Is a fireplace hearth necessary?

• <div><p>A fireplace hearth is necessary in most areas per building codes, especially for gas and wood-burning fireplaces. Electric fireplaces may not require a hearth, so check local building codes or ask a pro for guidance if you’re leaning toward electric. A fireplace hearth can decrease the risk of flying embers creating a fire and burning your home down. That’s why fireproof material, like tile, is used for the hearth.</p></div>

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Last update on April 16, 2025

Reviewed in April 2025
Very excellent work done got new windows installed he is fast and efficient , very professional will use on future projects and would highly recommend
Baker's Home Repair
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Reviewed in August 2024
Hired them to put up gates on my carport. It took months after sending payment to get the install. It was never completed. The gates do not hang properly and important parts are still missing. I get no response when I request them to finish the job
Newsome Property Management Services
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Reviewed in July 2024
Great team attic install insulation looks great
SmartHome Energy Solutions
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Reviewed in July 2024
Kennenergy Solutions, wow! Well done! Very prompt and knowledgable. The gentleman who worked on installing my generator was very nice too.
Kennenergy Solutions LLC
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Reviewed in January 2024
Mr Hutto was hired through Lowes in Thomasville GA. I paid Lowes and Lowes Hired Joe Hutto. we installed an architcual shingle roof and we have leaks in our roof with less than 5 years old. I called Mr Hutto to tell him what was going on and he hung up on me. DO NOT USE this man he will not...
Joseph Hutto Enterprises
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Reviewed in September 2023
THE process has been TERRIBLE!!! We had a small fire in our kitchen in May of 2023 which resulted in an insurance settlement. Once the payment was received from our insurance company, I submitted an inquiry to Angi on July 5. We began receiving notifications via text message from potential...
Southern Developments
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Reviewed in July 2023
Miguel came out to my house to deliver a piece of furniture I was purchasing from him and ended up becoming our friend and HVAC hero! Totally â off the clockâ and unexpectedly, Miguel offered to check out our AC unit that weâ d been told was â broken beyond repairâ by another local...
Appliance Duos
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Reviewed in March 2023
Top notch service . Very professional and reliable. Installed shrubs beautifully 100% sucess. Will use this service again in a heartbeat.
Maxwell Land Management, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2022
Jesse's crew have done many projects for me including remodeling a bathroom, building a pantry, removing a door and window and installing siding. Jesse is an excellent trouble shooter, figuring out how to fix what someone in the past had done incorrectly. Professional and reliable!!
Jesse Simone's Home Improvement
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Reviewed in November 2020
Alonzo and Juan are marvelous! They are contractors that arrive on time and do what they are contracted to do. Their work is superior. My neighbor and I both had old sidewalks removed and new ones installed. Our sidewalks are beautiful and the process was seemless! They pay attention to detail...
J & H Sons Construction
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Fire Pit Installation questions, answered by experts

In most cases, having a fire hydrant installed on your property, whether it’s maintained by you personally or your municipality, will reduce your insurance premiums. Its proximity to any buildings on the property will reduce the time it takes to put out a fire, thus reducing the resulting damage.

While adding fire sprinklers to your home, you may want to consider other fire prevention and protective measures. Get your smoke alarms and CO alarms inspected and replaced, if needed. Add fire doors to vulnerable areas of your home. Inspect or purchase fire extinguishers. For exterior protection, consider fire-smart landscaping practices .

Ensure proper ventilation, fix leaks, and schedule regular pest inspections to protect your property.

While your municipality may have its own regulations requiring pergolas or other structures to be a certain height above a fire pit, the standard recommendation is that the pergola should be at least 10 feet above the fire pit. A taller pergola allows the heat from the flames to dissipate before reaching the structure.

A fireplace hearth is necessary in most areas per building codes, especially for gas and wood-burning fireplaces. Electric fireplaces may not require a hearth, so check local building codes or ask a pro for guidance if you’re leaning toward electric. A fireplace hearth can decrease the risk of flying embers creating a fire and burning your home down. That’s why fireproof material, like tile, is used for the hearth.

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