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Gas fires give you the best of both – more authentic than an electric fire, and quicker to use than an open stove or wood-burning fire. They also provide full control over how much heat your fire pumps out.
They’re also easy to maintain, and installation is usually straightforward thanks to the versatility of most modern units. You don’t necessarily need a chimney for a gas fire, but if you do have one a new unit can usually be fitted to an existing flue.
High-efficiency gas fires are open or glass-fronted and use a flue to send emissions out of your living room safely, while flueless models are designed to work without the need for a chimney. Depending on the type of fire you’re installing, the process will be slightly different. But at its most basic, gas fire installation follows a familiar set of steps.
If an existing gas fire (or an electric or wood-burning stove) is present, that’ll need to be removed. Depending on your decorative requirements, you may then need to “make good” (repair any damage caused by removing the old unit). You can then have the new fire unit (as well as the hearth and surround if you’re also replacing those) installed – always by a Gas Safe-registered professional.
That last point is key – the complicated and potentially dangerous nature of installing any gas appliance means you must work with a Gas Safe-accredited professional, even if you plan to do some of the work yourself.
Cost of gas fire installation
You’ll probably be charged a day rate according to the amount of work involved in your gas fire installation. Fees for typical jobs range from:
- £50-£150 to connect and commission a gas fire.
- £150-£300 to remove an old gas fire and install a new unit.
- £80-£150 for an annual gas fire service.
How to install a new gas fire
If your home has a chimney, you’ll need to make sure your flue is suitable for a gas fire. This is one of the many reasons for using an experienced, trustworthy professional on this job. They’ll be able to tell you whether the flue is suitable, or if it needs to be relined. Of course, if you’re opting for a flueless fire, or if you’re going to install an external flue, you can skip this step.
Before you begin considering which type of gas fire you might fit, you’ll need to measure your room. This is for a number of reasons. Firstly, there’s a minimum size below which it’s not safe to install a gas fire. The size of the room will also determine where, what size and how many air vents are required. And finally, those dimensions will influence the tolerable maximum and minimum gas pressure of your fire.
Provided your room is big enough and it’s safe to fit a gas fireplace, start by installing air vents. As mentioned above, the size and position of your vents will depend on the room you’re fitting the appliance in. Some high-efficiency gas fires (those using an existing or newly installed flue) might not need air vents, but your heating engineer will be able to advise on this after running the necessary tests. When it comes to air vents, you’ll need a dedicated model designed for use with a gas fire. Opt for a high-quality vent that has an outer cowl. A cheap vent will usually leave you susceptible to drafts.
With your vents sorted, it’s time to decide where your gas fire will go. If you already have a chimney, the answer is going to be fairly obvious. But if you’re newly installing a gas fire, you’ll have a bit more freedom. An external wall, both for the evacuation of gas and a sturdy mount, is usually going to be your best option. After securing the appliance with the supplied wall bracket, a gas line can be run to the inlet point on the fire and connected up. Complete the assembly of the gas fire unit by attaching any fascia or other finishing elements that come with your chosen model.
It’s now time to light the fire and test the emissions to ensure it is operating as required. This is a meticulous task, and if the fire does not meet the exact specification that is stated in the installation guide, your fire must be disconnected from the gas supply and either fixed or replaced.
Types of gas fire
There are a wide range of gas fire types, and the model you choose will probably depend on your home and whether it has a chimney. The four main variations of gas fire are:
- High-efficiency (HE) open-front fires – these models are the most common type of gas fire. They have the look and feel of an open stove fire and offer around 75% heating efficiency. As well as convected radiating heat from the fire unit, their pebble or coal fuel-effect stones transmit heat around your room too.
- Glass-front HE and outset HE fires – similar in operation to a standard HE fire, these units are glass fronted to help the spent gas travel in the intended direction out of your room. That also means they are more efficient (up to 89%), and they radiate heat to a larger area. The outset variant can sit on a hearth in front of a wall or chimney, rather than being set inside it.
- Balanced-flue HE gas fires – the simplest choice for those who want a gas fire but don’t have a chimney or flue. This glass-fronted gas fire has its own flue pipe, which vents through an external wall. This style of gas fire is particularly efficient, and usually fairly compact too – making installation straightforward.
- Flueless gas fires – another solution for homes without a chimney or flue, these fires are clean burning, and feature a catalytic converter. This removes the nasty stuff from gas emissions and releases safe air back into the room. Most flueless gas fires are also fitted with Oxygen Depletion Sensors for safety, which turns the fire off if the air quality drops below a certain level.
Gas fires can also be fitted with one of three different controls – a simple top control, a remote control or good old manual operation.
The qualifications your tradesperson needs
We’ve not been too subtle about this so far, and we won’t stop now – it’s absolutely crucial that your gas fire installer is Gas Safe accredited. That’s the minimum (and mandatory) requirement from your tradesperson. But it may also be beneficial for them to carry HETAS (solid fuel trade body) or NICEIC (National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting) qualifications too.
As well as these certifications, your gas appliance professional should be more than happy to show off their wide range of customer references, and evidence of previous jobs they have completed to a high standard.
Insurance your tradesperson needs
Public liability insurance is vital for all work conducted on your home, and it’s particularly important here – with the potential for gas leaks and damage to your property. Make sure your tradesperson holds (and can show you proof of) full public liability insurance.
Questions you should ask your tradesperson
- What type of gas fire would they recommend, and why?
- Can they remove your old fire too?
- Are they Gas Safe registered?
- Do they also hold HETAS or NICEIC accreditation?
- Can they offer a warranty on their work?
we are highly skilled and motivated, and take pride in all work that asw plumbing limited undertake all of our stuff are fully qualified and ensure they are giving our clients a first class services . we are sure that you will not be disappointed with our services.
Boualem was brilliant - quick to respond to our post, great communication and came to do the job just a few days later. Arrived promptly, carried out the work to a high standard in just a few hours and is really friendly. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend and will definitely book him again in future.
Welcome, Bishop Plumbing and Heating are a family run business between Paul & Kelly, we employ a handful of trusted engineers offering Plumbing, Heating and Gas services to domestic and commercial clients in Milton Keynes and surrounding areas. Paul has been in this trade since the age of 15 and has over 20 years of experience, Bishop Plumbing was founded in 2009 and evolved into Bishop Plumbing & Heating Ltd on 2012 and has since grown into your one stop shop for all your plumbing and heating needs. We are Gas Safe registered and as you can see by our feedback a trustworthy and reliable company serving Beds, Bucks & Northants for over 10 years. We have a large client base ranging from homeowners and landlords to local & national property management companies and letting agents. Our highly rated profile's on Checkatrade and Facebook will instil you with trust. We keep ourselves up to date with industry changes and are always in attendance on the latest product training courses. Our strongest affiliations are with Ideal, Worcester Bosch, Potterton and Baxi. Although we are able to work on any manufacturers gas appliance. If you’re looking for a fair priced, friendly, reliable and trustworthy company then look no further. We won't let you down, quote for unnecessary repairs/products and operate via service fees rather than hourly labour rates so you know what you're paying upfront with no hidden fees. We offer annual plans for Boiler/Cylinder servicing and repair works with convenient monthly Direct Debits. As most of our work is generated via word of mouth, we understand that customer satisfaction is of the utmost importance and is forefront of our agenda, so you can rest assured that when you call, you'll receive a friendly and satisfying experience from start to finish. We look forward to hearing from you.
Prompt quote, good work ethic. Recommended.
My company provides an excellent standard of work at affordable prices. I provide an excellent level of customer services and want to leave every customer happy with all work that has been carried out. We cover all your plumbing needs from repairs to replacement, we also cover leak detection for water mains hot and cold feeds & central heating systems. Opened my builder in 2020 at that time was i was at a company but now working for my self so looking to grow my business.
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3 hours from first contact to working boiler. Dose not get better than that.
We are a family owned business covering Herts, Beds and Bucks. We deal in all types of plumbing & heating work from small leaks to full installations including:- Water softeners Boiler servicing, repair & installations Powerflushing. Tap and wc cistern repairs to complete bathroom installation, including tiling, plastering, electrics and decorating. We also install all types of heating systems including Heat Pumps
We have had our boiler replaced recently replaced by Nigel at Beaumont Plumbing. Excellent service and very professional. Would recommend to everyone. We have had issues with our heating and radiators since we moved in 6 months ago but no one was able to fix. Very reasonable price. Since fitting us with a new boiler Nigel has kindly organised our roof to be repaired. The guys were so lovely and professional. I now have a sealed roof and warm house thanks to them. Definitely will use them again.
Welcome to Prominent Heating Services, Covering all aspects of gas engineering, Landlord Gas Safety Certs, Boiler Installations, Boiler Services, Breakdowns, Radiator Installations, Plumbing & all central heating needs. Here at prominent heating we offer transparent prices alongside an excellent quality finish. A team of local gas engineers who aspire to create a high quality company people can trust and rely on. Contact us now with any enquiries we are happy to help!
Came within 20minutes, did the job quickly and will definitely use again
We deal with insurance claims handling, reinstatement and repairs to any type of reinstatement including damage caused by escape of water, flood and fire damaged properties. We also completed works involving: Non-evasive leak detection. Insurance surveying / Schedules. Damp mapping and drying. Refurbishment and repairs to residential commercial buildings. Replacement kitchens and bathrooms. Plumbing. Plastering. Roofing. Painting and decorating. Asbestos surveys and removal. Carpentry. We are also a member of the The British Damage Management Association (BDMA)
Commercial and gas heating specialists.All types of plumbing work undertaken
would definitely use again for further works. would highly recommend
Gas safe registered plumber and heating engineer. 35 years experience in the plumbing and heating industry. Specialising in all aspects of domestic plumbing and gas work, also holds a full clear disclosure Scotland.
Fantastic service from Craig - quick contact and visit, repair and advice at a reasonable price. Professional, tidy and friendly. Thanks Craig!
All work undertaken. No job too big, no job to small.
We are a family run Plumbing, Heating and Gas company that covers all aspects of this industry. We have over 30 years’ experience in the trade. We cover all domestic and light commercial works such as gas boiler servicing, repairs, replacements or upgrades. Gas safety checks. Gas cookers and gas hobs. First and second fix plumbing and heating work in new builds, extensions and existing properties. Full bathrooms and shower room refurbishments and upgrades. General plumbing, heating and gas maintenance/repair work plus much more. Free Estimates and quotes offered. Our team are all very knowledgeable in what they do and always work to a high standard taking pride in all there work. Guarantees offered on all our work.
Job done quickly and I had all my questions answered. I will definitely hire them again.
Hi, here at E.P.G service we are committed to giving you the best quality of service. We are a family run business and pride ourselves in our work and value our customers. We undertake anything from the small jobs to the larger projects. Each job gets carried out no matter how big are small with care and to the highest standard. We cover all jobs in the Electrical, Plumbing and Gas sector. Including cctv and security systems. Gas/Electrical landlord and home safety certificates. 1st & 2nd fix installation work, Maintanance work and Repair work . All work is fully insured .
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Gulf Builder Ltd company made up of a highly skilled team of professionals who will take all the hard work out of your house refurbishment in London. Whether you want to refurbish your entire house or a single room. You can read below what else we do; - Transforming Spaces, Inspiring Lives. - Revive, Renew, Redefine. - Renovate and Elevate. - The Art of Renovation. - Design. Renovate. Inspire. - Your Vision, Our Expertise. - Discover the Joy of a Perfectly Renovated Space - Turning ideas into action. - Built on trust, focused on quality.
I was looking for a builder to do an extension at back. Gulf Builder provided me with advice on materials, exact cost and time. They have done a fantastic job in short span of time and delivered the job to my absolute satisfaction. Rare to find.
after three appointments to start job, never showed. Job not done.
Hi, my name is Martyn. I work as a self employed gas heating engineer (Gas Safe registered). Prior to being self employed I gained experience working as an engineer for Baxi Group (Baxi, Potterton, Main, Valor and Powermax). I completed my initial training with BG after which I served as an engineer for them before joining Baxi. I have been self employed now since 2013 and have a growing regular customer base.
pleased to get boiler serviced and new thermostat installed. Turned out to be bit more of a job than anticipated but Martin was super patient and everything is up and running perfectly.
Hi we are a fully qualified gas heating and plumbing company. Our friendly members of staff are hear to help you in any way possible with advise and works you require. We pride ourselves on reliability and competitive rates for all our customers new or old. We cover all works for a dripping tap to a full heating installation.
Very efficient and pleasant people. The work was carried out promptly and in about half the time estimated. Slightly messy digger tracks left but it started raining shortly before the end of job so marks were inevitable but thought they could have repaired them a bit before they left. But, all in all I am happy to recommend Matthew to anyone.
We are a plumbing and heating company that carries out all plumbing and heating work and internal building works from Full central heating systems, Bathroom and Kitchen installations to leaky taps.
Great service, very understanding with what I was expecting and do a great job, would recommend
Hi , let me introduce myself . I run Gas Safe registered plumbing and heating company, based in Baberton Mains,South West Edinburgh and with over 30 years experience in the trade,this is a company you can rely on. Covering Baberton , Balerno , Currie , Juniper Green , and all over Edinburgh , also covering West , East and Midlothian and over in Fife as well . My aim is for you to be so happy with my service that you would recommend me to your friends and family. Services include: Boiler upgrades and replacement Boiler repairs and servicing Central heating installation Radiator replacement and installation Landlord Gas safety checks Gas hob installation and replacement Plumbing repairs Full installation
Stevie got in touch quickly, and was able to fit me in to fix the leaks asap. Competitive price and very friendly, would highly recommend and hire again.
We are Lewken and we are here for all your plumbing and heating needs. We are a genuine local family run business and care about what our customers think, .we now offer 0% finance on boilers and many other products
At The Ruby Team we value great work and our word. Reliable, trustworthy and punctual tradesmen is what we are. With fantastic quality of work and enthusiasm we really get the job done to a 5* level. With 7 years in the field as a multi-tradesman I’ve accumulated a lot of knowledge in many sectors. No job is too small nor too big for us and we cover all areas in London and Essex. We follow a CLAYGO service which is a protocol we follow to ensure your house is as clean as when we entered it. #Residential. #Commercial. #Landscaping. Terms & Conditions. Any job cancelled by client with less than 48 hours notice will be subject to a flat £65 cancellation fee which is due when cancellation is confirmed. Payments are due on completion and once customer is satisfied with the quality of workmanship. If customer is not satisfied, it will be resolved with snagging or discount.
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