Fireplace Options

SavvySaver24

We are going to have some fireplace companies come out to the house and talk us through options, but looking for some advice/options in advance (first time home buyers about to exchange for context!)

The property has an oil tank, so our fuel source is oil rather than gas. So I am trying to understand if this limits our options for fireplaces. We do NOT want the fireplaces that look fake/like photos - not sure what you would classify those as. But essentially we want real flame.

Is our only option for this a wood burning fire/stove?

Has anyone recently had one fitted and can give us any ballpark of costs for material and installation? We have no hearth either so will also need that fitted.

Waterlily24

We are the same as you and have oil fired central heating. We opted for a multi fuel stove for our living room. The living room is an extension we had built so the chimney was built for the multi fuel stove. I'm sure there was a difference from a normal chimney, I think it had to be lined. Will ask hubby and let you know.

cranford

Do you want the fireplace for ornamental or heat purposes?
If it's mainly for decoration the cheapest option could be an electric fire that contains a LED flame effect bulb.
A fire such as one of the Focal Point range with just the LED on would run for 40 hours for one unit of electricity.
Example: http://www.focalpointfires.co.uk/product/elegance-antique-brass-5/

SavvySaver24

A bit of both - to look nice and to heat. But personally we think the LED flame effect ones look cheap and tacky.

smallblueplanet

Can't beat a real open fire and burning things!