Fireplace installation and prefab replacement by local pros in Palomar

Accessories tested with the fireplace

Every factory-built fireplace is tested with specific optional accessories such as glass doors, outside air kits, blowers and hearth extensions. One maker's E-series manual warns that accessories not specifically tested for the appliance could void the warranty or create a safety hazard.

So the doors, the air kit and the hearth piece are chosen from the manual's list, whatever else might fit the opening. When you want an accessory, we check that it appears in the manual for your model before it goes on the estimate, and we tell you when it does not.

The code's exterior air rule

Florida Residential Code section R1006.1 says factory-built or masonry fireplaces shall be equipped with an exterior air supply to ensure proper fuel combustion, unless the room is mechanically ventilated and controlled so that the indoor pressure is neutral or positive.

For most new fireplaces that means an outside air supply is part of the project. We explain how the rule applies to your house and your model, and the air supply appears on the estimate as its own item rather than an afterthought.

Weather protection for the chase top and cap

Detailed instructions for the chase top, storm collar and termination cap come packed with those parts. To protect against corrosion on parts exposed to weather, the E-series manual recommends painting the chase top and termination cap with a rust-resistant paint.

We follow the packed instructions for each part, including the air space between the chimney and the enclosure, and we tell you at handover which parts are exposed and what their upkeep looks like over the years.

How a fireplace installation estimate should read

A clear fireplace estimate separates the fireplace unit, the chimney system and its roof parts, the framing or chase, the hearth extension, the face finish, removal of any old unit, the outside air supply, permit fees and any electrical work by an electrician.

Every line carries upfront pricing with no hidden fees, so you can compare our proposal fairly and see exactly where the money goes. Book within 72 hours after the inspection and 10% off is applied right on the estimate.

• Fireplace model and accessories from its manual
• Chimney sections, firestops, shield and cap
• Framing, chase and roof opening
• Hearth extension and face finish
• Removal of the old unit
• Permit and inspection coordination