A fireplace installation quote should address clearances and venting specifically — these are safety requirements, not optional upgrades.
What to look for
- Clearance to combustibles confirmed for your specific unit and wall materials.
- Venting type — direct-vent, natural-vent, or a masonry chimney tie-in — matched to the unit being installed.
- Permit, which most areas require for new fireplace or wood stove installations.
- Manufacturer certification of the installer, especially for gas units.