Why Hire a Professional for Your Fireplace Installation

So, you’ve decided to install a new fireplace? Congratulations on making a wise choice. Not only will a fireplace improve the feel of your home, but it will also help reduce heating costs. But to save a few dollars, you are thinking of hiring a neighborhood handyman or worse, installing it yourself. The idea, in theory, is clever, but in reality, you probably won’t install it correctly and end up increasing costs.
You should only hire a professional chimney sweep service to install your fireplace. Why use a professional to install your fireplace? There are a variety of reasons, first and foremost being that precise calibrations need to be made during installation to ensure your fireplace operates at optimum levels. Read on to find out more.

Experience and Skill

Certified chimney sweeps are trained and experienced in dealing with fireplaces and their installations. They know the various requirements, specifications, and best practices, which are vital for your fireplace to work as it should. A plumber, roofer, or other such tradesman doesn’t have the training or qualifications to install your fireplace. Using these kinds of services to install a fireplace will only lead to it needing repairs or replacement in the future.

Safety

Fireplaces involve, well, fire. If they’re not correctly installed, there may be considerable safety risks, including but not limited to fire hazards and poisonous gases, including the silent killer, carbon monoxide. Qualified chimney sweeps understand how to secure your fireplace properly, ensuring that it functions smoothly and operates safely. You don’t want to put your family and pets at risk by trying to install a fireplace yourself or using an unqualified trade service.

Compliance with State and Local Code

Chimney sweeps are constantly trained on the latest state and local building codes as well as industry standards. They understand these rules must be followed during the installation of a new fireplace. Compliance is imperative for safety reasons as well as steering clear of legal issues and possible complications if you put your home up for sale.

Ventilation

Your fireplace and chimney require sufficient ventilation, which is an integral part of fireplace installation. A landscaper won’t know how to ensure there is enough ventilation for a proper draft or if deadly gases will evacuate your chimney. Cutting corners or using the wrong materials could lead to tragedy. A professional chimney sweep knows the correct procedure and techniques to install chimneys for optimum performance.

Efficiency

A poorly installed fireplace can bring about heat loss and an insufficient draft. Professional chimney sweeps will ensure the fireplace and its components are installed for maximum efficiency, saving you energy and money in the long run.

Avoid Expensive Errors

It cannot be stressed enough that fireplace installation is not for amateurs. It can be complicated and requires various specialized tools and components. Even small mistakes during installation can cause exorbitant repairs down the road, and professional chimney sweeps won’t make those kinds of mistakes.

In Short

Using a professional and reputable chimney sweep service to install your fireplace will not only save you time and unnecessary repairs, potential headaches, but will also ensure the safety and efficiency of your new heating appliance.

Let Felgemacher Masonry Install Your New Chimney

Why install a fireplace yourself or use an unqualified service when Felgemacher Masonry and Chimney has been installing fireplaces for over sixty years? We are also certified by the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA). Contact us today if you have crumbling mortar or cracked bricks. Get in touch today so we can schedule an appointment to install your fireplace. Don’t do it yourself, get in touch now.