Fireplace Fitter Northfleet Kent (DA11): Installing a brand new fireplace or re-opening a disused fireplace in your Northfleet property is a great way to add a homely feel and some charm to any room. Nippy winter evenings can become a pleasure as you sit back beside your fireplace listening to the crackling of a burning fire, and if your fire is combined with a back boiler you can also enjoy cheap hot water too.
But before you begin smashing down the walls of a bricked-up fireplace there are some vital considerations you must bear in mind if you are to finish up with an efficient and safe fireplace. All work carried out must adhere to Part J of the UK's Building Regulations, which covers the installation and construction of hearths, flue linings, chimney breasts and fireplaces of any combustible appliance. If your home is a listed building you will also need to ascertain if planning permission is necessary from the local council before any work commences.
PROFESSIONAL OR DIY FIREPLACE INSTALLATION?
A basic renovation of an existing fireplace can be completed by a skilled do-it-yourselfer, but if any construction work is necessary there's the chance of encountering structural issues that need to be resolved professionally. You could be fortunate when you reveal the old fireplace and discover that you need nothing more than a good clean up of the hearth and a sweep of the chimney to get your fire roaring. What you will likely find is a patch of old, crumbling bricks that conceals problems such as a blocked chimney or a lintel that requires replacement.
If fireplaces are installed incorrectly there is not just a fire risk to your home, but there can be associated respiratory health hazards, which is why it is advisable to employ a competent Northfleet installation company for a fireplace. There always has to be enough airflow into a room where there is a fireplace to guarantee adequate quantities of oxygen for the fire to burn properly. Deadly carbon monoxide can build up from a fire burning inefficiently in a poorly ventilated space.
To effectively get over any problems with air flow, vents may be fitted around the room as part of a fireplace installation, to guarantee suitable levels of oxygen are able to reach the fire. They may also have to install air vents in unused chimney flues which sometimes trap condensing air and lead to staining and damp spots on your chimney breast.
BEFORE WORK BEGINS
Having a fireplace opened up can cause large amounts of soot and grime to enter your house. A decent Northfleet fireplace installer will bring dust sheets to cover up your furniture and supply a bit of protection, however it's wise where feasible to remove woven floor coverings and furniture from the area before any work starts in earnest. If you are engaging in a complete renovation of a property or room, the fireplace ought to be opened up before any plastering or decorating is tackled. This should help to avoid any impairment by soot and dirt to any previously completed work.
CONSTRUCTION & STRUCTURAL WORK
Now that you are able to see the opening of your fireplace it's time to sweep and clean the chimney and hearth and figure out what can be refurbished. You should now contact your chimney sweep, if you've not already done so, to come and look at the old chimney and fireplace. A chimney sweep will first of all clean the flue and whilst doing this can inspect the structural condition of the chimney and offer you advice on whether you need a new flue liner.
If it is necessary to install a new flue liner or strengthen the chimney all current UK Building Regulations must be followed. This work must be done by a skilled tradesperson who is acquainted with the appropriate building regulations and good construction practices.
If the dimensions of the existing fireplace are bigger than your requirements, a concrete supporting lintel will have to be put in. When this has been completed the next phase of your Northfleet fireplace installation will be to modernise the hearth. You might find the original hearth has been set into a floor void, but to be in accordance with current building regulations it is required to be raised above floor level. Off-the-shelf options from marble, slate or concrete are available on the market to achieve this, or your fireplace builder in Northfleet might be able to offer you a bespoke, tailor-made hearth to complement your room style.
STYLES AND DESIGNS OF FIREPLACE
Choosing your ideal fireplace can be challenging when faced with the different designs and styles that are available from an online outlet or fireplace showroom. It's quite possible that owing to your current chimney and flue, that certain fireplace designs might not be suitable, and it's advisable to follow the the advice and recommendations of your fireplace company in this respect.
Whether you decide on a wood burner, a multi-fuel stove or an open fireplace will hinge on the look you are trying to develop, your current decor and maybe, the age of your home. As an example, an attractive inglenook fireplace can be a wonderful backdrop for a traditional cast iron wood-burner stove, highlighting its character and reflecting heat back into the room.
Even if your Northfleet property does not have a chimney breast you still have options for a feature fireplace through the installation of a multi-fuel stove or a wood burner. This style of fireplace can be installed with its own stainless steel flue that's taken through an external wall and does not need a chimney, to be safely installed.
OPEN, MULTI-FUEL, WOOD, ELECTRIC OR GAS FIREPLACE?
A flickering fire on a cold evening creates a charm and ambience that simply can't be matched, however what are the other available options to fit in your brand new fireplace in Northfleet?
Open Fireplaces - The traditional fireplace that can be used with various fuels such as coal, wood, briquettes and other burnable materials. An open fire is a sight to behold and modern fireplaces are no longer the smoky, inefficient and draughty objects that they once were.
Gas Fireplaces - There are a variety of different styles to suit all types of property and their effectiveness in warming a room is superior to open fireplaces. Have to be professionally installed and maintained by Gas Safe registered (previously CORGI registered) engineer.
Electric Fireplaces - A wide variety of electric fireplaces to complement any home in Northfleet, can be easily fitted by any competent individual. They can be set into traditional fireplaces, and with "real feel" electric fires it can sometimes be hard to distinguish one from the genuine thing.
Wood Burning Stoves - A multitude of styles to suit any period of property in Northfleet, and can even be a freestanding feature. An integrated back boiler is an added benefit and can provide steaming hot water for personal use, or for heating in other rooms via radiators.
Multi-Fuel Stoves - Multi-fuel stoves provide you with the option of using coal, gas, wood and oil to furnish you with a multipurpose heater for any property in Northfleet. Some designs, like the AGA range, are also suitable for generating hot water, cooking and heating your whole home.
Fireplace installation is available in Northfleet and also in nearby places like: Greenhithe, Gravesend, Shorne, Crayford, Southfleet, Higham, Singlewell, Darenth, Perry Street, Bean, Swanscombe, Milton, Cliffe Woods, Luddesdown, Cobham, Denton, Stone, Istead Rise, Hartley, and in these postcodes DA11 8DB, DA11 8AY, DA11 8EP, DA11 8FG, DA11 8BP, DA11 7BD, DA11 7AH, DA10 0PP, DA11 7EN, DA11 8FE. Locally based Northfleet fireplace specialists will probably have the dialling code 01474 and the postcode DA11.
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The latest Kent fireplace requests: Mr and Mrs Meredith recently asked for an estimate for opening up an old fireplace and fitting a new multi-fuel stove in Horton Kirby. Mr and Mrs Clarkson recently requested a price quote for opening up an old, bricked up fireplace and installing a new electric fireplace in Eastry. Luke and Billie Cummins recently enquired about getting a price for installing an open fireplace in a bungalow in Cliffs End. Mr and Mrs Maddocks recently enquired about installing a multi-fuel fireplace in Egerton. Esther Benjamin and Kristian Benjamin recently enquired about the installation of a wood burning stove in Kingswood, Kent. Tymon and Amal Mcavoy recently requested a price quote for opening up and restoring an old fireplace in a terraced house in Dunton Green. Tymon and Romy Hodgson recently enquired about the possibility of opening up an old, bricked up fireplace and installing a new wood burning stove in a bungalow in Ulcombe, Kent. Viktoria Miller and Natan Miller recently enquired about the possibility of re-opening and repairing an old stone fireplace in a terraced house in Guston.
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