Fireplace installation in Rockwall TX - a fire that fits how you'll use it
Got a fireplace you never light, or a wall that needs one? We'll put in the fire that fits how you'll actually use it.
Do I need a new fireplace, an insert or gas logs?
Fireplace installation in Rockwall, TX covers building a new masonry fireplace, setting a factory-built unit, or fitting an insert or log set into the fireplace you already have, and Solid Rockwall Concrete and Masonry helps you pick the one that suits your house.
Most calls start one of two ways. You've got a fireplace that's more for looks than warmth, or you want one where there isn't one. I come out to look at it myself, then work on site with our crew, here in Rockwall and in the cities around it like Rowlett, Heath, Garland and Royse City. If the chimney's cracked or its joints are crumbling, that's chimney repair first, and I'll tell you before I quote anything else.
Price mostly turns on whether we're working with the fireplace you have or building new, the fuel and unit you pick, how it vents, and how much brick or stone goes around it. The schedule turns on when the unit is in hand and how much masonry the job needs, and your estimate gives you a written plan and price for your house.
- We look at the firebox, the chimney and the wall around it before we price anything.
- New hearths, surrounds and fireplace faces built in brick or stone to suit your room.
- Older wood fireplaces switched over to an insert or log set when you're done hauling wood.
What happens when you call about a fireplace in Rockwall?
I keep this simple because most people just want to know who shows up and what it costs. Here's how a fireplace job runs from your first call to the walkthrough.
Call and tell me the goal
You call (972) 961-1232 and I answer. Tell me what you've got now and what you're hoping for, and we'll set a time for me to come out.
I look and write it up
I come out myself, look at the firebox, the chimney and the wall around it, and give you a straight read on what it needs. You get a written plan and price before anything starts, so you're not guessing what it'll cost.
We check permits and schedule
If you say go, we check with the city or county office for your address, and when a permit's needed we take care of the application and inspections. Then the job goes on the calendar.
We build it, then walk it
I'm on site with our crew while the work gets done, so the person who quoted it is the one watching it go in. Before we pack up, we walk the finished fireplace with you.
Brick and stone fireplaces, hearths and the walls around them
These photos show the kind of fireplace and masonry work the trade does, from brick fireboxes to stone faces and hearths. They're here to help you picture finishes for your own room.
Round stone fire pit with stacked block sides sits on a patio paved with large irregular-pattern pavers.
A circular walkway of large pale stone pavers set in grass leads toward a home's front entrance.
Stone patio extends from a house into a landscaped yard with gravel paths, planting beds, and a tiered fountain.
Covered outdoor kitchen with a stone masonry counter and grill, plus a stone column with a mounted television.
Curving gray paver driveway with pale stone bands, bordered by manicured lawn, trees and shrubs.
Curved stone walkway with broad steps and low stacked-stone walls winds through a colorful landscaped garden.
Get a written plan and price for your fireplace
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set a time for me to come look. The estimate is free, done in person and carries no obligation, and it helps to note your fireplace type and fuel.
(972) 961-1232Common questions about putting in a fireplace or insert
These come up on almost every fireplace estimate, usually while someone's deciding between wood, an insert, gas or logs. Short answers here, and I'll go through the details for your house when I come out.
What is the best way to get real heat from a fireplace in Rockwall?
A gas, pellet or EPA-certified wood insert will do far more than an open wood fire. An open wood-burning fireplace is a very inefficient heater because drafts pull warm air up the chimney and make your central heat work harder. Most fireplaces are mainly there for the look and some backup warmth, so if heat's the goal, an insert is where to start.
Will any fireplace insert fit my existing fireplace?
No. A zero-clearance fireplace, the factory-built metal kind, needs an insert designed and tested for that exact unit. In a masonry chimney, the flue liner that carries smoke up the chimney has to go in right, so ask any installer, us included, how they handle it.
Is a vent-free gas fireplace a good choice?
Usually not, and I'd steer you away from one. Vent-free units release their combustion products into the room, EPA doesn't support unvented models because of indoor air quality, and some jurisdictions ban installing an unvented gas stove. One code-reference site calls direct-vent, a sealed unit that vents outside, the most common and safest modern option, and that's where we point people as a fully licensed and insured crew.
How much does a gas fireplace installation cost?
Across the US, putting in a gas fireplace with its gas line usually runs about $3,500 to $16,500 per job, from an insert in an existing masonry fireplace up to a new zero-clearance unit. That's the going range nationally, not our price. Your estimate gives you the written figure for your house.
How often should a fireplace or stove be inspected?
Once a year. EPA says a stove should be installed by a certified technician and inspected annually. Gas units need little other upkeep, so that yearly inspection is most of what you'll plan for.
How do I choose between a gas insert and a pellet insert?
Start with power outages, because a pellet stove's automatic feed runs on electricity. If you want heat when the power's out, that matters. Gas units vary in efficiency and can vent up an existing chimney or straight out through the roof or the wall behind them, so compare both points before you buy.