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Old gas fire removal

This is going to seem possibly the most ridiculous question to some of you but I don't know the answer so I'm asking you lot :D

We have a fab 1940's tile fireplace (well I think its fab, it isn't the most stunning :D) but it has a terrible fire in front which has been disconnected as long as we've lived there (renting), the gas pipe is there, but sealed off

anyway, I'd like to reopen the fire place and either have a real fire there or a gas one (leaning towards real at the moment though).

can someone who is more intelligent about these things than I tell me who it would be I contacted about it? Is it a gas fitter? a specialist fire place? obviously as we are on MSE I don't want to waste/overspend money, I have a few things planned for the house!

Also any tips or advice would be gratefully received :D:) :beer:
Trying to get on top of finances one step at a time

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  • never_enough
    never_enough Posts: 1,495 Forumite
    If you're renting I'd say the first point of call is the landlord.
    There may be reasons why the fire was disconnected that they know about, ie if you're in a flat the chimney could've been blocked or removed further up the building. Or they just may not want you messing around with their house! I'm not sure if having an open fire would affect their insurance too. On the other hand they may be delighted & even offer you some money towards the improvement!!
    If you're planning on having a real fire then I guess you would need the gas pipe cut off somewhere further away for safety? One of the corgi guys on here will hopefully give you some better advice on that.
    I would check on the state of the chimney first though, as a gas fire may be a better option if the chimney needs work. A good sweep should be able to give you advice about the chimney, in my experience they often do chimney repairs.
  • wiggly
    wiggly Posts: 292 Forumite
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    sorry I didn't explain, we're in the process of buying the house we're renting, so when its ours I want to change it :)
    Trying to get on top of finances one step at a time
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