Fireplaces Neath

Fireplace Fitter Neath Wales (SA10): A great way to add charm to any Neath home is by the installation of a new fireplace, or the renovation of an existing one. The addition of a wood burning stove or open fire for those frosty winters' evenings can even be more economical than certain central heating systems, so long as you've got a ready source of timber or fuel. If used in combination with a back boiler it can provide you with plentiful hot water in the process.

Before you start prising away at a blocked up chimney there are a few things you will need to consider to make certain you can safely install and use your new fireplace. Any combustible appliance in domestic homes in Neath must comply with Part J of the building regulations, and this applies to flue linings, hearths, chimney breasts and fireplaces. If your property is a listed building you will also have to ascertain if planning permission is necessary from the local authorities before any work commences.

DIY OR PROFESSIONAL FIREPLACE INSTALLATION?

You might be able to do some of the work in restoring an existing fireplace if you have the skills to do so, however structural and safety problems are often found which need to be resolved professionally. If you are lucky when you open up a boarded fireplace you might find a decent chimney breast, hearth and lintel that involves nothing other than the advice and services of a chimney sweep to get a toasty fire going. What is more commonplace however is a patch of old, crumbling brickwork covering a blocked flue, and needs some form of structural reinforcement before it can be safely used.

An incorrectly installed fireplace can cause severe respiratory health problems and fire risk and, as such, should only be put in by a professional fireplace company in Neath with the knowledge and experience to install it safely. There always has to be airflow into a room where there is a fireplace to guarantee sufficient levels of oxygen for the fire to burn properly. If the airflow is not good enough then it is quite possible that a fire will not burn efficiently and cause a build-up of carbon monoxide, which can be deadly.

It could be necessary to install airflow vents in walls and floors to allow the fire to get adequate oxygen to burn safely and efficiently at all times. To prevent condensed air becoming trapped in unused chimney flues and creating damp spots and staining, vents may need to be fitted by the installation team to enhance the airflow.

BEFORE WORK COMMENCES

A large amount of muck and soot can be released from a bricked up chimney upon opening it up for restoration. It is wise to remove any furniture, rugs and carpets from a room where you are going to uncover an old fireplace, to prevent them being affected by muck, soot and dust that may be disturbed during the fireplace installation works. If your fireplace is being installed as part of an overall home renovation project then it should be one of the initial things to be worked on after you have brought the room back to its bare floors and walls. This avoids any staining damage to any restored work you've already done.

STRUCTURAL & CONSTRUCTION WORK

Once you've revealed your old fireplace you will have a better idea of the work that needs to be done, and also be in a position to rigorously sweep the chimney and clear out any parts of hearth that remains. Contacting a proper chimney sweep to clean your chimney is one of the very first things on your checklist. They'll be able to provide you with professional guidance on the flue and chimney after sweeping, concerning the condition of the structure of the chimney and if it is advisable to switch the existing flue liner.

If you need to install a new flue liner or strengthen the chimney all relevant Building Regulations must be complied with. This kind of work should be accomplished by a competent tradesperson who is acquainted with the building regulations and decent working practices.

If you need to change the size of opening of your original fireplace to a more suitable size for your new design, a concrete supporting lintel should be put in. When your new concrete lintel is safely in place you can now press on with the renovation, installation and updating of the fireplace hearth. You might discover that your existing hearth has been set into a void in the floor, however to abide by latest regulations it must be raised above floor level. If your fireplace isn't of a standard size you may have to purchase a bespoke, tailor-made hearth, however there are also a whole host of ready to fit hearths in marble, slate or concrete.

STYLES OF FIREPLACE

If you visit a fireplace showroom you'll find that you are spoilt for choice with a wide array of different options open to you. It is quite possible that owing to your existing chimney, flue and airflow to the room, that some fireplaces may not be suitable, and it's a good idea to follow the the advice and recommendations of your fireplace installation company in this respect.

Whether you go for an open fireplace, a multi-fuel stove or a wood burner will depend on the all round look that you are trying to create, your existing decor and perhaps even, the age of your home. As an example, an attractive inglenook fireplace can be a wonderful backdrop for a traditional cast iron wood-burner stove, which highlights its character and deflects the heat into the room.

A wood burner is also an effective choice if you do not have a chimney breast in your Neath home. A chimney is not needed since the flue is fitted to the top or rear of the stove and channeled through an exterior wall.

MULTI-FUEL, WOOD, GAS, OPEN OR ELECTRIC FIREPLACE?

A crackling fire on a cold, dark evening creates a charm and ambience that can't be matched, but what other options are available to install in your brand new fireplace in Neath?

Gas Fireplaces - Come in an array of styles to suit any property and are typically more thermally efficient than wood burning stoves. Gas fireplaces must only be maintained and fitted by a suitably qualified Gas Safe registered engineer, (Gas Safe replaced CORGI registration in 2009).

Open Fireplaces - The classic fireplace that can use various fuels such as coal, briquettes, wood and other combustible materials. An open fire is a delight to the eye and modern fireplaces are no more the inefficient, draughty and smoky things they once were.

Multi-Fuel Stoves - Can be fired up with with various different fuels, (gas, wood, coal, oil) to create an attractive focal point in your home in Neath. Some styles, like the multi-fuel stoves from AGA, can also be used for cooking, providing hot water and heating your entire home.

Electric Fireplaces - Electric fireplaces can be fitted safely and easily by anyone who's reasonable competent and there are varieties and styles that are appropriate for any room and type of home in Neath. Contemporary electric fires can deliver "real" looking flame effects and even the crackling sound of wood to imitate a real open fire when set into into an old fashioned fireplace.

Wood Burning Stoves - These have become very popular in a lot of households in Neath, and can have classic or modern styling to match your decor. A version with a back boiler will deliver additional heating capabilities by connecting the piping hot water to a radiator in a cold room of your property.

Fireplace installation is available in Neath and also in nearby places like: Winch Wen, Resolven, Swansea, Ponthydyfen, Briton Ferry, Tonmawr, Clydach, Glais, Cimla, Jersey Marine, Llansamlet, Cwmafan, Llandarcy, Crynant, Bryncoch, Cilfrew, Birchgrove, Bryn, Skewen, Baglan, Tonna, Cadoxton, and in these postcodes SA10 7DX, SA10 7LA, SA10 6PS, SA10 7BQ, SA10 7NA, SA10 6PX, SA10 6PB, SA10 7PT, SA10 7JD, SA10 6PZ. Local Neath fireplace specialists will likely have the phone code 01639 and the postcode SA10. Simply click on the "quote" form or banner to get info on fireplace installation in your location.

More Help and Guidance

To read an enlightening article about fireplace decorating ideas check this out. You can visit the Wikipedia webpage to learn info regarding the various types of fireplace, the evolution of fireplaces, the health effects of fireplaces, fireplace heating efficiency, gas fireplaces and how fireplaces affect the environment. To ask or respond to questions in relation to fireplace installation check out the Buildhub Forum here, discussions include stove vents, wood burning stoves, widening a fireplace, chimney design, pellet boilers and stoves and building regulations. Find ideas for installing a gas fireplace on You Tube here. To see what's popular on social websites, check this out.

Searching For Fireplace Installation On the Web

Just "Googling it" tends to be the way in which the majority of property owners in Neath search for all kinds of services in this day and age. You can obtain on the spot results with the use of Ask, Yahoo, Google or Bing, and certainly that's the beauty of today's search engines. Sorting through such results can be somewhat tricky and all may not be what it appears initially. Typing in "Neath fireplace installation", "fireplace installation near me", "fireplace installation Neath" or "fireplace installation in Neath" will generally be the course of action to use when trying to locate fireplace installers in Neath.

It is best if you bear in mind that the 4 top listings are all too often PPC (Pay Per Click) advertisements and the majority of the remaining listings on page 1 will likely be web directories like Yell, Cyclex, Yelp or ThreeBestRated, or entries for multi-million pound companies such as TrustaTrader, Quotatis, Checkatrade, Rated People, My Builder or Local Heroes. In order to locate the sites of actual fireplace installers, you will need to scroll to page 2 and 3 or perhaps even farther down the results. Getting reviews, customer appraisals and free quotes on a trade portal like Rated People or Local Heroes can come in handy, as there'll be fireplace fitters registered with such programs who don't have their own websites or related social media accounts.

Fireplace Enquiries Wales

Latest Wales fireplace installation customer enquiries: Alistair and Maci Marr recently enquired about getting a price for fitting a wood burning stove in Welshpool. Joy Quinn and Arjan Quinn recently requested a quotation for re-opening and repairing an old brick fireplace in Pontyberem, Wales. Felix Pollock and Zoey Pollock recently requested a quote for opening up an old, bricked up fireplace and fitting a new gas fireplace in a cottage in Tywyn. Leila and Kaison Heaton recently requested a price quote for the installation of an open fireplace in a cottage in St Davids, Wales. Tanisha and Mahdi Rashid recently enquired about the installation of a multi-fuel fireplace in Blaengwrach. Akira and Juan Knott recently requested a quotation for opening up and repairing an old, bricked up fireplace in a terraced house in Wenvoe, Wales. Haleema and Ronald Rowlinson recently asked for a quotation for re-opening an old, boarded up fireplace and fitting a new multi-fuel fire in Cwm. Yanis and Isla-Grace Oates recently asked for a price quote for opening up an old, bricked up fireplace and fitting a new electric fire in a bungalow in Shotton, Wales.

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Fireplace Installers Near Neath

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Around Neath

Fireplace installation was recently required by people living in Alexander Crescent, The Ropewalk, Stag Terrace, Bryn Bedd, Christopher Road, Dinas Terrace, Sunnyland Crescent, Tramway Side, Daphine Close, Sand Lane, Cloda Avenue, Charles Street, Brodawel, Brook Street, Cromwell Avenue, Coombe Tennant Avenue, Cyd Terrace, Afan Deg, Derwen Deg, Caegroes Terrace, Crythan Road, Caroline Street, Cae Rhys Ddu Road, Bron Y Graig, Davies Terrace, Swn-yr-afon, Dulais Gardens and these Neath postcodes: SA10 7DX, SA10 7LA, SA10 6PS, SA10 7BQ, SA10 7NA, SA10 6PX, SA10 6PB, SA10 7PT, SA10 7JD, SA10 6PZ.

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