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Was really quick in attending to this job and was done ease. Very polite and professional.
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Job booked in quickly and carried out professionally for a fair price. Would recommend.
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Quick, professional and friendly. The team gave me the impression that they are happy to do extra to get the best results. Carl and the team did exactly what they said they would do in the quote in the agreed time.
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From traditional grand hearths to minimal modern units, the right fireplace transforms a room. However, safety is critical when dealing with fire, gas, and electricity. Whether you need a wood-burning stove retrofitted, a gas fire serviced, or a custom stone surround designed, professional installation prevents dangerous carbon monoxide leaks. Rated People connects you with local specialists to design, fit, and repair your fireplace safely. Post your job for free today.
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What can a fireplace design, installation and repair specialist help with?
A fireplace specialist handles everything from architectural hearth design to complex flue lining and structural ventilation. They ensure your chosen heating appliance matches your room’s dimensions and safely complies with UK building regulations:
- Custom design and surrounds: Designing and building bespoke chimney breasts, traditional stone hearths, wooden mantels, or sleek, minimal wall-mounted feature walls.
- Stove and wood burner installation: Flue lining, structural hearth fitting, and retrofitting highly efficient wood-burning stoves into properties with or without existing chimneys.
- Gas and electric fire fitting: Installing convenient, instant-heat gas appliances or hardwiring energy-efficient electric fire cassettes seamlessly into your living space.
- Maintenance and chimney repair: Repairing cracked firebricks, fixing faulty gas valves, replacing broken glass seals, and relining old flues to stop toxic fumes leaking into your home.
How much does fireplace installation cost?
The overall cost varies significantly depending on the fuel source you choose, whether you have an existing chimney, and the complexity of the building work required:
- Materials & appliances: A basic electric model can start around £500, while a high-quality wood burner or modern gas fireplace typically costs £1,000 to £2,000+.
- Labour & installation: Simple installations start at around £750. Medium-complexity jobs average £1,500, while complex structural chimney builds, external twin-wall flue routing, or stone masonry work can cost £3,000+.
- Safety accessories: Budget extra for essential safety accessories. Open fires and wood burners require tongs, shovels, log baskets, and a secure fire guard—especially important for protecting families with young children from hot elements or spitting embers.
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What is the difference between the main types of fireplaces?
Choosing the right fuel source depends on your property’s infrastructure, your budget, and the size of the room you need to heat:
- The open fireplace: The most traditional style, but only cost-effective if your house already has a working chimney. They require regular sweeping and a relined flue to remain safe, but offer unmatched authentic atmosphere.
- Wood-burning stoves: Highly efficient, less messy than open fires, and incredibly popular. They don't require a traditional chimney breast because a specialist can run a twin-wall flue straight up an external wall.
- Gas fireplaces: Today’s modern gas models offer incredible convenience, instant remote-control heat, and high efficiency without sacrificing style. They can be wall-mounted but require strict ventilation checks.
- Electric fireplaces: The ultimate option for easy convenience. They don't require flues or ventilation, can be installed on any wall, and allow you to run the flame effect for ambience without turning on the heat.
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Other fireplace installation FAQ's
What mandatory legal qualifications must my fireplace installer hold?
Your tradesperson's accreditation depends entirely on the type of fuel source being installed. Solid fuel and wood burners must be fitted by a HETAS-registered professional. Gas fireplaces strictly require a Gas Safe-registered engineer by law. Electric models should be installed and signed off by an electrician with NICEIC or NAPIT accreditation.
Do I need planning permission to install a new chimney or flue?
In most cases, planning permission is not required for external flues or chimneys, provided they do not extend more than 1 metre above the highest part of your roofline. However, if you live in a listed building or a designated conservation area, you must check with your local authority before starting any work.
What key questions should I ask a fireplace specialist before hiring?
Always protect your home by asking: Are you fully registered with HETAS, Gas Safe, or the NICEIC? Do the fireplace and parts you supply come with a manufacturer's warranty? Do you carry comprehensive Public Liability Insurance to protect my property against structural or accidental damage during drilling?
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The Honest Builder has been trading for 30 years with a number of returning customers. We are members of Which Trusted Traders and Checkatrade with high ratings. We specialise in lime repointing and other general building works
Absolutely superb a great man to do business with and an absolute gentleman to deal with Cannot rate highly enough
We are a proffesional civil engineering company based in south Ayrshire covering the west and Central Scotland with 26 years experience in Civil engineering Demolition Damp proofing Drainage solutions Retaining structures Foundations Structural steelwork Underpinning and Flood prevention we also have a highly experienced hard landscape division specialising in all types of hard landscape features
At OCTOPUSBUILDERSLIMITED, we pride ourselves on our extensive 16 years of experience in the construction industry. Our dedicated team works collaboratively to handle every aspect of your building project from A to Z. Whether it’s residential or commercial, we ensure quality craftsmanship and excellence in every job. Let us turn your vision into reality!
Great job and would definitely rate it higher if I could. Will keep in mind if I need other jobs done around the house.
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Carried out some structural work on the front of my house after a really competitive quote. Arrived when stated and completed the job in two days. Very professional company and did a great job. Would use again.
Takle Building Ltd is a friendly and reliable building company with over 32 years of experience. We cover a wide range of building work from small repairs to new builds. We also cover all aspects of painting and decorating interior and exterior.
Paul and his team were very professional in their approach and work. They listened to what we needed, and even with the extra unexpected work we asked of them still finished on time. I would highly recommend them to anyone and will certainly be using them for any addition work that I need.
Conversion, Extension, Alteration, Renovation, Kitchen, Bathroom, Bedroom, Loft, Garden, Brick laying, Plastering, Tiling, Joinery, Plumbing, Part P Registered Electrician, Repairs, Decorating, Paving, Summer House, Fence, Garden
Hi I’m Joe of JAS Property Maintenance and also JSB Bespoke metal and woodwork. I have recently gone back to working on my own but I have been in the building trade since I was young working with family members then to college to pass my brickwork picked up a lot along the way working with many trades which I find makes me unique as I can come in and do most things you may need. The metal and woodwork side has been the more recent years even though I still did the building and house renovating on weekends but I can make gates, fencing, security bars, fancy art products and much more. Hope to do work for you in the near future Joe
Joe and his team were absolutely brilliant they have done a fantastic job. Very clean and professional. Would recommend them to anyone who needs work done. I am looking to get more work done by then.
Our aim is simple and that aim is for my self and our staff to provide excellent customer service and extremely high workmanship every time we do any job for you. When you invite us to do any work for you we will go above and beyond to provide you with a 1st class service every time. We will always work around you and your schedule, we understand everyone have different work schedules so we can work to suit those schedules and provide out of hours surveys and jobs as and when required We can’t say we will be the cheapest nor most expensive, but we can say we will charge you accordingly for the job to be done right 1st time. We don’t cut corners and we always follow all regulations at all times. We will never do any work with our you knowing and understanding the costs. We are a Cardiff based company providing services in the domestic and Commercial heating and gas sector. I set up Marshall Heating Solutions in February 2020, I have been in the industry for 21 years and I have gained invaluable experience in all aspects within the profession being a heating service, repair and installation engineer covering anything plumbing, heating and gas within domestic and commercials buildings. There really isn't much that I haven’t come across and experienced within the field, during my working career. I have successfully been a heating manager for a couple of successful heating business, before taking the plunge and setting up this company myself. I also have all the relevant training and qualifications required to complete all lines of work within the industry. All our quotations are free off charge and we never charge a call out fee Just a fair hourly fee off £65 & vat.
I cannot praise this firm enough. They removed my old boiler & fitted a new one . Also removing the gas fire & back boiler. Ben & his team were fantastic. They were efficient polite & friendly & nothing was too much trouble for them. Even when I added a couple of extra jobs! It was all done in a few days & left clean & tidy. I would recommend them any time.
As a Stonemason for more than 20 years I have specialised in the restoration and conservation of historic/period properties, churches and buildings. In 2010 I established my own Ltd company bringing my skills to the domestic market.
Terry was really fantastic. A positive experience from first contact through to completion of works. Terry re rendered and render patch repairs to my courtyard wall in central Cheltenham over a two day period. First class job. Exceeded my expectations ( and I very been a tradesman for nearly 40 years myself ) Would whole heartedly recommend Terry Bridges Masonary to anybody requiring his services. 5 stars.
With just over 30 years experience in the trade, we carry out building works to the highest quality and customer satisfaction. One job at a time and once complete we move on to the next, from building extensions, loft conversion and building renovations to garden design including patios, summer houses, walls, plastering, rendering and roofing. We recently have also completed the training to install the new air pump heating system’s which we work alongside our electrician and plumber to install. No job to big or small and carry out works around the southwest of England feel free to check out our social media platforms including tictok, instagram and Facebook AWBuildingServices
By January 2026, experience taught me that it is always better to get a quote on the whole project rather than a daily rate. Many aspects to the job incorrect - a very expensive lesson learned.
- Knocking down Load-bearing walls -Replace damaged lintels/porches -chimney breast removal - -all aspects of structural work -Heritage & New Build -Pointing and repointing - Stone-Masonry & Carving - Restoration & Conservation - Stone-Fitting & Repointing - Exterior Building Cleaning Hot Steam
Thank you so so much great people great work im very happy would definitely use them again ????
hello, my name is Ioan and I have 10 years of construction experience
We are general builders and groundwork contractors going the extra mile ,we have many satisfied customers more info can be supplied on request , check out my website all work has been completed by.uS. To a very high standard
MWE Builders removed our old garage, re built a new larger block construction garage, and we are very pleased with all of the work completed. Throughout the build we were kept informed of every stage, Matt was on site every day, even through some horrible wet weather. I would highly recommend MWE Builders, for price, quality, and friendliness. Thank you Matt, we appreciate all of the work you have done. Many Thanks Will and Wendy Kingswood Bristol
We offer property care and maintenance to a high standard.Reliable affordable and high quality services. We can offer you full bathroom renovation, kitchen renovation , floor fitting, plasterboard partitions , painting , carpentry works , plumbing works , electric works , etc Web site : gmppropertyservices.co.uk Instagram page : gmp_property_services
We're absolutely thrilled with our toilet renovation by Giannis and his team! Giannis made the process seamless - supplied quality materials and oversaw the work. Along with Bilal, they fixed a recurring leak by installing new pipes and installed new tiles, toilet, and vanity unit. They are professional, trustworthy, and they delivered an outstanding result as promised. Huge thanks to Giannis for giving us a stylish toilet and Bilal for his skilled installation - will definitely hire GMP again!
We are a local building company, experts in extensions and refurbishment with over 30 years experience. We have fully qualified tradesmen and public liability insurance. References available, no upfront fees and honest advice. Our latest project involved raising the roof level of a bungalow, extension and complete internal alterations. Before and after pictures below.
Wow, that was a long time ago and I forgot to leave a review! All I can now confirm is that the job was completed and to my complete satisfaction.
Specialising in brickwork, Structural work, Extensions, Building renovations, Patios, Driveways, Stonework
Josh is brilliant! Turned up when he said he was going to and work is great. Would definitely recommend.
Work done by John Foster, Hereford Building Services I was very p.eased with the work done. No problems, both plumber and his mate Anna were very pol.ite and friendly and more importantly did a great job and cleaned up properly afterwards. I have used the washing machine since it was moved and there were no problems or leaks!
Grigo Build is a specialist building, extension and refurbishment company with over 13 years experience, working on projects of all sizes from initial consultation through to full project delivery. Working closely with our clients we are able to provide a fast, friendly and reliable service with a high quality finish at very competitive prices with an insurance backed guarantee. Based in Hendon NW London, we cover all areas in and around the M25. Our experienced team provides full construction, plumbing and electrical services and pride ourselves on client satisfaction. Please call to discuss your requirement - big or small!
Amazing builder! Super reliable, I’m happy with them all the way through. High quality standard, and super fast work. Whatever you want, they will listen and make it with no fuss. Recommend to anyone who needs to renovate a bathroom or do any tiling job. Can’t wait to have you guys here again to do more renovation. Thank you!!
Tree and garden
Very disappointed, poor workman ship WOULD NOT RECOMMEND
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