Wanting to remove electric fire and reinstate openfire

SMW87

Hi all,

When we bought our house it came with an electric fire built into an existing chimney/fireplace. I have had a look up it through a gap in the electric plate and the chimney looks open. Im unsure of the condition it is in though...

Obviously this wouldn't be a DIY job and I want to get it done safely due to risks. Does anyone know roughly how much it would be to have this fire converted to a regular open fire for burning solid fuel?
here are a few pics:
Fire : https://s27.postimg.org/zcjlktg03/20161223_095959_1.jpg
Chimney : https://s28.postimg.org/r0qlrueu5/20161223_100054_1.jpg
Side of fire: https://s24.postimg.org/7tj6guy6d/20161223_100059_1.jpg

Thanks

S

-taff

I'd probably do the removal of the fire myself, by making sure the electrics were disconnected and removed, then taking out the fire. I'd get a chimney sweep in to clean the chimney and then put a grate in the bottom.

Depends on how handy you are.

No idea of cost though sorry.

FreeBear

If there is already a fireback and throat plate, a couple of hundred pounds would probably cover it.

If a completely new fireplace needs installing, I would urge you to look at an inset multifuel stove - The overall cost will be higher, but you gain better efficiency coupled with a safer fire. If you have ever had to chase spitting embers across the room, you will know how dangerous it can be.

kinger101

You need to do this property. If you're going the open fire route, you need to check the chimney isn't going to catch fire or leak carbon monoxide. And the the house has adequate ventilation

Personally, I'd go the multifuel stove route. Open fires are great for heating up the chimney breast while sucking cold air into the house.