Will a fireplace showroom sell me just the unit without installation?

Turning a Drafty Box Into a Heater

Plenty of Arden's homes in Royal Pines, Skyland, and Avery Creek were built in the 80s and 90s with open masonry fireplaces that actually lose heat — the fire looks nice while warm room air escapes up the chimney. A sealed gas insert reverses that, but the fix depends on the firebox's real dimensions, a correctly sized liner, and the venting path. That's an in-home assessment, not a label on a boxed unit, which is the core reason there's no carry-out option.

Get the sizing and seal right and a tired hearth becomes something that heats the room; get it wrong and it's just a prettier draft.

The Gas Connection Is Licensed

Arden runs on natural gas, and tying an insert into that line is licensed contractor work in North Carolina — a mason can reface the surround, but legally can't make the fuel connection. We run and pressure-test the line, pull the Buncombe County permit, and meet the inspector, so the conversion is documented and signed off by one accountable company.

Fifteen Minutes South, Backed Both Ways

We're about 15 minutes from Arden, and we'd rather deliver the insert installed than leave you sourcing someone to fuel a box. Keeping the unit with our work protects the manufacturer's warranty and our workmanship guarantee, one crew owning the appliance, liner, gas line, and result. Call (828) 545-0525 for a free in-home assessment.