Fireplace Replacement
Fireplace replacements are becoming more necessary as time progresses. The factory built fireplaces installed in the 70's and 80's are reaching the end of their useful lives. In addition, parts being no longer available for these systems necessitate replacement for safe operation. Many homeowners take the opportunity to update the visual appearance of their fireplace at the time of replacement OR uprade to a fireplace designed to heat significant spaces efficiently.
Factory Built Fireplace Replacement
This fireplace (bottom) had age related failures as well as some original installation issues. The fireplace and chimney were replaced and a new stone facade with limestone hearth and mantel were installed (top)
Factory Built Fireplace Replacement
This factory built fireplace (bottom) was improperly altered with a wood burning insert. This installation is NOT approved for factory built fireplaces AND the installer damaged the fireplace to make the installation. The fireplace was removed, replaced and new surround and hearth material installed (top). The mantel and legs were able to be re-used for this project.
High Efficiency Fireplace Replacement
This was a replacement of a normal factory built fireplace (pre-fab or "zero clearance") with a high efficient EPA certified fireplace designed to heat 2500 square feet. The finish is a stacked bucks county ledgestone. The area above the mantel was finished by the homeowner.
 BIS fp installation |  Rebuild |
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 Exterior rebuild with stucco finish |  Prefabricated fireplace replacement with granite surround |
 Prefabricated fireplace replacement with stone facade |  Gas insert installation |
 BIS High efficiency fireplace with stone facade (opening left to hang a flat screen TV) |  New prefabricated fireplace with stone facade |
 Prefabricated FP replacement and brick facade |
