Stove Installation

I am a freelance fitter working with local firms whilst also picking up local work of my own. I can do everything from simply replacing a cowl to installing a full central heating system which can be linked to incorporate your current heating source ie. gas or oil. I also offer a full refurbishment service from opening up your fireplace to making good with surround or render/skim. You will basically only have to deal with one person rather than trying to organise various trades to do the job.

Being affiliated to HETAS ( the official body recognised by government to approve solid fuel domestic heating appliances, fuels and services ) means you don't have to go through the rig moral of applying for planning permission. The certificate I issue covers you for home insurance, and will be needed if you plan to sell your house promoting the stove as a feature. It is basically a safer and more professional method of getting your stove installed.

While I will fit most stoves, even ones bought on the web!! I feel buying locally and using local labour makes both economic and environmental sense. It's always good to have a point of sale close by for advice and help if any problems occur.

I can advise on the practical side of choosing a stove whilst I generally leave the aesthetic side to you. I have done many difficult and tricky installations. So don't worry if your job looks impossible I love a challenge and solving problems!

As a basic guide you need 1kw of heat to every 14 cubic metres of room space eg.

Dimensions in metres

Length 7 x width 4 x height 2.4 = 67m3

67m3 divided by 14 = 4.8 kw

Case Study

After removing THREE other fireplaces!! The client was over the moon to find this original bath stone fireplace. We duly set about pointing out the original stonework and laying reclaimed quarry tiles to hearth. The stove shown here is a Charnwood Island II:

Case Study

Often, Jackdaws or crows try to build nests in chimneys. They will drop down a twig or two and cock their heads on one side to listen. If they can hear the twig get stuck somewhere, they will keep on dropping more twigs into the chimney until the blockage is near enough to the top for them to build a nice cosy and warm nest. Sometimes they can keep at it for years until there is quite a pile of twigs ...

...My work colleague and friend Pharic with 'small nest' removed before installing a stove!

With a new stove installation comes a stainless steel chimney liner. This not only adds to the safety and efficiency of the stove but twigs can't gain any purchase so they simply drop all the way down into the fire or the soot collector. No more nesting birds!