Jump to content
Visit out new Tradespeople Directory! ×

Installing a fireplace/Stove

rayo

By rayo
in Request a Tradesperson

Recommended Posts

Huggers

Huggers

Posted
Posted

I have recently had a woodburner installed. I got my stove directly from The Forest Bailiff in Wimbledon but only because I had my heart set on a particular make and they are the official London supplier. Independently I had my fireplace checked and cleaned by Pearce and son and installed- which also meant having chimney lined and pot put on chimney- by Dennis. Casa in Bellenden Road also supply s good selection of stoves and arrange for fittings (through Dennis the fitter) Sorry cant find numbers right now but they are on the main stove thread on ed forum.


There are lots of recommendations on here for different suppliers and fitters if you look up 'wood burning stove'. When it comes to it, everyone raves about the particular one they chose so I don't think you can go wrong!

whoever fits your stove is going to cost around ?1100 so the stove is on top of that and they range from ?500-?1000, remembering you MUST get a DEFRA approved one to burn in London.


The website http://www.whatstove.co.uk/ is excellent for checking real user reviews of stoves against ones you 've seen or taken a fancy to. The main cost is installation so no point in saving yourself a couple of hundred quid if it means you end up with an inefficient stove. For instance a London favourite seems to be the MORSO Squirrel defra approved one, though the firebox is a bit small and reviews for that are excellent on the site to give you something to compare everything with.


Anything over 5kw will require additional ventilation in the room you install it in. But chimney man can assess all that.

jamster

jamster

Posted
Posted

Funnily enough I've just posted a recommendation:


http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?30,1032898


This was for servicing not installation although I'd certainly consider getting a quote as he seemed capable and reliable. Edit: if you do give him a call, let him know you found him via the East Dulwich Forum, as I was extolling its virtues to him :)


If you are after a wood burner I'm also aware of http://sustainablefires.co.uk/ who are also local.

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing
  • Advertise Here

  • Latest Discussions

    • marctt
      Good estate agent for unusual properties??

      By marctt · Posted

      Suggest, speak to: 1. The Modern House - we successfully used them as have friends. 2. Agents in areas that have larger amounts of former industrial building conversions who steer buyers looking for type of property v location.
    • francesca88
      Real Estate Agent Advice

      By francesca88 · Posted

      Thank you for the feedback! Helps to see we're not alone. The only good experience we had was Modern House. Anyone tried Strike/Purple Bricks/Yopa? How did it go? Anything to be mindful of?
    • francesca88
      Good estate agent for unusual properties??

      By francesca88 · Posted

      Best experience we had was with Modern House. The rest of the agents around the area are appalling.... They just want their commission and not interested in getting a good deal. You'd be lucky if they pick up the phone...
    • Brian up the hill
      Plumbing Recommendation - Trelco Plumbing

      By Brian up the hill · Posted

      I’d like to echo the positive comments about Trelco. I discovered that the stopcock on the rising main was leaking and was damaging the flooring in the utility room. Not having seen this thread, or any reviews for that matter,  I picked Trelco  as it was the nearest to me. It was a gamble but goodness it paid off. James was responsive and clear in what he offered. His colleague Andy replaced the offending stopcock and put in a lever valve to allow me to shut off the water easily when I go away. He did a great job, neat and tidy, he was cheerful, friendly and professional. All this within a day of contacting them. Although not an emergency it needed resolution quickly. The price charged was very reasonable indeed, especially considering the quality of the service. I am so pleased to have found such an excellent plumber. 

East Dulwich Forum

Established in 2006, we are an online community discussion forum for people who live, work in and visit SE22.

Home
Events
Sign In

Sign In



Or sign in with one of these services

Search
×
    Search In
×
×
  • Create New...