Services
Stove & Fireplace Services in Chigwell
Wood burning stoves, multifuel stoves, gas fireplaces and all the flue work behind them, installed to standard, certificated and finished properly.
Wood Burning Stove Installation in Chigwell
Supply and installation of wood burning stoves, including hearth preparation, flue lining and all building work done to current Part J standards.
What's included
- Stove positioned and levelled on hearth
- Flexible stainless steel flue liner fitted
- Register plate and closure plate installed
- Hearth prepared to correct dimensions
- Alcove finished and made good
- Commissioning and flue draw check
A wood burning stove installation is more than dropping a unit into a fireplace. The flue liner has to be the right diameter for the stove's output, the hearth has to meet the minimum constructional dimensions, and the register plate has to seal the void above correctly. I take care of all of it, the building work, the liner, the connection and the final tidy, so you get a single finished job rather than a stove sat waiting on a builder.
Before anything is ordered I visit the site, check the existing chimney, measure the opening and confirm what hearth work is needed. You'll get a written fixed price covering everything required. On the day I protect the floors and furniture, work cleanly and leave nothing behind. Once it's lit and drawing correctly, I'll walk you through running it in properly and what fuel to use while the sealant cures.
Multifuel Stove Installation in Chigwell
Multifuel stove installation covering all flue work, hearth preparation and building work, with advice on the right model and output for your room size.
What's included
- Output calculation for room volume
- Stove supplied or customer-supplied fitted
- Liner sized to stove specification
- Ash pan and grate arrangement confirmed
- Hearth built or prepared to spec
- Certificate issued on completion
Multifuel stoves use a raised grate and an ash pan, they're built differently from wood-only burners, and the flue sizing has to match the appliance's rated output. I'll advise on what output your room actually needs before anything is ordered, and can point you to suppliers with good choice at fair prices if you haven't already chosen a model. The installation process is the same thorough job as any stove fit: site visit, fixed written quote, clean working day, certificated on completion.
If you're switching fuel types from an existing installation, say, moving from a gas fire to a solid fuel stove, there's often additional work involved in lining or relining the flue to suit the new appliance. I'll identify what's needed during the survey so there are no surprises once work starts. A multifuel stove gives you flexibility over what you burn, and a properly sized and lined installation makes sure it performs as it should across all of them.
Gas Fireplace Installation in Chigwell
Gas fireplace installation by a Gas Safe registered engineer, appliance fitted, flued and connected safely with all required certification issued.
What's included
- Gas Safe registered installation throughout
- Appliance positioned and secured
- Flue or balanced flue connection made
- Gas supply connection and pressure check
- Controls tested and set
- Gas Safe certificate issued
Gas fireplace installation must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer, it is a legal requirement, not a preference. Being registered means I can certify the work correctly, which matters for your building regulations compliance and for your home insurance. I install inset gas fires, freestanding gas stoves and gas fireplace suites, handling the appliance connection, the flue arrangement and the gas supply pipework.
The type of flue required depends on the appliance: some use the existing chimney with a liner, others use a balanced flue that vents through an external wall without needing a chimney at all. I'll confirm which applies during the site visit and quote accordingly. The finished installation is tested before I leave and a Gas Safe certificate is issued, you'll have the paperwork you need for your records.
Twin Wall Chimney Systems in Chigwell
External and internal twin wall flue systems designed and installed to create a code-compliant combustion gas route where no existing chimney is present.
What's included
- System designed to stove output and height
- Internal or external route confirmed on survey
- All brackets, supports and fire stops fitted
- Wall penetration made good inside and out
- Rain cap and terminal fitted at top
- Clearances to combustibles checked throughout
Twin wall flue systems are the solution when there is no existing chimney, in a room extension, an outbuilding or a property built without one. The system is made up of insulated double-skin steel sections that maintain flue gas temperature over the full height, which keeps the draw consistent and prevents condensation in the flue. Getting the configuration right, the height, the number of bends and the terminal position, matters for how well the stove performs.
I design the system around the stove's output and the room layout, sourcing the right diameter and length of components before the installation day. Whether the route runs internally through upper floors and the roof or externally up an outside wall, all penetrations are properly fire-stopped and sealed. The finished system is clean, secure and meets the manufacturer's installation requirements that keep the guarantee valid.
Flexible Flue Liner Installation in Chigwell
Stainless steel and twin wall flexible flue liners fitted to manufacturer specification inside existing chimneys, sized correctly for the appliance.
What's included
- Liner diameter matched to stove output
- Liner pulled or pushed through chimney stack
- Top plate and rain cap fitted
- Bottom connection to stove or appliance made
- Register plate and closure plate sealed
- Insulation wrap fitted where required
Most existing chimneys need lining before a stove can be connected to them, the original flue is often too large for a modern stove's output, which causes poor draw and accelerated tar build-up. A correctly sized flexible liner brings the internal diameter down to match the appliance, runs the full length of the chimney and connects directly to the stove collar. I use stainless steel liners rated for solid fuel or gas as appropriate, in the gauge and grade the stove manufacturer specifies.
The liner type depends on what's being connected: a single skin flexible liner suits most standard installs; a twin wall flexible liner is used where the chimney is particularly cold or exposed and additional insulation is needed to maintain flue gas temperature. I'll confirm which is right during the survey. The job involves accessing the chimney from top and bottom, pulling the liner through, making all the connections good and sealing the register plate properly, a complete installation, not just a liner dropped in.
Chimney Sweep & Maintenance in Chigwell
Chimney sweeping and stove servicing, ropes out soot and debris, checks the flue and appliance, and issues a certificate for your home insurance records.
What's included
- Fireplace area fully sheeted before work
- Flue swept top to bottom or bottom to top
- Stove glass, seals and door checked
- Baffle plate and firebox inspected
- Flue draw tested after sweep
- Sweep certificate issued
A chimney sweep isn't just about removing soot, it's also an inspection. While the flue is being swept I'm looking at the condition of the liner, checking that the stove seals and baffle are intact and confirming the flue is drawing correctly. Most home insurers require evidence of annual sweeping for solid fuel appliances; the certificate I issue gives you that documentation. The work area is fully sheeted before I start and left clean when I'm done, no soot, no mess.
Stove servicing alongside a sweep is the right time to catch small problems before they become bigger ones: a worn rope seal, a cracked baffle or a stiff air control all affect how efficiently and safely the stove burns. I can carry out minor repairs during the same visit in most cases. If there's something that needs a follow-up, a liner that's deteriorating or a flue that isn't drawing as it should, I'll tell you clearly what needs doing and give you a quote for the work.
How It Works
Three steps, no pressure
1
Call or message Rafal
Tell me what you're looking to install or what the problem is. I'll ask a few questions, the room, whether there's an existing chimney, the kind of appliance you have in mind, to work out whether I need to see it before quoting or whether I can give you a ballpark straight away.
2
Free site survey & fixed written quote
I come out, check the chimney, measure the opening, look at what building work is involved and confirm exactly what the job needs. You get a written fixed price covering everything, liner, hearth work, building work, certification. That's the number you pay, with no additions on the day.
3
The installation
I arrive at the agreed time, sheet everything up and work through the job cleanly. Most installations are done in a single day. Before I leave the stove is lit, drawing correctly and you know how to run it in. The certificate is issued the same day and the site is left spotless.