Fireplace Surround Installation
Building the tile, stone, or millwork surround that frames your fireplace opening, sealing the transition and tying the hearth into the room.
Professional Fireplace Surround Installation in Asheville & Western NC
The surround is everything that frames the fireplace opening, the facing material around and above the firebox, plus the hearth extension in front. It's the design centerpiece of the room and, close to the opening, a safety layer that has to be non-combustible where the appliance requires it. Steady Flame builds surrounds in tile, natural and manufactured stone, and finished millwork, coordinating the fireproof zone near the firebox with the decorative material beyond it.
What's Involved
We start by confirming the appliance's combustible-material clearances, then frame and board the surround with backer suited to heat and the finish, cement board under tile or stone veneer, proper legs and trim for a millwork face. We keep the required non-combustible margin around a gas or wood opening, seal the transition so no drafts or heat sneak behind the facing, and finish tight, even grout and reveal lines. Whether you're refacing a dated brick front or framing a brand-new insert, the surround ties the fireplace into the room and protects the wall behind it.

Why Choose Us
4.8
Star Rating
192+
Reviews
20+
Years
35+
Team Members
- NFI-certified technicians
- NC Licensed & Insured
- 24/7 emergency service
- Upfront, honest pricing
- All major brands serviced
- Financing available, with approved credit
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fireplace Surround Installation
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Fireplace Surround Installation Across Western North Carolina
Steady Flame Fireplaces provides fireplace surround installation services throughout Western NC. Our NFI-certified technicians serve homeowners and businesses in all of these communities from our Asheville headquarters.
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