A prefabricated (prefab) fireplace is a fireplace that has been manufactured and assembled in a factory before being transported and installed at a job site. These fireplaces are also sometimes referred to as factory built fireplaces or zero-clearance fireplaces. To compare, a masonry fireplace is built on the site with hand-laid brick or stone.
The main benefit of installing a prefab fireplace is simply the cost savings. These units are generally cheaper to build and install than a masonry fireplace.
Whether you’re considering installing a prefab fireplace or you need fireplace cleaning or repair, Capitol Chimney Service can help. We offer a variety of chimney services in the Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia area.
Contact us today to schedule prefab fireplace cleaning, installation, or repair, or keep reading to learn more about our services.
Prefab Fireplace Installation
At Capitol Chimney Service, we specialize in all types of chimney installation in the Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia area. Proper chimney installation is vital to prevent chimney fire, damage and injury. Give yourself peace of mind by hiring a licensed and insured professional chimney company. We do it right the first time!
Like we mentioned above, one of the main benefits to installing a prefab fireplace is the cost. Prefab fireplaces are very popular in newer homes because the construction and installation costs are typically lower.
In addition, many prefab fireplace designs are ventless. This allows the user to burn a gas fire without the need to vent any fumes to the outside of the home. Many prefab fireplace units are installed inside of an existing fireplace, while the majority of units are built for new construction or remodeled rooms.
Prefab Fireplace Cleaning
Regular prefab fireplace cleaning allows your fireplace to operate more efficiently. It also makes your fireplace look more attractive! But most importantly, fireplace cleaning will greatly reduce your risk for chimney fires.
Cleaning your prefab fireplace should ideally come at a time when you do not expect to use it for a while, as in the warm summer months, to remove ash, soot and smoke build-up. But if you haven’t had your yearly fireplace cleaning, chimney cleaning, or chimney inspection, schedule it now before you pile another winter’s worth of soot on top of last season’s buildup.
If you need fireplace cleaning in the Maryland, Northern Virginia, or Washington D.C. area, contact Capitol Chimney Service today.
Prefab Fireplace Repair
A prefab fireplace will typically last between 15 and 40 years if it’s been properly installed and maintained. But like most heating systems, certain parts may break down before others. With a prefab fireplace, it’s important that you replace these parts with parts by the same manufacturer as your fireplace. Capitol Chimney Service can help!
If you’re experiencing chimney leaks or any other problem with your prefab fireplace, call Capitol Chimney Service for fireplace repair in the Maryland, Washington, D.C., or Virginia area.
Why Choose Capitol Chimney Service
At Capitol Chimney, we’ve provided chimney and fireplace services to the Montgomery County, Maryland area since 2001. Give yourself peace of mind by hiring a licensed and insured professional chimney company. We do it right the first time!
As a licensed and insured professional chimney service company, we pride ourselves on our affiliation with The Better Business Bureau and as a member of the National Chimney Sweep Guild. Our primary objective is to make your fireplace and chimney cleaner, safer, and more energy-efficient.
Contact us today for prefab fireplace services in the Maryland, Washington, D.C., or Virginia areas.
