A new gas fireplace in Alameda, installed to its manual
A replacement gas fireplace gets the same planning as a new one, including the retained vent and framing.
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- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Where gas fireplace installations usually begin
- Rust holes in the old firebox
- Wanting a fire without burning wood
- Cabinetry planned around the fireplace
- A particular look chosen for the wall
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Gas appliance, vent and enclosure as one plan
Interior walls and longer vent routes
A fireplace on an interior wall can look very good, but its vent has further to travel. The manual's vent tables limit the combination of vertical rise, horizontal run and elbows. Some interior positions work easily, some need a vertical route through the roof and some cannot be vented at all.
We map the route before you commit. If a vertical route is needed, we look at the attic, the roof covering and what sits above the ceiling. If the route falls outside the tables, we say so and suggest other positions that meet them.
An electrician for a new circuit
If the chosen model needs household power and there is no suitable outlet or circuit at the appliance position, an electrician installs it. Electrical work is governed by the electrical code, and it is outside our scope.
We tell the electrician what the manual requires, such as the type of supply and where the connection sits inside the unit. Their work fits into the rough-in, before the walls close. We connect the appliance side as the manual shows and test the controls once the supply is live.
Fronts and trim from the maker's list
Decorative fronts, surrounds and trim kits are offered for specific models, and manuals allow only the kits the manufacturer supplies. Some fronts also carry the air openings the unit needs, so their design is not only cosmetic.
We order the front or trim from the list for your model and fit it as shown. If you prefer a look the maker does not offer, we explain the limits before the finish is designed. A front that seals openings or does not match the listing is not fitted.
What happens at the free project inspection
The free project inspection is where the plan begins. We look at the room, the walls you are considering, the space above and behind them, the outside where a termination could go and the fuel supply situation.
You leave with a clear view of which positions work, which models suit them and which trades are involved. The written scope that follows separates our work from other trades' work. Nothing is ordered until you have read it and approved it. Bring any drawings, product ideas or questions you already have.
The installation checklist for your gas unit
- Wall and ceiling firestops where required
- Shutoff valve position coordinated
- Glass, barrier and trim fitted
- Finish work boundaries shown on the estimate
Planning questions for a gas fireplace in Alameda
Who arranges the appliance shutoff valve for a new fireplace?
The gas contractor fits the shutoff valve as part of the supply work, or it is arranged with the utility. We agree its position with them so it stays reachable after the finish. On vented decorative units it may be a remote valve that is permanently identified.
What if the wall I want has no room for the vent route?
We look for another route or another position that fits the vent tables and termination rules. If no permitted route exists for that wall, we say so plainly and suggest positions that do work.
What if I smell gas after the new fireplace is installed?
Get everyone out of the house, leaving switches and the fireplace controls untouched. From the yard or the street, ring 911 or the gas utility, and stay out until they confirm the building is safe.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
- Chimney Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Chimney Liner Installation and ReliningPlan a compatible chimney liner installation with the existing passage, connections and maintenance access considered together.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
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Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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