Chimney lining & flue for stove

jeannieblue

DaiGonzales wrote: »

Can I ask how much you've been quoted to do the work to the chimney and exactly what it is you're having done?

I've managed to roughly cost up all the rest for flexi flue lining of the existing chimney, the stove we like etc but have no idea about the building work.

We're in the same position with the money side where the room will be re-decorated and it would be ideal to do it now but it's just as the budget is running out for the house. Maybe we'll stop eating for the next few months and go for it!

Ta!

Not got any quotes yet - just trying to do some groundwork first. Work on lounge etc starts on the Tuesday after Bank Holiday. I've looked at lots of places for stoves, so have a rough idea on prices for those, but been a bit stumped re the lining and flue bits.

DaiGonzales

Do/did you need to enlarge your chimney opening Scotsman4th?

It would be necessary before a stove for us and I'm still trying to work out if I want to have a go or get a builder in to do it. Depends mainly on cost really. Just wondering what other people have done.

Ta.

Thanks for the above Jeannieblue, good luck with it and it would be interesting to find out how you get on.

jeannieblue

zarazara wrote: »

Hi all. its around 1k for chimney lining and multifuel stove connection. is is NOT a DIY job. there needs to be a certificate signed by a qualified person to say the stove and chimney are safe for use [ rather like having to have aCorgi installer for gas]. this is because of carbon monoxide and other potential problems. in theory you could do the job then get a qualified person to check and issue the certificate, but how much would they charge for this? probably not much an thats if anyone would agree to issue the certificate.

Well, if it costs a grand to line my chimney - I think the whole idea is off! Can't afford that, way over my budget. Thought the stove idea might have been a pipe dream, shame really - so many people would like to install them, but cost of doing so is very pricey it seems.

Few sales of stoves could be lost over this I guess...

I'll still get some quotes in anyway - just for the laugh if nothing else..

jeannieblue

scotsman4th wrote: »

I've just bought 12 metres of 6 inch 316 liner, adapter from fluepipe to liner and a pothanger with bird guard for £288 from fluestore.

But previous poster said that it could cost around a grand to get it lined etc....

Could that have been an exaggeration? Do you need a 'corgi' equivalent type person to fit it?

DaiGonzales

You need either need a HETAS registered person or the installation needs to be signed off by the building control officer.

More info at www.hetas.co.uk

jeannieblue

Think I'll just create a nice 'hole' but minus the dried flowers and candles that seem obligatory.

Igol

Are you replaceing an open fire place thats already in use?
If so you'll already have a class 1 flue and your chimney sweep should be able to let you know if the hotter gases from the stove would be an issue.

Rolandtheroadie

I'm just lining an existing chimney and the 6inch liner (hopefully) will fit. You can get a 5 inch liner as well but the liner needs to match or be wider than your stove flue (there are a few 5inch stoves avaliable too).
The installing of it is part of a bigger project being carried out by a heating engineer.
As far as certification is concerned, I'm sure you could get it certified the same way as you would a gas burner. Just get someone in to do it.

As someones said, HETAS would be the ones to ask about that.

Regards

Rab

jeannieblue

Igol wrote: »

Are you replaceing an open fire place thats already in use?
If so you'll already have a class 1 flue and your chimney sweep should be able to let you know if the hotter gases from the stove would be an issue.

Have a fireplace - but has an old gas fire there at the moment. Its not been used for years..

Igol

So it should be a class 1 flue depending on if its degraded over the years.
With the potential savings you'd make and the simple pleasure of having a woodburner to come home too, I'd pay for the inspection.
http://www.chimneyworks.co.uk/ You'll notice that not all those who do inspections do liners so they wont have much incentive to sell you something extra you dont need.