Wood Stove and Fireplace Insert Installation in Dallas, Done Right

Turn an open fireplace into an efficient heat source, installed with the right liner and clearances.

Fireplace Insert Installation in Dallas: Typical price $3,988 – $4,833

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What a Fireplace Insert Is

A traditional open masonry fireplace looks great, but most of its heat goes straight up the chimney. A fireplace insert is a closed firebox, wood or pellet, that slides into your existing fireplace opening. It has a glass door, a sealed combustion chamber and its own liner running up the chimney.

The difference is dramatic. An insert burns wood more completely, puts heat into the room instead of up the flue, and lets you control the burn. It also keeps embers and smoke behind glass.

A freestanding wood stove does the same job without a fireplace, sitting on a hearth pad with its own stove pipe. If you already have a gas fireplace and want something different, see our fireplace installation and gas log installation services.

Is an Insert or Wood Stove Right for Your Home?

An insert is a good fit if you have a masonry fireplace you rarely use because it smokes, drafts or doesn’t heat the room. It is also a good fit if you want a backup heat source for winter storms and power outages, which North Texas has learned the hard way.

A freestanding wood stove suits homes without a usable fireplace, or rooms where you want the stove to be the centerpiece.

Before either goes in, the chimney must be sound. Most installs include a new stainless steel liner sized to the insert, because an insert vented into an oversized clay flue drafts poorly and builds creosote. See chimney liner installation.

Winter Storm Uri in February 2021 changed how many Dallas homeowners think about their fireplace. A wood insert gives you real heat without electricity, and many models can heat a large part of a home on their own.

What We Check Before Installing

Every insert or stove install starts with an inspection. We check the firebox dimensions, the condition of the chimney and flue, and the clearances to combustible materials like the mantel, trim and floor.

Many older Dallas homes have prefabricated metal fireplaces rather than masonry ones. Most wood inserts are not approved for those, so we confirm what you have before recommending anything.

We also look at how you plan to use it. A homeowner who wants an occasional evening fire needs something different from one who wants to heat the downstairs all winter.

Clearances are where many DIY and big-box installs go wrong. The mantel, the trim around the opening and the floor in front of the hearth all have minimum distances from a wood-burning insert. If they fall short, we explain the options, from heat shields to extending the hearth, before anything is installed.

Inserts, Wood Stoves, Glass Doors and Surrounds

Wood stove or pellet insert with installation: the insert, liner connection and surround panel fitted and tested.

Wood-burning fireplace units: complete new wood-burning fireplaces for a full renovation or addition.

Fireplace glass doors: for open fireplaces where you want a cleaner look and less heat loss without a full insert.

Fireplace surrounds: tile, stone or other finishes around the new insert.

Gas to wood conversion: converting a gas fireplace back to wood burning where the fireplace and chimney allow it.

Pellet inserts are worth a look if you want steady, thermostat-like heat. They feed pellets automatically from a hopper and need electricity to run, while a wood insert does not. We help you weigh the two based on how you heat your home now.

Every install includes a walkthrough of how to run your new insert or stove, how to load it, and how often the chimney should be swept. A yearly sweep keeps it burning cleanly.

How Fireplace Insert Installation Works, Start to Finish

Inspect and Measure

The chimney is checked before anything is ordered.

We inspect the chimney and the firebox, measure the opening, the hearth and the surround, and check clearances to combustibles. If the flue needs a new liner, we include it in the quote.

You get options that actually fit your fireplace and your chimney, and a fixed price.

Install

Most inserts are installed in one day.

A stainless liner is run from the top of the chimney and connected to the insert, the insert is set in place and leveled, and the surround panel is fitted to close the gap to the fireplace face. Glass doors, new surrounds and hearth extensions are fitted at the same time when you choose them.

Freestanding wood stoves are installed on a proper hearth pad with the correct pipe, clearances and wall protection.

First Fire

Before the crew leaves, we light the first fire with you.

We check the draft, walk you through the air controls and how to load the stove, and leave you photos and the documentation for your records.

Pricing

Fireplace Insert and Wood Stove Prices in Dallas

A wood stove or pellet insert with installation typically costs $3,988 to $4,833. Glass doors and surrounds are priced by size and finish.

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Service	Typical price
Wood stove or pellet insert with installation	$3,988 – $4,833
Wood-burning fireplace unitComplete new fireplace	$9,600 – $13,500
Fireplace glass doors	$1,190 – $3,460
Fireplace surround (tile, stone, surface)	$1,200 – $7,588
Convert a gas fireplace to wood burning	$940
Chimney safety inspection (structure, cap, flashing, brick and siding)Waived when you book the repair	$79

Your exact price is confirmed on site before any work starts. The $79 safety inspection is waived when you book the repair.

FAQ

Fireplace Insert Installation Questions

How much does a fireplace insert cost installed?

A wood stove or pellet insert with installation typically runs $3,988 to $4,833 in Dallas. A new liner, if needed, is quoted on site.

Do I need a new liner for an insert?

Usually yes. An insert needs a liner sized to it to draft properly and avoid creosote buildup.

Can I put an insert in a prefabricated fireplace?

Most wood inserts are not approved for prefabricated metal fireplaces. We check what you have before recommending anything.

Is an insert worth it in Texas?

For homes that use the fireplace in winter or want backup heat during storms and outages, an insert heats far better than an open fireplace.

What is the difference between an insert and a wood stove?

An insert slides into an existing fireplace. A wood stove stands on its own on a hearth pad with its own pipe.

Do glass doors help an open fireplace?

Yes. Glass doors reduce heat loss up the chimney when the fireplace isn't in use and keep sparks in the firebox.

How long does an insert installation take?

Most inserts are installed in one day once the unit and liner are on site.

Do wood inserts need electricity?

Wood inserts do not, though some have optional blowers. Pellet inserts need power to run.

How often should an insert chimney be swept?

At least once a year, and more often if you burn a lot of wood.

Areas We Serve for Fireplace Insert Installation

The Chimney Inspection & Sweep serves Dallas and the full DFW Metroplex for fireplace insert installation.

We work across Dallas, Plano, Carrollton, Irving, McKinney, Frisco, Allen, Garland, Richardson, Addison, Arlington, and all surrounding communities. If you’re in the DFW area, we can get a crew to you.

Schedule Your Dallas Fireplace Insert Consultation

We inspect and measure first, so the insert fits your fireplace and your chimney.

Call us at 972-884-5553 or email info@theonechimneysweep.com to schedule. With 12 active crews and 24/7 availability, we can typically get to you within days, not weeks. We’ve been serving Dallas-area homeowners since 1991. You can also book online.