Fireplaces Hove

Fireplace Fitter Hove East Sussex (BN3): Re-opening an old disused fireplace to put in a wood burner, multi fuel or open fire is an effective way to add a homely feel and a bit of character to your Hove property. If you combine your fireplace with a back boiler, not only can you enjoy the ambience and warmth of an open fire during the chilly winter evenings, you'll also be supplied with a plentiful supply of hot water.

There are some crucial things to consider before you begin any work, if you are going to create a safe, attractive and efficient fireplace in your property. Any work which is completed on your hearth, chimney breast, fireplace and flue lining must conform to the United Kingdom's Part J Building Regs for combustible appliances. If you live in a listed building you will also need to ascertain if planning permission is required from the local council before any work commences.

DIY OR PROFESSIONAL FIREPLACE INSTALLATION?

A straightforward renovation of a pre-existing fireplace can perhaps be executed by a skilled DIYer, however if any building work is required there's the possibility of encountering structural issues which have to be resolved professionally. It may be that so as to get a fire roaring in your fireplace once more you will need nothing more than a quick clean of the hearth and a sweeping of the chimney. Much more likely you will discover old brickwork that requires structural reinforcement and a blocked flue.

A poorly installed fireplace can cause severe fire risk and respiratory health problems and, as such, should only be fitted by a professional fireplace installer in Hove with the knowledge and experience to install it safely. Airflow must be adequate in any room that a fireplace is to be installed; in fact it is a key requirement of the Building Regulations (Part J) that this is so. Toxic carbon monoxide can develop from an inefficiently burning fire in a poorly ventilated room.

To overcome this issue a professional Hove fireplace fitter will consider the circumstances and install vents in the room, or underneath the floor, to guarantee a sufficient air flow for the fire to burn efficiently and safely. They may have to fit vents in unused chimney flues which sometimes trap moist air and cause damp spots and staining to your chimney breast.

BEFORE WORK COMMENCES

It's astonishing just how much grime and soot can accumulate inside an old chimney and fireplace and you won't know exactly what is there until you proceed to open it up. Even with covers and other dust protection for your home furnishings, the likelihood of impairment from soot and dirt is still likely and it's advisable to remove your furniture, rugs and carpets before any fireplace renovation work begins. If you are installing a fireplace as part of a larger renovation then it should be one of the initial things to be worked on after you have taken the room back to its bare floors and walls. By opening a fireplace first you'll stop any chimney soot causing damage to other parts of your restoration project, such as fresh plaster or wallpapered walls.

CONSTRUCTION AND STRUCTURAL WORK

Now you can see the opening of your fireplace it is time to clean and sweep the hearth and chimney and see what is fit for refurbishment. You now need to get hold of your chimney sweep, if you've not already done so, to come and clean the old chimney and fireplace. Not only will they make certain your flue and chimney are clean, but they can also look at the state of the flue liner and existing chimney and offer guidance about whether you need to replace any part of the chimney and flue.

After a chimney sweeps examination it may be required to strengthen the chimney breast or/and install a new flue lining as demanded by Part J of the UK Building Regulations. A reputable fireplace installer and builder in Hove will be needed to accomplish this task, and should have the knowledge and skills in construction to follow all regulations.

In buildings that are older you may find the original fireplace is too wide for your purposes, in which case a concrete supporting lintel will be necessary to modify the opening. When you have supported your fireplace with a new lintel it is now possible to upgrade or renovate the hearth. You may find your existing hearth has been sunken into a floor void, but to conform to current building regulations it is required to be raised above floor level. You can get tailor-made options to fit virtually any design and size of fireplace, or you can pick from a variety of popular size and shape hearths to match your decor.

DESIGNS AND STYLES OF FIREPLACE

Deciding on your choice of fireplace can be tricky when faced with the various styles that are available from a fireplace showroom or online retailer. Every fireplace may not be suitable for your flue and chimney therefore it's sensible to accept any advice and help offered by your fireplace installers with regards to your particular circumstances.

You home's age, and the style you're trying to develop for your room, will all help you decide on the design and type of fireplace which is best for you. For instance, a cast iron wood burning stove looks marvelous set into an old-fashioned inglenook fireplace, highlighting the character of the stove and deflecting the heat into the room to good effect.

A wood-burning stove is also a good choice if your Hove home does not have a chimney breast. An existing chimney isn't required since the flue is taken directly from the top or rear of the stove and channeled through an external wall.

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

The charm and look of a "real" fire can't be beaten, but what options are out there if this type of fireplace is not possible within your Hove property?

Wood Burning Stoves - These have become "the in thing" in a lot of properties in Hove, and can have classic or modern styling to match your home's decor. A back boiler is an added benefit and can provide piping hot water for personal use, or to provide heating for the house via radiators.

Multi-Fuel Stoves - Multi-fuel stoves can be fired up with with various different fuels, (wood, gas, oil, coal) to establish a unique focal point in your home in Hove. Some types, such as the AGA range of multi-fuel stoves, are also suitable for cooking, providing hot water and heating your whole house.

Electric Fireplaces - A wide variety of electric fireplaces to suit pretty much any house in Hove, can easily be fitted by anyone who's reasonable competent. Modern electric fires can deliver authentic looking flame effects and even the sound of crackling wood to mimic a real open fire when inset into an old fashioned fireplace.

Open Fireplaces - Provides an eye-catching focal point for any room and can use a variety of solid fuels. An open fire is a delight to the eye and contemporary fireplaces are no more the draughty, inefficient and smoky things they were in the past.

Gas Fireplaces - Delivering instant heat and being more efficient (thermally) when compared to wood burners, there are a multitude of styles to suit any Hove property. Gas fires can only be maintained and installed by a suitably qualified Gas Safe registered engineer, (Gas Safe replaced CORGI registration in 2009).

Fireplace installation is available in Hove and also nearby in: Denmark Villas, Preston, Stanmer, Patcham, Falmer, Cliveden Close, West Hove, Portslade-by-the-Sea, Aldrington, Small Dole, Fulking, Pyecombe, Poynings, Fishergate, Upper Beeding, Brighton, Southwick, Portslade, Mile Oak, Shoreham-by-Sea, Hangleton, and in these postcodes BN3 1QB, BN1 5LD, BN3 1BB, BN3 1RL, BN3 1GG, BN3 1AA, BN3 1GN, BN1 2PF, BN3 1FN, BN3 1AJ. Local Hove fireplace specialists will probably have the postcode BN3 and the dialling code 01273. Simply click the "quote" banner or form to get info on fireplace installation in your location.

Fireplace Enquiries East Sussex

The latest East Sussex fireplace projects: Lilly-Mai Crane and Corey Crane recently enquired about the possibility of opening up an old, bricked up fireplace and installing a new electric fireplace in Hartfield. Kendra Middleton and Theodore Middleton recently asked for an estimate for opening up an old fireplace and installing a new wood burning stove in a bungalow in Mayfield. Shay and Sia Bourne recently enquired about re-opening an old, boarded up fireplace and installing a new multi-fuel fireplace in Icklesham. Mr and Mrs Ahmed recently asked for a price quote for the installation of a gas fire in a bungalow in Forest Row. Vincent and Kourtney Lowe recently enquired about the possibility of re-opening and restoring an old brick fireplace in a bungalow in Burwash. Mr and Mrs Wilcox recently enquired about the possibility of installing a multi fuel fireplace in Pevensey, East Sussex. Eden Muir and Yusra Muir recently asked for a quotation for the installation of an electric fire in a cottage in Ore, East Sussex. Talia and Raymond Firth recently requested a quotation for re-opening and restoring an old, bricked up fireplace in North Chailey.

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Browsing the Internet

The first thought for many when they're looking to find a service or tradesman in Hove, is to go online with their tablet or mobile. When you use Google, Bing, Ask or Yahoo you'll get instant results which will help you in your search, though you need to be careful. At first glance it might seem that the results shown on the 1st page are exactly what the doctor ordered, however that is not invariably the truth. When hunting for fireplace installers in Hove, you'll more than likely type "fireplace installation near me", "Hove fireplace installation", "fireplace installation Hove" or "fireplace installation in Hove" into the search engine and see what resulting listings this displays.

If you read through the page 1 results, you'll probably notice that the upper and lower four listings will be some form of PPC advertisements, while a large percentage of the rest will be from corporate lead creation sites such as TrustaTrader, Local Heroes, Rated People, Quotatis, Checkatrade or My Hammer or directories like Yell, Yelp, 3 Best Rated or Foursquare. The web sites relating to real life fireplace installers in Hove are likely to be languishing on page two or three of the search engine results, therefore you will have to dig much deeper if you prefer to contact fireplace installers directly.

Advice and Guidance

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Fireplace Installers Near Hove

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Around Hove

Fireplace installation was recently completed for householders living in The Droveway, Cowdens Close, Brunswick Place, Tisbury Road, Shirley Avenue, Blatchington Road, St Aubyns Gardens, St Helens Drive, Suffolk Street, Stonecroft Close, The Down, Summerdale Road, Burwash Road, Bellingham Crescent, Sylvester Way, Church Road, Tandridge Road, Acacia Avenue, Albany Villas, Chapel Mews, Sussex Road, Caburn Road, Brittany Road, Ashlings Way, Devonshire Court, Dudley Mews and these Hove postcodes: BN3 1QB, BN1 5LD, BN3 1BB, BN3 1RL, BN3 1GG, BN3 1AA, BN3 1GN, BN1 2PF, BN3 1FN, BN3 1AJ.

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Fireplace installation in BN3 area, 01273.