A Fireplace Where There Was None, or a Working One Where There Was a Dead One
Two kinds of Arlington homeowners call about fireplace installation. The first bought a 1990s two-story in Southwest Arlington with a factory-built fireplace that has rusted through, cracked its panels and lost its parts supply; they want it gone and a new one in. The second lives in a home that never had a fireplace, or has a brick fireplace they have not lit in a decade, and they want a gas fire they can run with a remote on a cold night without the smoke, the wood and the drafts.
Crownline Chimney Sweep installs fireplaces in Arlington, TX from our office at 700 Highlander Blvd near the Parks Mall. Our crew has installed and replaced fireplaces in Arlington homes for more than 20 years. We are insured and bonded, the estimate is free, and the price is in writing before we start. Call (817) 505-4222 any day, 7 AM to 10 PM.
Fireplace Installation Services in Arlington, TX
Gas fireplace installation. Direct-vent gas fireplaces are the most common new fireplace in Arlington. A sealed glass front, a vent through the wall or roof, real heat into the room and no chimney needed. We frame the opening, set the unit, run the vent, and finish the face in tile, stone or drywall. A licensed plumber runs the gas line.
Gas fireplace insert installation. A gas insert slides into your existing brick fireplace and turns it into a sealed, efficient heater with a remote. We sweep and inspect the old flue, run a new liner up the chimney, set the insert, and fit the surround panel that closes the old opening.
Wood-burning fireplace installation. A new factory-built wood fireplace in a framed chase with Class A chimney pipe, a chase cover and a cap. Brick or stone goes on as a facing. For the full open-fire feel without masonry costs.
Wood-burning insert installation. A steel insert in a masonry fireplace with a stainless liner. Three to four times the heat of an open fire from the same wood. See also wood stove installation for freestanding stoves.
Factory-built fireplace replacement. Old prefab unit out, chase checked for rot and water damage, new unit and pipe in, new chase cover and cap on top. Common in the 1980s to 2000s homes near Lake Arlington and in the 76016 and 76017 ZIP codes.
Venting, liners and chase work. Every installation includes the venting that the unit’s manual calls for. For inserts that means a chimney liner; for factory-built units it means Class A pipe, a chimney chase cover and a cap.
If you want a fire in the brick fireplace you already have without a sealed insert, a gas log set is the simpler job. See gas log installation in Arlington.
How a Fireplace Installation Works in Arlington
- Free estimate visit. We look at the room, the opening or the wall, the framing, the venting path, the gas supply and the roof. On a replacement we inspect the existing chase and chimney.
- Choose the unit and venting. Two or three options that fit the space, with a written price for each: unit, venting, chase work, facing, permit and labor. Nothing is hidden in a “misc” line.
- Permit. Arlington generally requires a permit and an inspection for a new fireplace or vent. We tell you what applies to your project and put it on the estimate. The plumber handles the gas line permit.
- Demo and prep. Old unit removed, firebox cleaned out, framing repaired or built, hearth prepared.
- Set the unit and run the vent. Clearances to framing exactly as the manual states. Class A pipe, direct-vent pipe or a stainless liner, with a cap or termination outside.
- Finish. Chase cover and cap, facing, surround panel, mantel if you want one, and the hearth.
- First lighting and walkthrough. We light it, check the draft or the flame pattern, test for leaks on a gas unit, confirm a carbon monoxide alarm is in place, and show you how to run it. The invoice matches the estimate.
What Fireplace Installation Costs in Arlington, TX
Fireplace installation cost in Arlington depends on four things: the unit, the venting, what has to be built or removed, and the finish. These are the published reference ranges; Crownline quotes your project in writing after the free site visit.
| Installation | Typical range (source) |
|---|---|
| New gas fireplace, installed | $2,300–$10,000 (HomeAdvisor, June 2026) |
| Gas insert in an existing fireplace | $2,000–$5,000 (HomeAdvisor, June 2026) |
| Fireplace insert, any type | $700–$6,500, average about $3,600 (Angi) |
| Switching a wood fireplace to gas | $500–$5,500 (HomeAdvisor, June 2026) |
What moves the price in Arlington:
- Venting path. A direct-vent unit on an exterior wall is the simplest. A vent that has to go up through two floors and a roof costs more.
- Chase and chimney condition. A rotted chase or a flue that needs a liner is quoted alongside the unit, not discovered later.
- Gas supply. If there is no gas at the fireplace, a licensed plumber’s bill is separate.
- Finish. Drywall and paint is cheapest; stone, tile or a full surround is a fireplace remodel on top of the installation.
- Permit and inspection. Shown on the estimate when the city requires one.
Seniors get 10% off, veterans and first responders get 10% off, and we match written quotes from insured companies for the same work. One discount per job.
What Affects the Price: Installation Complexity, Model and Venting Requirements
Every quote starts with whether your Arlington home already has a fireplace, a chimney and a gas supply. To install a gas fireplace insert in Arlington in a sound brick fireplace that already has a gas stub is the simplest job and the lowest cost for a gas insert fireplace. A new gas fireplace in Arlington in a room with no opening means framing, a vent through the wall or roof and gas line installation by a plumber, so the cost of a gas fireplace there is higher. A wood-burning fireplace with a new chase and chimney is the most construction. The model and installation go together: a ventless gas fireplace needs no vent but has strict room-size limits; a direct-vent model needs a clear path outside; a wood unit needs Class A pipe and the clearances its label demands. We assess your existing fireplace or the wall, work out the venting requirements, and show you how each option changes the number before you choose a unit. Call us for a free estimate and the local gas fireplace or wood unit that fits the room is on paper before you commit.
Fireplace Installation Across Arlington’s Neighborhoods
Different parts of Arlington ask for different installations.
The 1950s and 1960s brick homes around Old Arlington, UTA and Fielder Park have big masonry fireplaces. The usual job is a gas or wood insert with a new liner, which keeps the brick and adds real heat.
The 1970s and 1980s ranch homes in Dalworthington Gardens and Pantego are a mix of masonry and the first factory-built units. The prefab units from that era are now past their parts supply, and replacement is the common call.
The 1990s and 2000s two-story homes in Southwest Arlington, Interlochen and near Lake Arlington have factory-built fireplaces in framed chases. When the unit rusts out, we replace it and often the chase cover and siding with it. Our chimney siding and chase repair crew handles the exterior.
The newer homes in Viridian, North Arlington and around the Arlington Highlands either have a direct-vent gas unit already or have a blank wall where the builder offered one as an option. A new direct-vent install is the usual job there.
North Texas weather plays a part. Spring hail bends chase covers and caps, summer heat bakes rubber vent seals, and clay soil movement cracks old masonry. A new installation gets a cover, cap and flashing built for all three.
Areas we serve: throughout Arlington, every ZIP code from 76001, 76006, 76010, 76012 and 76013 to 76016, 76017 and 76018, including downtown Arlington, the homes near AT&T Stadium, North Arlington, South Arlington, East Arlington, West Arlington, Lake Arlington and Viridian, plus Dalworthington Gardens and Pantego. Arlington residents get the same local crew on every job.
Safety Standards We Build To
A fireplace is a fire inside a wood-framed wall. Every clearance in the unit’s manual exists for that reason, and we follow the manual to the inch. The U.S. Fire Administration’s home heating fire safety guidance reports that heating fires were the second leading cause of home fires in 2021 and asks homeowners to keep anything that can burn at least three feet from the fireplace and to have the chimney cleaned and inspected every year. A correct installation is the first half of that. The yearly fireplace inspection is the second half, and we offer both.
After the installation, the same crew handles the fireplace maintenance that keeps it running: yearly gas fireplace service on a gas unit, fireplace cleaning and a chimney sweep on a wood unit, and fireplace repair in Arlington if a part ever fails. A new unit is an upgrade to the whole house, and a homeowner who keeps up with that maintenance gets twenty years out of the way the fireplace runs.
Why Arlington Homeowners Choose Crownline for Fireplace Installation
Crownline Chimney Sweep is the local chimney company Arlington homeowners trust for fireplace installation because one crew does the whole job: the unit, the venting, the chase, the cap and the chimney.
- 20+ years in Arlington homes. We have replaced the prefab units in Southwest Arlington and put inserts into the brick fireplaces near UTA.
- Insured and bonded. Proof before we start.
- Free estimate, written price. Unit, venting, chase, finish and permit on one page.
- Chimney first. We inspect the existing flue or chase before we sell you a unit for it.
- Built to the manual and the code. Clearances to the inch, and the venting the unit calls for.
- Discounts. 10% seniors, 10% veterans and first responders, price match on written quotes. One discount per job.
Fireplace installation is part of the full range of fireplace services Crownline offers in Arlington, TX, with gas logs, inserts, remodels, repair and inspection. Call (817) 505-4222 or send the form below for a free estimate, and have the new fireplace lit before the first front.
The frequently asked questions below cover what Arlington homeowners ask us most about fireplace installation and the cost to install a gas or wood unit. Call if yours is not answered.