How much does it cost to build custom bookshelves and built-in cabinetry around my Ottawa fireplace?

Built-in bookshelves and cabinetry around a fireplace are a carpentry and millwork project, which falls outside the scope of what we cover here at Ottawa Fireplaces. We focus specifically on fireplace installation, chimney service, gas appliance work, wood stoves, and hearth products — the fire side of the equation, not the surrounding woodwork.

For custom built-ins and cabinetry, you would want to connect with a finish carpenter, custom cabinet maker, or general contractor who specializes in millwork. The Ottawa Construction Network directory at justynrookcontracting.com/directory covers a broader range of home improvement trades and may be a good starting point for finding that kind of help in the Ottawa area.

What we can help with is everything related to the fireplace itself — whether that's the surround, the hearth extension, refacing the firebox with tile or stone, upgrading the mantel, or making sure your fireplace is properly serviced and safe before you invest in beautiful cabinetry around it. A fireplace refacing in Ottawa typically runs $2,000 to $8,000 depending on materials, and a new surround and mantel runs $1,500 to $6,000 — those are the elements we can connect you with experienced professionals to handle. Feel free to ask about any of those if they're relevant to your project.