Fireplace Conversion

Fireplace conversion is one of the most requested services in Calgary as homeowners look to upgrade convenience, efficiency, or switch fuel sources entirely. The most common conversion in Calgary is wood-to-gas, driven by homeowners tired of hauling firewood, cleaning ash, and dealing with the smoke and creosote buildup that comes with wood burning through Alberta's six-month heating season.

A wood-to-gas conversion typically involves installing a gas insert or gas log set into the existing masonry firebox, running a gas line from the home's existing ATCO Gas supply, and installing a flexible chimney liner for proper venting — all of which require gas permits and Safety Codes Officer inspection.

Gas-to-electric conversions are growing in popularity for Calgary condos and townhomes where gas venting is difficult or expensive to modify, and for homeowners who want to eliminate the gas line entirely. Electric conversions are simpler — the gas line is capped, the existing firebox is either retained or modified for an electric insert, and a dedicated electrical circuit is run to power the unit. This requires an electrical permit in Calgary.

Efficiency upgrades — such as replacing an older gas fireplace with a modern high-efficiency direct-vent unit — can reduce gas consumption by 30-50% while dramatically improving heat output, a meaningful improvement when ATCO Gas bills climb during January and February cold snaps. Our network contractors handle all permit coordination and ensure every conversion meets current Alberta Building Code requirements.