Fireplaces Maghull

Fireplace Fitter Maghull Merseyside (L31): A splendid way to add character to any Maghull property is by installing a new fireplace, or restoring an existing one. If you combine your fireplace with a back boiler, you can not only enjoy the ambience and warmth of an open fire or stove during the cold winter evenings, you will also be supplied with a plentiful supply of steaming hot water.

There are a few vital things to consider before you start any work, if you are going to establish an efficient, attractive and safe fireplace in your home. All work must comply with Part J of the Building Regulations, which covers the construction and installation of fireplaces, flue linings, hearths and chimney breasts of any combustible appliance. If you reside in a designated conservation area or a listed building you have to check with local council if planning permission is necessary for installing a fireplace in your home.

PROFESSIONAL OR DIY FIREPLACE INSTALLATION?

If you're a competent and keen DIYer it is possible to refurbish an existing blocked up fireplace, but the likelihood of encountering structural issues in the majority of cases is high. You may be fortunate when you reveal the old fireplace and find that you need little more than a decent clean out of the hearth and a sweep of the chimney to get a fire roaring. What's more common however is a patch of old, crumbling brickwork that hides a stopped up flue, and also requires some degree of structural modification before it can be used safely.

If fireplaces are installed incorrectly there's not just a fire risk to your property, but there can also be health hazards, which is why it is advisable to bring in an experienced Maghull installation company for fireplaces. A major part of the Building Regulations (Part J) for fireplaces is that enough oxygen is available in a room for the fire to burn efficiently and safely. Not enough oxygen means that the fire won't burn well, and carbon monoxide could build up, which can lead to breathing problems or even death.

To get past this problem a fireplace specialist in Maghull will assess the circumstances and install vents in the room, or underneath the flooring, to ensure a satisfactory air flow for the fire to burn safely and properly. To prevent condensed air from becoming trapped in blocked off or unused chimney flues and creating damp spots and staining, vents might have to be fitted by the fireplace installation team to introduce more airflow.

BEFORE WORK BEGINS

It's astonishing just how much soot and muck can accumulate inside an old chimney and you won't know what is there until you open it up. A fireplace installer will bring dust sheets to cover up your furniture and supply a bit of protection, but it is advisable where feasible to remove woven floor coverings and furniture from the room before any work commences. If you're lucky enough to be carrying out a complete room renovation then it ought to be one of the first jobs to concentrate on before you re-plaster or decorate the walls. This will help to prevent any damage by soot and dirt to any completed work.

CONSTRUCTION AND STRUCTURAL WORK

Now that you are able to see the opening of your fireplace it is time to sweep and clean the hearth and chimney and see what can be repaired. You now ought to get hold of your chimney sweep, if you haven't already done this, to come and clean the old chimney and fireplace. They will be willing to offer expert guidance on the flue and chimney after sweeping, as to the state of the structure of the chimney and whether it would be advisable to upgrade the existing flue liner.

Following a chimney sweep's examination 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. An experienced fireplace installer in Maghull will be required to accomplish this task, and will have the knowledge and skills in construction to closely follow all building regulations.

In older buildings you might find the existing fireplace is too big for your purposes, in which case a supporting concrete lintel will be required to modify the opening. When your new concrete lintel is safely in place you may now press on with the installation, repair and updating of the fireplace hearth. In past times the hearth was normally set into a hole in the floor, but the latest building regulations require it to be raised above floor level. There are bespoke solutions to fit pretty much any size and style of fireplace, or you can choose from a variety of common sized hearths to match your decor.

STYLE OF FIREPLACE

Deciding on your choice of fireplace can be difficult amongst the many styles available from an online store or fireplace showroom. The recommendations and advice from your installation team, which will be based on your specific requirements, will enable you to pick a fireplace which is both suited to your flue and chimney, as well as for your home's decor.

Some properties and rooms will be more suitable for open fireplaces than a multi-fuel stove or a wood burner and vice versa. For example, a wood burner looks amazing set into an old-fashioned inglenook fireplace, which highlights the character and charm of the stove and also deflects the heat into the room effectively.

A wood burner is also an excellent option if your Maghull property does not have a chimney breast. As long as you've got an outside wall through which a stainless steel flue from the stove can be passed, you don't need to have a pre-existing chimney structure to be able to enjoy that "real" fire experience.

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

The charm and look of an open fire can't be surpassed, however what options are out there if this form of fireplace is not possible within your Maghull home?

Multi-Fuel Stoves - Provides you with options to use gas, coal, oil and wood to furnish you with a multipurpose heater for any house in Maghull. Some styles, like the AGA range of multi-fuel stoves, are also suitable for generating hot water, cooking and heating your entire home.

Open Fireplaces - Provides a focal point for any room and can be used with a variety of solid fuels. An open fire is a delight to the eye and modern fireplaces are no more the smoky, inefficient and draughty items that they once were.

Gas Fireplaces - Gas fireplaces are available in a variety of designs to suit any home and are generally more thermally efficient than wood burning stoves. Must be professionally maintained and installed by a Gas Safe registered technician.

Electric Fireplaces - Straightforward installation and a wide choice of styles make electric fires a popular choice for Maghull homes that don't have a chimney breast. Even if your house has a conventional fireplace, an electric fire can be fitted that looks almost like a genuine fire with multi-coloured flames.

Wood Burning Stoves - A whole host of styles to suit any kind of home in Maghull, and can even be free standing. A model with an integrated back boiler can deliver supplementary heating by connecting the heated water to radiators in cold rooms in your property.

Fireplace installations are available in Maghull and also in nearby places like: Town Green, Moss Side, Thornton, Litherland, Ford, Downholland Cross, Homer Green, Sefton, Lunt, Aughton, Netherton, Bowker's Green, Lydiate, and in these postcodes L31 2HA, L31 0WE, L31 8DZ, L31 7DJ, L31 8DJ, L31 6YW, L31 0AY, L31 8EG, L31 2HL, L31 0WZ. Local Maghull fireplace specialists will likely have the telephone dialling code 0151 and the postcode L31.

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Around Maghull

Some Maghull streets and roads where fireplace installation work has recently been done - Alt Avenue, The Brook, Sankey Road, Dovedale Avenue, Stonebarn Drive, Summerhill Drive, Colbern Close, Northway, Glebe Close, Parkfield Grove, Ormonde Avenue, Norton Grove, Stansfield Avenue, Alscot Close, Scarisbrick Close, Dellfield Lane, Broadoak Road, The Meadows, Greenville Drive, Penfold, Hindburn Avenue, Ravenglass Avenue, Grove Mead, Rufford Avenue, Greenbank Avenue, Kingsfield Road, Red Lion Close, Chilton Close, Park Lane, as well as these Maghull area postcodes: L31 2HA, L31 0WE, L31 8DZ, L31 7DJ, L31 8DJ, L31 6YW, L31 0AY, L31 8EG, L31 2HL, L31 0WZ.

Other Useful Trades in Maghull Merseyside

Not surprisingly, when you are doing fireplace installations in Maghull, Merseyside, you will probably need all sorts of different craftsmen and as well as a fireplace installer in Maghull, Merseyside, you may also need a roofing contractor in Maghull, a carpenter and joiner in Maghull, a plumber in Maghull, a cleaner in Maghull, a chimney sweep in Maghull, a tiler in Maghull, waste removal in Maghull, a bricklayer in Maghull, a blacksmith in Maghull, an electrician in Maghull, a painter and decorator in Maghull, a stonemason in Maghull, skip hire in Maghull, a handyman in Maghull, a general builder in Maghull, a plasterer in Maghull, and other different Maghull tradesmen.

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Fireplace installation in L31 area, and dialling code 0151.