Can a wood burning stove be installed in a modern bungalow?

guineapig

We live in a small detached bungalow(circa 1991), with Combi boiler Gas Central Heating and a fireplace with faux coal (gas)fire.

We have two flues(?) one from the fire and one from the boiler that go up through the roof.

These appear to be about the same thickness as a drain pipe.

I have for years wanted a wood burning stove, but wonder about how practical/cost effective it would be to get one?

We plan on staying in this house for another 10 years or so before we retire ( to a different area).

Can I get one installed? (I think we are in an area that is "smokeless")
would we have to have an old-fashioned brick chimney built first?
Any idea ( ball-park) of the cost of doing this ?
Are there any companies ( in West Yorks) that could/would do the whole job?

Thank you in advance...............

Filey

You might be better putting in a multi fuel stove rather than a dedicated wood burner. That way you have the option of using another fuel should the need arise. We bought our stove from 'stoves are us' who I think may be in the West Riding, and got a local fireplace installer to install it. If you look up 'multi fuel stoves' on Google you will find a lot of suppliers, some of which have good advice on flues. Look in your Yellow Pages for stove people. You might be better getting more than one to advise you. or even a local builder. It is important to get it right. Depending on the construction of your existing chimney you may need to get it lined, but you don't need a brick chimney. If you don't have a brick chimney a double skinned metal flue will be OK, subject to certain rules. Make sure your installer is a member of HETAS of HEPAS (forget which but they are covered and certified for good workmanship).

calleyw

As filey said the chimney will need to be lined properly. Someone I know got a quote a few years back and it was something like 1K and then the cost of the stove another £500 ish .


Yours


Calley