Every Fuel Type. One Certified Team.
Fireplaces in Ocala, Gainesville, Orlando, The Villages and All Surrounding Areas.
- CSIA Certified #10020
- NFI Certified Fireplace Installer #177069
- FL Residential Contractor #CRC133200
- FL Gas Contractor #LI45277
- BBB A+ Since 2018
- Family-Owned Serving North Central Florida Since 1982
Certified Fireplace Pros
Wood Burning, Gas, Electric, Water Vapor, and Wood Stoves. Installation, Repair, and Design. CSIA #10020. NFI #177069. FL Licensed Since 1982.
Whatever fireplace you want, whatever fireplace problem you have, and whatever stage of the decision you are in, Always Fire & Gas has been the answer for North Central Florida homeowners since 1982. We install, service, and repair every type of fireplace and hearth system across nine counties, under the credentials that make the work legal, safe, and built to last.
Five fuel types. Fifteen-plus manufacturer brands. A team of more than 20 certified professionals. One company that has been doing this in this market longer than most of our competitors have been in business.
Know What You Want? Go Directly to Your Fireplace Type.
Not sure which fuel type is right for your home? The Design Consultation page explains every option and helps you choose before you spend anything.
Fireplace Installation, Repair, and Design Across North Central Florida.
Always Fire & Gas handles the full lifecycle of a fireplace system in your North Central Florida home. From choosing the right product and fuel type to permitted installation, annual service, and component-level repair, our CSIA and NFI certified team is the single point of contact for every fireplace need.
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Freestanding stoves, fireplace inserts, built-in fireplaces, and linear systems across all five fuel types. Every installation is permitted under FL Residential Contractor #CRC133200 and completed by NFI Certified Fireplace Installers.
Florida Licensed Gas Contractor #LI45277. The step most fireplace companies cannot legally perform. Natural gas and propane. Full gas line installation and connection for gas fireplace and stove projects.
Firebox repair, damper replacement, gas component service, liner repair, insert service, electric and water vapor system repair. All fuel types. CSIA-certified annual inspection included.
Stainless steel liner sizing and installation for all solid fuel and gas appliances. Required for wood stove inserts and many gas fireplace conversions. Sized to appliance specification, not general estimate.
Full conversion of existing wood-burning fireplaces to gas systems. Liner work, gas line installation, appliance selection, and permit documentation handled under both licenses.
Free 30-minute phone consultation with a certified professional. Fuel type selection, venting feasibility, brand recommendations, and budget framing before any purchase decision.
SERVICE
WHAT IT COVERS
Freestanding stoves, fireplace inserts, built-in fireplaces, and linear systems across all five fuel types. Every installation is permitted under FL Residential Contractor #CRC1332000 and completed by NFI Certified Fireplace Installers.
Florida Licensed Gas Contractor #LI45277. The step most fireplace companies cannot legally perform. Natural gas and propane. Full gas line installation and connection for gas fireplace and stove projects.
Firebox repair, damper replacement, gas component service, liner repair, insert service, electric and water vapor system repair. All fuel types. CSIA-certified annual inspection included.
Stainless steel liner sizing and installation for all solid fuel and gas appliances. Required for wood stove inserts and many gas fireplace conversions. Sized to appliance specification, not general estimate.
Full conversion of existing wood-burning fireplaces to gas systems. Liner work, gas line installation, appliance selection, and permit documentation handled under both licenses.
Free 30-minute phone consultation with a certified professional. Fuel type selection, venting feasibility, brand recommendations, and budget framing before any purchase decision.
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New Fireplace Installation
Gas Line and Connection Work
Fireplace Repair and Service
Chimney Liner Installation
Wood-to-Gas Conversions
Fireplace Design Consultation
WHAT IT COVERS
Freestanding stoves, fireplace inserts, built-in fireplaces, and linear systems across all five fuel types. Every installation is permitted under FL Residential Contractor #CRC1332000 and completed by NFI Certified Fireplace Installers.
Florida Licensed Gas Contractor #LI45277. The step most fireplace companies cannot legally perform. Natural gas and propane. Full gas line installation and connection for gas fireplace and stove projects.
Firebox repair, damper replacement, gas component service, liner repair, insert service, electric and water vapor system repair. All fuel types. CSIA-certified annual inspection included.
Stainless steel liner sizing and installation for all solid fuel and gas appliances. Required for wood stove inserts and many gas fireplace conversions. Sized to appliance specification, not general estimate.
Full conversion of existing wood-burning fireplaces to gas systems. Liner work, gas line installation, appliance selection, and permit documentation handled under both licenses.
Free 30-minute phone consultation with a certified professional. Fuel type selection, venting feasibility, brand recommendations, and budget framing before any purchase decision.
LEARN MORE
SERVICE
New Fireplace Installation
WHAT IT COVERS
Freestanding stoves, fireplace inserts, built-in fireplaces, and linear systems across all five fuel types. Every installation is permitted under FL Residential Contractor #CRC1332000 and completed by NFI Certified Fireplace Installers.
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Every Fireplace Category.
Every Certification. One Company.
Wood Burning Fireplaces
Masonry and wood-framed fireplace specialists. CSIA and NFI certified. Always Fire & Gas installs, services, and repairs both masonry and wood-framed (prefab) wood-burning fireplaces across North Central Florida. Florida's humidity creates specific creosote hazards that annual inspection addresses directly. If your existing wood-burning fireplace is not working, not safe, or simply not performing, we diagnose and fix the problem or, where it makes more sense, replace or convert it. ✓ Masonry fireplace construction and prefab installation ✓ Firebox repair, damper replacement, and chimney liner work ✓ Wood-to-gas conversions under FL Gas License #LI45277 ✓ CSIA #10020 • NFI #177069 • FL Licensed Contractor #CRC133200
Gas Fireplaces
The only step most fireplace companies cannot do legally is the gas connection. We can. License #LI45277. Florida law requires a state-licensed gas contractor to install, connect, or repair any gas line. Always Fire & Gas holds Category V Gas Contractor License #LI45277, covering both natural gas and propane fireplace installations. Most fireplace companies can sell a gas fireplace. We are one of the few in this market who can legally complete the gas connection in-house, without subcontracting the work that determines whether your installation is safe. ✓ Direct-vent, vent-free, gas inserts, and gas log sets ✓ Gas line installation under FL Gas Contractor #LI45277 ✓ Natural gas and propane — both fuels, both systems ✓ Full installation, service, and repair
Electric Fireplaces
No gas line. No venting. Full electrical hookup included. Electric fireplaces install in any room without a chimney, gas line, or exterior penetration. Always Fire & Gas handles the full installation including electrical hookup and wiring, framing and finish work, and product setup. Five brands installed: Valor, Regency, SimpliFire, Dimplex, and British Fires. This is the fireplace category for condominiums, HOA communities, snowbird properties, and any space where gas and wood are not practical. ✓ Wall-mounted, recessed/built-in, inserts, and linear systems ✓ Full electrical hookup included on every installation ✓ Condo and HOA compliant — no exterior modifications required ✓ Valor • Regency • SimpliFire • Dimplex • British Fires
Water Vapor Fireplaces
The most realistic non-combustion flame available. Zero combustion. Installs anywhere. Water vapor fireplaces produce a three-dimensional flame-and-smoke effect from ultrasonic water vapor illuminated by LED, an actual physical phenomenon rather than an image behind glass. Always Fire & Gas installs premium water vapor and 3D flame systems from Dimplex Opti-myst, British Fires, and Ignis for residential and commercial clients across North Central Florida. Safe for any space, including bedrooms, nurseries, medical facilities, and senior living communities. ✓ Dimplex Opti-myst water vapor • British Fires 3D LED • Ignis inserts ✓ Zero combustion, zero emissions, no venting required ✓ Residential and commercial installation including hospitality and senior living ✓ Wall-mounted, recessed, linear, and insert configurations
Wood Stoves
EPA 2020 certified models. Installed to code by CSIA and NFI certified professionals. A wood stove operates at 70 to 80 percent efficiency, compared to 10 to 20 percent for an open wood-burning fireplace. Always Fire & Gas installs EPA 2020 certified freestanding stoves and wood stove inserts across North Central Florida under FL Residential Contractor License #CRC133200. Every installation is permitted, code-compliant on clearances and hearth pad, and documented for insurance purposes. ✓ Freestanding stoves, inserts, and masonry heater construction ✓ Chimney liner sizing and installation included ✓ Hearth pad and clearance compliance on every installation ✓ Blaze King • Vermont Castings • Regency • Quadra-Fire • Ventis
Fireplace Design Consultation
Free. 30 minutes. A CSIA and NFI certified professional answers every question before you spend anything.
Not sure which fuel type is right for your home? Not sure whether to repair, convert, or replace an existing fireplace? Not sure what a realistic budget looks like for your project? The design consultation is a free thirty-minute phone call with a certified professional who has been answering exactly these questions in this market since 1982. It is not a sales call. It is the fastest way to make a confident fireplace decision.
- Fuel type selection, venting feasibility, brand and product guidance
- Budget framing and project scoping before any purchase
- For homeowners, new construction buyers, and trade professionals
- Free • No obligation • Book online at /fireplaces/design-consultation/
Why Always Fire & Gas Is the Fireplace Company North Central Florida Calls First
There is no shortage of companies in North Central Florida who will sell you a fireplace. There is a much shorter list of companies who can legally and competently install every type of fireplace system from start to finish, with the credentials to prove it and the history to back it up.
Every License That Matters
CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep #10020. NFI Certified Fireplace Installer #177069. FL Residential Contractor #CRC133200. FL Gas Contractor #LI45277. These are not marketing badges. They are state-issued and nationally recognized credentials that are verifiable by the homeowner before any work begins. Most fireplace companies in this market hold one or two. We hold all of them.
The Gas License Most Competitors Do Not Have
FL Gas Contractor License #LI45277 allows Always Fire & Gas to install, connect, and repair gas lines in Florida. This is the credential that determines whether a gas fireplace installation is legal. A fireplace company without this license must subcontract the gas work, adding cost, adding scheduling complexity, and removing direct control over the most safety-critical step of the installation.
Forty-Plus Years in This Market
Always Fire & Gas has operated continuously in North Central Florida since 1982. We were here before The Villages was developed. We have installed fireplaces in homes whose owners have since referred their children and their neighbors. A forty-year reputation in a nine-county market is not built on one good job. It is built on consistent work at a consistent standard over decades.
Every Fuel Type. One Team
Wood burning, gas, electric, water vapor, wood stoves. Fifteen-plus manufacturer brands. Always Fire & Gas installs and services all of them with the same certified team. No referrals to a separate gas company. No referrals to a separate chimney company. The full scope of a fireplace project, under one set of licenses and one set of credentials.
Zero Mess Guarantee
Every service call and installation includes full containment, a 3-motor HEPA vacuum system, photo documentation before and after, and a guarantee that if we leave a mess, we come back and fix it. That guarantee has never been invoked.
Fireplace Installation and Service Across Nine Counties in North Central Florida
Always Fire & Gas serves Marion, Alachua, Lake, Sumter, Citrus, Putnam, Hernando, Orange, Volusia Counties and all surrounding areas. With a team of more than 20 certified professionals and licensed contractor coverage across the region, we serve every market in our area without the scheduling delays of a smaller operation.
Ocala & Marion
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Gainesville & Alachua County
The Villages & Sumter County
Home market since 1982. Masonry, gas, electric, and water vapor across Marion County.
Natural gas and propane service. Residential and commercial. UF-adjacent and rural county markets.
Largest active adult community in the country. Residential, HOA, and senior living commercial installations.
Ocala & Marion County
Home market since 1982. Masonry, gas, electric, and water vapor across Marion County.
Gainesville & Alachua County
Natural gas and propane service. Residential and commercial. UF-adjacent and rural county markets.
The Villages & Sumter County
Largest active adult community in the country. Residential, HOA, and senior living commercial installations.
Proudly serving communities throughout Central Florida since 1982.
Ready to Start? Two Ways to Get There.
Thirty minutes. A certified professional. Every question answered before you spend a dollar.
(352) 282-0158 • Available for calls and texts during business hours.
Fireplace Questions from North Central Florida Homeowners
Always Fire & Gas installs wood-burning fireplaces (masonry and prefab), gas fireplaces (direct-vent, vent-free, and inserts), electric fireplaces (wall-mounted, built-in, and linear), water vapor fireplaces, and wood stoves (freestanding and inserts). We serve Ocala, Gainesville, The Villages, and all of North Central Florida. Every installation is completed by CSIA Certified (#10020) and NFI Certified (#177069) professionals under Florida Residential Contractor License #CRC133200.
Fuel type selection depends on four factors: what your home can accommodate (gas line, chimney, or electrical only), how you will use the fireplace (ambiance, supplemental heat, or primary heat), what ongoing maintenance you are willing to manage, and your budget for installation and operation. Always Fire & Gas offers a free 30-minute design consultation to work through these factors for your specific home and situation before any purchase decision. Book at /fireplaces/design-consultation/.
Yes. Always Fire & Gas holds Florida Gas Contractor License #LI45277, which authorizes installation, connection, and repair of gas lines for natural gas and propane fireplace systems. This license is required by Florida law for any gas line work and is the credential most fireplace companies in North Central Florida do not hold. We install gas fireplaces in Ocala, Gainesville, The Villages, orlando, and all surrounding counties without subcontracting the gas connection to a separate contractor.
Most fireplace installations in Florida require a permit, particularly gas fireplaces, wood-burning fireplaces, and wood stoves. Electric fireplaces typically require a permit only when electrical circuit work is involved. Always Fire & gas obtains required permits for every applicable installation under FL Residential Contractor License #CRC133200. We provide permit documentation and inspection confirmation as part of every permitted installation. Unpermitted fireplace installations create insurance and resale complications that permitted installations avoid.
Yes, depending on the fireplace type. Electric and water vapor fireplaces require no gas line, no exterior venting, and no structural modification, making them compliant with most HOA and condo restrictions by definition. Gas fireplaces may require HOA approval for exterior vent termination. Wood-burning fireplaces are typically not feasible in condo settings. Always Fire & Gas installs electric and water vapor fireplaces throughout condominium and HOA communities in Marion, Sumter, Alachua, and surrounding counties.
Yes. Always Fire & Gas services and repairs all fireplace types including wood-burning systems (firebox, damper, liner, and chimney), gas fireplaces (burner, valve, ignition, and gas component service), electric and water vapor systems (LED, heating element, transducer, and control board), and wood stoves (gaskets, glass, baffle, and firebrick). CSIA-certified annual inspection is recommended for all solid fuel and gas systems. Call (352) 282-0158 to schedule service.
Always Fire & Gas has been operating continuously in North Central Florida since 1982, serving Marion, Alachua, Sumter, Lake, Citrus, Putnam, Hernando, Orange, and Volusia Counties. With more than 40 years in this specific market and a team of more than 20 certified professionals, Always Fire & Gas is one of the longest-established fireplace and chimney companies in the region. The company holds a BBB A+ rating and has maintained that rating since 2018.
Always Fire & Gas installs and services fireplaces across Marion, Alachua, Lake, Sumter, Citrus, Putnam, Hernando, Orange, and Volusia Counties, plus all surrounding areas. Primary markets are Ocala and Marion County, Gainesville and Alachua County, and The Villages and Sumter County. Rural properties throughout the service area, including agricultural parcels in Marion, Putnam, and Citrus Counties, are fully served. Call (352) 282-0158 to confirm service availability for a specific address.