10/10 Would recommend Nova Fireplace and Stove!
I wanted to replace our 25 year old wood burning fireplace with a linear gas one, and to make a feature wall around it flanked by cabinets and floating shelves. I met with four different contractors to get estimates. Most were comparable in cost, some recommended certain fireplaces and stone that I needed to purchase for them to install, some seemed to know more than others. I mentally decided on a contractor and began my search for the gas fireplace I wanted which led me to Nova Fireplace & Stove. I spoke with Dan and explained what I needed and what my plan was. He gave me recommendations, answered all of my questions in so much detail, and provided additional information for me to consider. He also mentioned that he could do the construction and provide the ledgestone I wanted, as he is an authorized dealer of the brand I had been looking at. Even though I had another contractor in mind for the job, I didn't think it would hurt to have one more person come out to bid. Dan arrived on time to measure and get the scope of the project. He knew SO MUCH and brought attention to many things the other contractors failed to mention or even consider. From Dan, we learned of different venting options best suited for our needs, and units with Cool Touch Wall Technology - eliminating the need for a mantle (which I didn't want but was told I had to have) - to protect the TV hanging above. My husband and I decided then and there that Dan was definitely the man for the job; he was by far the most experienced and qualified. Dan took care of permits, scheduling inspections, and checked in with us often to keep us up to speed and in the loop. Dan is clearly a sought after and busy man, but he worked his schedule around the other contractors involved (electric, A/V, painter, cabinet maker). Once the project was underway, Dan was unbelievably proficient and detail-oriented. The old fireplace and surrounding brick was removed, new pipes and vents were placed, and the framing and cement board for the 60" Regency gas fireplace was installed. Dan's measurements to my specifications were SPOT ON, perfectly level, and he did not cut any corners in the building of the frame for stability. That thing was SOLID! Dan instructed his apprentices during the course of the project and he expects nothing less than perfection. Several times I overheard him telling his guys to be mindful of this or that, and to do things a certain way so as not to waste any materials (even though there was plenty extra). Everyone was so professional, pleasant, and respectful of our home. Dan and his crew were always on time, great at keeping the project moving, cleaning up as they went, and they ran like a well oiled dream team machine! The next task was hanging the provided shelves, and installing the cabinets - cutting and fitting them for the various access panels. I'll spare the details, but Dan went WELL ABOVE AND BEYOND for us here! The final phase was stacking the stone and providing instruction on how to use our gorgeous new fireplace. Dan completed our renovation as an utmost professional and a total champ - battling unforeseeable COVID setbacks, physically working in the snow, and even welcoming his new baby! He is an absolute expert at all things fireplaces, and is a pro at SO many things beyond his specialty. He even pointed out some potential issues/hazards he came across in our home that had nothing to do with the project, and told us how to easily rectify them with no benefit to him. If I could hire Dan and his crew to do all future projects in our home, I would; I don't think I could find anyone else who works with such precision and ethic. This room has been transformed exactly as I had envisioned. We spend so much more time here now, toasty warm, in awe, and absolutely confident that we really did find the best man for the job. read more