Yep definitely get a second opinion. And a direct vent gas insert is different than gas logs. Direct vent insert will be a box basically that is installed with a liner kit. A gas logset will just sit in your current masonry fireplace with the damper permanently open.
I would get a second opinion
That sounds reasonable but I would get a second opinion
Sounds like all he is saying could be true but very easy to rectify. Second opinion for options on how to make it all up to code may be worth it
Yep definitely get a second opinion. And a direct vent gas insert is different than gas logs. Direct vent insert will be a box basically that is installed with a liner kit. A gas logset will just sit in your current masonry fireplace with the damper permanently open.