Fireplace Installation & Service in Maryland

NFPA 211 and the International Residential Code require a code-compliant liner for every active chimney. Common triggers for relining are: cracked or missing clay tile liner (visible on Level 2 video scan), wood-to-gas conversion (existing wood flue is oversized for new gas appliance), post-chimney-fire thermal damage, and any chimney with no liner at all (common pre-1940).

Stainless steel liners (UL-listed 316Ti for wood/oil, 304 for gas) are the most common solution and the gold standard for most relining jobs. HeatShield is a ceramic cerfractory material that bonds to existing intact clay tile and rebuilds damaged areas — right where the tile is structurally sound but joints have failed. Supaflu is a cast-in-place liner for chimneys with unusual geometry (multiple offsets, oversized flues, odd shapes).

A typical stainless steel reline takes one day. HeatShield Joint Repair takes one day; full Resurfacing System takes 2-3 days including cure time. Supaflu cast-in-place takes 2-4 days. We schedule based on weather (concrete cure considerations) and your appliance availability.

Yes — this is one of our most common installations. Full conversion includes NFPA 211 Level 2 inspection, properly sized stainless steel liner install, direct-vent gas appliance install, gas-line coordination with a licensed gas-fitter, and commissioning with manometer pressure test and CO verification. We install Vermont Castings, Lopi, Jotul, Quadra-Fire, Regency, Napoleon, Heat-N-Glo, and other premium brands.

Yes. We install EPA Phase 2 and Phase 3 certified wood-burning inserts, freestanding wood stoves with Class A chimneys, and pellet stoves with vertical and horizontal vent runs. All installations include code-compliant clearances per NFPA 211 and manufacturer specifications, plus hearth pad installation where required.

Yes. A throat damper — even one that looks closed — typically leaks 8-15 percent of HVAC energy because warped, rusted, or imperfect seal allows continuous air exchange up the chimney. A top-sealing damper at the crown uses a silicone rubber gasket to create an airtight seal, eliminating the loss. On a typical Maryland home, the upgrade pays for itself in 1-3 winters.

Yes, where local code permits. Ventless gas appliances have strict CO and ODS (Oxygen Depletion Sensor) requirements and combustion-air calculations. We install only models with current AGA/CSA listing and only where applicable code allows ventless operation. We do not recommend ventless installation in bedrooms or bathrooms regardless of local code.

Yes. We register every manufacturer warranty (cap, liner, insert, damper, waterproofing) in your name and email you the registration confirmation before we leave the property. This is included in every install — you do not have to chase paperwork.