Which fireplace type is best?

Gas for convenience, wood for cost and ambiance, pellet for efficiency. A free in-home estimate matches it to your space.

Is the estimate free?

Yes, free in-home estimate, no obligation.

Do you handle venting and permits?

Yes, all installs are vented to code and permitted where required.

Fireplace & Stove Installation | Clear Path Chimneys

Quick Answer

What does a stove installation involve?

Mostly getting the venting right: flue sizing to NFPA 211 and clearance to combustibles per building code. We size it, install it, and make sure it passes.

Key Takeaways

Free estimate — no service call fee
Tech calls ahead; same-day & next-day
Upfront price on site, approve or walk away
CSIA certified, licensed & insured
Serving New Haven & 9 metro locations

Looking at fireplace installation or a new stove? The right choice comes down to fuel, venting, and your space.

Which fix fits your situation?

If you want instant, low-maintenance heat, a gas fireplace or insert is the easy choice.

If you want the lowest fuel cost and real flame, a wood stove or wood insert burns hottest; the trade-off is loading fuel by hand.

If you want efficiency with auto-feed convenience, a pellet stove splits the difference.

Not sure? Call and a tech will point you the right way before any truck rolls.

What we handle

✓ Gas fireplaces & inserts
✓ Wood stoves & inserts
✓ Pellet stoves
✓ Permitted & code-compliant

Correct flue sizing matters when venting a new stove; clearance to combustibles matters for a safe, code-passing install.

What homeowners say

“The tech called before he came, showed me photos of the cracked crown right on his phone, and gave me the price on the spot. No pressure, no upsell. Honestly refreshing.”

— Dana M., New Haven, CT

“Our cap blew off in a storm and they were out the next morning. Clean, on time, and a good bit cheaper than the first quote I got. They left zero mess.”

— Robert P., Minneapolis, MN

“I'd been putting the chimney off for two winters. One free estimate and I finally knew what I was actually dealing with. Booked it before they left.”

— Allie T., Richmond, VA

The work

How it works

STEP 1Call us. Tell us what you are seeing and your zip.

STEP 2A licensed tech comes out free and calls 30-60 min ahead.

STEP 3You get the price on site. Approve it or walk away — no fee.

Before you call: have your zip code handy and be ready to describe what you are seeing (a smell, a stain, the cap, a sound). It helps us schedule the right tech fast.

Questions homeowners ask

Which fireplace type is best?: Gas for convenience, wood for cost and ambiance, pellet for efficiency. A free in-home estimate matches it to your space.
Is the estimate free?: Yes, free in-home estimate, no obligation.
Do you handle venting and permits?: Yes, all installs are vented to code and permitted where required.

A new stove, insert or gas unit is only as safe as its venting. NFPA 211 governs flue sizing and connector runs, ICC building-code standards sets clearance to combustibles and hearth construction, and CSIA certifies the technicians who do the install. EPA Burn Wise covers certified appliances and what they actually save, what wood smoke does to your lungs the health side, and local air-quality readings tell you when conditions make burning a bad idea. CPSC alarm-placement guidance covers where the alarms belong for a new appliance, USFA heating-fire data covers the fire risk, and the National Chimney Sweep Guild lists certified sweeps.

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