OUR SERVICES
Fireplace Installation in Federal Way, WA
A fireplace changes how a room feels on a gray Puget Sound evening. We install gas and wood fireplaces in Federal Way and across the region, whether you are trading an old, drafty firebox for a gas insert or adding a fireplace to a room that has never had one. Product choice, venting, code requirements, and the finished surround are planned together, so the result looks built in rather than bolted on.
Choosing the Right Fireplace for Your Room
Most fireplace projects come down to three choices: gas or wood, insert or built-in, and how the unit will vent. A gas insert fits inside an existing masonry fireplace and typically vents up the old chimney. A new direct-vent gas fireplace can often vent straight through an outside wall, which opens up rooms that never had a chimney at all. Wood-burning fireplaces need a proper chimney and more upkeep, but nothing else quite matches a real fire. We help you sort through those trade-offs before you fall for a model that does not suit the room.
Inserts, New Fireplaces, and Everything Around Them
A fireplace project can be as focused as updating one tired firebox or as big as designing the focal wall of a new living room. For specialty units, we often work alongside trusted local fireplace retailers, so you get the right product and an installation that fits your home.
Projects we take on include:
Gas fireplace inserts in existing fireplaces
New gas fireplaces in rooms without one
Wood fireplace installation
Fireplace and chimney installation work
Stone, tile, and mantel surrounds
Fireplaces built into a larger whole-home remodel or home addition
THE WORK YOU DON'T SEE
BEHIND THE FIREPLACE
The part you see every day is the stone, tile, and mantel. The part that keeps your family safe sits behind it: the gas connection, the venting, and the clearances between the unit and the framing around it. A typical scope covers both:
Help with product selection, gas or wood
Framing and wall preparation
Gas line coordination
Venting and chimney work
Electrical coordination for blowers, remotes, or lighting
Hearth, stone, or tile surround
Mantel installation
Drywall, paint, and final detailing
From First Visit to First Fire
We start in the room itself, looking at the existing fireplace or the wall you have in mind, and talking through how you want to use it, your timing, and a rough budget. Next comes product selection, the venting plan, and the code and permit steps your city requires. Installation and finish work are then handled as one coordinated job, so the gas, venting, framing, and stone are not split between crews who never talk to each other. We close the project with a final walkthrough of the finished fireplace.
Why Homeowners Trust Redline With Their Fireplace
An addition is one of the biggest projects you can take on in a home you already live in. You deserve a contractor who explains things clearly, makes decisions with you, and stands behind the work. That is how owner Dan Garber runs every Redline project.
Bonded and insured
Industry experience dating to 1999
Dan serves as a
senior officer of the Building Industry Association of Washington and is a past President of the
Master Builders Association of Pierce County
Clear, honest communication from the first visit to the final walkthrough
REAL CLIENT TESTIMONIAL
“Dan is a man of great integrity, who runs a solid business and cares deeply about the product he delivers."
COREY W.
Edgewood, WA
Ready for Your First Fire of the Season?
Tell us which room you are picturing and whether you lean toward gas or wood. We will take it from there. Request a project consultation, or call (253) 322-9541.
FAQ
How much does fireplace installation cost?
The biggest factor is whether you are working with an existing fireplace. A gas insert in a sound masonry firebox usually involves less work than a new fireplace that needs framing, a gas line, and new venting. The model you choose and the surround, from simple tile to floor-to-ceiling stone, also move the price. We quote after seeing the room and the options you are considering.
Do I need a permit to install a gas fireplace in Federal Way?
In most cases, yes. The City of Federal Way's residential permit exemptions for gas work cover portable appliances and minor part replacements, not a new fireplace connected to your home's gas line. Neighboring cities set their own rules, so we confirm the permits your installation needs before work begins.
Do I need a chimney for a gas fireplace?
Not always. A gas insert usually vents through your existing chimney, while many new gas fireplaces can vent directly through an outside wall. The right option depends on the model and where the fireplace will go, which is one of the first things we look at on a site visit.
Can you convert my wood fireplace to gas?
Yes. Replacing an old wood-burning fireplace with a gas insert is one of the most common fireplace upgrades. You get warmth at the push of a button, without the ash, smoke, and firewood.
Should I choose a gas or wood fireplace?
Choose gas if you want easy, clean heat with little maintenance. Choose wood if the crackle and smell of a real fire matter most to you and you do not mind the upkeep, from hauling firewood to cleaning out ash. Many homeowners decide once they see both options side by side for their room.
How long does fireplace installation take?
A gas insert in an existing firebox is usually the quickest kind of fireplace project. A new fireplace with framing, a gas line, venting, and a stone surround takes longer, and permit review adds time on top of the work itself. Your timeline will be specific to your room once we have seen it.
Can you build a new fireplace surround or mantel?
Yes. Stone, tile, and mantel surrounds are part of the installation, so the finished fireplace fits your room and your style instead of looking like a stock unit set into a wall.
What's your service area for fireplace installation?
Federal Way is our home base. We also take on fireplace projects across King, Pierce, Snohomish, and Kitsap counties, including the greater Seattle and Tacoma area.
