"Don did a good job of cleaning my fireplace insert and checking my chimney. He was very knowledgeable about the workings of the insert. I won't hesitate to give him a call in the future."
"If you are seeking an honest, reasonable and knowledgeable stone fabricator, Solid Stone is the company to call. I’ve been in the home renovations business for many years and have created beautiful kitchens and bathrooms. The final touch is the stone countertops which are the focal points of those rooms. You want perfection and Solid Stone delivers with prompt perfection. You can call them with confidence! Haven Designs, Cindy Graham"
"They were very good. I used them in October. I called and he told me when he'd be here. He did the job. It works just fine. He seemed very knowledgeable. and he did a really good job. He was cleaning out my chimney. I have a wood fire place chimney and he cleaned the insert and everything. He was very kind and very good. I felt comfortable with him as he was polite. He was a very nice man. "
They just did not do a very good job of cleaning my house. They need to do a better job. They did dry dusting and left a thin film of dust everywhere because they did not damp dust. All I wanted them to do is deep clean the house until I got there. They would not touch the appliances, they left dust on the shelves and they left cobwebs in the corners of the windows. They just did a terrible job.
"Lucio and his crew are amazing. I hired him for roofing, siding, window installation, rock footing/underpinning, new concrete driveway and sidewalks, among other home remodeling. His crews were some of the hardest workers. Always professional, excellent workmanship, and worked with urgency to help me complete my house project timely. Pricing was fair and Lucio was always available for getting to add on services! I will definitely use him as needed in future!"
"I could not of asked for a better job. Donald was very profesional. He supplied me with a proposal and then a contract once I accepted the proposal. The contract explained in detail the services that he would provide and time frame. Everything he did was exactly what was stated and explain befor he started. The quality of his work and time he took to install my new cabnets was outstanding. I would hire them again in a minute. I recommend D&L masonry and renovation any chance I get. Great business, quality work, at a competitive price."
"Hoyle Chimney Service provided top notch insert install, veiled and capped the fireplace to prevent birds and cleaned old debris.Also replaced gas line. Great service"
"They are very professional. They are customer orientated. They always clean up afterwards. They also do a good job. Their prices are completely reasonable. We will continue going back to them for all of our other needs."
The project could take anywhere from one to five das, depending on the extent of the removal. Capping a gas line can be done on the same day, whereas completely removing a fireplace and chimney can span several weeks. Talk to your pro about the timeline and potential obstacles, like fireplace material, location, and potential structural issues.
The short answer is yes, but the longer answer is more complex. Unless the fireplace is ventless by design, you’ll need some type of exhaust pipe system to safely send fumes and other harmful byproducts out of the house. Even then, ventless fireplaces are not always permitted because they do keep the byproducts inside of your house. Ventless fireplaces are safest when installed in spaces that are themselves well-ventilated, like large rooms with lots of windows.
Yes, you can use an existing chimney with a wood-burning stove if it meets specific requirements. The stove’s vent pipe size must be compatible with the size of your chimney flue. Your contractor can tell you whether your chimney is suitable for installation.
Pellet stoves do require electricity to power their automated features, such as the pellet feeder, fans, and digital controls. However, their electricity consumption is relatively low compared to other household appliances. During a power outage, pellet stoves equipped with battery backup systems or manual ignition options can still operate, though fans and automatic feed mechanisms may not function. Have a backup heating plan in place for these situations, especially if you live in a region prone to severe weather events.
A fireplace hearth is a fireproof flooring material that extends out from the base of the fireplace and into the room. Hearths can be made of brick, ceramic, marble, limestone, and more. A hearth serves the purpose of decreasing the fire risk in the area directly around the fireplace. If flying embers hit carpet or wood, they’ll spark and create a fire. But if they hit something like tile or granite, they’ll simply go out.
The Lorena, TX homeowners’ guide to fireplace services
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