Fire place cracked plaster

Skinny87

I recently had my old fireplace replaced. They ripped it out, replastered the chimney breast and put in a gas fire that's inside the chimney. It looks lovely, and I was told not to use it for 4 weeks to allow the plaster to dry.

It was finished on the 17th december, and last week I noticed that the plaser had already cracked. I have not yet switched it on either - as it was still inside the 4 weeks.

I phoned the company and sent them some pictures of the cracks. I just wondered where I stand? The whole thing cost me £3800 - should I just accept that plaster sometimes cracks or should I be taking a firmer stance and asking them to replaster it? I will be ringing them next week.

I was considering getting it tiled instead as the contract says that 30% of plastered fireplaces crack once they have been used. Tiles are slightly more durable. And I may end up with more cracks once I start using it.

Nada666

Probably better asking that over in this forum.