Yes — Mars Hill estimates are free. Out toward Spring Creek and Gabriels Creek most homes run on propane or wood rather than a gas main, while the rentals around the university want something simple to operate. Those are different jobs with different fuels, so we come out, confirm what you've got, and put written numbers down at no cost.
Fuel first out toward Spring Creek
The rural side of Mars Hill leans on propane and wood, and that decides the whole shape of a quote. Propane runs hotter than natural gas and needs its own setup; wood is the grid-independent option that keeps heating when everything else quits. Which fits depends on the house, the chimney, and how hands-on you want to be — a question we can only answer standing in the room. The assessment where we sort that out, and the written numbers after it, are free.
Easy-to-run heat for a rental season
The housing near the university has a different priority: it turns over, gets used hard, and needs a fireplace a tenant can run without a lesson. That usually points to a sealed gas unit with straightforward ignition and a fall tune-up before the academic year leans on it — the classic off-season failure here is a pilot assembly clogged with dust and spiders. We build that reality into what we recommend, and the visit to figure it out costs nothing.
Madison County permit, free quote
Mars Hill sits high enough to run cold, so getting the sizing and fuel right is worth the trip. Your written quote covers the appliance, the line run, and the Madison County permit we pull and pressure-test behind — the record that protects your insurance and resale. We're about thirty minutes north with no travel charge. Call (828) 545-0525 to set up a free assessment.
Fireplace help in Mars Hill
We install and service fireplaces throughout Mars Hill and the rest of Madison County — just 30 minutes north from our Asheville-area showroom.