Installing natural gas and propane fireplaces in Surfside
A replacement gas fireplace gets the same planning as a new one, including the retained vent and framing.
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- Family owned and run
Signs it may be time for a new gas unit
- Planning a fireplace for a room without one
- A unit bought before the route was checked
- Controls you would like to update
- Moving the fireplace to a different wall
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New gas fireplaces for homes in Surfside
Keeping insulation away from the unit and vent
Loose insulation, debris and stored items can end up against a fireplace or its vent if the enclosure is not blocked properly. One manual requires the chase to be blocked so that blown insulation and other combustibles cannot reach the fireplace or chimney.
We look at how insulation will be installed around the enclosure and where blocking is needed. Attic spaces get particular attention, because insulation is often added later by someone who does not know the vent is there. Where the manual supplies a shield for that job, it is fitted and recorded.
Checking the unit and parts on arrival
Appliances and vent parts can be damaged in shipping. Manuals ask installers to tell the dealer about damaged parts and not to install them. A dent or crack can affect how the unit seals or vents.
We inspect the appliance, glass, logs, vent pipe and termination when they arrive, before they are built in. If anything is damaged, we tell the dealer and wait for a replacement rather than fitting it and hoping for the best. That check is recorded, along with the serial number of the unit.
Roof penetrations and the roof covering
A vertical vent route ends with a penetration through the roof. The flashing must suit the roof covering, and the vent instructions call for a storm collar sealed to the pipe above it. Roof coverings differ, and some need a roofer's work around the flashing.
We plan the roof exit with the covering in mind and agree who does what. We fit the vent, flashing and storm collar as the instructions show. If the roof covering around the flashing needs work beyond that, a roofer carries it out and it appears as their item on the estimate.
Air returns and air handlers near the fireplace
The position of heating and cooling returns can affect a natural-draft fireplace. One manual advises keeping furnace and air conditioning return vents away from the immediate area of the fireplace. It also lists an unbalanced air handling system among the causes of negative pressure.
During the project inspection we note where returns and air handlers sit relative to the planned position. If a return sits close by, a direct-vent unit or another position may be the better choice. Changes to the air handling system are outside our scope and belong to that trade.
What the gas installation quote includes
- Vent system chosen from the manual
- Framing and chase layout to the manual
- Electrical requirement noted for an electrician
- Wall or roof penetration sealed
Gas fireplace installs, questions answered
Can the new vent run through a closet or storage space?
It can, where the route allows. The vent is enclosed and the enclosure blocked as the manual describes, so stored items and insulation cannot reach the pipe. We explain what should be kept clear of that enclosure once the job is finished.
Do you install gas log sets or vent-free fireplaces under this service?
No, those are separate services. Log sets have their own installation service, and vent-free fireplaces have their own requirements. This installation service covers vented gas fireplaces, either direct-vent or natural-draft.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Gas Fireplace Repair and ServiceGet a model-specific gas fireplace service plan for the fault you are seeing or the maintenance your unit needs.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
- Fireplace RestorationCoordinate fireplace repairs while preserving suitable existing features and defining the intended use.
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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