Log burners

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Teesside96

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I’m after one of them log burners to go in my back room I’m decorating, it’s an old house and there’s an old chimney from a previous fire already in place, the old owners modernized and put a gas fire there but I’m taking it out and just wondered what the cost of putting a log burner in if there’s already a chimney there.

I was also gunna buy a log burner myself because they don’t seem too much 400-500 quid for a alright one. Apparently if a chimney is already there it’s fairly easy to fit one yourself, I’m not the best at DIY so would rather someone else do it.

How much roughly to get one fitted if I bought one myself ? Does anybody know anyone who can do it ?

Thanks 😊
 
I fitted my own many years ago. Get a sweep round and they will tell you the condition for the chimney. Mine was concrete lined so was good to go. All I had to do was make a render plate, fit it, fire cement it in place. Stick the flue up, stove under it. Bosh cement both in place. Got a granite hearth made to fit for the stove to it on. I was not a DIY person back then.

A company wanted to charge me well over 3k saying I needed a metal chimney liner. That is when I got the sweep to have a look. He told me to tell them they were robbing lying barssrads
 
Getting your chimney assessed by a professional is a must, some just aren't suitable and may have small holes that could leak back into the house.

Some wood burners actually require a liner by design, so research what you're going to buy as you might end up with a very inefficient stove at best or a dangerous one at worst.

Also research regs and check your home insurance, many have requirements for burners such has HETAS certificates.
 
My opinion for what it's worth is to get a few people in and get quotes. The existing chimney will have to be checked, is there a fireproof hearth etc. Know what you are paying for and why. There is a big safety element here to consider. There is a company in the Riverside Industrial Estate, someone here hopefully will advise of there name and others.
 
My brother in law has a business with a unit in the Riverside Park industrial estate Boro, with lots of burners to look at, he will visit and provide a cost based on the type of burner and your home set up.

He fitted one in my sons house through the existing chimmey.

Not sure on the price but can guarantee he won't rip you off or tell you bull sh it about chimneys

Multi Fuel | A&S Heating and Stoves | Middlesbrough

Specialists in supply and fitting wood and multi-fuel stoves in the North East of England. Family run business where every aspect of the job is done in-house with no subcontractors
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I'd say just get it lined anyway for safety/draw. And when you go for a stove, I'd recommend Burley stoves. British made. Heavy steel plate as opposed to cast iron (often made from cheap slag), and extremely efficient/smokeless.
 
I've seen a bit in the media about this lately. Seems like there's a bit of a movement to try and have log burners banned/restricted?

They seem to be the new diesel in terms of environmental concern.
 
Teesside96 said:
I’m after one of them log burners to go in my back room I’m decorating, it’s an old house and there’s an old chimney from a previous fire already in place, the old owners modernized and put a gas fire there but I’m taking it out and just wondered what the cost of putting a log burner in if there’s already a chimney there.

I was also gunna buy a log burner myself because they don’t seem too much 400-500 quid for a alright one. Apparently if a chimney is already there it’s fairly easy to fit one yourself, I’m not the best at DIY so would rather someone else do it.

How much roughly to get one fitted if I bought one myself ? Does anybody know anyone who can do it ?

Thanks 😊
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I have a multi stove that I fitted with the support of Richardthe3rd. I was also told I didn't need a liner at the time but many sweeps won't touch your chimney if you don't have one fitted.

I would follow the advice Chris gave you and also do your research.
 
Sounds like I might just go through a company as they can show me what to do, was just trying to save a few bob installation looks quite expensive at 1,000-1,500 (without the burner) but I suppose that’s todays market paying for the right guys 👍🏻
 
Teesside96 said:
Sounds like I might just go through a company as they can show me what to do, was just trying to save a few bob installation looks quite expensive at 1,000-1,500 (without the burner) but I suppose that’s todays market paying for the right guys 👍🏻
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Mine was easy enough to fit but if I was doing it again I would go through a registered company. We are thinking about getting a second one fitted in the other sitting room and would look to use Paul Manders at Erimus Stoves, Stokesley.
 
Don’t use a wooden lintel that is too close to the flue or you may find your entire chimney in your front room and invalid insurance.

At least that was what the sweep told me when he cleaned mine last October and promptly wrote do not use in big letters across his paperwork and copy for me.
 
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There was another thread on woodburners not so long ago. I think that the government will bring in legislation in the not too distant future restricting their use in urban areas.

fmttmboro.com

Woodburners

Only a matter of time really before the government changed laws around woodburners. I expect there to be more and more scrutiny on them in the coming years. There’s a lot more people who have got them now, surely it’s detrimental to environment mass production of firewood...
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Basically burning wood is terrible for the environment as it releases carbon back into the atmosphere that has been stored up for decades and living with a log burner massively increases your chance of getting cancer due to the small particles that get released when you burn it - its worse that having an HGV in your front room.

If even this Tory 'we dont give a f***' government are considering a ban then it kinda shows there are real problems with them.
 
Ironops said:
Basically burning wood is terrible for the environment as it releases carbon back into the atmosphere that has been stored up for decades and living with a log burner massively increases your chance of getting cancer due to the small particles that get released when you burn it - its worse that having an HGV in your front room.

If even this Tory 'we dont give a f***' government are considering a ban then it kinda shows there are real problems with them.
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I’ve read lots of reports about wood burners and their risks to health I do wonder if these reports point to low quality wood burning and open fire pits in with this. A well maintained wood burner and regularly swept chimney help mitigate the risks of these pollutants causing issues in the home as is using wood with less than 20% moisture. That said the public need to educated on the health risks involved with these burners.
 
Zoophonic said:
I’ve read lots of reports about wood burners and their risks to health I do wonder if these reports point to low quality wood burning and open fire pits in with this. A well maintained wood burner and regularly swept chimney help mitigate the risks of these pollutants causing issues in the home as is using wood with less than 20% moisture. That said the public need to educated on the health risks involved with these burners.
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www.theguardian.com

Avoid using wood burning stoves if possible, warn health experts

Charity calls for people to use alternative, less polluting heating and cooking options if they can
www.theguardian.com www.theguardian.com

it doesn’t matter if it’s wet wood or dry wood, you’re still releasing carbon back into the atmosphere that’s been stored up for years.

they need banning!
 
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