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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Fireelement. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
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$290 – $710
Typical plumbing job around $500
FireElement is a Saugus, MA business that calls itself "the gas fireplace and insert specialist" on its website. It says it uses only direct vent technology, with a sealed firebox that lets no air from the room into the firebox and no fumes into the room. In its Better Business Bureau self-description, it says it specializes in converting traditional wood-burning fireplaces into gas units. It holds an A+ grade from the Better Business Bureau and is listed there as accredited. In a 2025 boston.com article, Gregory LaPierre, a manager for Saugus-based Fire Element, said gas fireplaces, electric fireplaces and even some pellet stoves are popular options for new construction homes. A June 2026 review describes hiring them to remove and replace an existing gas fireplace. Justin walked through the options and showed which Heat & Glo models would fit the space, and after a thorough site inspection his crew removed the old fireplace, saved the existing mantel and hearth, and air-sealed, insulated and installed the new unit. A May 2026 review thanks Greg in the showroom for his patience and Joe and his team at the NH office for their help with the installation of an insert. In a January 2025 review, a gas insert went into an old unused fireplace, with Greg and Crystal helping get the right configuration and coordinate the steps; that review says the team, including vendors Fire Element recommended such as CRN for plumbing and electric, scheduled and completed work quickly and were super clean. In a January 2017 review, Brendan was helpful, accommodating and responsive, and the installation of a gas fireplace insert was scheduled quickly. A December 2016 review says Brendan walked through the entire process without being pushy and the fireplace install was seamless and on time. An April 2025 review describes a quote of "$6500 installed" that jumped to $9200 after a home inspection, once a deposit was down, and says the salesperson was unreachable for over 2 weeks while still holding the deposit. A 2018 review was not happy with the plumber and said there was a lack of communication between the three parties involved.
““For new construction homes, gas fireplaces, electric fireplaces, and even some pellet stoves are popular options,” said Gregory LaPierre, a manager for Saugus-based Fire Element and a representative for Architectural Fireplaces of New England, Inc.”
Justin and his team are excellent to work with. We hired them to remove and replace our existing gas fireplace. Justin walked me through all our options and showed me which Heat & Glo models would fit our space. After a thorough site inspection and coordinating the specific installation details, his crew did a fantastic job. They removed the old fireplace, saved the existing mantel and hearth, and properly air-sealed, insulated, and installed the new unit. I'm looking forward to getting plenty of use out of it this winter!
Excellent experience with every aspect ! Everything from the showroom discussions, the inspection to the final insert was great and easy. Special thanks to Greg in the showroom for all his patience and Joe and his team at the NH office for all their help with the installation ! I love it !
Would leave 0. Was quoted "$6500 installed," put down a deposit, then after home inspection, price jumped to $9200... Then salesperson was unreachable for over 2 weeks and still had our deposit $. Fireelement delayed our construction for over 2 weeks since we had to go through a new company, and start from the beginning. Classic bait and switch scam!
We just finished a purchase/install of a gas insert into an old unused fireplace. I could not be happier with the service, communication, attention to detail, and speed of the entire team at Fire Element. We had been considering this for a long time and Greg and Crystal were a great help getting the right configuration and coordinating all the moving parts so we could finally make this purchase. FYI: for anyone considering this, there are a lot of steps with inspections, chimney work, plumbing, electrical, installation, etc... ALL of team (including vendors recommended by Fire Element like CRN for plumbing and electric) were awesome to work with, knew exactly what needed to be done, scheduled and completed work quickly, were super clean, answered all my questions, and a lot of moving parts came together to end up with a great new fireplace. If you're considering a new gas fireplace you can trust Crystal, Greg, Amanda, and the entire team at Fire Element / Architectural Fireplaces!!
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