Fireplace Construction
Custom fireplace design and construction including indoor fireplaces, outdoor fire features, and repairs.
What is Fireplace Construction?
A well-crafted masonry fireplace serves as the heart of a home, providing warmth, ambiance, and a natural gathering place. Professional fireplace construction combines structural engineering with artistic design for safe, beautiful, and functional results.
Fireplace construction options range from traditional all-masonry fireplaces to modern prefabricated units with masonry surrounds. Outdoor fireplaces and fire pits have become increasingly popular for extending living spaces into backyards and patios.
Fireplace repair and renovation services address common issues like cracked fireboxes, deteriorating smoke chambers, and outdated surrounds. Many homeowners choose to update fireplace aesthetics while addressing underlying structural concerns.
Common Issues We Address
Process Overview
How professional contractors handle fireplace construction from start to finish
Design & code check
1 visitConfirm indoor/outdoor design, venting, clearances, and local code requirements.
Foundation & rough-in
1-2 daysPour footing or pad, rough in gas/electrical as needed, and set firebox or base courses.
Build firebox & chase
2-4 daysLay firebrick with refractory mortar, build smoke chamber, flue, and chimney/chase.
Finish masonry
1-3 daysApply stone/brick veneer, mantels, and hearth; tool joints and clean surfaces.
Cure, test, and start-up
Cure mortar, test draft, set damper/caps, and provide first-burn instructions.
Cost Factors
What typically drives the price of fireplace construction
Fireplace type
Masonry fireplaces cost more than prefab units with veneer surrounds.
$4,000 - $25,000+Fuel and venting
Wood vs. gas, flue height, and stainless liners influence material and labor.
Finish materials
Stone veneer, custom mantels, or specialty hearth materials add cost.
Location & access
Roof access for chimneys or tight patios affects staging and labor.
Code/permit requirements
Permits, inspections, and spark arrestors or caps add to the budget.
$200 - $800