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Space Fireplace Services — DFW chimney & fireplace specialists. Free inspection, written quote, no surprise fees.
A Better Fire for an Established Block
West Plano is the largest concentration of late-1990s and 2000s luxury single-family in North Dallas. The estates in Willow Bend, Stonebriar, Lakes of Russell Park, Deerfield, and the gated subdivisions off Preston and Spring Creek run between 4,000 and 8,000 square feet, sit on quarter-acre to half-acre lots, and were built when builder-grade meant a 42-inch B-vent gas unit behind a formal cast-stone surround. Twenty years on, those original fireplaces are mostly tired, mostly underspecified, and almost always the room’s weakest detail. The fireplace question in 75024, 75025, and 75093 is therefore largely a replacement question. Space Fireplace Services replaces and reinstalls fireplaces one at a time, by appointment, in homes where the design intent is being modernized without losing the architectural envelope. To begin, schedule a consultation at 469-992-4912 or through the contact form. Consultations are scheduled, never rushed.The Architectural Brief in West Plano
The West Plano luxury housing stock is consistent. Two-story estate homes with formal great rooms, primary suites on the main floor, vaulted ceilings between fourteen and eighteen feet, and traditional architectural language — limestone or stucco exteriors, cast-stone interior surrounds, and finish details from the 2000-to-2010 luxury catalog. The original builder fireplaces are typically 42 to 48-inch B-vent gas units behind formal cast-stone surrounds, with traditional log sets and standing-pilot ignition. The owners we work with in West Plano are typically second or third owners. They love the house, they have invested in updating the kitchen and the primary suite, and they have realized the great-room fireplace is the last unfinished element. The work is replacement-led: a sealed direct-vent insert behind the existing cast-stone, or a full surround rebuild if the cast-stone is dated rather than timeless.The SFS Approach to Installation
We start with a scheduled consultation in your home. We bring sample materials, measuring tools, and CAD reference. Within ten business days you receive a fixed-price proposal with scope, specifications, and a build schedule. Design takes one to four weeks depending on whether the cast-stone is preserved or replaced. CAD elevations and material samples are signed off before any order is placed. Build runs two to three weeks of intermittent coordinated work for a conversion preserving the surround, three to four weeks for installations that include a full surround rebuild.Specifications That Suit the Subdivision
For most West Plano installations, we replace the original 42 or 48-inch B-vent unit with a sealed direct-vent linear insert at 48 to 60 inches, vented horizontally through a new co-axial pipe to the exterior wall, with the existing cast-stone surround preserved as a frame. The original burner and log set are replaced. For owners doing a full surround rebuild, we specify the new fireplace and the surround as a single program. Common configurations: 60-inch linear unit with full-height honed limestone slab; 72-inch linear unit with board-formed concrete; 48-inch linear unit with brick base and steel mantel shelf. The original cast-stone is removed cleanly and the new surround is built to drywall reveal. For two-sided pass-through configurations between great room and primary suite — increasingly common in the larger West Plano estates being renovated — we install 48 to 60-inch double-glass sealed units with co-axial venting routed through an interior chase. For outdoor installations on the larger estate lots, we design and build masonry fireplaces sized to the loggia and pool deck programs. Stucco-on-CMU or full natural stone construction, sealed gas line run from the meter under permit. Gas line in 75024, 75025, and 75093 is residential, with the meter typically yard-side. We extend or modify the existing line as needed, pressure-test the assembly, and pull the gas and mechanical permits with the City of Plano.Selected Project: A Willow Bend Estate Renovation
The owners had bought a 5,800-square-foot estate in 2017 and were doing a kitchen and primary-suite renovation in 2024. The original 42-inch B-vent fireplace behind a formal cast-stone surround was the last room-level element they had not addressed. The cast-stone was sound and worth keeping. The fire behind it was not. We installed a 54-inch sealed direct-vent linear insert inside the existing cast-stone opening, modifying the firebox dimensions to accept the larger unit. The vent was rerouted horizontally through a new co-axial pipe to the exterior wall. The original burner was replaced with a contemporary ribbon-flame burner and a black glass media bed. The mantel shelf was rebuilt in walnut to match the new kitchen cabinetry. The install ran sixteen working days. The owners report the great room finally feels current.Trade Pro Program
We work with West Plano remodelers, interior designers, and architects 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 senior project managers. We protect your client relationship. Call 469-992-4912 and ask for the Trade desk.Frequently Asked Questions
**Should I keep my original cast-stone surround?** Most of the time, yes. The cast-stone in a well-built West Plano estate is the right material at the right scale. Replacement is appropriate when the cast-stone is undersized for a contemporary linear unit or when the formal arched profile no longer reads against an updated interior. **What size unit reads correctly under a sixteen-foot ceiling?** A 48 to 60-inch linear unit. For larger great rooms with longer wall runs we have specified up to 72 inches. The proportion has to read at the scale of the room. **How long does installation take?** Two to three weeks of intermittent coordinated work for installations preserving the existing surround. Three to four weeks for installations that include a full surround rebuild. **What does fireplace installation cost in West Plano?** Replacement of a builder unit with a 48 to 60-inch sealed direct-vent linear insert and a preserved cast-stone surround typically runs twenty-two to thirty-six thousand dollars. Full surround rebuilds in honed limestone or board-formed concrete run thirty-five to sixty-five thousand. Outdoor masonry fireplaces run thirty to sixty thousand depending on size and finish. **Do you handle the gas line and permits?** Yes. We pull the gas and mechanical permits with the City of Plano and deliver closed inspections at completion.Schedule a Consultation
If your West Plano fireplace is the last unfinished detail in an otherwise finished home, call 469-992-4912 or write through the form. We respond within one business day.Adjacent Service Pages
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