Fireplace Fitter Hendon Greater London (NW4): If you're cheesed off with high energy costs and want to find an alternative solution for heating your dwelling in Hendon, why don't you open up a disused fireplace and install a budget friendly multi-fuel, open or wood burner fire? Providing that you've got a good source of timber or fuel, adding a multi-fuel stove or open fire for those cold winter evenings could even prove less expensive than some central heating systems. Combine your fireplace with a back boiler and you will be able to enjoy supplies of endless hot water to save you even more money.
There are some vital considerations you must keep in mind to achieve a safe and efficient fireplace, before you start smashing down the walls of a boarded up fireplace. Any heat producing appliance in domestic homes in Hendon must adhere to Part J of the UK's buildings regulations, and this applies to chimney breasts, hearths, fireplaces and flue linings. If your property is a listed building you'll also need to find out if planning permission is required from the local authorities before any work begins.
PROFESSIONAL FIREPLACE INSTALLATION OR DIY?
If any building work is needed with your fireplace installation, both safety and structural issues may arise that will need resolving by a professional, although a keen DIY-er may be able to take on a straightforward restoration of an existing fireplace. You may be lucky when you uncover the old fireplace and find that you need little more than a good clean up of the hearth and a sweep of the chimney to get your roaring fire once more. More likely you'll come across a blocked flue and old brickwork that needs structural modifications.
It is normally best to rely on the experience and knowledge of a specialist fireplace installer in Hendon, because of the severe fire and health risk problems that can be caused by a poorly fitted or refurbished fireplace. Airflow must be sufficient in any room that a fireplace is to be installed; in fact it's a key requirement of the Building Regulations (Part J) that this is the case. A build-up of poisonous carbon monoxide can occur in a space where there's insufficient airflow, and even death is a risk where a fire is burning inefficiently.
To enable the fireplace to receive enough oxygen to burn efficiently and safely all the time, it may be necessary for a professional fireplace installation team to fit airflow vents in flooring and walls. To prevent condensed air from becoming trapped in blocked off or unused chimney flues and producing staining and damp spots, flue vents may need to be installed by the fireplace installation team to introduce more airflow.
BEFORE WORK BEGINS
Chimneys are notorious for the huge quantity of muck and soot that can build-up inside of them, therefore when you go through the process of opening up an unused fireplace for renovation you should anticipate that it will be a rather messy enterprise. When feasible it's sensible to remove any carpets and furniture from the area before any work commences, although a fireplace installer will bring coverings for for your home furnishings. If you're conducting a full renovation of a house or room, the fireplace should be opened up and worked on before any decoration or plastering works are undertaken. This should help to avoid any damage by dirt and chimney soot to any previously completed work.
STRUCTURAL & CONSTRUCTION WORK
Now that you are able to see the fireplace opening it is time to sweep and clean the hearth and chimney and identify what is fit for restoring. If you have not already done so, you should now make contact with a local Hendon chimney sweep. In addition to cleaning and sweeping your chimney and flue, they'll also consider the condition of your flue liner and chimney and tell you about any component of the chimney structure and flue that needs to be replaced.
If it is necessary to install a new flue liner or strengthen the chimney all UK Building Regulations must be followed. A skilled person who is acquainted with the Building Regulations and good construction practices will need to complete this sort of work.
In buildings that are older you may discover that the original fireplace is larger than you need, which will mean that a concrete lintel will be necessary to modify the opening. As soon as this is complete the next step for your Hendon fireplace installation should be to update the existing hearth. The legislation relating to fireplace hearths has changed somewhat through the years, and while in the old days they were quite often sunk into floor voids, they must now be set at least 12.5mm above the level of the floor if the current Building Regulations for the UK are to be followed. If your fireplace is not a standard size you may have to purchase a custom-built hearth, but there are a wide range of ready-made hearths in marble, slate or granite.
STYLES AND DESIGNS OF FIREPLACE
A trip to a fireplace showroom or a browse online will show the choices that are available for the different designs and styles of fireplaces. Not all fireplaces might be appropriate for your existing chimney and flue therefore it is wise to accept any advice and guidance from your installation team regarding your particular circumstances.
Certain homes and rooms will be more suited to open fireplaces than a wood burning or multi-fuel stove and vice versa. If you have an attractive inglenook fireplace, a cast iron wood burning stove can look stunning set inside it, which also has the benefit of reflecting heat back into the room from the stone or brick walls that surround the stove.
You still have options for a fireplace feature by putting in a wood burning stove, even if your Hendon home does not have a chimney. You don't need a chimney breast to enjoy an authentic fire, as long as you've got an exterior wall through which a flue from the stove can be passed.
OPEN, WOOD, MULTI-FUEL, ELECTRIC OR GAS FIREPLACE?
If this sort of fireplace is not possible within your Hendon home, what other alternatives are out there?
Wood Burning Stoves - These stoves come in traditional or modern designs to match your decor, and they've become "the in thing" in many Hendon households. An integrated back boiler is an extra benefit and could provide steaming hot water for personal use, or to provide heating in other rooms via radiators.
Electric Fireplaces - Anybody who is reasonably competent can easily and safely put in one of these electric fireplaces, and the huge variety of styles make these the obvious choice for property owners in Hendon. It can sometimes be difficult to distinguish one from the real thing with with the "real" looking feel of modern electric fires, and they can be inset into a traditional fireplace when required.
Open Fireplaces - Being able to burn just about any solid fuel available on the market, the open fireplace can provide a roaring fire as a stunning focal point for any room or living area. Modern fireplaces are no longer the draughty, inefficient and smoky features that they were previously, and an open fire creates a warm, toasty atmosphere for the enjoyment of its occupants.
Multi-Fuel Stoves - As the name suggests they can be used with a range of fuels, such as gas, oil, wood or coal, and become an attractive focal point in any kitchen or lounge in Hendon. Some styles, like the AGA range, can also be used for cooking, providing hot water and heating your whole home.
Gas Fireplaces - There are a range of styles to suit all types of property and their efficiency to warm a room is better than open fireplaces or wood burning stoves. Only a Gas Safe heating engineer is qualified to install these fireplaces.
You should be able to uncover fireplace fitters in Hendon, and neighbouring areas such as: The Hyde, Childs Hill, Church End, Brent Cross, Mill Hill, Highgate, Dollis Hill, Golders Green, Burnt Oak, Mill Hill East. Areas with postcodes like , NW4 2SB, NW4 2HE, NW4 2RS, NW4 1QR, NW4 2NN, NW4 2AG, NW4 1YL, NW4 1AR, and NW4 1AE are also covered. Fireplace fitters from Hendon should have the telephone dialling code 020 and the postcode NW4. You can simply click on the "quote" banner or form to get more information about the installation of fireplaces in the area.
Chimney Sweeping Hendon
Regardless whether you have an open fire or a stove, it is advisable to get your chimney swept frequently. It is usually recommended that at least once every twelve months the chimney should be cleaned and swept.
This can be an unpleasant job, so it is best to call in a professional Hendon chimney sweep. Hiring a chimney sweep doesn't only keep your chimney nice and clean but also highlights any safety issues that there might be with your chimney.
Routine sweeping helps prevent a build-up of soot and ash, a common cause of chimney fires. Apart from the risk of fires there are other hazardous situations that can be caused by a blocked or poorly maintained chimney, one example is that of carbon monoxide gas being drawn back into your home.
All these factors add up to the importance of picking a dependable Hendon chimney sweep, who is also covered by public liability insurance. To arrange your chimney sweep in Hendon GO HERE.
Fireplace Installers Near Hendon
Also find: Dollis Hill fireplace installers, Church End fireplace installers, The Hyde fireplace installers, Childs Hill fireplace installers, Mill Hill East fireplace installers, Golders Green fireplace installers, Highgate fireplace installers, Brent Cross fireplace installers, Burnt Oak fireplace installers, Mill Hill fireplace installers and more. It is possible to get fireplaces installed in most of these places. These tradesmen, with their expertise and know-how, are well-equipped to perform successful fireplace installations in your home. Residents can enjoy the comfort, warmth and ambiance that a fireplace brings to their living spaces with the help and assistance of these dedicated experts. To get quotations for fireplaces, local homeowners can go here.
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