Fireplaces Atherstone

Fireplace Fitter Atherstone Warwickshire (CV9): An excellent way to add charm to any Atherstone property is by the installation of a brand new fireplace, or the renovation of an existing one. Cold winter evenings can become enjoyable as you relax in front of your fireplace listening to the crackle of a burning fire, and if your fire is used in combination with a back boiler you can even enjoy cheap hot water as well.

But before you start smashing down the walls of a bricked-up fireplace there are some vital considerations you must bear in mind to achieve a safe and efficient fireplace. Any combustible appliance in residential homes in Atherstone must comply with Part J of the building regs, and this covers flue linings, chimney breasts, fireplaces and hearths. If you are living in a listed building or are in a designated conservation area you have to check with local authorities if planning permission is necessary for installing a fireplace in your house.

PROFESSIONAL OR DIY FIREPLACE INSTALLATION?

A simple renovation of a pre-existing fireplace can generally be achieved by a competent DIYer, but if any building work is required there is the possibility of encountering structural problems that need to be handled by a professional. You could be fortunate when uncovering your old fireplace and discover that you need little more than a decent chimney sweep and a quick clean up of the hearth in order to get a fire roaring. What's more common however is a swathe of crumbling brickwork covering a stopped up flue, and needs some degree of structural modification before it can be safely used.

If a fireplace is installed improperly there is not only a risk of fire to your property, but there can also be associated health hazards, which is why it is best to hire a competent Atherstone installation company for a fireplace. There must always be a decent air flow into a room where a fireplace is installed to guarantee adequate quantities of oxygen enable the fire to burn properly. If the airflow is not good enough then it's possible that a fire will burn inefficiently and cause carbon monoxide fumes to build up, which can be lethal.

To overcome this issue a professional fireplace installation team will consider the circumstances and fit vents around the room, or beneath the floor, to guarantee an adequate airflow for the fire to combust properly and safely. They might also have to fit air vents into unused chimney flues which can sometimes trap moist air and lead to damp spots and staining to your chimney breast.

BEFORE WORK COMMENCES

Having a fireplace opened up can cause huge amounts of grime and soot to enter your room. It's advisable to remove any rugs, furniture and carpets from an area where you are going to open up an old fireplace, to prevent them from being damaged by dust, soot and muck that might be whipped up during the fireplace installation works. If you are fortunate enough to be working on a complete home restoration project then it should be one of the initial jobs to complete before re-plastering and decorating the walls. By opening up a fireplace first you'll avoid any chimney soot causing damage to other phases of your project, such as fresh plasterwork or paint on walls.

CONSTRUCTION & STRUCTURAL WORK

Once you've exposed your old fireplace you will have a better idea of what work needs to be done, and also be in a position to rigorously sweep the chimney and clear out any hearth that may have been left in place. The first item on your to-do list will be to bring in a proper chimney sweep. They will not only make certain that your chimney and flue are clean, but they can additionally determine the condition of the chimney and flue liner and provide advice about whether you need to upgrade any part of the chimney and flu, such as the flue liner.

Following a chimney sweep's assessment it may be necessary to install a new liner and/or strengthen the chimney breast as demanded by Part J of the Building Regulations. This type of work needs to be completed by a qualified tradesman who is acquainted with the appropriate building regulations and good construction practices.

If the dimensions of the existing fireplace are larger than your requirements, a concrete supporting lintel will have to be installed. As soon as this has been completed the next phase for your fireplace installation in Atherstone will be to update the hearth. You might discover that your existing hearth has been sunken into a floor void, but to abide by current building regulations it is required to be raised above floor level. Pre-made options from concrete, marble or slate are available on the market to accomplish this, or your fireplace fitter in Atherstone might be able to provide you with a bespoke, made to measure hearth to match the style of your room.

STYLES AND DESIGNS OF FIREPLACE

A quick browse online or a trip to a fireplace showroom will illustrate the alternatives available for the different fireplace designs and styles. The recommendations and advice from your installation team, which will be based on your specific requirements, will help you to choose a fireplace which is both suited to your chimney and flue, and suited to your home's decor.

Some rooms and homes will look better with an open fireplace than a wood burner or multi fuel stove and vice versa. For example, a wood burning stove looks splendid set back in an inglenook fireplace, highlighting the charm and character of the stove and reflecting the heat back into the room effectively.

A wood-burning stove is also a splendid option if your Atherstone property hasn't got a chimney breast. A chimney isn't required since the flue is fitted to the top or rear of the stove and taken out through an outside wall.

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

The charm and look of a log fire can't be matched, but what alternatives are out there if this type of fireplace isn't possible within your Atherstone home?

Gas Fireplaces - Delivering instant heat and being more efficient when compared with wood burning stoves, there are a multitude of styles to suit any Atherstone home. Gas fireplaces must only be installed and maintained by a qualified Gas Safe registered engineer, (Gas Safe replaced CORGI registration in 2009).

Wood Burning Stoves - Wood burners have become extremely popular in a lot of properties in Atherstone, and can have modern or classic styling to complement your decoration. If fitted with a back boiler can provide hot water to heat radiators or for other use around the home.

Open Fireplaces - The classic fireplace which can make use of different fuels such as briquettes, smokeless coal, wood and other flammable materials. A professionally installed modern open fire is far from the old style smoky fireplace that was bricked up by past owners, and its glowing elegance is a welcome addition to any room in Atherstone.

Electric Fireplaces - Electric fireplaces can be fitted safely and easily by any reasonable competent individual and there are styles which are suitable for any room and property in Atherstone. Can be inset into traditional fireplaces, and with the "real" looking feel of some electric fires it can often be hard to distinguish them from the real thing.

Multi-Fuel Stoves - As the name implies multi-fuel stoves can be fired up with with various fuels, such as wood, coal, oil or gas, and become a unique focal point in any living room or kitchen in Atherstone. The AGA style is renowned as being able to provide heating for the entire home, a constant hot water supply and a hob and oven for cooking all in one useful appliance.

Fireplace installations are available in Atherstone and also in: Clifford Chambers, Mickleton, Ilmington, Ailstone, Long Marston, Newbold on Stour, Alderminster, Ettington, Goldicote, Preston on Stour, Halford, Stratford upon Avon, Lower Quinton, Pebworth, and in these postcodes CV9 2GA, CV9 1JG, CV9 1EA, CV9 1BL, CV9 2BE, CV9 1EY, CV9 1EQ, CV9 1JX, CV9 1BB, CV9 1LA. Locally based Atherstone fireplace specialists will probably have the postcode CV9 and the telephone dialling code 01827.

Browsing on the Internet

Simply "Googling it" appears to be the way that the vast majority of home owners in Atherstone hunt for all types of tradesmen or services nowadays. Since you are viewing this web page as we speak, you almost certainly found it by typing your keywords into Bing, Ask, Google or Yahoo. However, the search engines mentioned previously often produce the opening page results which aren't the most focused. Thinking of a suitable search phrase is crucial when you're looking for a specific service, and in this case it should be something along the lines of "fireplace installation in Atherstone", "fireplace installation Atherstone", "Atherstone fireplace installation" or "fireplace installation near me".

Just to enlighten you, you will generally find that the first and last four listings are all too often some type of "paid for" advertising, while a lot of the remainder will likely be internet directories such as Yelp, Gumtree, Cyclex or Yell, or listings from multi-million pound companies like Checkatrade, My Builder, Rated People, Quotatis, TrustaTrader or Bidvine, which might or might not be helpful. You will quite possibly find the websites of bona fide fireplace installers largely unseen on the second or third pages of the results, overshadowed by the wealthier companies who can better afford SEO. When you are attempting to find the absolute best person to complete your project, it is expedient to make use of every strategy at your disposal, so each result displayed by your search must be checked out so you can track down the perfect fireplace fitter in Atherstone.

More Help and Guidance

If you need to find out more info on about fireplace designs head here. By seeing You Tube videos like this it's possible to learn how to install a recessed electric wall mounted fireplace. An abundance of information on fireplace installation is available on any of the fireplace installer forums, so it would be a wise idea to head over to the Buildhub Forum, discussion threads comprise widening a fireplace, stove vents, wood burning stoves, chimney flues, pellet boilers and stoves and understanding building regulations. To get the low down on the newest fireplace trends on social media websites, check this out. You can take a look at the Wikipedia fireplace webpage to learn information regarding the evolution of fireplaces, the environmental effects of fireplaces, wood burning fireplaces, the health effects of fireplaces, fireplace heating efficiency and the different types of fireplace.

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Around Atherstone

Folks living in the following roads and areas have just recently inquired about fireplace installation - York Avenue, Willday Drive, Minions Close, Croft Road, Repington Avenue, Woodview Road, Rowlands Way, Austin Close, Ratcliffe Street, Kings Avenue, The Rowans, Old Holly Lane, Ambien Road, St George's Road, Oakfield Gardens, Convent Close, Friar's Gate, Meadow Street, Well Spring Close, Friary Road, Lister Road, Arden Avenue, Barnsley Close, Trafford Close, as well as these local Atherstone postcodes: CV9 2GA, CV9 1JG, CV9 1EA, CV9 1BL, CV9 2BE, CV9 1EY, CV9 1EQ, CV9 1JX, CV9 1BB, CV9 1LA.

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