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Serving Reno, NV and surrounding areas. (775) 447-9279
Reno winters are long and cold. We install wood-burning and gas fireplaces with permits pulled, seismic requirements met, and Washoe County air quality rules covered - so you get a fire you can actually use.
Fireplace installation in Reno covers everything from dropping a gas insert into an existing firebox - typically a one-day job - to building a full custom masonry fireplace with a brick surround and chimney, which takes one to three weeks. Every installation here requires a City of Reno building permit, and the total timeline typically runs a few weeks longer than in other cities because of the permitting process.
Reno sits at over 4,400 feet in a seismically active zone, which means chimneys and masonry structures need to be built to handle ground movement - a requirement that affects how every installation here is anchored and reinforced. That is not optional, and it is one reason hiring someone with genuine local experience matters on this kind of project.
If your existing chimney needs work before or alongside a new installation, our chimney repair team handles that work and can coordinate both projects at the same time.
Reno winters regularly bring temperatures in the 20s and below, and a fireplace - especially a gas one - can take the edge off on the coldest nights without running your central heat at full blast all day. If your living room stays cold from November through March, adding a fireplace is worth serious consideration.
If you have a wood-burning fireplace and find yourself unable to use it on the coldest days because Washoe County has called a curtailment day, converting to gas is a practical fix. A gas insert can often be installed into your existing firebox, giving you a fire you can use any day of the year.
Reno's cold winters make unheated bonus spaces nearly unusable from November through March. If you are finishing a basement, converting a garage, or adding a sunroom, a fireplace or gas insert can make that space comfortable year-round and add real value to the finished project.
If you light a fire and smoke rolls into the room rather than going up the chimney, something is wrong - either with the damper, the chimney liner, or the way the firebox was built. This is a health and safety issue. A masonry contractor can assess whether the existing structure can be repaired or whether a new installation makes more sense.
We install gas inserts, built-in gas fireplaces, and full custom masonry wood-burning fireplaces. For homeowners who want the look of stone or brick around their fireplace surround, our stone veneer installation work can be added to the same project - finishing the surround and hearth in natural or manufactured stone.
When the existing chimney structure needs attention before a new fireplace can be installed safely, we coordinate that work through our chimney repair service. Combining both projects under one contractor saves time and keeps the permit and inspection process simpler. Every installation we do includes a full materials assessment, seismic compliance review, and permit application handled on your behalf.
Suits homeowners who already have a wood-burning firebox and want to convert to gas without a full rebuild.
Suits rooms that have never had a fireplace - installed into a new framed or masonry opening from scratch.
Suits homeowners who want a custom brick or stone fireplace built from the ground up with a full chimney.
Suits homeowners who want the classic wood-fire experience and are choosing a certified unit to minimize curtailment-day restrictions.
Reno has a few factors that make fireplace installation more complex than in many other cities. First, Washoe County enforces air quality curtailment days during winter - periods when burning wood in a non-certified fireplace is prohibited. Choosing the right type of fireplace upfront means you actually get to use it on the coldest nights, not just the ones when the air quality index cooperates. The Washoe County Health District manages these restrictions and posts curtailment day notices on their website. Second, Northern Nevada's seismic activity means chimneys here need to be built and anchored differently than in non-seismic zones - and that compliance is built into every job we do.
Many Reno homes built between the 1950s and 1970s were not designed to support the weight of a full masonry fireplace, so a structural assessment is part of every site visit. We serve homeowners throughout the Reno area and regularly install fireplaces in Sparks and South Lake Tahoe - where the same cold winters and seismic considerations apply.
When you reach out, we ask a few basic questions - what type of fireplace you are interested in, where in the home you want it, and whether you have an existing fireplace or are starting from scratch. We reply within 1 business day and schedule a site visit from there.
We come to your home to check wall construction, floor framing, access to the outside for venting, and whether any structural work is needed - including seismic bracing requirements specific to Northern Nevada. You receive a written estimate within a few days of the visit.
Once you approve the estimate, we submit the permit application to the City of Reno on your behalf. You do not manage this process. In Reno, permit review can take one to three weeks - this step happens before any physical work begins, so building that time into your timeline matters.
For a gas insert, installation typically takes one full day. For a full masonry fireplace, expect one to three weeks. After the install, a city inspector checks the work before you use the fireplace. We schedule that inspection, attend it, and walk you through operating your new fireplace before we leave.
Free estimate. Permits handled. We reply within 1 business day.
(775) 447-9279We handle the entire City of Reno permit process on your behalf - from application to final inspection sign-off. You end up with a fireplace that is fully legal and covered by your homeowner's insurance, without making a single call to the city.
Washoe County's air quality curtailment days mean wood-burning fireplaces sit idle on the coldest, smokiest winter nights. A gas unit we install has no burn restrictions - you can use it any day of the year, no matter what the air quality alert says.
Northern Nevada is seismically active, and chimneys built here must be anchored and reinforced to handle ground movement. We know Reno's building requirements and build seismic compliance in as a standard part of every installation - not an afterthought.
Many Reno homes built in the 1950s through 1970s were not designed to carry the weight of a full masonry fireplace. We assess your floor framing during the site visit so there are no structural surprises mid-project and your estimate stays accurate.
A fireplace installation done right lasts for decades and adds real value to your home - the Chimney Safety Institute of America sets the safety standards we follow on every fireplace and chimney project. Our goal is a finished installation you can use with confidence on the first cold night of the year.
Dress your fireplace surround or accent wall with natural or manufactured stone veneer for a finished look.
Learn MoreRepair cracked crowns, deteriorated liners, and damaged flashing before they turn a drafty chimney into a costly rebuild.
Learn MoreBooking slots for fall installation fill up fast - lock in your date now so you are warm when the cold hits.