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Wood-Burning Insert

An open masonry fireplace sends most of its heat up the flue and pulls warm room air along with it. An EPA-certified insert is a sealed, insulated firebox that drops into the same opening and burns far cleaner and far longer on the same wood, with a glass front so you keep the fire you wanted in the first place. We measure the opening and the hearth extension against the unit's listing, set and secure the insert, run a stainless liner the full height of the chimney, fit the surround panel to the masonry, and commission the draft. Opening size, hearth extension work, chimney height, and whether old clay tile has to come out to pass the liner change the price.

Duration
1–2 days
Warranty
1-year workmanship
Built to
NFPA 211 · IRC
Human reply
< 2 min
What is it

What is wood-burning insert?

An open masonry fireplace sends most of its heat up the flue and pulls warm room air along with it. An EPA-certified insert is a sealed, insulated firebox that drops into the same opening and burns far cleaner and far longer on the same wood, with a glass front so you keep the fire you wanted in the first place. We measure the opening and the hearth extension against the unit's listing, set and secure the insert, run a stainless liner the full height of the chimney, fit the surround panel to the masonry, and commission the draft. Opening size, hearth extension work, chimney height, and whether old clay tile has to come out to pass the liner change the price.

Every wood-burning insert includes:

  • Opening, hearth extension, and clearances measured against the unit's listing
  • EPA-certified insert set and secured to the manufacturer's specification
  • Stainless liner run the full chimney height, insulated where required
  • Surround panel fitted so the transition to masonry reads deliberate
  • First burn supervised, draft verified, and operation walked through

Scoped from a graded inspection

At Space Fireplace Services, a wood-burning insert is never guesswork. We scope every job from a graded, photographed inspection first — the NFPA 211 level the evidence calls for — so the work is matched to what your flue and masonry actually need, with the report to prove it. The documented inspection is the record the wood-burning insert is built on.

Chimney inspection
Why choose us

Why DFW homeowners pick Space Fireplace for wood-burning insert.

We've worked on 1,000+ DFW homes over 10+ years. Every job — small sweep or full rebuild — runs the same way: certified technicians, written quotes, photo reports, warranty in writing.

10+
Years experience
CSIA
Certified techs
23
Metros covered

CSIA-certified inspectors only

Written quote before any work begins

1-year workmanship warranty

Insurance-grade photo documentation

Who we are

Space Fireplace Services. 10+ years on DFW chimneys.

Family-owned, CSIA-certified, NFPA 211–compliant. We're the team you call when you want it done right the first time — no rotating subcontractors, no upsell pressure, no surprises. Same techs, same trucks, same standard.

CSIA Certified
Chimney Safety Institute of America
NFPA 211 Compliant
Code-compliant on every job
Owner on every job
Personal accountability, every time
1-year workmanship warranty
In writing, every job
Space Fireplace Services technicians on site
Space Fireplace
DFW Metroplex · CSIA-Certified
NFPA 211
Code compliant
FAQ

Common questions about wood-burning insert.

How often should the chimney behind a fireplace be swept?

Plan on a Level 1 inspection every year — that's the NFPA cadence — with an actual sweep once buildup reaches 1/8" of creosote. For a fireplace you light through the season, that usually lands at once a heating season. Think of it as the upkeep that keeps the centerpiece of the room clean, drawing well, and ready to look its best.

Are the people working on my fireplace certified?

Yes. The inspectors who assess your chimney hold current CSIA (Chimney Safety Institute of America) certifications — you can confirm them in the CSIA member directory at csia.org — and our fireplace installations are handled by NFI specialists. The craft that makes a hearth a showpiece starts with the people standing in front of it.

Can you come out fast when something goes wrong?

Yes — emergency response is available 24/7 (subject to crew availability) for active water leaks, an animal trapped in the flue, post-fire damage, and storm damage, same-day in most cases. A fireplace is the heart of a room; when it's at risk, we treat it that way.

Will I see a written quote before any work starts?

Always. You get a written quote before a single tool comes out, with photos of exactly what we found. Final pricing tracks the chimney's real condition and anything additional the inspection surfaces — no surprises, just a clear picture of what your fireplace needs.

Is there a maintenance plan that keeps it all on schedule?

Yes — our annual maintenance membership runs $19.99/month ($240/year) and covers a yearly Level 1 inspection and sweep ($248 value), priority scheduling, 10% off all repairs, and emergency-response priority. Cancel anytime, no contract. It's the quiet way to keep your hearth looking and working its best year after year.

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10+
Years
NFPA 211
Compliant
CSIA
Certified
< 2hr
Response
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Free written quote. Same-week scheduling. 24/7 emergency response when you need it.

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Emergency

24/7 Response

Active leak, animal in flue, post-fire damage, or smoke event? Real humans on the line 7 AM to 12 AM every day — replies in under 2 minutes. Tech dispatch within 2 hours during business hours, subject to crew availability after-hours.

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