Add a Custom Fireplace to Your New Construction 

There’s nothing quite like curling up in front of a fire during Upstate New York’s frigid winters and chilly spring and fall seasons. With so many fireplace options on the market, it’s easier than ever to add a fireplace to an existing home. However, building a fireplace into building plans during new construction comes with many benefits.  

For starters, by adding a custom fireplace from the very beginning of the project, you open the door to a larger variety of options. In the New York region, Best Fire Hearth & Patio carries a full range of indoor and outdoor fireplaces to meet your wants and needs.  

The Benefits of Adding a Fireplace During Construction  

Fireplaces continue to be in-demand features for homes, particularly those located in climates where they will see considerable use. With that in mind, adding a fireplace can also help increase resale value in the future, making it a smart investment.  

Adding a fireplace during the original home construction costs less than retrofitting a fireplace into an existing home. With the walls opened up during construction, fireplace installation takes less time and is easier to manage, which reduces labor costs. 

When you choose to add a fireplace during construction rather than after the home is already built, you have more control over the planning. Instead of searching for a wall that is ideal for installation, you can add it to the architectural plans and achieve the look you truly desire. You may have more options available, as well, because you can amend the building plans according to the fireplace you choose. For example, if you decide on a wood-burning fireplace, you will need a chimney that meets local regulations, and that could be far more complicated after the home is built.  

Other benefits you will enjoy include the following: 

Increasing Energy Efficiency and Comfort 

Fireplaces give you the option of zoned heating, helping to increase your home’s comfort while reducing its energy use. The added comfort can aid in relaxation and provide an ideal spot for people to gather.  

Providing a Focal Point 

Instead of yet another blank wall in a room, a fireplace adds instant character to any room. Well-designed fireplaces come with aesthetic appeal. As a bonus, because you’re adding it during construction, you will be that much more able to align the style of the fireplace with the rest of the home.  

Encouraging Togetherness 

Added in interior spaces or outside, a fireplace provides a welcoming allure. It can also offer a beautiful backdrop for making memories with family, friends, and loved ones.  

Customizing Your Fireplace Experience  

Choosing the right fireplace, mantel, and surround can be one of the most fun parts of a project. Partnering with the right hearth experts can make a tremendous difference in the process. For example, with decades of expertise in the industry, Best Fire’s highly trained staff understands the potential challenges homeowners and builders face. With dedicated staff, comprehensive design services, and a commitment to excellence before, during, and after construction, Best Fire aims to deliver an exceptional experience.  

Choose Your Fireplace Type  

Wood-burning, gas, and electric fireplaces are popular options here in Upstate New York and around the globe. Worldwide, the gas and wood-burning fireplace market is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4% through 2031. The growth of electric fireplaces is outpacing more traditional options, with estimates projecting CAGR of 6.1% during the same period. 

Ready to choose your fireplace? Start by considering your preferred fuel source. Each has its own unique qualities. For instance, wood fireplaces offer low-cost fuel and traditional ambiance, complete with the aroma of a wood fire. However, gas offers more control over the flame and lower maintenance. Electric fireplaces have become increasingly popular as eco-friendly heating options that can be installed even in the tightest spaces.  

Wood, gas, electric — whatever your preferred option, Best Fire has a fireplace to meet your needs.  

Mantel and Surround Styles to Complement Your Space  

Once you have chosen the type of fireplace you want to install, the next step is picking the mantel and fireplace surround. You can choose from many different styles to suit the style of the room. From sleek modern options to more traditional forms, the fireplace details help pull the entire look of the room together. When considering your mantel and surround options, keep a few tips in mind:  

• Consider the style of the home and room and choose a mantel and surround that aligns with it. 
• Assess the size of the room to choose a mantel and surround that is scaled appropriately. 
• Choose materials that achieve the desired effect. For example, wood often adds warmth, while limestone, stone, and brick add unique flair.  

Starting Your Fireplace Project with Best Fire  

Best Fire is more than just a family-owned and operated business. From its broad variety of fireplace options, design services, and maintenance abilities, Best Fire strives to provide exceptional service at every stage of the project.  

Expert Installation and Service  

Best Fire has been installing fireplaces throughout Upstate New York since 1977. Schedule a consultation at Best Fire’s Albany, New York, showroom to browse fireplace options and plan the project down to the last detail. Our skilled, licensed installers can handle every aspect of the project — inside and out. From design advice to framing the fireplace, our hearth experts can help make adding a custom fireplace to your project easier than you could imagine. 

Post-Installation: Maintenance and Repair Services  

Best Fire maintains high service standards. Our technicians, all certified by the National Fireplace Institute (NFI), will perform a comprehensive inspection to get to the root of any service problems or other issues. We will perform all necessary repairs, and we also provide regular cleaning and tune-ups to keep the fireplace in tip-top shape. 

Visit the Showroom to Get Started 

It all starts with a call or a visit to Best Fire’s Albany showroom. Once there, you can browse the many fireplace options available and connect with a hearth professional to jumpstart your project. When adding a custom fireplace to new construction, you can rely on the experts at Best Fire to help you every step of the way.  

Visit the showroom today to get started.