Fireplaces Lowestoft

Fireplace Fitter Lowestoft Suffolk (NR32): A wonderful way to add charm to any Lowestoft home is by installing a brand new fireplace, or restoring an existing one. If you combine your fireplace with a back boiler, not only can you enjoy the warmth and ambience of an open fire or stove during the chilly winters' evenings, you will also be supplied with a plentiful supply of boiling hot water.

Before you start chipping away at a bricked-up chimney there are some things you'll need to think about to ensure you can safely install your new fireplace. All work carried out must abide by Part J of the UK's Building Regulations, which addresses the installation and construction of hearths, chimney breasts, flue linings and fireplaces of any combustible appliance. Planning permission may also have to be sought before work commences if your property is in a conservation area or is listed.

PROFESSIONAL OR DIY FIREPLACE INSTALLATION?

A straightforward restoration of a pre-existing fireplace can probably be executed by a competent DIY enthusiast, but if any building work is necessary there is a chance of encountering structural problems that will have to be handled by a professional. You could be lucky when exposing your old fireplace and find out you need nothing more than a thorough clean out of the hearth and a chimney sweep in order to get your fire roaring. However, what you'll more likely find is a wall of old bricks that hides problems such as a blocked chimney or a lintel that requires replacement.

Hiring a certified fireplace fitter in Lowestoft is widely recommended, since a fireplace that's wrongly installed can cause respiratory health problems and a severe fire risk. Making certain that sufficient oxygen is available in a room for a fire to burn properly is a key element of the Building Regulations (Part J) for fireplaces. A fire doesn't burn efficiently in a room where there is not enough oxygen, and death can occur where carbon monoxide builds-up.

To overcome this concern a fireplace specialist in Lowestoft will assess the situation and fit vents in the room, or underneath the floors, to guarantee a sufficient airflow for the fire to burn properly and safely. To avoid condensed air from becoming trapped in blocked off or unused chimney flues and causing damp spots and staining, vents might need to be fitted by the installation team to introduce more airflow.

BEFORE WORK COMMENCES

Having a fireplace opened up can cause large amounts of soot and muck to enter your room. It is good practice to remove any carpets, rugs and furniture from an area where you are going to expose an old fireplace, to avoid them from being damaged by dirt, dust and soot that might be whipped up during the fireplace installation and chimney cleaning works. If you are fortunate enough to be carrying out a complete restoration project then it ought to be one of the initial tasks to focus on before re-plastering and decorating the walls. This should help to prevent any discolouring damage by soot and other chimney dirt to any previously completed restoration work.

CONSTRUCTION AND STRUCTURAL WORK

Once you have opened up your old fireplace you'll have a better idea of what work needs to be done, and also be able to sweep the chimney and clear out any parts of hearth that is still in position. You now ought to speak to your chimney sweep, if you haven't already done so, to come and clean the old fireplace and chimney. They'll be able to offer professional guidance on the flue and chimney after sweeping, as to the condition of the structure of the chimney and if it is advisable to replace the existing flue liner.

It could be necessary to fit a new flue lining to conform to the all important UK Building Regulations, and work might also be needed to strengthen the original chimney and breast. This work must be tackled by a competent tradesman who is familiar with the appropriate building regulations and good construction practices.

If the dimensions of the original fireplace are greater than your requirements, a supporting concrete lintel will have to be installed. Once this is complete the next step of your Lowestoft fireplace installation will be to update the hearth. If the current hearth is set into the floor you will have to raise it to comply with the latest regulations. If your fireplace isn't of a standard size you may have to purchase a bespoke, tailor-made hearth, but there are a whole host of ready-made hearths in marble, slate or concrete.

STYLE OF FIREPLACE

Choosing your ideal fireplace can be challenging when faced with the many styles that are available from an online store or fireplace showroom. It is possible that owing to your existing chimney, flue and airflow to the room, that some fireplaces might not be suitable, therefore it pays to follow the advice of your fireplace installer in this respect.

You home's age, and the theme that you are trying to develop for your room, should all help you to decide upon the type and design of fireplace that's most suitable. If you have an old-fashioned inglenook fireplace, a wood burning stove can look striking in this surrounding, and also has the benefit of effectively reflecting heat into the room from the stone or brick walls that surround the stove.

Even if your Lowestoft property does not have a chimney breast you've still got the option of a feature fireplace by installing a wood burning or multi fuel stove. A pre-existing chimney is not needed in this instance as the flue is taken directly from the rear or top of the stove and taken out through an outside wall.

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

The charm and look of a "real" fire cannot be surpassed, but what alternatives are out there if this sort of fireplace isn't possible in your Lowestoft home?

Gas Fireplaces - There are a variety of styles to suit all types of home and their efficiency to warm a room is better than wood burners. Must be professionally installed and maintained by a Gas Safe certified tradesman.

Electric Fireplaces - Can be fitted easily and safely by any reasonable competent person and there are designs which are appropriate for just about any room and home in Lowestoft. They can be set into traditional fireplaces, and with the "real" looking feel of modern electric fires it can often be hard to distinguish from the real thing.

Multi-Fuel Stoves - Multi-fuel stoves provide you with options to use oil, coal, gas and wood to deliver a versatile heater for any property in Lowestoft. The AGA style is renowned as being capable of providing heating for an entire house, a constant hot water supply and a hob and oven all in one useful appliance.

Wood Burning Stoves - A wide range of different styles to suit any type of house in Lowestoft, and can even be a freestanding feature. A back boiler is an extra benefit and can provide steaming hot water for personal use, or to provide heating in another area via a radiator.

Open Fireplaces - The traditional fireplace which can make use of different fuels such as coal, wood, briquettes and other flammable materials. A professionally installed modern open fire is a far cry from the smoky old fireplace that was bricked up by earlier owners, and its warm elegance is a delightful addition to any property in Lowestoft.

Fireplace fitters can be accessed in the Lowestoft area, as well as in: Blundeston, St Olaves, Lound, Somerleyton, Camps Heath, Normanston, Mutford, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft End, Hopton, Kirkley, Corton, Gisleham, Pakefield, plus places with postcodes like: NR32 1UJ, NR32 1QG, NR32 1BJ, NR32 1HQ, NR32 1UG, NR32 1TR, NR32 1RH, NR32 1AB, NR32 1JZ, and NR32 1HW. Fireplace companies from Lowestoft should have the postcode NR32 and the telephone code 01502. Lowestoft people can access these fireplace services as and when they are in need of them.

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Fireplace Installers Near Lowestoft

Also find: Corton fireplace installers, Blundeston fireplace installers, Normanston fireplace installers, St Olaves fireplace installers, Gisleham fireplace installers, Hopton fireplace installers, Kirkley fireplace installers, Mutford fireplace installers, Pakefield fireplace installers, Camps Heath fireplace installers, Lowestoft End fireplace installers, Somerleyton fireplace installers, Oulton Broad fireplace installers, Lound fireplace installers and more. These and other areas are covered by fireplace installers and similar tradesmen and women. These skilled tradesmen's experience and knowledge make them well-suited for the successful installation of fireplaces in your property. Residents, with the help of these committed professionals, can experience the comfort, warmth and ambiance a fireplace adds to their homes. By going here, local householders can obtain fireplace installation price quotes.

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