Space Fireplace Services
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Space Fireplace Services — DFW chimney & fireplace specialists. Free inspection, written quote, no surprise fees.
A Considered Install in a Considered Corridor
Knox-Henderson reads like two neighborhoods that share a zip code seam. North of Mockingbird, the Knox side trends toward dense mid-rise condos, restored 1940s cottages on Cole, and a steady drumbeat of luxury infill duplexes. South of Henderson, the rhythm is townhomes and small-lot single-family on streets like Glencoe and Belmont. The fireplace question in 75204 and 75206 is therefore a question about scale: a fireplace that suits a four-story stacked condo will not suit a 1948 cottage on Cole, and the install logic for each is different. Space Fireplace Services installs fireplaces one at a time, by appointment. Our work in Knox-Henderson tends to fall into three categories — linear direct-vent installs in new construction townhomes, sealed insert conversions in midcentury cottages, and bespoke design-led replacements in mid-renovation luxury homes. We bring the millwork, the metal, the stone, and the gas line into one conversation. To begin, schedule a consultation at 469-992-4912 or through the form. Consultations are scheduled, never rushed.The Architectural Brief in 75204 and 75206
Three building types dominate. The 1940s and 1950s cottage stock on streets between Henderson and Greenville — small footprints, eight foot ceilings, narrow living rooms — usually has an original masonry firebox that has not been touched. The 2010s and 2020s luxury townhome stock — three-story stacked plans, tall ceilings on the main floor, large windows — typically has a 48 or 60-inch linear unit specified by the developer that the second owner wants to replace with something better. And the new luxury single-family infill — 4,000 to 6,000 square foot homes that trade for $2M-plus — usually comes to us during construction with the architect already engaged. Each type wants a different installation. The cottages want sealed inserts that respect the proportion of the original room. The townhomes want linear units sized to the volume. The new infill wants design-led specification from the schematic phase forward.The SFS Approach to Installation
We start with a scheduled consultation in your home. We bring sample materials, measuring tools, and a chimney camera if the project involves an existing chase. Within ten business days you receive a fixed-price proposal with scope, specifications, and a build schedule. Design takes one to six weeks depending on complexity. CAD elevations and material samples are signed off before any order is placed. The build itself runs seven to ten working days for a straightforward installation, two to three weeks of intermittent coordinated work for new construction, and four to six weeks for design-led installs with bespoke surrounds.Specifications That Suit Knox-Henderson
For midcentury cottages on Cole, Glencoe, and Belmont, our most common installation is a sealed direct-vent insert at 30 or 36 inches, dropped into the original firebox with a new co-axial liner. The original brick is often retained. Mantels are restored or replaced in white oak or walnut. The fire reads scaled to the room — eight foot ceilings do not reward an oversized firebox. For new construction townhomes, we install zero-clearance linear units at 48 to 60 inches, vented horizontally to the rear party wall. Surrounds run toward board-formed concrete, blackened steel, and full-height honed limestone. Drywall returns are detailed at half-inch reveal. For luxury infill single-family, the specification is bespoke. We have specified glass-to-glass corner units, two-sided pass-throughs between the great room and the primary suite, and 72-inch linear units anchoring 12-foot vaulted ceilings. The surround treatment varies — board-formed concrete, slabs of limestone, plaster on a curved wall — and is always coordinated with the architect from the schematic phase forward.Selected Project: A Cole Avenue Cottage Restoration
The owners had bought a 1948 cottage and were taking it down to studs. The original masonry firebox was in the living room, centered on a fourteen-foot wall under an eight-foot ceiling. They wanted a sealed gas insert and a contemporary surround, but they did not want to overpower the room. We specified a 30-inch linear direct-vent insert vented through a new 5-inch co-axial liner inside the original chimney chase. The surround was honed Lueders limestone in a single slab face, set tight to the existing brick frame. The mantel shelf was a 2-inch quarter-sawn white oak plank, blackened and waxed. The total install ran eight working days. The fire reads correctly against the room’s modest scale, and the cottage retains its bones.Trade Pro Program
We work with Knox-Henderson and Uptown designers, architects, and general contractors on a recurring basis. Our Trade Pro program offers a 15 percent professional discount on materials and design fees, dedicated lead times, and direct access to our senior project managers. We protect your client relationship — we do not market to your client during or after the project. Call 469-992-4912 and ask for the Trade desk.Frequently Asked Questions
**What size fireplace works in a Knox-Henderson townhome?** A 48 to 60-inch linear direct-vent unit suits most three-story townhome plans on the main floor. The volume is large enough to absorb the heat output, and the linear proportion reads correctly against tall ceilings and large windows. **Can I replace a developer-grade unit with something better?** Yes, and this is one of our most frequent Knox-Henderson projects. The original framing chase usually accepts a higher-grade direct-vent unit with minor modification. We replace the firebox, refinish the surround, and tune the vent termination to manufacturer spec. **How long does installation take?** Seven to ten working days for a straightforward install in an existing chase. Two to three weeks of intermittent coordinated work for new construction. Four to six weeks for a design-led installation with a bespoke surround. **What does fireplace installation cost in Knox-Henderson?** Sealed insert installations in cottage chimneys typically run sixteen to twenty-four thousand dollars. Townhome unit replacements with new surrounds run twenty to thirty-five thousand. Design-led luxury installs run from thirty-five thousand into the seventies depending on materials. **Do you pull the permits?** Yes. We pull the gas and mechanical permits with the City of Dallas and deliver closed inspections at completion.Schedule a Consultation
If your Knox-Henderson room is ready, we would be glad to walk it. Call 469-992-4912 or write through the form. We respond within one business day.Adjacent Service Pages
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