From Las Colinas high-rises to mid-century homes near historic downtown Irving, we install fireplaces and inserts built for how North Texas actually behaves.
Irving's housing stock runs the gamut from brand-new construction around Las Colinas and Valley Ranch to older mid-century homes near historic downtown Irving and Hackberry Creek — and that mix matters when you're installing a new fireplace or insert. A masonry fireplace built in the 1960s wasn't designed with today's gas inserts or high-efficiency wood units in mind, and a stucco or EIFS chase in a newer Las Colinas home has its own venting quirks. Lowes Chimney Sweep installs both wood and gas fireplaces and inserts across Irving, matching the appliance, liner, and clearances to the home it's going into. We're certified, insured, work 7 days a week including Sundays, and every job starts with a Free Online Quote so you know what you're getting before we touch anything.
The right fireplace depends on how you'll actually use it. Wood-burning inserts appeal to homeowners who want the traditional look and heat output and don't mind sourcing fuel and doing more upkeep — a good fit for many of the larger lots in central Irving. Gas inserts, by contrast, offer push-button convenience and tend to suit newer Las Colinas and Valley Ranch homes where a clean, low-maintenance install matters more than a wood-fire experience. Either way, we'll walk you through venting requirements, clearances to combustibles, and how the chimney liner needs to be sized for the new appliance before we ever quote a number.
A fireplace or insert is only as good as what's venting it. Older masonry fireplaces in central Irving were often built with oversized, unlined, or deteriorating flues that won't safely or efficiently vent a modern insert — which is why a proper liner is almost always part of the installation, not an optional add-on. We size the liner to the appliance, confirm clearances to combustible framing and chase walls, and check that the existing masonry opening can actually accept the unit you want. If your chimney hasn't been looked at recently, we'll often recommend a chimney inspection first so there are no surprises once the new fireplace is set.
Many Irving homeowners, especially in neighborhoods with older mid-century construction, come to us wanting to convert a drafty, inefficient open masonry fireplace into an insert. This isn't a drop-in job — it typically means relining the flue, building a surround or facing to fit the new unit, and sometimes reworking the hearth extension for proper clearances. We'll also check the damper and smoke chamber, since a masonry-to-insert conversion is a good time to address any masonry repair needs before everything gets sealed up behind the new appliance.
Wood, gas, or a full masonry-to-insert conversion — we'll walk your Irving home through it.
(214) 225-8874Irving sees a real mix of building eras and exposure conditions that affect how a fireplace installation should be planned. Tall, exposed chimney chases common in Las Colinas take a beating from hail and wind-driven rain, and stucco or EIFS chase covers can hide water intrusion that's already reached the flue or framing behind them — something worth ruling out before a new insert goes in. In Valley Ranch and other newer subdivisions, factory-built fireplaces often need their chase and cap checked for proper clearance and drainage before a conversion. Meanwhile, older homes near historic downtown Irving and Hackberry Creek frequently sit on shifting clay soil, which over time can crack masonry, throw a firebox out of square, or affect how well an old flue lines up for a new liner. We factor all of this in before recommending an installation approach, and a chimney cap is often part of protecting the new work once it's in.
We don't quote fixed prices without seeing the home, because fireplace installation cost depends on several real factors: whether you're installing new or converting an existing masonry opening, wood versus gas, the length and condition of the flue that needs relining, chase or hearth modifications, and any masonry or moisture repairs uncovered along the way — all more common in Irving's older housing stock and hail-exposed chases. Services start at $99, and every project begins with a straightforward walkthrough and a Free Online Quote so you know the scope and cost factors before work begins. If you're weighing wood against gas, our guide comparing wood and gas fireplace options is a useful starting point, and homeowners dealing with an older chase may also want to read up on chimney chase maintenance before scheduling.
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In most cases, yes. It usually involves relining the flue, checking the smoke chamber and damper, and sometimes addressing masonry issues common in older Irving homes before the insert is set. We inspect the opening first so the conversion plan matches the actual condition of your chimney.
No, gas inserts typically vent differently and often use a smaller, dedicated liner rather than the flue sizing a wood-burning insert requires. We size the venting to the specific appliance you choose, which matters especially in newer Las Colinas and Valley Ranch homes with factory-built chases.
It can. Tall, exposed chases in Las Colinas take real hail and wind-driven rain exposure, and hidden moisture behind stucco or EIFS can affect the flue or framing your new insert relies on. We check the chase and cap condition as part of any installation quote.
Timelines vary based on whether it's a straightforward insert install or a full masonry-to-insert conversion with relining and hearth work. We'll give you a realistic timeframe as part of your Free Online Quote once we've seen the fireplace.
It can, particularly in older homes near Hackberry Creek and central Irving where foundation and masonry shifting over the years may have thrown a firebox or flue slightly out of alignment. We check for this during the walkthrough so the new liner and insert fit properly.
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