Fireplace Installation
You pick the fireplace in our showroom. Our own crew installs it in your home. One team from the first conversation to the first fire.
Buying a fireplace is the easy part. Getting it installed is where most homeowners get stuck. The store sells you a unit, then hands you off to an installer you have never met, an electrician you have to find yourself, and a gas line you are not sure who should run. When something goes wrong, everyone points at someone else.
At Heat'n Sweep, fireplace installation is part of what you buy. You choose your gas fireplace, wood stove, or electric fireplace in our Okemos showroom, and our crew handles everything from there. We measure your space, plan the venting, run the electrical in-house, and install the unit to the manufacturer's specifications so your warranty stays protected. When the job is done, we walk you through how to use it and stay on call for service for years after.
One team. One point of contact. A fireplace that works the way it should from the first fire.
Fireplace Installation Services
Every fuel type installs differently. Here is what each one involves and where to learn more.
Electric Fireplace Installation
Electric fireplaces go almost anywhere because they need no venting or gas line. We handle wall-mounted, built-in, and insert installs, including the dedicated circuit if your unit needs one. Our electricians are on staff, so there is no second contractor to schedule.
Gas Fireplace & Gas Log Installation
Electric fireplaces go almost anywhere because they need no venting or gas line. We handle wall-mounted, built-in, and insert installs, including the dedicated circuit if your unit needs one. Our electricians are on staff, so there is no second contractor to schedule.
Wood Stove Installation
A wood stove is the most efficient way to heat with wood, and the install has to be done right. We check your chimney or plan a new venting route, set the stove on a properly rated hearth pad, and make sure clearances to walls and furniture meet code.
Our Fireplace Installation Process
Here is what happens from the day you choose your fireplace to the day you light it.
1
Choose your fireplace
Visit our Okemos showroom to see your options in person. We help you compare fuel types, sizes, and styles for the room you have in mind.
2
In-home site assessment
We come to your home to measure the space, check your existing chimney or venting options, and look at where gas and electrical will need to run.
3
Your installation plan
You get a clear plan covering the unit, venting, gas or electrical work, hearth, and finish details like a mantel or surround, with a written quote.
4
Permits and scheduling
We pull the required permits (if needed) and set an install date that works around your schedule.
5
Installation day
Our crew installs the unit, venting, and connections to the manufacturer's specifications. We protect your floors and clean up when we leave.
6
Safety check and walkthrough
We test the unit, check every connection, and show you how to operate and care for your new fireplace.
Why Buy and Install With Heat'n Sweep
When the company that sold you the fireplace is also the company that installs it, nothing falls through the cracks.
- One team, start to finish. No handoffs between a retailer, an installer, and an electrician. If you have a question, you call us.
- Electrical done in-house. Our own electricians run the circuits and connections, so your install stays on one schedule.
- Chimney inspection before we install. Inserts and wood stoves depend on a sound chimney. Our chimney team inspects it first so you know it is safe to vent into. [Link: Chimney Inspection]
- Custom mantels built by our team. Finish the space with a mantel or surround we design and build for your room. [Link: Mantels & Surrounds]
- Hearth pads and extensions. We supply and set the right hearth pad for your stove or fireplace so floors and clearances are protected. [Link: Hearth Pads]
- Installed to manufacturer specs. Following each manufacturer's installation requirements keeps your product warranty intact.
- Service after the sale. Annual maintenance, repairs, and parts come from the same people who know your install.
What Affects Fireplace Installation Cost?
No two installs cost the same because no two homes are set up the same way. These are the factors that move the price most:
- Fuel type. Electric fireplaces are usually the simplest install. Gas and wood involve venting, and gas adds a fuel line.
- New construction or existing home. Framing a new fireplace into finished walls takes more work than installing during a build or remodel.
- Venting. Direct-vent gas units can vent through an exterior wall. Inserts and wood stoves often need a chimney liner. Some homes need a new chimney or chase.
- Gas line. If your home already has gas near the install location, the run is short. A longer run or a new line adds cost.
- Electrical. Some units need a dedicated circuit or a new outlet behind the wall.
Fireplace Brands We Sell and Install
Mendota
Gas Fireplaces & Inserts
- Styles: Traditional, contemporary and linear designs
- Known for: Highly realistic flames and extensive customization
Napoleon
Gas, Electric & Wood-Burning Fireplaces
- Styles: Traditional, modern, contemporary and linear designs
- Known for: One of the broadest selections of fireplace types and configurations
Kozy Heat
Gas Fireplaces, Inserts & Stoves
- Styles: Traditional, contemporary and linear designs
- Known for: Wide range of gas fireplace sizes, configurations and finishing options
Heat & Glo
Gas & Electric Fireplaces, Inserts & Log Sets
- Styles: Traditional, modern, contemporary and linear designs
- Known for: Advanced fireplace technology and smart control options
Kingsman
Gas Fireplaces, Inserts & Stoves
- Styles: Traditional, contemporary and linear designs
- Known for: Flexible gas fireplace configurations, including direct-vent and multi-sided models
HearthStone
Wood & Gas Fireplaces, Inserts & Stoves
- Styles: Traditional and contemporary designs
- Known for: Distinctive soapstone construction and efficient wood-burning stoves
Vermont Castings
Wood & Gas Stoves & Hearth Products
- Styles: Traditional and classic designs
- Known for: Signature cast-iron construction and timeless hearth styling
Lexington Hearth
Mantels & Fireplace Surrounds
- Styles: Traditional, transitional and modern designs
- Known for: Handcrafted mantels and surrounds with custom sizing and finishes
Amantii
Electric Fireplaces & Inserts
- Styles: Modern, contemporary and linear designs
- Known for: Realistic multi-color flame effects and flexible electric installation
Dimplex
Electric Fireplaces, Inserts & Stoves
- Styles: Traditional, modern, contemporary and linear designs
- Known for: Electric flame technology without the need for gas or traditional venting
Osburn
Wood Stoves, Inserts & Fireplaces
- Styles: Traditional, modern and contemporary designs
- Known for: High-efficiency wood-burning products and strong heating performance
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Serving All Greater Lansing & Surrounding Counties
Visit our showroom in Okemos, MI or schedule a consultation. We proudly serve homeowners throughout all of lower Michigan.
- Ingham County
- Eaton County
- Clinton County
- Jackson County
- Livingston County
- Washtenaw County
- Barry County
- Kalamazoo County
- Calhoun County
- Ionia County
- Oakland County
- Shiawassee County
Fireplace Installation FAQs
How long does fireplace installation take?
Most electric fireplace installs take a few hours. A gas insert or wood stove going into an existing chimney is usually done in one day. A new gas fireplace that needs framing, venting through a wall, and a new gas line can take two to three days. We give you a timeline with your quote.
Can you convert my wood-burning fireplace to gas?
Yes. Depending on your fireplace and how you want to use it, we can install a gas insert, which heats your home efficiently, or a gas log set, which gives you the look of a wood fire with easy startup. We inspect your chimney first to make sure it is ready.
Do I need a chimney to install a gas fireplace?
No. Direct-vent gas fireplaces vent through an exterior wall or the roof, so you can add one to a room that has never had a fireplace. If you already have a chimney, we can often vent through it with a liner.
Do you handle permits, HOA approval, and the electrical and gas work?
Yes, all of it. Our team pulls the permits, handles HOA approval if your neighborhood requires it, and schedules any inspections your municipality needs. Electrical and gas line work are done in-house too, so you never have to find, schedule, or coordinate another contractor.
Do you install fireplaces purchased somewhere else?
No. We only install fireplaces purchased through Heat 'N Sweep. Because we sell the unit and install it ourselves, we know exactly what is going into your home and can stand behind the fireplace and the installation together. Visit our Okemos showroom and we will help you find the right fit for your space.
Ready for Your New Fireplace?
Stop by our Okemos showroom to see your options, or schedule an in-home consultation and we will come to you. Either way, you will talk to the same team that installs and services your fireplace.