A gas fireplace for Cutler Bay, planned and installed
We install the appliance you approve, test it, and show you how it should run.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Projects that start with a gas fireplace plan
- Wanting a fire without burning wood
- A unit bought before the route was checked
- A particular look chosen for the wall
- A new deck crowding the old termination
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The parts of a gas fireplace project
Combustion air for units that use room air
A natural-draft gas fireplace burns air from the room it sits in. The fuel gas code sets methods for providing enough combustion, ventilation and dilution air, either from inside the building or brought in from outdoors. Direct-vent units follow their manuals instead, because they draw air from outside.
For natural-draft models, we look at the room and the connected spaces during the project inspection. If the room does not meet the code's indoor air method, outdoor air may be needed. We explain what that means for your plan before the model is ordered.
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.
When an existing vent may stay
An existing vent can remain only if the new appliance's manual lists that vent system and the route meets its tables. Direct-vent systems are specific to their manufacturers, and the manuals warn against mixing pipe, fittings or joining methods from different makers.
We identify the existing vent by its labels and parts and compare it with the new manual. If it qualifies, we inspect its condition and joints before reusing it. If it does not, the estimate includes a new vent system listed for the new unit, with the old one removed or closed off properly.
Assembling and locking the vent joints
Direct-vent and Type B vent systems join sections with twist-lock or push-lock joints designed for that system. Each joint has to be fully engaged, and some systems call for sealant or a screw at specific points only.
We assemble the vent from the appliance outward, lock each joint as the instructions describe and support the run at the intervals they give. Joints hidden in walls are checked before the walls close, because the manuals do not require inspection openings at each joint. The final assembly is recorded with the parts list.
The installation checklist for your gas unit
- Termination position against listed clearances
- Clearances to combustibles marked out
- Flashing and storm collar on roof terminations
- Finish work boundaries shown on the estimate
What people ask about new gas fireplaces
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.
Does the installation include the barrier screen and glass?
Yes. The barrier screen and glass assembly supplied with the unit are fitted as the manual shows. They are part of the appliance rather than optional trim, and the unit is not handed over without them.
Is there a discount on a gas fireplace installation?
Yes. Once the free inspection is done, you have 72 hours to approve the installation, or any service we quote, at 10% off. The window counts from your own inspection and is shown on the estimate.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney RebuildRebuild the affected chimney section with the retained structure, roof connection and passage included in the plan.
- Top-Sealing Damper InstallationFit a top-mounted damper only after checking the fireplace, product restrictions and control route.
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo