A new gas fireplace in Olympia Heights, installed to its manual
We explain what the installation includes, what another trade handles and what is priced separately.
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- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Where gas fireplace installations usually begin
- Rust holes in the old firebox
- Unsure where a vent could exit
- A builder asking for framing details
- A new deck crowding the old termination
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Gas fireplace installation, from room to handover
Natural gas or propane from the start
A gas fireplace is built or converted for one fuel, shown on its rating plate. Natural gas and propane units use different orifices and pressures, and some models are sold in separate versions for each. The fuel your home uses decides which version to order.
Tell us which fuel you have, or plan to have, before the unit is chosen. If the home has neither, the supply must be arranged with the gas utility, a propane supplier or a gas contractor. We plan the appliance side and coordinate the timing, but the supply itself sits with them.
Adding a gas fireplace during a renovation
A renovation that opens walls or ceilings is a good moment to add a gas fireplace, because routes and framing can be built before finishes go on. It also means coordinating with trades already on site.
Tell us the renovation schedule and which walls will be open. We plan the appliance, vent and supply positions to fit it, and flag anything the manual requires that the renovation plan does not yet show. The fireplace work is priced as its own item, separate from the rest of the renovation.
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.
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.
The installation checklist for your gas unit
- Listing and manual confirmed for the model
- Shutoff valve position coordinated
- Flashing and storm collar on roof terminations
- Finish work boundaries shown on the estimate
Questions about installing a gas fireplace
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.
Does a direct-vent unit need a chimney?
No. A direct-vent gas fireplace uses a sealed vent system that draws outside air and exhausts through a listed termination on a wall or roof. The route and termination must fit the manual's rules for that model.
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.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo