How to Prepare for Your Fireplace Consultation

Thinking about adding a fireplace, or updating what you have? A showroom consultation is the easiest way to turn your dreams into a real plan, and a little prep goes a long way! Here’s how to show up ready, ask the right questions, and leave with clarity (and probably a little excitement, too.)

Start With What You Love

Bring inspiration. The more visual, the better.

• Photos of your space (wide shots and close-ups are both helpful)
• Inspiration images (Pinterest, Instagram, magazines, saved posts) — explore Heat & Glo’s Pinterest or our Inspiration Gallery if you need idea starters.

Measure Your Space

You don’t need anything highly detailed, but a few basics make a difference in understanding what size and style fireplace will work best in your home.

• Overall room dimensions
• Where the fireplace could go (wall, corner, indoor/outdoor)
• Existing fireplace measurements (if you’re upgrading)

Quick phone photos and rough measurements will help you make a lot of progress in your initial consult.

Other Factors to Consider

Fireplaces do more than simply heat a space; they add coziness and help set the tone. With Heat & Glo, you can absolutely have both strong heat performance and beautiful ambiance. The key is defining what matters most to you.

Fuel Options

Heat & Glo offers three ways to get the fire you love: gas, electric or wood. If you already know which fuel type is best for your home (gas lines, venting considerations, etc.), bring that info. If not, your local dealer can easily help you figure it out.

Here’s a cheat-sheet to how our fuel types compare:

• Gas: convenient, consistent & controlled heat, lots of design flexibility and style options
• Electric: easiest to install, can go in almost any room, great for a quick refresh, consistent & controlled heat
• Wood: traditional experience, higher heat potential, hands-on way to enjoy a fire

How Much Does a Fireplace Project Cost?

Adding or replacing a fireplace is often of the fastest, most noticeable ways to transform your home. Compared to other renovations, fireplace projects are typically less disruptive and deliver immediate visual and lifestyle impact.

Costs vary on type of fireplace, installation complexity, and design choices; a complete fireplace project (including installation) typically ranges from about $2,000 - $10,000+.

• Electric fireplaces will be your lowest cost of entry, best for homeowners who have a tighter budget or simply want maximum impact with minimal disruption
• Gas inserts (installed directly into an existing wood-burning fireplace) are usually in the $3,000 - $6,000 range.
• Gas fireplace (new install) averages around $5,000 - $10,000, offering you a true fireplace experience without the maintenance of wood. You also tend to get the most design and style options with a gas fireplace.
• Wood fireplace (new install) starts closer to $6,000 and goes up from there. For those who prioritize authenticity and tradition, nothing beats the nostalgia of a real wood fire.

Check out Fireplace Price Tags, Demystified for more information on the costs associated with a fireplace install.

We’re Ready When You Are

Bring a few photos, a couple measurements, a sense of what you like — and that’s enough to started. From there, your local Heat & Glo dealer is happy to help shape the details and bring your fireplace project to life.