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Fireplace installation in Deerfield Beach FL - a fireplace with a vent that works

Want a fireplace but not sure where it can go or how it will vent? We plan the vent first, then build it in.

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Stone masonry outdoor fireplace with a broad chimney, arched firebox, and built-in seating on a paved patio.

What does it take to add a fireplace to a Deerfield Beach home?

Fireplace installation in Deerfield Beach puts a fireplace and its vent or chimney into your home, in a spot where the house can actually vent it. A factory-built fireplace has its fire chamber, chimney and roof assembly made in a factory, and we put it together and build the masonry around it at your house.

Most people who call have a wall picked out and know whether they want gas, electric or wood. What they don't know yet is whether a vent can get outside from there, and that's the first thing I look at. The price moves with the unit you choose, the length and path of the vent, and how much masonry goes around it. The schedule turns on the permit and inspections and on when your unit arrives. Your written estimate lays out what we'll do and why. If you already have an old wood fireplace with a worn chimney, chimney repair may be the better place to start.

Why Deerfield Beach picks us for fireplace installation

From the first look to the walk-through, you get straight answers about your fireplace, a crew that cleans up after itself, and work that's satisfaction guaranteed.

  • I come out myself

    I look at every fireplace job and write the estimate myself, so the person pricing it has seen your room.

  • An experienced mason leads the crew

    Our crew works under an experienced mason, and I check in on the job while it's going.

  • Licensed and fully insured, every job

    Ask about our license and insurance when I come out, and I'll answer plainly before you agree to anything.

  • In business here since 2021

    That's five years of building and fixing masonry for homeowners and condo owners in and around Deerfield Beach.

  • You'll know what to watch for

    I want you to understand your fireplace and its masonry well enough to spot trouble on your own.

The fireplace installations we do

The right fireplace comes down to the fuel you want, the room and where a vent can get outside, so we settle the vent route before we settle where the fireplace goes.

  • Direct-vent gas fireplace

    This suits you if you want a flame at the flip of a switch, because it vents straight outside through a wall or up through the roof. The unit's maker sets which of those it allows and how far the vent can run sideways, so we follow the maker's installation instructions for your unit and place the fireplace where its vent can reach.

  • Factory-built fireplace

    A factory-built unit suits you if you want the look of a real firebox, since it can run open to the room or with doors you keep open or closed. You pick the look when you choose the unit, and we build the masonry around it.

  • Electric insert in your old fireplace

    If you have a wood fireplace you no longer burn, an electric insert is usually the simplest change. One maker says the old flue gets blocked off when its insert goes in, which keeps water from damaging the insert and cuts heat loss from the house.

  • Masonry surround and hearth

    This is the part that makes a fireplace look like it belongs in the room. We can face the wall in natural or manufactured stone through our stone veneer installation work, or lay block to box in the vent with our concrete block walls work.

What happens after you call about a fireplace?

We plan each fireplace around your room, your fuel and your building's paperwork, so you know what's coming before our crew shows up.

  1. Call or send photos

    Call (754) 253-5630 or send photos of the room through the form, and tell us the fuel you have in mind.

  2. I come out to look

    I come out myself to see the room, the outside wall and the roof above, and work out what your house allows.

  3. Your written estimate

    You get a written estimate explaining what we'll do and why. The city needs the owner's signature on every permit application, so plan time to sign.

  4. The work and walk-through

    Once you say go, we take care of the permit, our crew does the work, and I walk the finished fireplace with you.

Questions about a step? Call and talk it through.

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Fireplace questions we hear in Deerfield Beach

Can a gas fireplace share my existing chimney?

Not with a direct-vent unit, according to one vent maker's guide, because each direct-vent gas fireplace vents straight outside through its own separate vent system. A chimney that already serves a wood stove or another gas appliance stays with that appliance, so we plan a new vent route for the gas unit.

How much does fireplace installation cost in Deerfield Beach?

There's no set price, because the unit, the vent and the masonry change from one house to the next. A gas unit that vents straight out a nearby wall usually takes less work than one that needs a longer run up through the roof, and a full stone face costs more than a simple surround. I'll give you a written estimate once I've seen the room.

Can I install a fireplace in my condo myself in Deerfield Beach?

No. The City of Deerfield Beach says the building code doesn't let a condo owner do work on their own unit, so a Florida licensed contractor has to be hired. The city also notes that failing to hire a licensed contractor for condo work is a felony in Florida.

What causes headaches or dizziness near a gas fireplace?

It can be carbon monoxide, and one gas fireplace maker's manual says flu-like signs such as headaches, dizziness or nausea may mean the fireplace wasn't installed properly. If you notice them, get fresh air right away and have a qualified service person or your gas supplier inspect the fireplace.

How do I check a fireplace contractor's license in Florida?

Ask whether they hold a certified license, which allows work anywhere in Florida, or a registered one, which only covers the cities or counties where the contractor holds a certificate of competency. If your fireplace runs on propane, the gas side is licensed separately, since the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services licenses the people and businesses that install, service or repair LP gas systems and appliances.

Will a gas fireplace heat my whole house?

Probably not, and one maker says its direct-vent gas fireplace isn't meant to be a home's main source of heat. Plan on it taking the chill off the room it's in, and keep your regular heat for the rest of the house.

Fireplace installation permits in Deerfield Beach

In Deerfield Beach, CAP Government handles permit applications, plan approvals, inspections and permit close-out for the city, and the city says almost any work in a condo unit needs a permit, which has to be in hand before any contractor starts. Every residential permit also needs the city's HOA affidavit, so we put it in the package from the start instead of waiting to be asked. If you're in a house, I'll check with CAP Government on your job before we schedule anything. When a permit is needed, we pull it, handle the paperwork and line up the inspections, and we'll tell you early on anything the city needs from you. The city's building services page has more on how it works.

Condo owners and homeowners both call us here, and many houses are concrete block, so a wall vent means a clean cut through block and a tight finish that keeps rain out. We see the same kinds of buildings on jobs in Boca Raton and Pompano Beach, and if your city isn't on our list, just ask.

Get a fireplace estimate in Deerfield Beach

Call (754) 253-5630 any day of the week, evenings included, or send photos of the room through the form.

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