An old brick fireplace, updated
If your masonry fireplace smokes or sits unused, an insert set into the existing firebox gives you a working fire again, once we've confirmed the chimney and liner can carry it.
Fireplace installation in Yorba Linda CA - an insert that fits the fireplace you have
A drafty firebox you never light? We fit an insert made for the fireplace you already have, so it's easy to enjoy again.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
What a fireplace insert job involves
Fireplace installation in Yorba Linda usually means fitting an insert into the firebox of the fireplace you already have, brick or metal, so a fireplace you rarely use becomes one you can switch on any evening.
Most people who call us have an older fireplace that smokes, lets in drafts or simply sits there unused. Three things move the price most: the fuel you choose, whether a vent is already in place, and the condition of the firebox and chimney. They decide the schedule too, because any venting or masonry repair has to happen before the insert goes in. I come out myself to look at all of it and write the estimate, so you get a price for your own fireplace.
Before work begins, I check with the city's building office, and if your job needs a permit, we handle the paperwork and schedule the inspections.
I look at every fireplace myself
I come out to see the fireplace and write the estimate, and I'm back on site while our crew works, so the person who priced your job is the one checking it.
Licensed, insured and our own crew
We're licensed and insured, and our own masons and helpers do the work, which matters because fireplace mistakes often end up hidden behind finished brick or stone.
A clean living room each evening
We cover the floor and furniture near the hearth and clean up properly at the end of every day, since this work happens inside your home, not out in the yard.
How we fit an insert to your fireplace
I start by finding out what kind of fireplace you already have, a masonry firebox built of brick, a metal one or a factory-built unit, because that decides which inserts will fit and how much venting work is involved. Then I check the firebox walls, the chimney and the flue liner, the lining that carries smoke and exhaust up and out, since an insert is only as safe as the space it sits in.
Once you've chosen an insert, we repair any cracked brick or loose joints in the firebox, set the unit and finish the opening so it looks like it was always there. Many people use the job to refresh the wall around it, and we can face the surround with stone veneer or build a raised hearth on the same kind of block work we use for concrete block walls.
Here in Yorba Linda, the city reports that parts of the city now sit in Moderate, High or Very High fire hazard severity zones, and new construction there has to meet stricter fire-resistant building standards, so it's worth checking the city's fire hazard zone maps before you plan larger work around a fireplace. A regional air rule, as a state staff report describes it, also curtails wood burning on No-Burn days, when fine-particle pollution is forecast to go over a set limit, and that region includes Orange County. If you're weighing wood against gas or electric, plan for days when you can't light a wood fire. We do this work across Yorba Linda and in many of the cities around it, including Placentia, Fullerton, Orange, Irvine and Norwalk.
Common fireplace projects we take on
A direct-vent gas insert
A direct-vent unit sends exhaust outside and draws outside air in, through a side wall or the roof, so it's more efficient than an open chimney fire and carries fewer risks than a ventless unit.
A new surround and hearth
Some fireplaces work fine but look tired, and refacing the surround in stone or brick with a rebuilt hearth gives the room a fresh centerpiece without changing how the fire runs.
Warmth you can plan around
Most fireplaces serve mainly for atmosphere and extra warmth because they're poor heaters on their own, so we'll help you pick an insert for how you'll use it and leave the main heating to your furnace.
Get a written price for your fireplace
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I'll come out, look at your fireplace and write a free estimate, with no obligation to go ahead.
Tell us your fireplace type
Note whether it's brick, metal or factory-built, and whether a vent or chimney is in place now, because those two answers shape the options I'll bring to the visit.
Options explained in plain words
I'll walk you through the inserts that fit, what each one involves and how the finished fireplace will look, so you can decide in your own time without being rushed.
Our promise on the work
Satisfaction guaranteed on every job, and I'm on site to check our crew's work as it goes, so the job is looked over along the way and not only at the end.
Fireplace and masonry finish ideas
Example surrounds, hearths and insert styles in brick, stone veneer and block, shown as ideas to talk over when we look at your fireplace.
Questions about fireplace inserts in Yorba Linda
Straight answers to what homeowners usually ask when choosing an insert, from cost and fuel type to how long the work takes.
How much does a gas fireplace insert cost to install in Yorba Linda?
Across the US, gas fireplace insert installation usually costs about $2,000 to $8,000 per job, materials and labor included. That's the national market, not our price. The insert's size, brand and features move it, and using a vent that's already in place costs less than adding a new one. I'll give you your own figure once I've seen the fireplace.
Is an electric fireplace insert easier to install than gas?
Yes, electric inserts are cheaper and easier to install than gas, because they need no venting or gas piping. If you want the simplest job, it's worth pricing electric first. A gas insert brings venting and piping work with it, which is why it takes more planning and usually costs more.
How long does it take to install a fireplace insert?
One cost guide puts a gas insert install at about one day for a gas plumber or HVAC professional. That covers the insert itself. Any firebox repair, new venting or surround work comes before or after it, so I'll lay out the full schedule for your fireplace at the estimate.
Does a factory-built fireplace need a special insert?
Yes, a factory-built or "zero-clearance" fireplace has to use an insert designed and tested for that unit. You'll choose from the inserts made for it, and the result is a fireplace that runs more efficiently and pollutes less. Finding your unit's make and model is one of the first things I do on a visit.
Are ventless gas fireplaces a good idea?
They're an option, but one with air quality concerns, since a ventless unit releases some exhaust back into the room. One cost guide calls them more efficient but controversial, and reports they're heavily regulated in many states and banned in some areas. We'll talk through whether one makes sense for your house when I come out.
How often should a fireplace and chimney be inspected?
Fire officials recommend a professional inspection of a wood-burning appliance, chimney and vent every year to keep them safe and working. If you burn wood, that yearly check is the simplest way to catch cracked mortar or a damaged liner early, before a small repair turns into a large one.
Related masonry work for your fireplace
Ask us to look at your fireplace
Our phone hours run until 10 PM every day, so call (714) 386-7680 or send the form whenever it suits you, and thank you.