Fireplaces Otley

Fireplace Fitter Otley West Yorkshire (LS21): A good way to add a bit of charm to any Otley property is by installing a brand new fireplace, or renovating an existing one. The addition of an open fire or wood burning stove for those frosty winter evenings can even prove to be less expensive than some central heating systems, providing that you have a good source of timber. If combined with a back boiler it can supply you with plentiful hot water in the process.

Before you begin prising away at a blocked up chimney there are a few things you'll need to consider to make certain you can install your new fireplace in an efficient and safe way. Any work that is completed on your chimney breast, hearth, flue lining and fireplace must follow the United Kingdom's Part J Building Regs for combustible appliances. If you are living in a designated conservation area or a listed building you must check with the local authorities to find out if planning permission is necessary for installing a fireplace in your house.

PROFESSIONAL OR DIY FIREPLACE INSTALLATION?

If you're a competent and keen do-it-yourselfer it might be possible to restore a bricked-up or closed-off fireplace, but the chances of encountering structural problems in the majority of cases is unfortunately high. You may be fortunate when you uncover the old fireplace and find out that you need nothing more than a thorough clean out of the hearth and a chimney sweep to get your fire roaring. More likely you'll come across crumbling brickwork that needs structural reinforcement and a blocked flue.

Because of the serious health and fire risk issues that can be caused by an incorrectly installed or renovated fireplace, it's best to draw on the experience and knowledge of a certified fireplace fitter in Otley. There must always be enough airflow into a room where a fireplace is installed to ensure sufficient quantities of oxygen enable the fire to burn effectively. If there's not enough airflow then it's possible that a fire will burn inefficiently and cause a build-up of carbon monoxide fumes, which can be lethal.

To get past this concern a professional installation team will evaluate the circumstances and fit vents around the room, or underneath the flooring, to guarantee a satisfactory airflow for the fire to combust effectively and safely. They may have to install air vents into unused chimney flues which can trap condensing air and cause damp spots and staining to your chimney breast.

BEFORE WORK COMMENCES

It is surprising just how much soot and dust can build up inside an old chimney and fireplace and you will not know exactly what is there until you open it up. A fireplace installer will bring dust sheets for your home furnishings and provide some form of protection, however it is sensible where feasible to remove furniture and carpets from the room before work begins. If your fireplace is being installed as part of a larger restoration project then it ought to be one of the first things to be done after you have got the room back to its bare floors and walls. By opening up a fireplace first you'll stop any soot from the chimney causing damage to other parts of your renovation project, such as fresh plasterwork or wallpapered walls.

STRUCTURAL & CONSTRUCTION WORK

Now you can see the fireplace opening it is time to clean and sweep the chimney and hearth and see what can be restored. The very first job on your checklist will be to call in a professional chimney sweep. A chimney sweep will first clean the flue and whilst doing this will check the condition of the chimney and offer you advice on whether a new flue liner is required.

If you need to strengthen the chimney or install a flue lining all UK Building Regulations must be followed to the letter. This kind of work needs to be accomplished by a skilled person who is familiar with the building regulations and good working practices.

If the size of the original fireplace is bigger than your needs, a supporting concrete lintel will have to be installed. Once this is complete the next step for your Otley fireplace installation will be to upgrade the hearth. You might discover that your existing hearth has been set into the floor, however to abide by latest regulations it is required to be raised above floor level. Pre-made solutions from marble, concrete or slate are available to accomplish this, or your fireplace builder in Otley should be able to offer you a bespoke, tailor-made hearth to match your room style.

DESIGNS AND STYLES OF FIREPLACE

Choosing your perfect fireplace can be tricky when faced with the various styles available from a fireplace showroom or online shop. Not all fireplaces will be suitable for your existing chimney and flue therefore it is sensible to accept any guidance and advice from your installation team with regards to your particular circumstances.

Whether you decide on a wood burner, a multi-fuel stove or an open fireplace will be based on the overall look that you are trying to establish, your existing decor and in some situations, the age of your house. By way of example, a cast iron wood burner looks fantastic set into an old-fashioned inglenook fireplace, which highlights the character and charm of the stove and also deflects the heat back into the room effectively.

Even if you do not have a pre-existing chimney in your Otley home, it is still entirely possible to put in a wood burning or multi fuel stove. This style of fireplace can be installed with its own stainless steel flue that is taken through an outside wall and does not require a chimney, to be installed safely.

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

Who does not enjoy the flickering of a natural fireplace on a dark winters' evening, but if your situation doesn't permit this, what other options are on offer?

Multi-Fuel Stoves - Provides you with options to use wood, gas, oil and coal to furnish you with a versatile stove for any property in Otley. They can be used not simply for heating a single room, but some designs such as the AGA collection, can provide useful cooking areas, supply hot water and can be used to heat the complete home if they are plumbed into a system of radiators.

Electric Fireplaces - Straightforward installation and a varied choice of designs make electric fires an extremely popular choice for Otley properties without a chimney breast. They can be inset into traditional fireplaces, and with the "real" looking feel of modern electric fires it can often be difficult to distinguish one from the genuine article.

Gas Fireplaces - Providing instant heat and more thermally efficient when compared with wood burners, there are a wide selection of styles to suit any period of property. Must be professionally fitted and maintained by Gas Safe registered (previously CORGI registered) tradesman.

Wood Burning Stoves - Wood burners have become "the in thing" in a lot of properties in Otley, and can have modern or classic styling to complement your furnishings. An integrated back boiler is an added benefit and could provide piping hot water for personal use, or to provide heating in other rooms via radiators.

Open Fireplaces - Provides an attractive focal point for your room and can be used with an assortment of solid fuels. An open fire is a sight to behold and modern fireplaces are no more the draughty, inefficient and smoky things they used to be.

Fireplace installation is available in Otley and also in nearby places like: Pool in Wharfedale, Beckwithshaw, Huby, Bramhope, Yeadon, Stainburn, Norwood, Cookridge, Denton, Burley-in-Wharfedale, Arthington, Middleton, Guiseley, Askwith, Esscroft, Menston, and in these postcodes LS21 1FL, LS21 1AN, LS21 2DE, LS21 1JS, LS21 1SB, LS21 2DG, LS21 1RF, LS21 2AR, LS21 1JN, LS21 1BY. Local Otley fireplace specialists will probably have the postcode LS21 and the telephone dialling code 01943. Click the "quote" form or banner to get details about fireplace installation in your area.

Searching On the Web

These days the majority of folks in Otley who are hunting for services and tradesmen of any kind tend to "Google it", in other words search for them online. Bing, Ask, Yahoo or Google will supply immediate results that will up to a point be applicable to your search term. Imperfections do however crop up with the foremost search engines, and you could discover that the results provided are not precisely what you had expected. In this particular situation you will be typing something along the lines of "fireplace installation in Otley", "Otley fireplace installation", "fireplace installation Otley" or "fireplace installation near me" to find a suitable person.

It's best if you bear in mind that the 4 top listings are sometimes "paid for" adverts and most of the other listings on page one will be internet directories like Three Best Rated, Foursquare, Yell or Yelp, or listings for large trade portals such as My Builder, Bidvine, Checkatrade, TrustaTrader, Quotatis or Rated People. Without substantial budgets for SEO so as to push their websites up the rankings, the majority of fireplace installers will be largely unseen on the second or third pages of the search results.

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