontinued model with no listed parts
- An exterior chase that needs a new unit
- Unused wood fireplace ready for replacement
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How we plan a fireplace installation in Plantation
The hearth extension a factory-built unit needs
A factory-built fireplace needs a hearth extension installed as its listing describes. The code adds that the extension must be easy to tell apart from the surrounding floor. Its size, material and thermal protection come from the manual for that model.
We lay out the extension on the floor during planning so you can see how far it reaches into the room. If you want a particular stone or tile, we check that the material and any backing meet the manual. The extension then becomes a line item of its own.
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.
Electrical work for blowers and kits
Some wood fireplaces accept a blower or heat-distribution kit that needs power. The manual shows where the outlet or wiring goes, and the National Electrical Code governs the circuit. A new circuit is an electrician's job, not ours.
We plan the location of any electrical box with the framing so it lands where the manual shows. The electrician's work appears on the estimate as a coordinated item, priced by that trade. You approve both before the walls close around the wiring. If you do not want a blower now, ask whether the model allows one later.
Ordering the unit and chimney parts
Factory-built fireplaces and their chimney parts are ordered for the specific model and route. Some items ship quickly, while others take longer to arrive. Starting construction before every listed part is on hand can leave a roof opening waiting.
We confirm the parts list against the manual before ordering and check deliveries when they arrive. If a part is back-ordered, we tell you and adjust the schedule. We do not substitute a different part to keep a date, because the listing does not allow it.
The fireplace installation scope, item by item
- Proposed fireplace location and room use
- Factory-built unit and its listed chimney
- Firestops and attic insulation shield
- Structural support for chimney sections
Common questions on masonry and prefab installation
Does a zero clearance fireplace mean framing can touch it anywhere?
No. The name means certain framing may come close to the casing, as the manual shows. Air spaces, standoffs, header rules and a noncombustible zone around the face still apply, and we mark each of them during framing.
What paperwork do we keep after the installation?
You keep the manual, the listing details, the completed installation checklist and our written record of the work. The record names the model, serial number, chimney parts and clearances confirmed. Keep them together for future service.
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.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo