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Cabinets and Built-Ins

The fireplace, finally the star.

Custom wood mantels, painted surrounds and paneled overmantels built to the proportions of your room and the clearances your fireplace requires.

  • Timeline: Days to a couple of weeks
  • Materials: Hardwood, poplar or reclaimed beams
  • Includes: Design, build, install, finish
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Mantels and Fireplace Surrounds in Nashville, TN by Nashville Carpentry across Middle Tennessee
A focal point built in wood.
The overview

What it is, and why it matters.

A mantel and surround define a fireplace and often the whole room. We design the proportions, choose the species or paint finish and build a surround that respects the required clearances to the firebox and any combustible materials.

Options range from a simple floating beam mantel to a layered, paneled surround with a mirror or TV recess. We match your trim and paint and install to codes and fireplace manufacturer instructions.

Why homeowners choose it

Four things done right.

Right proportions

Scaled to the fireplace and the ceiling height.

Clearance-aware

Built to codes and the fireplace's instructions.

Style that fits

Beam, painted or paneled to match the room.

Solid install

Anchored to framing, not just trim.

How it goes

From first call to mantels and fireplace surrounds.

  1. 01

    Review the fireplace

    We check type, clearances and finishes.

  2. 02

    Design

    A sketch of mantel and surround is approved.

  3. 03

    Build

    Pieces are made and finished.

  4. 04

    Install

    The surround is mounted and trimmed in.

Where we work

Mantels and Fireplace Surrounds across Middle Tennessee.

We do this work in 28 cities, from downtown Nashville to Franklin, Murfreesboro, Hendersonville and Dickson.

Good questions

Mantels and Fireplace Surrounds: common questions

How far must a mantel be from the firebox?

Clearances depend on the type of fireplace and the manufacturer. Wood-burning fireplaces need greater clearances than many gas units, and we check the requirements before designing.

Can you hang a TV above the mantel?

Often yes, with proper heat considerations and blocking for the mount. We can recess it into a paneled overmantel.

How do I get a price for mantels and fireplace surrounds?

Fill in the form or call or text 615-431-3789. We confirm what is involved and send a written price, and larger jobs get a free estimate visit.

Ready to talk about mantels and fireplace surrounds?

A short visit and a written price. A real person calls back, usually the same day.

Free estimate

Let's build something good.

Tell us what you want built, fixed or finished. A real person reads every message and calls back, usually the same day, with straight answers and a written, itemized estimate. Small repairs are welcome too.

  • A real look at the space: we measure, listen and ask how it needs to work
  • Honest advice on materials, finishes and what is worth the money
  • A written price with materials, labor, finish and timeline spelled out
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