We do not fit fireplaces or gas fires but we do have a list of recommeded fireplace fitters and CORGI registered gas fitters.
You can fit a fireplace yourself and this guide will show you how but it does require a level of building competance. If you are unsure about fitting a fireplace then please use one of our recommended fitters.
If you have any doubts about the installation of your fireplace or about local building regulations then competent builders, chimney sweeps or chimney lining specialists can generally be taken as a good source of Information and advice.
You must ensure that any gas pipe work and gas fire connection is carried out by a plumber or gas fire fitter who is CORGI-registered.
This guide is based on our experience of fitting our fireplaces. It is my opinion and should not be taken as law. If these fireplace fitting instructions seem long winded it is because making a mistake when installing a fireplace can have disastrous results.
If you have any doubts about the installation of your fireplace or about local building regulations then competent builders, chimney sweeps or chimney lining specialists can generally be taken as a good source of Information and advice.
First ensure that your flue is safe.
You must have a fireproof area in front of your fireplace.
A good start when fitting any fireplace is to check whether the chimney breast is plumb and if the floor in front of it is level using a spirit level. In many older houses this may not be the case. Fitting a fireplace level and plumb on a chimney breast that is not looks dreadful. It is easy to notice a difference in level of only 1/4 a bubble on a spirit level, so I would suggest that you fit the fireplace exactly as crookedly as the existing chimney breast. Ground floor fireplaces are almost always fitted central to the chimney breast. Bedroom fireplaces may be fitted off centre as several different flues may rise up inside the same chimney breast. Ensuring that every fireplace could be fitted centrally was not always a priority for house builders. Mark the centre of the chimney breast on the wall.
To fit a Cast Iron Fireplace Insert and a Wooden Mantel.
Wooden mantels must be fitted on dry plaster.
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