A house makeover involving revamping of a fireplace is one of the rare upgrades in a home that entails comfort, efficiency, and beauty. For homeowners seeking warmth and style with minimal maintenance, a gas logs fireplace is one of the most popular modern choices. It not only provides a realistic appearance of a wood fire; it also provides steady heat and is controlled by the press of a button.
At Fireside, we specialize in the fireplace selection and installation process. Our professionals simplify, clarify, and reward every phase of your upgrade, whether you are upgrading an older model or incorporating an entirely new functionality. If you are planning to transition to a gas logs fireplace, here is exactly what to expect from start to finish.
Step 1: Establish Your Fireplace Goals
Knowing what you want your new fireplace to accomplish is the first step to every great project. Other homeowners would be interested in swapping an old wood-burning system with a more eco-friendly one. There are others, beginning with a blank canvas, bringing warmth and coziness to a room that has never had a fireplace.
At Fireside, we help you determine which type of project best fits your home and lifestyle:
- Add a New Fireplace- Ideal for people who desire to add a new source of warmth, either inside or outside the house. The projects normally begin at approximately $7,200 and extend to the design planning, installation and finish option.
- Replace Your Fireplace - Ideal to adjust an old hearth to the changing style or new energy technology of your house. The average cost of projects is approximately $6,800 depending on scope and design.
Our crew will take you through both alternatives and assist you in deciding whether to install a new one or go with an effective upgrade of an already available fireplace.
Step 2: Identify What is the Most Important
We would like to urge homeowners to consider what is important to them in their project of a fireplace before making any final choices. Would you like to have more efficient heat? A new design style? An efficient, low maintenance system? Or perhaps all three?
Fireside’s “Plan My Project” process makes this simple. We are the resources that can be used to define your objectives prior to a meeting with a design consultant. The Pre-Consultation Checklist can be downloaded and used to provide key information about your home and fireplace space including:
- Room type, layout, and size.
- Location of desired fireplace (flat wall, corner wall or exterior wall).
- The type of fuel used (gas, wood, electric, or pellet).
- Measurement of room dimensions, height of ceiling and presence of fireplace.
Completing this checklist before your appointment helps us personalize your consultation and saves valuable time when planning your new gas logs fireplace.
Step 3: Gather Inspiration
Any fireplace that is great starts with a vision. At Fireside, we believe that inspiration should guide every design choice.
In order to organize your consultation, you should take two or three pictures of the room where the fireplace will be located. Use more angles to give us an idea of your layout and the natural light. We also urge you to gather any inspirational pictures depicting the appearance or fashion that you desire.
Visit our Idea Gallery or visit our showrooms to view real installations using the most popular materials, colors and configurations available today. From traditional oak-style log sets to contemporary driftwood arrangements, a gas logs fireplace can be customized to fit your home perfectly.
Step 4: Meet with a Fireside Specialist
After you have that list of ideas and checklist, the next thing to do is to schedule an appointment with one of our showroom consultants. Fireside offers both in-person and virtual consultations to make the process convenient for every homeowner.
In this meeting, your consultant will:
- Go through your project objectives and budget.
- Talk about the room size and the design.
- Suggest the appropriate products and ventilating options.
- Give design recommendations in accordance with your tastes.
This is the place where you will begin to see your project take shape. You will be introduced to specific log styles, flame patterns, and control systems so you can visualize how your new gas logs fireplace will look and perform in your home.
Step 5: Professional Site Evaluation
After your initial consultation, Fireside will schedule an in-home visit to evaluate the installation site. This visit can enable our team to verify dimensions, evaluate the current venting or gas connections, and see what changes might need to be made.
At this phase, you are likely to see:
- Checking of measurements of fit and clearances.
- Evaluation of gas line location or installation requirements.
- Checking of safety principles and ventilation pathways.
- Any details of construction or finishing to be discussed.
We want to make certain that your new fireplace installation proceeds without any hitch and is designed to meet the utmost safety standards.
Step 6: Installation and Setup
The installation of a gas logs fireplace typically takes one to two days, depending on the scope of the project. Fireside’s certified technicians manage the entire process, from gas line connection to vent setup and system calibration.
In the course of installation, we exercise a lot of care in ensuring that your home is not compromised with the help of coverings and dust-preventing and debris-preventing equipment. After the fireplace is installed, we check all the ignition, safety and control systems to ensure that everything is all right.
Upon completion, your technician will give you a guided tour of the operation and maintenance process, i.e., how to start the fire, regulate the height of the flame, and maintain clean glass.
Step 7: Enjoy the Benefits of Your Gas Logs Fireplace
Once your installation is complete, you can begin enjoying the full range of benefits that a modern gas logs fireplace provides. The ease of use is the first thing to be noticed. You will be able to have instant flames and heat at the touch of a button as opposed to stacking wood or cleaning ashes.
You will also enjoy:
- Constant warmth:It can be easily adjusted, and the thermostat allows for keeping the comfortable temperature.
- Clean operation:No accumulation of smoke, ash, or soot implies that your house would be cleaner.
- Efficiency of energy:Natural gas is also efficient in burning and a reliable source of supplemental heat.
- Maintenance:It only takes one inspection per year to maintain your fireplace in its optimum condition.
The most significant advantage to most homeowners is the frequency with which they use the fireplace. It will have quick ignition and easy controls making it a daily thing, not a luxury of the season.
Long-Term Care and Maintenance
At Fireside, we stand behind every installation with ongoing service and maintenance support. You will want to have your fireplace maintained by a professional one time per year to ensure it is still doing its job. Our technicians during such visits will:
- Clean and cleanse the burner, glass, and log set.
- Substitute ember materials where necessary.
- These are test gas pressure and ignition performance.
- Check seals, connections, and ventilation.
Such minor maintainability measures prolong the duration of your fireplace and make sure that it will not affect the safety and efficiency of its use.
Partnering with Fireside
Upgrading to a gas logs fireplace is more than just an improvement project. It is a comfort, style, and long-term investment. Fireside is your trusted partner through every phase, from the first consultation to years of reliable enjoyment afterward.
What sets Fireside apart:
- An easy, tested procedure that will bring you out of a dream and into a setup.
- Availability of best-selling brands of fireplace with award-winning technology.
- Qualified, factory-trained technicians that value safety and quality.
- Showrooms with practical inspiration and demonstration of the actual construction designs.
- Convenience of free online and home consultation.
It is our mission to ensure that you upgrade your fireplace easily and with excitement. Whether you are replacing an outdated hearth or building a new feature from the ground up, Fireside delivers a complete experience that combines craftsmanship, design expertise, and customer care.
The End Result: Warmth, Comfort, and Style
By upgrading to a gas logs fireplace, you gain more than a source of heat. You also help to make your home an easier place to socialize and relax in. Its low maintenance and modern design, in addition to its efficient performance, make it one of the most viable and fashionable upgrades that are available today.
From your first design consultation to the moment you light your new fire, Fireside’s professionals are there to ensure everything goes smoothly. We handle the details, and you are free to sit back and relax and have a new centerpiece for many years to come.
When you are ready to begin your upgrade, visit a Fireside showroom or schedule your free in-home or virtual consultation. Just come in with your photos and ideas and we will make you up a fireplace you always dreamed of.