Space Fireplace Services
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Space Fireplace Services — DFW chimney & fireplace specialists. Free inspection, written quote, no surprise fees.
A Cleaner Fire for an Adaptive-Reuse Block
Most of the fireplaces we are asked to convert in the Design District are not original masonry. They are first-generation gas units installed during the 2008-to-2015 wave of warehouse-to-residential conversions, and they are showing the limits of their specification. The owners of these spaces — designers, gallerists, the architects who renovated the buildings in the first place — are now ten or fifteen years into the unit and replacing it with something better. Space Fireplace Services converts legacy gas units and the small number of original wood-burning fireplaces that exist in 75207’s pre-war housing stock. The work is technical, the design opportunity is meaningful, and the result is almost always a step-change in how the fireplace reads in the room. To begin, schedule a consultation at 469-992-4912 or through the contact form. By appointment.Why Design District Spaces Convert
The first-generation gas inserts installed during the warehouse conversion era were typically 36-inch unvented or B-vent units sized for a 1,800-square-foot suburban living room. Dropped into a 2,400-square-foot Design District loft with a sixteen-foot ceiling, they read undersized, throw insufficient heat, and produce condensation problems on the surrounding finishes. The conversion path is a sealed direct-vent insert at 60 or 72 inches, with horizontal venting through a new co-axial pipe to the exterior. We retire the original framing chase, rebuild it to the new unit’s clearance spec, and finish the surround in board-formed concrete, blackened steel, or stone slab. For the rare original masonry chimney that exists in a pre-war Design District building — a few of the 1930s commercial conversions retained their boilers and flues — the conversion path is a sealed insert vented through a new co-axial liner installed inside the existing chimney chase. The masonry is preserved as a frame.The SFS Approach
We start with a site walk. The conversion question in 75207 is rarely about the existing unit and almost always about the surround, the vent path, and the volumetric proportion of the room. We bring sample materials, structural reference, and CAD measurement tools. Within ten business days you receive a fixed-price proposal. Design takes three to six weeks. CAD elevations and material samples are signed off before any order is placed. Build runs three to five weeks of intermittent coordinated work alongside any other trades on the project.Specifications That Suit the District
For loft conversions replacing first-generation gas units, our typical conversion specification is a 60 or 72-inch sealed direct-vent linear unit with horizontal co-axial venting, a board-formed concrete or blackened steel surround running floor to ceiling, and a steel-plate cantilevered hearth. The original framing chase is rebuilt or replaced entirely. For two-sided pass-through conversions — common in residences that share a wall between great room and primary suite — we install 48 to 60-inch double-glass units with co-axial venting routed through an interior chase. The surround is typically full-height in slab stone or steel. For commercial-residential live-work spaces, the conversion has to meet both residential and commercial code where applicable. We coordinate fire-rated separations with your architect, install commercial-grade ignition systems, and route gas line through code-compliant penetrations. The City of Dallas Building Inspection division is involved on every project of this type.Selected Project: A Hi-Line Drive Mid-Rise Residence
The owner had bought a 2,200-square-foot residence in a 2014 mid-rise condo on Hi-Line. The original developer-grade 36-inch unvented insert read absurdly small against the fourteen-foot ceiling and produced visible condensation on the slab limestone surround during winter operation. We removed the original unit, rebuilt the framing chase to clearance for a 72-inch sealed direct-vent linear unit, and rerouted the vent horizontally through a new co-axial pipe to the exterior wall. The original limestone was replaced with a single slab of honed travertine running floor to ceiling. The conversion ran four weeks of intermittent work coordinated with the building’s HOA-approved trade schedule. The owner reports that the fireplace finally reads at the scale the room asks for.Trade Pro Program
We work with Design District designers, architects, and gallerists 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
**My loft has a small first-generation gas insert. Can it be replaced with something larger?** Almost always yes. The framing chase typically requires modification — sometimes substantial — but a 60 or 72-inch sealed direct-vent unit can be installed in most existing 75207 residences. We confirm the new clearance envelope during the consultation. **Does the conversion require a new vent path?** For sealed direct-vent units, yes. We install a new co-axial pipe routed horizontally to an exterior wall. Vent termination clearances are coordinated against window and balcony positions. **How long does conversion take?** Three to five weeks of intermittent coordinated work for a typical Design District conversion, depending on building access constraints and other trades involved. **What does conversion cost?** Loft unit replacements with a new 60 or 72-inch linear unit and a rebuilt full-height surround typically run thirty-five to sixty thousand dollars. Two-sided pass-through conversions run forty to seventy thousand depending on surround and unit specification. **Do you handle HOA and building approvals?** Yes. For mid-rise condo conversions we work with your HOA’s architectural review committee and the building’s preferred trade schedule. We pull all required city permits and deliver closed inspections at completion.Schedule a Consultation
If your Design District residence is ready for a fireplace that reads at the right scale, call 469-992-4912 or write through the form. We respond within one business day.Adjacent Service Pages
– [Gas conversion service hub](https://spacefireplaceservices.com/gas-conversion/) – [Fireplace installation in the Design District](https://spacefireplaceservices.com/fireplace-installation/design-district/) – [Linear fireplace specifications](https://spacefireplaceservices.com/linear-fireplace/) – [Design District area page](https://spacefireplaceservices.com/areas/design-district/) – [Knox-Henderson gas conversion](https://spacefireplaceservices.com/gas-conversion/knox-henderson/) — *Author: Marco Hensley, Senior Project Manager, Space Fireplace Services.*Our Sister Companies — Specialists in Related Services
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