Flue opening too small for chimney liner?

[Jackie_Cupples]

Hi all, I'm interested in putting a Regency Ci2700 fireplace insert in to my existing masonry fireplace. Had the installers come out to take a look first and it turns out my flue opening is ~4" and evidently they need ~6" for the chimney liner. What are my options? Another vendor said that you can "chip out" some of the bricks to accommodate the chimney liner. Is this advisable? Thanks!

 

[begreen]

Where is the restriction? At the damper plate?

 

[Jackie_Cupples]

Yes, not a great picture, but here's the shot looking up at the damper.

 

[begreen]

The damper can be cut out or removed to clear the liner.

 

[Jackie_Cupples]

Thank you. Does this need to involve a masonry professional? The installer said this is not something they would undertake.

 

[bholler]

Thank you. Does this need to involve a masonry professional? The installer said this is not something they would undertake.

Find a different installer this is commonplace for insert installs.