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Hawick Fireplace Installation & Repair

Fireplace Fitter Hawick Scotland (TD9): Opening up an old disused fireplace to put in a wood burner, a gas fire or an open fire is an excellent way to add a homely feel and a bit of charm to your Hawick home. Chilly winter evenings can become very enjoyable as you sit beside your fireplace surrounded by the crackling of firewood, and if your fire is used in combination with a back boiler you can even benefit from piping hot water to boot.

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There are some things you will have to do to make certain you can safely install your new fireplace, before you start prising away at a blocked chimney. Any heating appliance installed in the home must comply with Part J of the Building Regs, and this applies to hearths, chimney breasts, fireplaces and flue linings. If you live in a listed building you will also have to find out if planning permission is necessary from the local authorities before any work can commence.

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DIY OR PROFESSIONAL FIREPLACE INSTALLATION?

If you've got the skills to do so, and are good at do-it-yourself you might be able to do some of the restoration work to a pre-existing fireplace, but the help of a tradesperson might be required if structural issues arise during the process. When you uncover the old fireplace, you could be lucky and discover that in order to get a roaring fire once again, it needs nothing more than a thorough clean out of the hearth and a sweep of the chimney. What is more commonplace however is a swathe of old brickwork that conceals a blocked flue, and needs some degree of structural modification before it can be safely used.

A poorly fitted fireplace can cause serious fire risk and respiratory health problems and, as such, should only be put in by a professional fireplace specialist in Hawick with the knowledge and experience to install it safely. According to the Building Regulations, a room that has a fireplace installed in it must have enough oxygen and airflow for the fire to burn efficiently. An accumulation of toxic carbon monoxide gas can result in a room where there's inadequate airflow, and even death is a risk when a fire doesn't burn effectively.

A professional fireplace installation team will analyse the circumstances and overcome this problem and guarantee an adequate airflow for the fire to combust properly and safely, by fitting vents in locations around the room, or beneath the flooring. To prevent condensed air becoming trapped in unused or blocked off chimney flues and causing damp spots and staining, flue vents may have to be installed by the installation team to enhance the airflow.

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BEFORE WORK COMMENCES

Having a fireplace opened up can create a lot of of soot and dirt. It is sensible when possible to remove carpets and furniture from the room before any work starts, although a considerate Hawick fireplace installer will bring dust sheets to cover up your furniture and supply some form of protection. Because of the mess involved, if the fireplace installation is only part of a more extensive renovation project, it should be one of the very first tasks to be worked on after the room has been brought back to bare floors and walls in preparation. This will prevent damage to other parts of your renovation project (i.e. wallpapered walls or fresh plaster), by soot and dirt that's emitted.

CONSTRUCTION AND STRUCTURAL WORK

Once you have opened up your old fireplace you will have a far better idea of the work that is necessary, and also be able to rigorously sweep the chimney and clean any hearth that remains. This would be the ideal time to make contact with a professional Hawick chimney sweep to see if they're able to come and look at your chimney and fireplace. A chimney sweep will first of all clean the flue and whilst doing this will check the structural condition of the chimney and offer advice on whether a new flue liner is needed.

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All the relevant UK Building Regulations should be adhered to, if it is necessary to install a new flue liner or strengthen the chimney. This is unlikely to be the kind of work that you can do yourself, therefore you'll have to bring in a competent builder who has experience in good construction practices and an extensive knowledge of the Building Regs.

In buildings that are older you might discover the existing fireplace is wider than your requirements, which will mean that a concrete supporting lintel will be necessary to adapt the opening. The installation, upgrade and repair of the fireplace hearth can go ahead as soon as the supporting lintel is in position. The latest UK Building Regulations demand that the fireplace hearth is raised above the level of the floor, although in past times it would have been set into a void in the floor. Ready-made solutions from marble, concrete or granite are available to achieve this, or your fireplace builder in Hawick might be able to offer a bespoke, custom-made hearth to complement the design of your room.

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STYLE OF FIREPLACE

If you go to a fireplace dealership you are spoilt for choice with the wide range of different options available to you. It's quite possible that owing to your current flue, chimney and airflow to the room, that some fireplace designs might not be suitable, therefore it's a good idea to follow the recommendations from your fireplace installer in this respect.

Your existing decor, the overall look you are attempting to create and in some cases, the age of your property in Hawick, will to some extent determine if you go for an open fireplace, a multi-fuel stove or a wood burner. By way of example, the most perfect backdrop to a cast iron wood-burner stove is an inglenook fireplace, which not only highlights its elegance and charm but is also fantastic at redirecting any heat that is produced back into the room.

Even if your Hawick property doesn't have a chimney you've still got the option of a feature fireplace through the installation of a wood burning or multi fuel stove. An existing chimney isn't needed because the flue is taken straight from the top or rear of the wood burner and routed through an exterior wall.

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

If your situation doesn't allow for the installation of a natural fireplace, what are the possible options?

Electric Fireplaces - These are a suitable option any room and house in Hawick, and can be easily and safely installed by anybody who is fairly competent. Even if your room has a regular fireplace, an electric fire which looks almost like a "real" fire can be installed.

Open Fireplaces - The classic fireplace which can make use of various fuels such as briquettes, wood, smokeless coal and other burnable products. In yesteryear associated with being inefficient, draughty and smoky, a well-installed modern open fireplace can create a warm and toasty atmosphere.

Gas Fireplaces - More heat efficient than wood burners or multi-fuel stoves, gas fireplaces are available in a wide array of styles to complement your home in Hawick. Any gas fire in your Hawick home must be installed and maintained by a Gas Safe certified contractor.

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Wood Burning Stoves - These can even be free standing if required, and there's a broad variety available to complement any age of property in Hawick. When used in combination with a back boiler, these kinds of stoves can supply added heating capabilities by transferring the heated water to cold areas of your home by means of a radiator.

Multi-Fuel Stoves - To create a unique focal point in your property in Hawick, these stoves can burn various different fuels, such as oil, coal, wood or gas. The AGA range for instance is well known as being capable of providing heating for an entire home, a constant supply of hot water and a cooker all in a single unit.

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You should have no issues finding fireplace fitters in Hawick, and adjacent places such as: Newmill, Langholm, Ashkirk, Selkirk, Branxholm Bridgend, Moffat, Ashybank, Burnfoot, Broadhaugh, Newcastleton, Oxnam, Branxholm, Harwood on Teviot, Lockerbie. Postcode areas like TD9 0HE, TD9 0EP, TD9 7NR, TD9 7QW, TD9 7QN, TD9 7BE, TD9 0BE, TD9 7ES, TD9 0AE, TD9 0BY are also covered. Hawick fireplace companies should have the telephone code Dialling code 01450 and the postcode TD9. Confirming this can guarantee that you are accessing a locally based fireplace builder.

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When you are performing any almost renovation work on your property or garden in Hawick, there is almost certain to be a certain amount of waste generated that will need to be removed. Although on the whole, fireplace installations does not generate that much waste, it does depend on the size of your project and the kind of surface that it's being laid onto. It may be the case that the removal of waste is mentioned in the quote, since some tradesmen are perfectly happy to remove waste as part of the job. Ensure that you ascertain this, as you may be landed with doing your own waste removal.

Regardless of whether the tradesman is sorting this out or you're doing it yourself, hiring a skip will frequently be the best waste removal solution. Coming in a multitude of different sizes, skips can be arranged to suit the volume of waste that you're expecting to produce. As a rough guide, mini-skips hold about 2 cubic yards of waste (25 bin bags), midi-skips hold about 4 cubic yards of waste (45 bin bags), builders skips hold about 6 cubic yards of waste and roll-on-roll-off skips hold about 20 cubic yards of waste (220 bin bags). Skip bags normally hold around 1-1.5 cubic yards of waste.

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Also find: Newmill fireplace installers, Harwood on Teviot fireplace installers, Branxholm fireplace installers, Burnfoot fireplace installers, Selkirk fireplace installers, Moffat fireplace installers, Lockerbie fireplace installers, Oxnam fireplace installers, Ashkirk fireplace installers, Branxholm Bridgend fireplace installers, Langholm fireplace installers, Broadhaugh fireplace installers, Ashybank fireplace installers, Newcastleton fireplace installers and more. It is possible to get fireplaces installed in just about all of these localities. These skilled tradespeople possess the know-how and experience necessary to adeptly install fireplaces in your home. Residents, with the help of these committed professionals, can experience the ambiance, warmth and comfort a fireplace adds to their homes. Local property owners can get quotes by simply clicking here. Does your house need a new fireplaces? Why not get a quote today?

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