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    Kidd Fireplace

    4.2 (111 reviews)
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    Fireplace insert installation

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    Our new unit made Christmas perfect
    Violeta L.

    If you're looking for an honest recommendation for what fireplace insert is best your your home project, that has top notch personalized customer service, look no further! The team at Kidd fireplace was phenominal! Kidd was recommended to us by our contractor so I went into their showroom floor to see what they had to offer. I was greeted by Perry who was so wonferful to work with. He was friendly, very knowledgeable about each product and didn't try to upsell any unit that didn't match our rooms needs/style. Based on the square footage of my living room, he helped me pick out the perfect Regency unit that heats the room perfectly which added a sleek look to our new space. I scheduled a site visit to get an assessment for the project since we were adding a new gas line to the room to power all our new appliances. Kevin came out and thoroughly explained to me what was needed, made great recommendations for our plumber to ensure the gas line would not impede the installation. He also went above and beyond to go over the height code for the mantle I wanted to hang above the unit. Kevin is very personable; his knowledge of the business really put my mind at ease. The team who installed the actual until were efficient and their work area was neat and clean. They made sure to show me how to work the unit and reviewed all the safety features with me. I can't tell you how happy we are with our new fireplaces. I highly recommend them for your project :)

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    Most people, when they have a gas insert installed, have it installed into their existing fireplace leaving the surround and hearth in place. We wanted our installation to look like a new construction gas fireplace with no visible evidence of the old brick fireplace - no brick surround and no hearth. We decided we wanted a Mendota unit and found a company that sold that brand. They told us that what we wanted to do could not be done without entirely removing our existing fireplace and starting new. We then found Kidd Fireplace and Kevin said they could work with us to get us what we wanted while meeting all the applicable codes and manufacturer installation requirements. Kevin was able to clearly and thoroughly explain what needed to be done prior to their installation work. We designed the work ourselves and hired construction workers with the skills to get it done: someone who could work with metal studs and HardieBacker cement board, and a sheetrock taper. We had to demolish some of the fire brick inside the firebox to provide the necessary clearances and build an elevated platform to get the insert up higher. (The demolition work inside the firebox is normally done by Kidd but we did it because it would have been difficult for Kidd to do it with the opening constricted by the metal studs.) The installation went well. Jason and Terry worked hard and continuously for about eight hours and got the job done in one day. They did a neat job of demolishing as little as possible of our sheetrock interior walls to route the gas and electrical lines. We have been using our fireplace for more than a year now and are totally satisfied with our insert and our experience with Kidd Fireplace.

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    We hired Penguin Fireplace for a family room renovation centered around upgrading our old…read morefireplace, and we couldn't be happier with the result. We didn't just want a new insert; we needed a complete facelift for the room, and the team absolutely delivered. The project was finished on time, and the new fireplace has completely changed the vibe of our home. If you are looking for a team that is professional, communicative, and truly skilled at what they do, I highly recommend Penguin Fireplace. Thank you to the whole team for a job well done!

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    I am very pleased with Fernando's work and by his team. I selected his services because he appears…read moreto be specialized in fireplaces and he demonstrated his skills and experiences refacing mine. The team had experiences with masonry, drywall, paint, electricity, etc. They adjusted the bricks on the fireplace, did the new framing for the drywall, patched and painted to hid any evidence of the remodel. The communication with Fernando was very clear and he was very responsive. The team came everyday for the whole day from 9 to 5pm. They were very respectful of the property and protected the working area daily. I think they worked together for sometimes and Fernando himself was there 70-80% of the time and he also helped me to find decorative solutions for the fireplace.

    Kidd Fireplace - fireplace - Updated May 2026

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