High-Output and Efficient
Wood Fireplace Insert Installation in Vermont & New Hampshire
Traditional open-brick fireplaces offer unmatched nostalgic charm, but they are incredibly inefficient. An open fireplace acts as an active draft zone, pulling the heated air from your living room and venting it right out the chimney—wasting up to 90% of your wood’s thermal potential. By contrast, a modern wood insert slides seamlessly directly into your existing fireplace opening, completely sealing off the masonry cavity and converting your masonry hearth into a powerful, high-efficiency heat source.
Stop losing heat to an open flue. We provide professional wood fireplace insert installation services across Vermont and New Hampshire. Our certified technicians will help you choose the perfect EPA-certified model, line your existing chimney with an engineered venting system, and transform your drafty old hearth into an airtight, heating powerhouse.
Why Wood Fireplace
Inserts Are Worth It
Installing an engineered insert preserves the timeless aesthetic of your existing brick or stone fireplace while resolving its structural flaws. It effectively turns an open, draft-prone firebox into an insulated, controlled wood combustion center.
Drastic Efficiency Breakthrough
Modern inserts feature airtight combustion doors and dual-chamber combustion systems that increase heating efficiency from a dismal 10% to over 75%.
Powerful Forced-Air Heating
Integrated variable-speed blowers actively pull cold room air, circulate it around the hot core of the insert, and push clean, warm air deep into your living spaces.
Slashed Firewood Consumption
Because the air intake is highly controlled, your wood burns much slower and more completely, giving you steady overnight warmth while cutting your wood consumption in half.
Total Draft and Moisture Elimination
Sealing the fireplace opening completely stops freezing winter downdrafts from invading your home when the fireplace is not in use.
Trusted by Your Neighbors
Chimney Savers sent a wonderful team of young men (Curtis, Cameron, Phillip, Brad, and Josh) to our home to repair the many issues with our chimneys and get both an old wood stove and a new one properly installed. Their work was neat, professional and resulted in us having assurance we were in full compliance with all of the current codes and regulations relative to burning wood in these stoves. But the best of all, we now have ample heat to stave off the winter cold. These young men worked tirelessly; were impeccably courteous; and did superlative workmanship. We couldn't be more happy and definitely endorse Chimney Savers as the absolute best chimney service we have ever found.
Thomas Whelan
Wondering if a new fireplace is right for you?
A fireplace insert is the right move if any of these sound familiar.
You Want Better Heat Without Losing Your Brick Hearth
If you love the appearance of your existing brick mantel and stone surround but want it to function like a genuine, high-output home heater.
Your Current Firebox Sucks Smoke Indoors
If your old fireplace has structural masonry issues or an undersized flue that causes smoke to regularly spill back into your living room during start-up.
You Are Fighting Constantly High Winter Utility Bills
If your home's central heating system runs non-stop, and you want an independent heat source to warm your main family spaces using affordable, renewable fuel.
You Want Emergency Grid Independence
If you want a reliable, high-output heat source that can operate completely independent of electricity during severe northern ice storms and winter blackouts.
Our Wood Fireplace
Insert Installation Process
Transforming an existing fireplace into an efficient heating system requires careful planning, expert installation, and attention to detail. From the initial assessment to the final walkthrough, we make the process simple, transparent, and stress-free.
Fireplace Assessment & Understanding Your Goals
Every fireplace and home is unique. We begin by evaluating your existing fireplace, chimney system, and heating needs. Whether you're looking to reduce heating costs, improve comfort, or make better use of an underutilized fireplace, we'll help you select the right wood stove insert for your home and lifestyle.
Installation Planning
Once we've identified the best insert for your needs, we develop a detailed installation plan. We assess fireplace dimensions, chimney height and condition, hearth requirements, venting needs, and code compliance to ensure your new system is designed for safety, efficiency, and long-term performance.
Fixed-Price Proposal
After completing our assessment and planning, you'll receive a detailed fixed-price proposal outlining the recommended insert, installation requirements, project scope, and total cost. Our pricing is clear and straightforward, giving you the confidence to move forward without worrying about hidden fees or unexpected surprises.
Expert Insert & Chimney Liner Installation
Our experienced technicians carefully install your new wood stove insert and premium stainless steel chimney liner system. We ensure every component is properly fitted, sealed, and connected according to manufacturer specifications and industry best practices. Throughout the project, we treat your home with care and maintain a clean, organized work area.
Documentation & Homeowner Review
Before the project is complete, we perform a final safety inspection, verify proper draft and system operation, and conduct a test burn when appropriate. We provide all necessary documentation, review operating and maintenance procedures, and answer any questions you may have so you can enjoy the comfort, efficiency, and peace of mind that comes with your new wood stove insert.
Quality You Can Count On
Trusted Brands, Backed by Expert Installation
Regional Expertise
Expert Wood Fireplace Insert Installation in Vermont & New Hampshire
Our fireplace insert installaters work throughout Vermont and New Hampshire, and we understand the full scope of what these projects involve — existing fireplace dimensions, flue condition, liner requirements, and local code compliance. We don't just drop in a unit and leave.
We regularly serve homeowners in Burlington, Montpelier, Rutland, Stowe, Randolph, Lebanon, Hanover & Claremont, along with dozens of surrounding towns in both states. Whether you're replacing an inefficient open fireplace or converting to a reliable heat source for Vermont winters, we'll make sure the installation is done correctly from the first visit to the final walkthrough. View Full Service Area ➜
Ready to install a wood fireplace insert in your home?
Contact us today to get started.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a fireplace insert always require a liner?
Yes, always. A properly installed wood burning fireplace insert is connected to the chimney via a full-length stainless steel liner sized correctly for the appliance. This is required for safe operation, code compliance, and manufacturer warranty validity. Any installation performed without a correct liner — known in the industry as a slammer — creates serious carbon monoxide and chimney fire risks. We do not perform installations without liners, under any circumstances.
Will a fireplace insert fit my existing fireplace?
Most standard masonry fireplaces in Vermont and New Hampshire are good candidates for a wood burning fireplace insert installation. We measure your fireplace opening, hearth dimensions, and chimney before recommending any specific unit. Compatibility is confirmed before purchase, not after.
Is there a financial incentive for fireplace insert installation in Vermont?
Yes. Vermont residents are currently eligible for a $400 rebate through Efficiency Vermont toward the purchase of a qualifying high-efficiency wood insert. We will identify eligible Regency models at your estimate and help you with the documentation needed to claim the rebate.
What efficiency can I expect from a fireplace insert compared to my open fireplace?
A traditional open masonry fireplace operates at roughly 5 to 10% efficiency. An EPA 2020-certified wood insert operates at 70% or higher. In practical terms, that means significantly more heat from the same amount of wood, longer burn times, less creosote, and meaningfully lower wood consumption across a full heating season.
Can my existing chimney be used, or will it need work before installation?
We assess the chimney as part of every wood burning fireplace insert installation. In most cases the existing flue simply needs a correctly sized liner. In some cases additional chimney work is needed before installation can proceed. We tell you exactly what is required before any work begins — nothing is discovered mid-job.
How long does a fireplace insert installation take?
Most wood burning fireplace insert installations are completed in a single day. If the chimney requires additional work prior to liner installation, the timeline may extend — we confirm this at the estimate stage so you can plan accordingly.
What maintenance does a fireplace insert require?
An annual chimney sweep and inspection is the primary maintenance requirement. Because the liner runs directly from the chimney top to the insert, the sweep is performed through the insert itself. Chimney Savers handles annual service for insert systems throughout Vermont and New Hampshire.