Direct-vent and B-vent gas fireplace installation in Biscayne Gardens
Upfront pricing for the appliance work, with supply, electrical and finish work shown on separate lines.
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- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Projects that start with a gas fireplace plan
- Propane supply but no appliance yet
- An existing vent of unknown make
- Cabinetry planned around the fireplace
- Controls you would like to update
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Our way of installing a gas fireplace in Biscayne Gardens
Wall switches and the appliance circuit
Some gas fireplace manuals call for an unswitched supply to the appliance, meaning the circuit is not turned off by a wall switch. A wall switch for the fire itself is usually wired to the control system, not to the power supply.
We make that distinction clear to the electrician before they wire the room. A fireplace fed from a switched outlet can lose power to its module when the switch is turned off, which leads to confusing faults later. The wiring plan is recorded, so future service knows how the unit is fed.
Setting and securing the appliance
The appliance is set in its enclosure at the height and position the framing drawings show, then leveled and secured with the brackets or fasteners the manual specifies. Standoffs and spacers keep the clearances the listing depends on.
We check the position against the framing, the vent connection and the supply connection before securing it. The appliance is protected during any finish work that follows. Covering vents and openings with the manual's permitted method keeps dust from reaching the burner and controls before the unit is ever lit.
Upfront pricing on a gas fireplace installation
You should know what the installation will cost before work begins. Our estimate prices the appliance work, vent system, framing within our scope, accessories and commissioning as separate lines.
There are no hidden fees added once the job starts. If a finding during the work changes the scope, such as a framing member that must move, we explain it and price it before continuing. The final invoice matches the approved estimate plus any changes you approved along the way. You can ask how any line was priced before you approve it.
Reaching the termination for future checks
A termination that is hard to reach is easy to forget. Manuals ask owners and service people to check terminations for blockage, damage and clearance, which is simpler when the cap can be seen and reached safely.
We consider access when choosing the exit point, especially for roof and high wall terminations. The location is noted on your installation record, so a future visit knows where to look. If a less visible position is chosen for appearance, we explain what that means for later checks.
The installation checklist for your gas unit
- Vent system chosen from the manual
- Flashing and storm collar on roof terminations
- Leak check at the appliance connection
- Written record of the installation
Gas fireplace project questions we hear
Is it possible to raise a gas fireplace above floor level?
Some models allow a raised installation, provided the unit is supported by framing and the ceiling clearances in the manual are still met at that height. We check both during the project inspection, before any framing is built around the unit.
Do you handle the drywall, tile or stone finish?
No. The finish is done by your builder or a finish trade. We give them the manual's requirements for materials and clearances and check the result where it affects the appliance before we light it.
Is the installation covered by a warranty?
Our workmanship warranty covers the installation work we carry out. The appliance and vent parts carry their manufacturers' own warranties. We explain both on the estimate so you know which covers what.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo