Fireplaces Willenhall

Fireplace Fitter Willenhall West Midlands (WV12): Re-opening a disused fireplace to put in an open fire, a gas fire or a wood burner is a great way to add a homely feel and a bit of character to any Willenhall home. Adding a wood burning stove or open fire for those frosty winter evenings can even prove cheaper than some central heating systems, providing that you've got a ready source of wood. If combined with a back boiler it can provide you with a plentiful supply of steaming hot water at the same time.

But before you start smashing down the walls of a bricked-up fireplace there are some essential considerations you must bear in mind to achieve an efficient and safe fireplace. Any work that's done on your fireplace, chimney breast, flue lining and hearth must conform to the United Kingdom's Part J building regs for combustible appliances. If your home is a listed building you'll also need to ascertain if planning permission is required from the local council before any work is started.

DIY OR PROFESSIONAL FIREPLACE INSTALLATION?

You might be able to do some of the work in remodeling a blocked up fireplace if you have the ability to do so, however there is always a problem in finding structural and safety issues which need to be resolved professionally. It might be the case that when you remove the boarding surrounding a disused fireplace to find a hidden treasure which requires nothing more than a quick clear out and a check from a chimney sweep to get a roaring fire going. It's much more likely that you'll discover a blocked flue and crumbling brickwork that requires structural modifications.

If a fireplace is installed incorrectly there's not just a risk of fire to your property, but there can also be associated respiratory health hazards, which is why it is advisable to bring in a specialist Willenhall installation company for a fireplace. A major factor of the Building Regulations for fireplaces is that sufficient oxygen is available for a fire to burn safely and efficiently. Dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can soon accumulate from an inefficiently burning fire in an inadequately ventilated room.

To get past this issue a professional Willenhall fireplace fitter will analyse the situation and fit vents in the room, or under the flooring, to guarantee a satisfactory amount of air flow for the fire to burn safely and properly. They may have to fit vents into unused chimney flues which can trap moist air and result in damp spots and staining to your chimney breast.

BEFORE WORK COMMENCES

A large amount of soot and muck can be released from an old fireplace when reopening it for restoration. A decent Willenhall fireplace fitter will bring coverings for your home furnishings and supply some form of protection, however it's sensible when possible to remove furniture and woven floor coverings from the room before work commences. If you are lucky enough to be carrying out a full home renovation project then it ought to be one of the initial tasks to concentrate on before re-plastering and decorating the walls. This stops any staining damage to any restored work you've already finished.

CONSTRUCTION AND STRUCTURAL WORK

Once you've exposed your old fireplace you will have a better idea of the work that needs to be done, and also be in a position to sweep the chimney and clean up any hearth that remains. You should now speak to your chimney sweep, if you've not already done this, to come and look at the old chimney and fireplace. A chimney sweep will firstly clean the flue and while doing this can inspect the structural condition of the chimney and offer you advice on whether you need a new flue liner.

Following a chimney sweeps assessment it may be necessary to install a new liner and/or strengthen the chimney breast as demanded by Part J of the UK Building Regulations. A good fireplace installer and builder in Willenhall will be needed to perform this task, and should have the skills and knowledge of construction to follow all building regulations.

In older buildings you might find the original fireplace is too large for your needs, in which case a supporting concrete lintel will be necessary to modify the opening. When your new lintel is safely in position you can now proceed with the renovation, installation and upgrade of the fireplace hearth. In earlier times the hearth would be set into the floor, but the current regulations demand that it is raised above floor level. If your fireplace isn't of a standard size you might have to choose a custom-built hearth, but there are also a wide variety of "off-the-shelf" hearths in marble, concrete or slate.

STYLES OF FIREPLACE

Deciding on your choice of fireplace can be tricky when faced with the different designs and styles available from an online shop or fireplace showroom. It's possible that due to your current flue and chimney, that some fireplace designs might not be suitable, therefore it pays to follow the advice of the fireplace company in this respect.

Whether you decide on a wood burner, an open fireplace or a multi-fuel stove will be determined by the overall style you are trying to develop, your current decor and maybe, the age of your property. For example, a cast iron wood burning stove looks great set back in an inglenook fireplace, which highlights the character of the stove and also reflects the heat into the room effectively.

Even if your Willenhall home doesn't have a chimney breast you've still got the option of a feature fireplace by installing a wood burning or multi fuel stove. This type of fireplace can be fitted with a flue which is routed through an external wall and does not require a chimney, to be safely installed.

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

Who doesn't enjoy the glow and warmth of an open fireplace on a dark winters' evening, but if your situation doesn't permit this, what other options are on offer?

Gas Fireplaces - Supplying instant heat and being more efficient when compared to wood burners, there are a wide selection of designs to suit any Willenhall home. A Gas Safe certified engineer must maintain and fit any gas fireplace in your property.

Electric Fireplaces - Electric fireplaces can be fitted safely and easily by any competent individual and there are varieties and styles which are suitable for virtually any room and type of property in Willenhall. Modern electric fires can provide "real" look flames and and sometimes even the crackling sound of wood to replicate a real fire when inset into a conventional fireplace.

Multi-Fuel Stoves - As the name indicates multi-fuel stoves can be used with various fuels, such as gas, oil, smokeless coal or wood, and become an attractive focal point in any kitchen or living room in Willenhall. Some designs, such as the multi-fuel stoves from AGA, can also be used for cooking, providing hot water and heating your whole property.

Wood Burning Stoves - A multitude of different styles to suit any kind of home in Willenhall, and can even be a free standing feature. If coupled with a back boiler these can provide steaming hot water to heat radiators or for other use in your home.

Open Fireplaces - The classic fireplace that can be used with various fuels such as briquettes, coal, wood and other combustive materials. In the good old days an open fire may have had the associations with being smoky, draughty and inefficient, however a well installed contemporary fireplace is wonderful to watch while basking in the warmth it provides.

Fireplace installations are available in Willenhall and also in nearby places like: Princes End, Fallings Park, Wednesbury, Portobello, Wednesfield, Moseley Village, Bloxwich, Bilston, Lane Head, Westcroft, Leamore, New Cross, Bentley, Darlaston Green, Darlaston, Essington, and in these postcodes WV12 4BH, WV12 4DJ, WS2 0DH, WV1 2UG, WV12 4DD, WV11 3BF, WV12 4LA, WV12 4EH, WV12 4DY, WV12 4EU. Local Willenhall fireplace specialists will most likely have the dialling code 01902 and the postcode WV12.

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Doing a Search On the Internet

There's little question that your initial impulse when you are searching for a tradesman or service in Willenhall is to use the internet and "Google it". As you're browsing this webpage at this point, you more than likely found your way to it by searching on Google, Ask, Yahoo or Bing. Sometimes the page 1 listings provided are not quite what you'd expected when searching with these kinds of search engines. But, without doubt you'll type in "Willenhall fireplace installation", "fireplace installation in Willenhall", "fireplace installation Willenhall" or "fireplace installation near me", with the aim of of finding exactly what you are trying to find.

If you study the resulting page 1 listings, you'll see that the upper and lower 4 results will be some kind of paid adverts, while the majority of the rest are often from multi-million pound companies such as Quotatis, TrustaTrader, Local Heroes, Checkatrade, My Builder or Rated People or business directories like Gumtree, Hotfrog, Yell or Yelp. For those fireplace installers in Willenhall who have a website, it's likely they're largely unseen on page two or three of the search engine listings, and you will have to look past the first page alone. Trader vetting sites like Rated People or My Hammer are still handy though, and you'll be able to take advantage of their helpful services to get free estimates, study reviews and check out client appraisals, as there are lots of fireplace fitters on there who do not yet have a web site of their own.

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Around Willenhall

Householders living in the following streets have just recently inquired about fireplace installation - Clarkes Lane, Dilloways Lane, Cranmer Avenue, Colliers Close, Beccles Drive, Thorne Road, South Street, Ashburn Grove, School Street, Aberford Close, Circuit Close, Bridge Street, Sherlock Close, Broad Lane North, Tall Trees Close, Stonehouse Avenue, Broadmeadows Close, Bloxwich Road South, Threshers Drive, Somerset Road, Dorchester Road, Buttermere Grove, Aspen Grove, Barcroft, Dovedale Avenue, Tyler Gardens, Bloomfield Drive, Tildesley Drive, as well as the following local Willenhall postcodes: WV12 4BH, WV12 4DJ, WS2 0DH, WV1 2UG, WV12 4DD, WV11 3BF, WV12 4LA, WV12 4EH, WV12 4DY, WV12 4EU.

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