Fireplaces & Insert Installation in Sammamish, WA

Choosing a fireplace starts with understanding your home, how you want to use it, and the look you want to achieve. Thompson’s Hearth & Home helps Sammamish homeowners select gas and wood fireplaces, inserts, and freestanding stoves, with installation by our own in-house team.

Owners Guy and Nicole Thompson offer personal guidance at our nearby Issaquah showroom. Explore over 50 models on display, including more than 40 burning, and compare your options in person.

Should You Choose a Fireplace or an Insert?

If you’re updating an existing fireplace, the first step is identifying what you already have.

A gas or wood insert is designed to fit inside a suitable existing wood-burning fireplace. Compatibility depends on the fireplace’s construction, dimensions, condition, and the appliance’s installation requirements.

A built-in fireplace is a different type of appliance, typically considered when adding a fireplace, planning a remodel, or replacing an existing built-in unit. Replacing an older gas fireplace may involve changes to venting and surrounding finishes.

Bring us photos of your current setup, including any model label you can find. We’ll help you understand which approach makes sense before you spend time choosing a model that may not fit.

Compare our gas inserts, gas fireplaces, and wood inserts.

Plan for the Details That Affect Your Installation

The appliance is only part of a fireplace project. Mantel clearances, hearth protection, venting, and the surrounding materials can all affect your options.

We’ll discuss those details with you and explain the proposed installation. For insert projects, we can also help you choose a surround that works with your existing opening, including custom sizing where appropriate.

For homeowners considering a freestanding appliance, explore our wood stoves and gas stoves.

Compare Fireplaces Burning in Our Showroom

Photos don’t tell the whole story. Seeing an appliance operate lets you compare flame appearance, log detail, controls, and finishes—and hear the fan on models equipped with one.

At our Issaquah showroom, Guy and Nicole will help you narrow the selection based on your room, heating goals, and preferences. We personally select the products we carry with attention to quality, reliability, and manufacturer support.

If heating during a power outage is a priority, tell us. We’ll explain the capabilities and limitations of the specific models and venting arrangements you’re considering.

Installation & Support From a Family Business

Thompson’s Hearth & Home has been owned and operated by Guy and Nicole since 2004. Guy brings hearth-industry experience dating back to 1989.

Our in-house, NFI-certified team handles fireplace installation. From your initial showroom conversation through installation, you’ll work with a small business that knows your project.

We also provide warranty support and gas-appliance service for customers whose units we installed. Keeping our installation area focused on Sammamish and nearby Eastside communities helps us provide responsive support after the sale.

What to Bring When You Visit

For an existing fireplace, helpful information includes:

  • A photo showing the entire fireplace, mantel, and hearth.

  • A close-up of the fireplace opening.

  • The opening’s width and height.

  • A photo of the manufacturer’s model label, if accessible.

For a new fireplace or remodel, bring any available plans, room measurements, or inspiration photos. Don’t worry if you don’t have every detail—we’ll help you determine what is needed next.

Visit Thompson’s Hearth & Home

Our showroom is on NW Gilman Boulevard in Issaquah, a convenient destination for Sammamish homeowners comparing fireplaces and installation options.

680 NW Gilman Blvd, Suite A1
Issaquah, WA 98027

Monday–Friday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

Call 425-369-1400 or contact us for directions and help getting started.