Local Chimney and Fireplace Service in University

Tampa Fireplace & Chimney installs wood and gas fireplace inserts for homes in University, the unincorporated Hillsborough County community beside the University of South Florida. The campus itself lies within Tampa city limits. With an insert, an open fireplace becomes a sealed heater you can control, and our family-owned team handles the fitting, the liner and the chimney work behind it.

Once your free inspection is done, you have 72 hours from it to book any service at 10% off. An open masonry fireplace loses much of its heat up the flue with the smoke. An insert is a sealed firebox, wood-burning or gas, that slides into the existing opening and connects to a liner running up the flue.

Because it controls its own air supply, it burns more completely and puts far more warmth into the room. A surround panel then trims out the space between the insert and the old fireplace face. Fit comes from measurements. We record the width, height and depth of the firebox, including how the back wall narrows, and compare them with the insert's stated dimensions and the clearances its instructions list for the mantel and trim.

The liner is sized to the insert's outlet, runs the full height of the chimney and is chosen for the fuel and the insert maker's requirements. The existing fireplace has to be ready for the change. We sweep and inspect the chimney before installation, and a cracked firebox floor, a damaged smoke chamber or a failing crown is dealt with first, because the insert will sit on top of that work for years.

Tell us whether you want wood or gas and how often you expect to use it. If you want the look without any venting, an electric insert is another option we can price. Each quote lists the insert, the liner, the surround and any preparation, with an upfront price for each. On installation day we protect the floor and hearth and take away the packaging and old components.

Your written record lists the model and the liner installed, and our workmanship warranty backs the fitting. Fireplace and chimney maintenance visits keep the insert and its liner in good order afterward. For an insert in University, tell us the fuel you prefer. If you already have a model in mind, send its name too, and we will bring its listed dimensions to compare with your firebox at the visit.