When shopping for a wood burning fireplace or insert, design and appearance are likely the first things you consider. The thought of maintenance and service hasn’t crossed your mind yet. But your home and hearth will be much more enjoyable and worry-free when you take all of those things into account from the beginning.

An experienced chimney sweep can help you do just that – choose a fireplace, stove or insert that works well and looks good with your home’s layout and construction.

Whether you are retrofitting a fireplace insert into an existing masonry chimney or building something brand new, the professional advice and expertise of a chimney sweep is invaluable. Fireplace retailers know about different models and features. They can recommend annual maintenance schedules and fireplace accessories, but only a qualified chimney sweep can assess your home and advise you on the very best model to install.

The size of any existing flue may limit your choice of fireplace models. A chimney sweep can carefully inspect what’s currently in your home and recommend a range of styles or models that will work. Don’t waste your money buying something that won’t work in your house or a model that will have an inefficient venting system.

The existing chimney and masonry may also need work, repairs or renovating. Chimney sweeps can take a good look from the inside out and direct you on the safest, most economical way to approach the install. If you’re building a new fireplace or are in the planning stages of a new home construction, a chimney sweep can offer direction and guidance on design and placement.

When you combine the knowledge of a specialty fireplace retailer or stove shop with the expertise of a chimney sweep, every angle of fireplace and stove installation is covered. You can be confident that you’ll purchase a top of the line model with the best features and design available. And you can also rest assured that it will be the safest fireplace for your home and chimney system.

You’ll also have a reliable and knowledgeable source to call on for annual maintenance. Once your hearth appliance is installed, service will keep it running in peak condition, providing safe and comfortable heat for your home. When a chimney sweep is involved from the initial purchase and installation, they will be very familiar with your home and hearth, allowing them to give the best service.

Choose the perfect fireplace or stove based on design and appearance, but don’t leave out the important aspects and perspective that a certified chimney sweep or a full service specialty hearth retailer can provide.

Fireplace Village is the largest full service specialty fireplace and stove shop in New England. We carry all of the leading brands and provide installation, maintenance and service for all of the products that we sell. Fireplace Village also provides fireplace, stove and chimney safety inspection and cleaning service in addition to gas line installation and connection service. Fireplace Village is the only one stop full service specialty hearth retailer in New England.