Looking for GOOD prefab-fireplace company

Welcome Libirm, while I don't know about the Delta, you can get some fantastic stoves with a relined chimney for around $5000 no problem - maybe there's something special about your install - tell us about where the stove is going and what you want to achieve with it.

look into the BIS by Security. they are air tight high efficiency zero clearance fireplaces. several sized available.

All good recommendations.
The chimneys for these usually cost MUCH more than the lower priced air-cooled regular pre-fab fireplaces.

Still, $9300 sounds high....then again, you are on "the island". I would assume the base price for most of these units is $3K to 5K with some chimney pipe - although they surely can go higher. Of course, you get a 30% tax credit (up to $1500) if you buy one today or tomorrow!


Energy King has a model that starts at about 2600.

I'm not personally familiar with every model out there, but companies like Napoleon offer EPA heavy duty units which are not too expensive:
http://www.efireplacestore.com/npl-nz-26.html

i personally burn the BIS Tradition and it is a pleasure to use , the heat output is crazy. It does give you the option to use air cooler pipe or insulated.
although the air cooled will save you about 500.00 on a 2 story application. it will get more condensation and they will not warrantee the firebox.

another good thing about the BIS is it doesnt require any special metal studs or cement board for installation.
therefore reducing the expense in the finish work.
just food for thought.
there is a tread somewhere with some feedback on the bis on this forum somewhere. you can search it i think.

the type of pipe needed is the same as pipe used in a wood stove installation because the high efficiency zero clearance units really are wood stoves. but when you are done with the purchase and install the finished product will be well worth it, it will add the beauty of a fireplace but the benefits of a wood stove. it will pay for itself in a few seasons .
look for ease of installation and ease of operation.
no special materials need for the Bis, just 2 x 4's and sheetrock.
and as far as operation it cant get any easier.
no catalytic com-buster. just light a fire and you're good to go !

libirm said:

it seems the the most troubling thing is the stove pipe is almost as expensive as the stove.

Is that typical?

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The RSF does spec a more expensive chimney held to higher standards than is required in the US for other stoves but the ICC Excel chimney is a superior product. I sleep better knowing the specs.