Fireplaces Redbourn

Fireplace Fitter Redbourn Hertfordshire (AL3): The installation of a new fireplace, or the renovation of a pre-existing one is an excellent way to add character and charm to any Redbourn property. Cold evenings in winter can become a pleasure as you sit beside your fireplace surrounded by the crackle of a burning fire, and if your fire is combined with a back boiler you can even benefit from free hot water too.

Before any actual work commences, for example demolishing the walls of a boarded up fireplace or prising away at a blocked chimney breast, there are some crucial things to look at. The United Kingdom's Building Regs, Part J for heating appliances for starters, which deals with any work that's carried out on chimney breasts, flue linings, fireplaces and hearths. For the installation of a fireplace in a listed building, or one that lies in an official conservation area, you'll need to check with you local planning office if planning permission will be required.

DIY OR PROFESSIONAL FIREPLACE INSTALLATION?

You may be capable of doing some of the work in restoring a blocked up fireplace if you've got the ability to do so, but safety and structural problems are often discovered which need to be resolved professionally. It could be that in order to get a fire burning in your fireplace once more you'll need nothing more than a good clean of the hearth and a visit from a chimney sweep. It is far more likely however, that you'll reveal a flue that is blocked and a swathe of crumbling brickwork that needs to be structural reinforcement to ensure that it's safe.

If a fireplace is installed in your home in Redbourn and it is not correctly put in, there isn't just a serious fire risk, but also of respiratory problems. So, using a specialist fireplace installer is generally recommended in most cases. As mentioned in the Building Regulations for fireplaces, the airflow in a room must be adequate where a fireplace is installed, because in order for it to burn properly and efficiently, the right quantity of oxygen is required. An accumulation of deadly carbon monoxide can result in an area where there's insufficient airflow, and death or serious injury is possible where a fire doesn't burn effectively.

An experienced fireplace installation company will evaluate the situation at hand and get past this problem and ensure an adequate amount of air flow for the fire to burn safely and efficiently, by fitting vents around the room, or beneath the floors. Moist air can easily get trapped in blocked or unused chimney flues which may also require improved ventilation, to prevent problems with damp inside the chimney breast.

BEFORE WORK BEGINS

Huge amounts of muck and soot will enter your home when you're opening up an unused fireplace. When possible it is a good idea to remove any carpets and furniture from the room before the start of any work, although a fireplace installer will bring dust sheets to cover up for your furniture. Due to the mess involved, if your fireplace installation is merely part of a more extensive home renovation project, it should be one of the initial tasks that you do. This helps to prevent any discolouring damage to any renovated work you might have already done.

CONSTRUCTION & STRUCTURAL WORK

Now that you're able to see the fireplace opening it's time to clean and sweep the hearth and chimney and figure out what can be refurbished. One of the initial things on your agenda should be to bring in a professional chimney sweep who works in and around Redbourn. Not only will they ensure your chimney and flue are nice and clean, but they can additionally take a look at the condition of the flue liner and existing chimney and offer guidance about whether you need to upgrade any area of the chimney and flu, such as the flue lining.

It may be essential to fit a new flue liner to observe the current UK Building Regulations, and construction might also be required to reinforce the existing chimney and chimney breast. This work needs to be accomplished by a qualified person who is acquainted with the appropriate Building Regulations and good construction practices.

If you need to modify the size of opening of your existing fireplace to a more suitable size for your new design, a concrete supporting lintel will have to be put in. And following that, restoring or replacing the fireplace hearth should be the next phase of your fireplace renovation project in Redbourn. The current UK Building Regulations require that the fireplace hearth is raised above the level of the floor, although in the old days it would have been sunken into the floor. You could ask your fireplace builder in Redbourn about a bespoke, custom-made hearth that will fit in with your home's design and style, or if your fireplace is of a standard size, there is a wide variety of pre-made, ready to fit options in marble, stone and concrete.

STYLE OF FIREPLACE

Because of the host of different fireplace styles and designs, selecting the right one may not be that simple. You can see what's currently available by going on the web or by visiting your nearest fireplace showroom. To help you pick a fireplace that goes with your decor, and is also appropriate for your flue and chimney, it's recommended that you get the advice of the fireplace installation team, which will be in line with your requirements.

An open fireplace might be appropriate for some rooms and dwellings in Redbourn, whilst a wood burning or multi-fuel stove will be more appropriate for others. If you are lucky enough to have a house with an inglenook fireplace for example, this is an ideal setting for a cast iron wood-burner stove. This won't only reflect the heat back into the room effectively, but will also emphasise the beauty and charm of the stove itself.

Even if you do not have an existing chimney breast in your Redbourn property, it is still possible to install a wood burner. An existing chimney isn't required since the flue is taken straight from the rear or top of the wood burner and taken out through an external wall.

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

A roaring fire on a cold, dark evening delivers a charm and ambience that simply cannot be beaten, but what are the other available options to fit in your new fireplace in Redbourn?

Wood Burning Stoves - Coming in an enormous selection of designs and sizes which can be a free standing feature where needed, these versatile stoves can be used in even the tiniest of rooms. An additional benefit of these devices is that they can provide hot water for use around the home, or provide heating in another area of the home by way of a radiator, when connected to a back boiler.

Electric Fireplaces - Electric fireplaces can be fitted safely and easily by anyone who is reasonable competent and there are styles which are suitable for virtually any room and type of house in Redbourn. It can often be difficult to distinguish one from the genuine article with with "real feel" electric fires, and they can readily be installed into a regular fireplace when required.

Multi-Fuel Stoves - Can be used with a variety of fuels, (oil, gas, wood, coal) to create an excellent focal point in your house in Redbourn. If you decide on a multi-fuel stove from the AGA range, you can do cooking, get supplied with hot water, and when connected to your central heating system, provide heat for your whole home.

Open Fireplaces - A roaring fire is a focus for any room in your home and it has the capability to burn virtually any solid fuel that you can buy. Being very different from the smoky fireplaces of yesteryear, a professionally fitted open fire provides a cosy and warm environment in any Redbourn property.

Gas Fireplaces - There are a wide array of designs to suit any house in Redbourn, and they provide instantaneous heat which is more efficient (thermally) than a wood burner or multi-fuel stove. You'll need an authorised Gas Safe tradesperson to install one these fires in your property in Redbourn.

Fireplace installers can be accessed in the Redbourn area, as well as in: Rothamsted, Piccotts End, Hatching Green, Flamstead, New MIll End, Childwickbury, Church End, Woodhall Farm, Trowley Bottom, Pepperstock, in addition to these postcode areas: , AL3 7GA, AL3 7DQ, AL3 7BZ, AL3 7DH, AL3 7GE, AL3 7JG, AL3 7DS, AL3 7DD, and AL3 7LY. Fireplace companies from Redbourn will typically have the phone code 01582 and the postcode AL3. You ought to verify this if you prefer to use a locally based fireplace company. Redbourn residents are spoilt for choice when hunting for fireplace fitters. To acquire information on fireplaces in your area simply click the "QUOTE" banner.

Chimney Sweep Redbourn

If you've got an open fire or a log burning stove in your home in Redbourn, the routine sweeping of your chimney is essential. To be completely safe, it's best to clean and sweep your chimney twice yearly, especially if you are burning coal or wood.

It is invariably best to call in a professional Redbourn chimney sweep if you want to get this job done correctly. As well as cleaning your chimney, the chimney sweep will be able to spot any issues with your chimney, so that these can be dealt with quickly.

Routine sweeping helps prevent a build-up of ash, creosote and soot, a common cause of chimney fires. As well as preventing fires, you'll also want to prevent the chance of poisoning by carbon monoxide gas. When a chimney becomes blocked this noxious substance can flow back into your house with awful consequences.

Check that your chosen chimney sweep in Redbourn is properly covered by public liability insurance, and is skilled in this field. To find out what it costs to sweep a chimney in Redbourn GO HERE.

Skip Hire Redbourn

When undertaking any type of restoration work on your home or garden in Redbourn, there's almost certain to be a fair amount of waste created which will need to be taken away. Although in general, fireplace installations does not create all that much waste, it does depend on the size and scale of your project and the type of surface that it is being laid onto. Some tradesmen make allowances for waste removal when they prepare their quotes, and if this isn't itemised ask if it's included, if not you will need to make your own arrangements.

Hiring a skip is one of the easiest and most trouble-free ways to get rid of this waste. If you have never rented a skip before, you may not be aware of the fact that skips come in a range of different volumes and sizes. Skips can be hired in the following styles: skip bags (1-1.5 yd³), mini-skips (2-3 yd³), midi-skips (4-5 yd³), builders skips (6-8 yd³), roll-on roll-off skips (20-25 yd³).

If you think you may need a skip for your upcoming project GO HERE for a quote.

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Fireplace Installers Near Redbourn

Also find: Piccotts End fireplace installers, New MIll End fireplace installers, Childwickbury fireplace installers, Church End fireplace installers, Pepperstock fireplace installers, Hatching Green fireplace installers, Flamstead fireplace installers, Trowley Bottom fireplace installers, Woodhall Farm fireplace installers, Rothamsted fireplace installers and more. These and other areas are served by fireplace installers and associated tradesmen and women. The adept installation of a fireplace in your home is well within the capabilities of these professional tradespeople, given their experience and know-how. Residents can experience the comfort, warmth and atmosphere that a fireplace brings to their living spaces with the assistance of these dedicated specialists. Local residents can get fireplace installation quotes by going here. Today is the perfect time to begin your fireplace installation.

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