Fireplaces Stroud

Fireplace Fitter Stroud Gloucestershire (GL5): A marvelous way to add charm to any Stroud property is by installing a new fireplace, or renovating an existing one. If you choose to combine your new fireplace with a back boiler, you can not only enjoy the warmth and ambience of an open fire or stove on those nippy winter evenings, you will also be provided with plenty of steaming hot water.

Before you start prising away at a blocked up chimney there are a few things you'll need to think about to make certain you can safely install your new fireplace. Any combustible appliance within residential homes in Stroud must comply with Part J of the Building Regs, and this applies to hearths, fireplaces, flue linings and chimney breasts. Planning permission may also be necessary before work begins if your home is in a conservation area or is a listed building.

PROFESSIONAL OR DIY FIREPLACE INSTALLATION?

If you're an enthusiastic and competent DIYer it is quite possible to restore a blocked up fireplace, but the probability of encountering structural problems in most cases is high. If you are fortunate when you open up a boarded fireplace you may find a decent lintel, hearth and chimney breast that needs nothing other than the advice and services of a chimney sweep to get it ready for a fire once more. Much more likely you will come across old brickwork that requires structural reinforcement and a stopped up flue.

A poorly installed fireplace can cause severe respiratory health problems and fire risk and, as such, should only be put in by a specialist fireplace installer in Stroud with the experience and knowledge to install it safely. There always has to be a decent air flow into a room where there is a fireplace to ensure adequate levels of oxygen for the fire to burn effectively. Deadly carbon monoxide can soon accumulate from a fire burning inefficiently in a poorly ventilated space.

It might be necessary to install airflow vents in floors and walls to enable the fire to receive adequate oxygen to burn properly and safely all the time. Blocked off and unused chimney flues might also need to have air vents installed as they can sometimes trap moist air within them and cause damp to develop inside the chimney.

BEFORE WORK STARTS

Having a fireplace opened up can cause a lot of of soot and dust to enter your home. Even with dust sheets for your furniture, the risk of impairment from soot and dirt is still possible and it is advised to remove your furniture and carpets before any fireplace restoration work commences. If you are carrying out a complete renovation of a room or property, the fireplace ought to be opened up and worked on before any plastering or decorating is dealt with. This should help to prevent any harm by soot and dirt to any completed work.

CONSTRUCTION AND STRUCTURAL WORK

With the fireplace revealed, it is time to see what needs to be renovated or replaced and give the hearth and chimney an intensive cleaning. The first thing on your agenda will be to bring in a professional chimney sweep. They'll be able to provide you with expert guidance on the chimney and flue after sweeping, concerning the state of the structure of the chimney and whether you need to exchange the existing liner.

If you need to strengthen the chimney or install a flue lining all current UK Building Regulations must be followed. This type of work needs to be done by a competent tradesman with experience of the current building regulations and decent working practices.

In older buildings you may find that the original fireplace is too big for your needs, in which case a concrete supporting lintel will be needed to modify the opening. When your lintel is safely in position you may now press on with the installation, updating and renovation of the fireplace hearth. You may find the original hearth has been sunken into a void in the floor, but to conform to latest building regulations it is required to be raised above floor level. If your fireplace is of non-standard size you might have to choose a bespoke, custom-built hearth, but there are a wide variety of "off-the-shelf" hearths in marble, concrete or slate.

STYLE OF FIREPLACE

A trip to a fireplace showroom or a browse online will illustrate the alternatives available for the different designs and styles of fireplaces. The suggestions and advice from your fireplace installers, which will be in line with your particular requirements, will help you to pick a fireplace which is both appropriate for your flue and chimney, as well as for your home's decor.

Whether you decide on a multi-fuel stove, a wood burner or an open fireplace will be determined by the look that you're trying to create, your existing decor and perhaps even, the age of your home. If you have an inglenook fireplace, a wood burning stove can look striking set within it, which also has the benefit of effectively deflecting heat into the room from the brick or stone walls that surround the stove.

If your Stroud property hasn't got a chimney you still have options for a fireplace feature by putting in a multi-fuel stove or a wood burner. This form of fireplace can be installed with a stainless steel flue that is routed through an outside wall and doesn't need a chimney, to be installed safely.

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

A crackling fire on a cold evening creates a charm and ambience that cannot be matched, but what are the other options available to fit in your brand new fireplace in Stroud?

Open Fireplaces - The traditional fireplace that can be used with various fuels such as wood, briquettes, coal and other flammable materials. An open fire is a delight to the eye and contemporary fireplaces are no longer the smoky, inefficient and draughty things they were in the past.

Gas Fireplaces - Available in a variety of styles to suit your home and are usually more efficient (thermally) than open fireplaces. A Gas Safe registered technician must install and maintain any gas fireplace in your home.

Electric Fireplaces - Straightforward installation and a wide choice of designs make electric fires an extremely popular choice for Stroud houses that don't have a chimney. Even if your house has a traditional fireplace, an electric fire can be installed that looks almost like a genuine fire with multi-coloured flames.

Wood Burning Stoves - These have become "the in thing" in many households in Stroud, and can have modern or classic styling to suit your decoration. A back boiler is an additional benefit and can provide steaming hot water for use around the home, or for heating in other rooms via radiators.

Multi-Fuel Stoves - Can be fired up with with various different fuels, including wood, coal, gas or oil, to generate an attractive focal point in your home in Stroud. They can be used not only for heating a room, but some designs like the AGA range, can supply hot water, provide a useful cooking area and can be used to heat the entire property if plumbed into a radiator network.

It is not only in Stroud itself that you can obtain fireplace fitters - surrounding areas like: Bowbridge, Dudbridge, Whiteshill, Rodborough Common, Thrupp, Ebley, Uplands, Lightpill, Woodchester, Ryeford, Kingscourt, Cashes Green, Paganhill can usually also be covered. Local Stroud fireplace installers will most likely have the postcode GL5 and the telephone code 01453. This information is valuable if you need to check that you're looking at a local fireplace builder. To find information about fireplace installation in your area click the "QUOTE" banner.

Chimney Repair Stroud

Maintaining a safe and efficient fireplace or heating system requires giving due attention to chimney repair. The wear and deterioration that chimneys undergo over time can give rise to various problems, including blockages, cracks or leaks. Preventing potential threats, including carbon monoxide exposure and fire, necessitates swift repairs. These issues can be resolved by chimney repair professionals in Stroud, ensuring the chimney functions optimally and adheres to safety regulations. Prolonging the chimney's longevity and minimising the need for expensive future repairs, regular inspections and repairs provide property owners with reassurance and a dependable heating source. (39607 - Chimney Repairs Stroud)

Doing a Search On the Internet

In these days of high-tech gadgets, the first reaction when searching for tradesmen or services in Stroud is to grab a smartphone and do a search online. The truth is, you almost certainly used Yahoo, Google, Bing or Ask to locate the page that you are seeing at this moment. Often the page one results provided aren't actually what you were expecting when using these particular search engines. But, inevitably you are going to enter "fireplace installation in Stroud", "Stroud fireplace installation", "fireplace installation Stroud" or "fireplace installation near me", with the aim of of locating exactly what you're trying to track down.

Unfortunately, many of the page 1 listings on these search engines, as you will subsequently realise, will either be PPC (Pay Per Click) results or listings from major lead generating sites like Quotatis, Local Heroes, Checkatrade, My Hammer, TrustaTrader or Rated People or web directories such as Gumtree, Yelp, Scoot or Yell. You will more likely discover the websites of real life fireplace installers hidden away on page 2 or 3 of the results, outsmarted by the wealthier corporations who can more easily afford SEO. If you aren't able to identify anyone suitable in the search listings, it's perfectly okay to use one of the various trader vetting sites like Rated People or Trustatrader, where you'll be able to examine customers feedback, study reviews and get free price quotes.

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Fireplace Installers Near Stroud

Also find: Bowbridge fireplace installers, Dudbridge fireplace installers, Ryeford fireplace installers, Kingscourt fireplace installers, Woodchester fireplace installers, Cashes Green fireplace installers, Thrupp fireplace installers, Ebley fireplace installers, Lightpill fireplace installers, Rodborough Common fireplace installers, Paganhill fireplace installers, Uplands fireplace installers, Whiteshill fireplace installers and more. It is possible to get fireplaces installed in pretty much all of these towns and villages. To adeptly install fireplaces in your home, these seasoned tradespeople have the necessary experience and knowledge. The help and assistance of these dedicated experts allows residents to enjoy the comfort, warmth, and inviting atmosphere of a fireplace in their living spaces. Local home and property owners can get fireplace installation quotations by clicking here. Today is the ideal time to kick off your fireplace installation.

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