Fireplace West

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Ottawa ON K0A 1L0
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Keltie Wade from Nepean
Keltie Wade from Nepean
4 reviews Ottawa, ON
10/10

It was so good, we did it again!

Fireplace West installed a gas fireplace in my family room in 2017. One of the features of the service that I appreciate is that Robin consults and provides advice about the best options available for the living space. I was so happy with the work he did that and the cozy new fireplace in the family room that I contacted him about doing another installation in my basement in 2018. Again I am thrilled. It is the perfect solution for my home.

Approximate cost of services:
$4,600.00
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I'm surprised I'm not selling x 2 fireplaces in each home. You had a great basement Reno and the smarts to get another Napoleon GX 36 Fireplace to make it cozy. Good friends here. Thx Dan, Robin, Connor.

Andrew  in Nepean
Andrew in Nepean
2 reviews Ottawa, ON
10/10

Taking Care of Business

Robin and his crew did a great job. We didn't know what we would find when we dug into the job, but he rolled with the punches and just got the job done. Robin has a keen eye on detail with a strong mix of technical know how and artistic ability. I would strongly recommend him for any fireplace renovation where you care about the quality of the work and finished product.

Approximate cost of services:
$8,700.00
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Andrew, this job was pure pleasure. It had a few solvable blips, great client, awesome product choice, the Valor G4, loaded. Have a warm family Christmas in your new home. Thanks for the great review, Connor, Robin.

Craig S
Craig S
1 review Ottawa, ON
10/10

Wood to Gas Fireplace Swap

After purchasing a new home, we wanted to change the fireplace from wood to gas. After looking around, it was clear that Fireplace West was the best option around! I was incredibly pleased with the work that was done, and it was a pleasure having the team around while they completed the work!

Approximate cost of services:
$7,000.00
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We love young families, first homes. Craig, you were easy to please, great to work with. Thx for the awesome review, Dan, Connor, Robin.

Pattington22 in Kanata
Pattington22 in Kanata
4 reviews Ottawa, ON
10/10

New gas insert

We are overjoyed by the gas insert installed by Robin and Connor. We had shopped around for awhile and had a few different estimates but it was never made clear what would actually work in our space. During the initial visit, Robin let us know within a few minutes and with a few measurements what options would work for us and what he thought was our best bet. He definitely knows his stuff, was courteous and friendly, and never pressured us.

The install day was uneventful - and that’s a good thing! Robin and Connor showed up when they said they would, set up, and got to work. Only took a few hours and they kept the work area neat and tidy and cleaned up after everything.

I would highly recommend Fireplace West. Great service and great prices. Top notch in my books!

Approximate cost of services:
$6,000.00
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Uneventful sometimes comes with a bit of good luck. You chose my goto insert, the Valor G3 with matching lux trims. It fit into a brick niche, small fireplace, wth 1/16" to spare. Merry Christmas, Pattington22. More great clients. Thank you, Connor, Robin.

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews London, ON
10/10

Valor G3 and Valor G3.5 Install

Fireplace West recently installed two gas inserts in our home. This was one of four companies we contacted about this job. Fireplace West had a quote for us and was ready to start work before some of the other options were even ready to do an in-home visit.

Robin was efficient, straightforward and frank in all of our dealings in discussing the job, and the same held true for his work. The job involved some tricky aspects with a bit of custom work and a difficult gas line. Robin came in at exactly his quote nonetheless. Our dog also absolutely loved him, which is probably a better review than I could write.

We would highly recommend Fireplace West to anyone looking to add some warmth to their home by uprading to/adding a gas insert.

Approximate cost of services:
$12,000.00
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David, let's be true here. I got the job because of Kipper, your Jack Russell. To quote, I came into a house with Reno projects on each floor and a frazzled Jack Russell trying to guard it all. I have learnt never to sell yourself to a dog and left it alone. As I was writing the quote, kneeling at a coffee table, Kipper came over and put his head on my arm. You were surprised enough to give me the contract. Very sweet dog. But tough. Great Valor gas inserts, lux trims, cozy rooms. Thx for the great review, David. Connor, Robin.

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Waterloo, ON
10/10

Gas fireplace installation

Fireplace West was quick to present a quote and schedule installation within two weeks of initial contact. We were very impressed with the quick turnaround, professional installation and friendly service.

Approximate cost of services:
$6,000.00
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I remember all the initial contacts going quickly and pleasant dealings all round. Especially nice at Christmas. More Valor inserts, lux trims, cozy homes. Thanks for the great review, Connor, Robin. Merry Christmas.

Charlene in Ottawa
Charlene in Ottawa
1 review Ottawa, ON
10/10

Conversion of 1961 wood burning fireplace to gas

By far, this company has the best price in town. And the service and workmanship provided by Robin was exceptional. When the custom trim to the gas insert could not be fabricated, Robin upgraded the trim to a bevelled one at no extra cost. He and Connar worked meticulously and got the conversion done in one day. He took the time to answer all of our questions and went above and beyond by giving us valuable advise as we plan to eventually frame the fireplace with tiles. Although the fireplace fan stopped working shortly after installation, Robin came less than 24 hours later and fixed the problem. You can't ask for better service. We LOVE our new fireplace and have been using it every day. Thank you Robin and Connor for everything.

Approximate cost of services:
$5,000.00
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Great clients here, Charlene, Denis with food at the ready for us, Denis an accomplished renovation contractor. I hate changing parts mid install but we were struggling with a poor outcome with my custom plate. Napoleon had the answer with a better trim which we were happy to offer, N/C. Thx, Connor, Robin.

Mark in Ottawa
Mark in Ottawa
1 review Ottawa, ON
9/10

Natural Gas Insert

We requested a quote from Robin, he arrived as scheduled and was very helpful in determining options for our fireplace insert. Robin walked us through the units that would work and the options for each of them. He provided quotes for 2 models. Robin also provided us some options for a mantle and was able to find a used one that we liked for a decent price. Our installation included the demolition of an existing brick hearth and the installation of floor and wall tile. We were responsible for providing the tile. The only limitation was with respect to the tile options, Fireplace West does not install mosaic tile (if we wanted mosaic we would have to hire a second contractor).

Robin and crew arrived on time for the installation which took about 1.5 days. Day 1 was demo, installation of floor tile and Valour fireplace insert. Day 2 was wall tile, mantle, and other finishes.

So far the unit looks and works great, lots of heat. We are looking forward to Christmas morning in front of the fireplace!

Approximate cost of services:
$8,800.00
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Thank you Christina, Mark. That's one of our biggest jobs each year, getting families ready for Christmas. We built in your Valor 3.5 insert and it was gorgeous. I know you were disappointed without the mosaics. We have tried in the past and realized best left to others. Great clients, thx Dan, Connor, Robin. Merry Christmas.

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Ottawa, ON
10/10

Wood to gas

For more than 5 years we had been considering changing the fireplace from a wood to a gas unit. Seemed like such an enormous undertaking. But we decided this was the year to get it done. After some research, we contacted Fireplace West. Robin is very experienced and informed about all aspects of the fireplace business. He came to meet with us and was able to provide the reassurance we needed to be less intimidated by the process. He also pointed out that this was indeed the right thing to do – not only from the convenience of use perspective but also the consideration that our old unit was quite outdated relative to new regulations on wood burning appliances.
Robin and Connor arrived as scheduled on the Monday morning. All the appropriate protection for floor and furniture was put in place and they went to work dismantling and removing the old fireplace and prepping for the new unit. By afternoon on that first day, the new unit was already sitting in place.
The hook ups were done the following day and Dana was added to team as the framing and levelling around the unit continued.
On Wednesday morning Dana installed the ceramic tile - beautiful finishing job! By Wednesday afternoon Robin introduced us to our beautiful new fireplace. We just love it!
Thank you so much Robin, Connor and Dana! What a team!

Approximate cost of services:
$6,000.00
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Thank you L, K. You have described our SWAP perfectly from how most of our clients figure they need Fireplace West to our construction process and finish. Enjoyed working with both of you. Great sense of humour.
Another funny thing, you are probably using your new fireplace now, mid June. Great review, thx, Connor, Dan, Robin.

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Ottawa, ON
10/10

Installation of a new fireplace

Robin and his brother Dana arrived on time and worked solidly for two days. They were very pleasant to have in the home and very easy to work with. They showed great concern that I was happy with the end product, and were always in touch to ensure everything was going well. I would highly recommend them for all your fireplace needs.

Approximate cost of services:
$5,000.00
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Thank you Ms K, Ms C for the great review. We are all lucky to have had Dana in the house. His finishing skills are Fireplace West's super powers that other Fireplace companies wish they had. Clean look. Thx, Robin, Dana, Connor.

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Fireplacewest. ca is a premier gas fireplace contractor. We supply and install Napoleon, Regency, Vermont Castings and lately, a lot of Valor gas inserts. These are the best of Canadian and North American brands. We are unique. Our mission is to have none to zero warranty work and to provide ...
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