I'm buying a house with a fireplace — what should I have inspected?
In Fletcher, most homes are 1990s-era subdivisions with builder-grade gas fireplaces — inspect for a unit that's now 25-plus years old and may never have been serviced. Have the ignition, valve, venting, and gas connection checked, confirm it's on natural gas, and verify the original install was permitted with Henderson County before you close.
Aging builder-grade units
The '90s prefab gas boxes in these subdivisions are reaching end-of-life — worn pilots, tired valves, dated venting, and often no service history at all. A function-and-safety check tells you whether it's a cheap fix or a candidate for replacement.
We give that read honestly; the right call beats the most expensive one, and a tired builder-grade unit sometimes just wants a tune-up and a new thermocouple.
On the natural-gas corridor
Fletcher sits on the natural-gas main along the busy I-26 and airport corridor. Confirm the fuel, check the connection for leaks, and make sure the venting isn't spilling.
Unpermitted gas work can complicate both the closing and the insurance, so verify the permit history with Henderson County. We're 20 minutes south of the showroom — call (828) 545-0525.
Fireplace help in Fletcher
We install and service fireplaces throughout Fletcher and the rest of Henderson County — just 20 minutes south from our Asheville-area showroom.
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