Fireplaces & stoves

Check customer reviews, past project experience and certifications. HETAS certified installers give you a certification of the work, that will show that the installation complied with current building regulations. This is required by some insurance policies and is always beneficial to have if you plan on selling your property.

If you are living in a newer built property, you home may not have a chimney. However, this does not mean you cannot have a stove. You may still be able to have a stove fitted using pre-fabricated flue system.

Firstly, think what type of fireplace or stove suits your needs the best: wood, gas or electric? Secondly, consider what purpose you need the stove or fireplace for: is it for heating or purely for atmosphere? If you need it to heat your house, you need to consider the size of the room and what kind of heat output you will be needing from the stove. When in doubt, consult an expert.

With the energy prices going up, electric fires have declined in popularity. They typically have a 1kw or 2kw heat output and the cost of that depends on your energy provider and their prices. While running electric fires will certainly cost you more than a wood burner, it is important to consider that they are 100% efficient and the initial cost of the fireplace and installation is generally cheaper than other alternatives.

Choosing between cast iron and steel comes down to style and purpose. Steel stoves tend to be more modern and as such, often more attractive option for modern homes. They also warm up and start putting out heat quicker than cast iron stoves. However, cast iron will retain the heat for much longer, and will keep giving out heat even after the fire has gone out.