Fireplaces Manningtree

Fireplace Fitter Manningtree Essex (CO11): Re-opening a disused fireplace to fit a wood burner, a gas fire or an open fire is a good way to add a homely feel and some character to your Manningtree property. Nippy winter evenings can become enjoyable as you sit back beside your new fireplace surrounded by the crackle of a burning fire, and if your fire is used in combination with a back boiler you can also benefit from cheap hot water too.

But before you start bashing down the walls of a blocked up fireplace there are some important considerations you must bear in mind if you are to finish up with an efficient and safe fireplace. The UK Building Regulations, Part J for heat producing appliances for example, which impacts on any work done on fireplaces, hearths, chimney breasts and flue linings. If you are in a listed building, or a property that lies in a conservation, you will have to find out if planning permission is required for the installation of a fireplace.

PROFESSIONAL OR DIY FIREPLACE INSTALLATION?

A simple remodeling of a current fireplace can probably be accomplished by a competent DIY enthusiast, but if any construction work is necessary there's the possibility of running into structural problems that will need to be handled professionally. It may be that in order to get a fire roaring in your fireplace once more you will need nothing more than a quick clean of the hearth and a visit from a chimney sweep. It's much more likely that you will come across a stopped up flue and crumbling brickwork that needs structural reinforcement.

A wrongly installed fireplace can cause significant fire risk and respiratory health problems and, as such, should only be fitted by a professional fireplace installer in Manningtree with the knowledge and experience to do the job effectively. For a fire to burn satisfactorily in a room where a fireplace is installed, there should be ample airflow to ensure sufficient amounts of oxygen. A fire that's burning inefficiently in a poorly ventilated area can cause a dangerous build-up of carbon monoxide fumes.

A competent fireplace installation technician will analyse the circumstances and get over this challenge to guarantee a satisfactory airflow for the fireplace to burn safely and properly, by installing vents around the room, or beneath the floors. Vents may also have to be installed in unused chimney flues which frequently cause damp spots and staining to to the chimney breast, due to trapped condensing air.

BEFORE WORK COMMENCES

When you're re-opening a fireplace for refurbishing, you may be surprised by the quantity of soot and muck that has piled up in your old chimney. A thoughtful Manningtree fireplace fitter will bring dust sheets to cover up your furniture and provide a bit of protection, but it's advisable where feasible to remove carpets and furniture from the area before work starts in earnest. If you are engaging in a complete restoration of a property or room, the fireplace ought to be opened up and worked on before any decoration or plastering works are undertaken. This should limit damage to other stages of your refurbishment project (i.e. painted walls or fresh plasterwork), by dirt and chimney soot that is expelled.

STRUCTURAL AND CONSTRUCTION WORK

Once you've revealed your fireplace you'll have a better understanding of the work that is necessary, and also be able to thoroughly sweep the chimney and clean up any sections of hearth that is still in position. Contacting a proper Manningtree chimney sweep to de-soot your chimney is one of the very first items on the agenda. They'll be willing to provide expert guidance on the chimney and flue after sweeping, concerning the state of the chimney structure and whether you need to exchange the existing flue liner.

Following an evaluation by a professional chimney sweep, and observing Part J of the UK Building Regulations, work to strengthen the chimney structure and/or install a new lining might be needed. This is unlikely to be the type of work that you can do yourself, so you'll need to employ a competent builder who is experienced in good construction practices and an extensive knowledge of the Building Regulations.

If you need to change the width of opening of your original fireplace to something more suitable for your new design, a supporting lintel should be installed. As soon as your new concrete lintel is safely in place you may now get on with the updating, repair and installation of the hearth. To stay in line with the present regulations, the hearth of a fireplace should be set slightly above floor level, although you may discover that your hearth is set into a floor void, as they normally were in the "good old days". You can purchase a host of favourite sized hearths to fit in with the decor of your home, or there are custom-made options to fit most styles and sizes of fireplace.

DESIGNS OF FIREPLACE

Choosing your perfect fireplace can be difficult when faced with the different designs and styles that are available from a fireplace showroom or online retailer. Every fireplace may not be appropriate for your flue and chimney and it is wise to accept any guidance and advice offered by your installation team with regards to your particular circumstances.

Whether you opt for a wood burner, a multi-fuel stove or an open fireplace will be based on the look you're aiming to create, your current decor and perhaps even, the age of your house in Manningtree. If you are fortunate enough to have a house with an inglenook fireplace for instance, this can be the perfect position for a wood-burner stove. This won't only redirect any heat that's generated back into the room effectively, but will also draw attention to the character and charm of the stove.

A cast iron wood burner is also an excellent option if your home hasn't got a chimney breast. You do not need an existing chimney to enjoy a real fire, providing you have an outside wall through which a stainless steel flue from the stove can be channelled.

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

Who does not enjoy the glow and warmth of a natural fire on a cold evening, but if your circumstances do not permit this, what other options are available?

Multi-Fuel Stoves - To create an eye-catching centerpiece in your living space, these can be used with various different fuels, such as gas, oil, smokeless coal or wood. The AGA style is well known as being able to provide heat for the whole home, a supply of hot water and a hob and oven all in a single unit.

Open Fireplaces - Provides a stunning focal point for your room and can use an assortment of solid fuels. In the past associated with being smoky, draughty and inefficient, a well-installed contemporary open fireplace can be a joy to behold.

Wood Burning Stoves - These stoves can be a free standing feature where needed, and there's a vast range to complement any period of house in Manningtree. A version with a back boiler can supply extra heating by connecting the heated water to a radiator in a cold room of your property.

Electric Fireplaces - An obvious choice for many householders in Manningtree, these fireplaces can be installed by more or less any competent individual, safely and quickly. Even if your home has a conventional fireplace, an electric fire can be installed that looks almost like a genuine fire with an authentic flame effect.

Gas Fireplaces - Gas fireplaces come in an assortment of designs to suit your home and are more efficient (thermally) than wood burning stoves. The installation and maintenance of gas fireplaces should only be carried out by a certified Gas Safe heating engineer in Manningtree.

You should be able to locate fireplace installers in Manningtree, and surrounding areas like: Stutton, Little Bromley, Higham, Mistley, Brantham, Dedham, Cattawade, Highwoods, East Bergholt, Holton St Mary, Ardleigh, Holbrook, Lawford, Stratford St Mary. Postcode areas like CO11 1BL, CO11 1WR, CO11 1EE, CO11 1LU, CO11 2AQ, CO11 1BS, CO11 2AB, CO11 1WY, CO11 1DR, CO11 1AJ are also covered. It is very likely that any fireplace companies from the Manningtree area is going to have the dialling code 01206 and the postcode CO11. This is perhaps something you can confirm if you prefer to hire a local fireplace builder. Manningtree householders have the use of these fireplace services anytime necessary. You can just click the "QUOTE" form or banner to get more details on fireplace installation in the Essex area.

Natural Stone Fireplaces

You could always consider bringing the outdoors inside, and build a fireplace out of natural stone, which is an excellent way to achieve a really spectacular look. There could already be some natural features on the exterior areas of your home, a stone facade or a boundary wall, for example? Your stone fireplace inside, could complement those features outside.

Depending on your budget and taste, it is possible to create a natural stone fireplace using either full-depth stone or stone cladding. Also, limestone, marble, sandstone, slate, granite or quartz can be used for building a fireplace.

The appearance of your finished fireplace will be affected by the methodology used by the stonemason or craftsman who builds it, the kind of stone used and the style of building (mortar jointed or dry stone). You should get some images prepared of the type of design you are interested in, and before any work begins, you can discuss them with your fireplace company.

While some modern day properties may not suit the dominating look of a natural stone fireplace, there are plenty of contemporary designs which use a blend of timber, stone and metal, that can be especially striking in appearance.

Essex Fireplace Enquiries

The latest Essex fireplace installation posts: Jake Hirst and Elin Hirst recently enquired about getting a price for installing an open fireplace in a cottage in Tollesbury, Essex. Saad Dodds was trying to find someone who can fit a log burner fireplace in Steeple Bumpstead, Essex. Aubree Mace and Andrei Mace recently asked for a quote for installing a wood burning stove in a terraced house in Mayland, Essex. Enoch Aitken and Farrah Aitken recently enquired about getting a price for installing an electric fire in a detached house in Marks Tey, Essex. Zarah Mullen from Thorrington, Essex was looking for somebody who can install a Victorian fireplace in her house. Kobe Ramsey from Great Chesterford was looking for somebody to renovate a designer fireplace in his house. Yannis Mccann and Charlotte Mccann recently requested a quote for opening up and repairing an old fireplace in a bungalow in Little Dunmow. Shaun Lightfoot and Quinn Lightfoot recently asked for a price quote for re-opening an old, boarded up fireplace and fitting a new electric fire in Tolleshunt Darcy.

Manningtree Skip Hire Services

There's likely to be a fair amount of waste generated whenever you're carrying out any type of home improvements or renovations in Manningtree. Subject to your individual circumstances, fireplace installations will result in different amounts of waste. Depending on who you hire to do the task, some tradespeople will include waste removal in the job quotation and will be quite happy to dispose of it for you.

If this task is left for you to do, you could look at hiring a skip. Skips can be hired in all sizes and shapes, so there is definitely one out there to match your exact requirements. Most skip hire companies provide mini-skips, midi-skips, builders skips and roll-on-roll-off skips, and for different projects skip bags are also available.

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Advice and Guidance

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Manningtree Fireplace Related Tasks

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Searching On the Web

In these high-tech, modern days, the first thoughts when looking for services or tradesmen in Manningtree is to pull out the mobile and do a quick search on the internet. Ask, Bing, Yahoo or Google will give instant results that will to a certain degree be connected to your search phrase. One problem is often that the page 1 results displayed by the celebrated search engines might not be exactly what you were looking for. When trying to locate fireplace installers in Manningtree most property owners will key in "fireplace installation in Manningtree", "Manningtree fireplace installation", "fireplace installation near me" or "fireplace installation Manningtree", and review the results.

The page one results that will show up however, will mostly be "paid for" advertising, web directories like Cyclex, Yelp, Yell or Three Best Rated, or listings from the top trade portals such as TrustaTrader, Checkatrade, My Builder, Rated People, Local Heroes or Quotatis. Fireplace installers normally don't have substantial budgets to push their websites to the top of the rankings, consequently you're likely to locate these abandoned further down in the listing results on the 2nd or 3rd pages. Not surprisingly, plenty of fireplace fitters in Manningtree do not have their own individual websites, therefore in this case you could use one of the many trademan vetting portals such as My Builder or Rated People where you'll be able to obtain free price quotes, consider customers feedback and study reviews

Fireplace Installers Near Manningtree

Also find: Holton St Mary fireplaces, Lawford fireplaces, Holbrook fireplaces, Highwoods fireplaces, Stutton fireplaces, Mistley fireplaces, Cattawade fireplaces, Dedham fireplaces, Little Bromley fireplaces, Brantham fireplaces, Stratford St Mary fireplaces, East Bergholt fireplaces, Higham fireplaces, Ardleigh fireplace services and more.

Fireplaces Around Manningtree: Over the last year fireplaces were professionally fitted in the following Manningtree streets: North Street, Dorset Square, Barker Close, South Street, The Walls, Munnings Way, Taylor Drive, Lushington Road, Kiln Lane, Brook Street, Gainsborough Drive, Quay Street, Cotman Avenue, Railway Street, Kings Close, The Rookery, Queensway, Dixon Close, High Street, Harvey Close, Merivale Close, and in these Essex postcodes: CO11 1BL, CO11 1WR, CO11 1EE, CO11 1LU, CO11 2AQ, CO11 1BS, CO11 2AB, CO11 1WY, CO11 1DR, CO11 1AJ. Work was executed in these places by local installers of fireplaces. Manningtree business and home owners benefited from professional and competent fireplace services on every occasion.

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