Choosing the Perfect Fireplace for Your Home
Discover the key factors to consider when selecting a fireplace that matches your style, heating needs, and budget. From gas to electric to wood-burning options, we break down everything you need to know.
Dedicated to helping families stay warm, safe, and comfortable. For over 50 years, Ceasar Chimney Hearth & Home has been the region's trusted leader in reliable fireplace solutions.
Founded decades ago, we started with a single mission: to keep our neighbors safe and warm. What began as a small chimney sweeping operation has grown into Central NH's premier comprehensive hearth and home service.
Treating every customer like family. Your home's safety is our highest priority.
From chimney sweeping to custom fireplace design, we bring unmatched, certified expertise.
Proudly serving Laconia, Manchester, and the greater Lakes Region with dedication.
We stand behind every installation and service with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Our mission is to safeguard families with reliable, affordable, and beautiful home heating solutions. Our values guide every interaction, from the first phone call to the final inspection.
We believe in honest pricing, transparent timelines, and doing the job right the first time.
Our in-house, licensed gas fitters and NFPA 211 experts ensure perfect compliance and safety.
We listen to your needs and design tailored hearth solutions that fit your lifestyle and budget.
We're proud to live, work, and serve in the same communities as our customers in Central NH.
We provide ongoing maintenance, chimney sweeping, and support for the life of your fireplace.
When you invite us into your home, you’re choosing a team that values safety, quality, and customer satisfaction above all else.
We employ CSIA-certified technicians that complete regular training on best industry practices.
The hearth store has been serving the area with care and dedication for over 50 years.
We have full insurance coverage to ensure both the safety of our team and our customers.
We stand behind our work with a complete 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Everything you need to know about our fireplace installation services
The timeline for a fireplace installation varies based on the scope of the project, but most can be completed in one to three days. For a standard fireplace insert, where we are placing a new unit into an existing masonry hearth, the process is often completed in a single afternoon. This involves lining the chimney, securing the unit, and connecting the fuel source.
However, a full-build installation is more involved. This typically takes longer and includes framing the structure, running new gas or electrical lines, installing the venting system through a wall or roof, and completing the finish work. Before beginning, we provide a step-by-step project schedule so you know exactly when our crew will arrive and when you can expect to light your first fire. We prioritize a clean workspace and aim to minimize any disruption to your daily routine.
Our inventory includes wood, gas, pellet, and electric options for fireplaces, standalone stoves, and fireplace inserts. For those who love the traditional experience, our high-efficiency wood units offer the classic aroma and "crackling" sound that only real timber can provide. If you’re prioritizing heat and conveniences, gas units offer just that with the touch of a button.
Pellets offer an excellent eco-friendly middle ground option, using compressed sawdust "pills" fed through an automated hopper and providing the heat of a wood fire with much higher efficiency. And then there’s our electric systems, requiring only a standard outlet, and able to be installed just about anywhere - apartments, bedrooms, offices, etc.
Quality is our top priority, which is why we only partner with industry-leading manufacturers known for durability, safety, and aesthetic appeal. We are authorized installers for major brands including Blaze King, Quadra-Fire, Vermont Castings, Valor, Enviro, and more.
Our team undergoes regular training to stay updated on the latest mechanical specs and installation codes. This ensures that your manufacturer’s warranty remains fully valid. We invite you to browse our digital catalog or visit our showroom to see these units in action! We have extensive experience with gas, wood-burning, and electric models across all these premium lines.
Absolutely! One of the most common misconceptions about installing a new fireplace is that you need a traditional brick-and-mortar chimney to make it happen. Thanks to modern engineering, we can add a fireplace to almost any room in your home.
For gas units, we utilize direct-vent technology. This system uses a dual-chamber pipe that pulls fresh air from outside for combustion while venting exhaust back out through the same pipe. This can be routed directly through an exterior wall (horizontal venting) or up through the roof (vertical venting), requiring only a small hole. If you prefer a wood-burning experience, we can install a Class A prefabricated chimney system, which consists of insulated stainless steel pipes that are safe to run through framed walls and roofs.
If you view fire as an "experience" and don't mind the work of chopping, stacking, and seasoning logs, wood is unbeatable. It provides good heat output and works during power outages. However, if you are looking for zone heating capabilities (the ability to warm a specific room quickly at the end of a workday), gas is the winner.
For those who are environmentally conscious and want a renewable heat source that is easier to manage than cordwood, pellets are ideal. Finally, if you live in a condo, have no chimney, or just want the ambiance of a fire without needing a massive amount of heat, electric is the way to go.
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Contact Us TodaySee why homeowners trust Hearth & Home for their fireplace needs. Real reviews from real customers.
We worked with the Hearth & Home team to design and install a custom stone fireplace. The craftsmanship is incredible and it has become the focal point of our living room. Absolutely love it!
Emily Richardson
Riverside
Upgraded to a gas insert and couldn't be happier. The team helped us pick the perfect model, installed it flawlessly, and the efficiency is amazing. Our heating bills are way down!
David Martinez
Springfield
From the showroom visit to final installation, everything was professional and stress-free. They really took the time to understand our style and delivered beyond our expectations.
Lisa Chen
Oakwood
Beautiful fireplace, expert installation, and fair pricing. The custom mantel they built is a work of art. Highly recommend Hearth & Home for anyone considering a fireplace project.
James Wilson
Meadowbrook
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Phone
(555) 123-4567
info@hearthandhome.com
Showroom Address
123 Main Street
Springfield, ST 12345
Hours
Monday - Friday: 9am - 6pm
Saturday: 10am - 4pm
Sunday: Closed