Installing natural gas and propane fireplaces in Lauderdale Isles
We explain what the installation includes, what another trade handles and what is priced separately.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Where gas fireplace installations usually begin
- An old gas unit you want replaced
- Parts no longer made for the existing unit
- Unsure where a vent could exit
- A unit bought before the route was checked
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Gas fireplace installation, from room to handover
Supply pressure tests and the appliance
When supply piping is pressure tested, the appliance must be protected. One manual requires the appliance and its valve to be disconnected from the supply during tests above a set pressure, or isolated by closing its shutoff valve during lower-pressure tests.
We agree the order of work with the gas contractor, so their test happens before the appliance is connected, or with the appliance isolated as the manual requires. That avoids damage to the appliance valve before the fireplace has ever been lit. The sequence is noted on the record.
Pressure readings and the operating check
Before handover, the appliance is commissioned as its manual describes. That usually includes inlet and manifold pressure readings, a check of the pilot and burner flames, and a look at ignition across the whole burner.
We record the readings and compare them with the manual's figures for your fuel. The unit is run through its controls, including remote, thermostat and blower where fitted. If a reading or behavior falls outside the manual, we find the cause before handover rather than leaving it for the first service visit.
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.
Reusing an existing chase or enclosure
An existing chase or built-in enclosure can sometimes take a new gas fireplace, but its framing sizes, clearances, blocking and insulation must suit the new model. A chase built for one unit is not automatically right for another.
We compare the existing enclosure with the new manual during the project inspection. If changes are needed, they are listed and priced. If the enclosure cannot be adapted safely, we say so and explain what rebuilding it would involve, so you can decide before ordering.
Gas fireplace work and separate trade items
- Noncombustible zones kept free of combustibles
- Appliance set, leveled and secured
- Flashing and storm collar on roof terminations
- Finish work boundaries shown on the estimate
Questions about installing a gas fireplace
Can a gas fireplace go in a bedroom?
The fuel gas code limits gas appliances in bedrooms and bathrooms, with exceptions that include direct-vent units installed to their listing and manual. Whether your model qualifies depends on its listing, so we check that before planning the location.
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 does the free project inspection cover?
We look at the room, the intended position, possible vent routes, the framing and access, and the fuel supply situation. You then receive a written scope that separates our work from the work of other trades.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
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- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairIdentify and repair manufactured fireplace components using the appropriate model information.
- Spalling Brick Repair and Chimney Brick ReplacementReplace deteriorated chimney bricks while retaining suitable surrounding masonry.
- 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
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo