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Design & Project Management

From your first showroom visit to the final walk-through—one team, one point of contact, one standard of quality.

What We Do

Full-Service Fireplace Design

Single Point of Contact

One project manager coordinates every trade, every delivery, and every inspection—you don't chase contractors.

Code Compliance

Every installation meets or exceeds local building codes. We pull permits and schedule inspections so you don't have to.

Design Flexibility

Traditional, contemporary, linear, multi-sided—we help you find the right fireplace for your space, style, and budget.

50 Years of Experience

We've been designing and installing fireplaces across Central New Jersey since 1976. This is all we do.

How It Works

Four Steps to Your New Fireplace

1

Browse & Get an Estimate

Browse fireplaces on our website and request an initial estimate online.

2

Visit Our Showroom

Visit our showroom to see which fireplaces will work for your home.

3

Schedule a Consultation

Schedule an in-home design consultation to confirm all the details.

4

Schedule Your Installation

Schedule an installation date with our skilled and courteous team.

Get Your Estimate

Why Alber's

One Team From Start to Finish

Most dealers hand you off to subcontractors—we don't. Our in-house team manages every phase: design consultation, product selection, site prep, installation, and final inspection. You get one point of contact, one timeline, and one team that's accountable for the entire project.

Whether you're building new, renovating, or converting an existing fireplace, we coordinate with your general contractor, electrician, and gas technician to keep the project on schedule. We handle permitting, inspections, and code compliance so you don't have to chase down paperwork.

We've managed thousands of fireplace installations since 1976—from simple insert swaps to multi-sided custom builds. That experience means fewer surprises, tighter timelines, and a finished product that looks exactly the way you envisioned it.

Fireplace design consultation at Alber's showroom

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Most projects take 2–6 weeks from design consultation to final walk-through, depending on complexity. A simple insert swap can be done in a day or two, while a custom multi-sided build or new construction fireplace may take longer. We'll give you a clear timeline upfront.
No. We handle framing, venting, gas lines, electrical, and finishing in-house. If you already have a general contractor on a larger renovation, we coordinate directly with them to stay on schedule.
You'll see over 50 working fireplace displays in our 8,000 sq ft showroom. Our design team will walk you through options based on your space, style, and budget—no pressure, just honest recommendations.
Absolutely. Whether you're converting a wood-burning fireplace to gas, replacing an outdated unit, or completely redesigning your hearth area, we manage the entire process—demolition, refacing, surround selection, and installation.
Yes. We pull all required permits and schedule inspections so your installation meets or exceeds local building codes. You don't have to chase down paperwork.
We serve homeowners across Central New Jersey from our showroom in Green Brook. Our installation and service teams travel throughout the region.

Start Your Fireplace Project

Browse our collection online, get an initial estimate, or let our AI fireplace finder help you narrow down the perfect option for your home.