How long does it take to get a fireplace after ordering it?
In Arden, a lot of the timeline comes down to what's already in the wall: many 1980s-90s homes have drafty open masonry fireplaces, and converting one to a sealed insert adds a chimney liner to the job. A common insert can be scheduled within a week or two; a custom piece runs several weeks or more.
From heat-loser to real heater
The established Royal Pines and Skyland neighborhoods are full of open masonry fireplaces that, honestly, pull more heat out of the room than they put in. The fix homeowners here ask for most is a sealed gas insert, which turns that tired firebox into a genuine, power-optional heater — but it's more than dropping a box in a hole. Sizing and fitting a correctly sized liner up the existing chimney is a real step, and it's one we build into the schedule so the finished install is safe and clean.
Gas mains and the Buncombe permit
Arden runs on the natural-gas mains, so bringing a licensed line to the fireplace is straightforward work — we pull the Buncombe County permit, pressure-test the line, and meet the inspector. An everyday gas insert built in volume is quick to get; a designer front or a hand-built piece is made to your spec and carries factory lead time. A straightforward install is often a single day on site once the unit's in hand.
Plan for the liner and the season
Because the insert-and-liner work adds a bit beyond a bare install, and because fall is our busiest stretch, an early start pays. Count backward from your first cold evening, leave room for the order and the permit, and you'll beat the cold. A free in-home assessment gets you a firm date. Call (828) 545-0525, or see [what a fireplace insert involves and costs](/guides/fireplace-insert-cost).
Fireplace help in Arden
We install and service fireplaces throughout Arden and the rest of Buncombe County — just 15 minutes south from our Asheville-area showroom.
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