Installing a wood burner...

SG27

I am currently renovating my new house which is a 1960s semi. At some point it has had a gas fire but when we moved in the fireplace was just wallpapered over with an old piece of cardboard stuck over the hole.

I used to have a 300 year old cottage with multi fuel stove which was amazing! So wondering now if I can install one here too. Anyone know if this would be a possible? See pic below:







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FreeBear

Yes, you can install a wood (or even multifuel) stove. As to how much it will cost will depend on a number of factors. Assuming you have a conventional fireplace & chimney, it will need a liner installed - If there is one there for the gas fire, it will be unsuitable for any other type of stove. The constructional hearth may be too small, so it will need extending or you get a stove that doesn't need one (they are available, but tend to cost quite a bit).

Best thing to do is to get a couple of HETAS registered installers in to have a look and provide a quote. Have a look at the style of stove you want, and they will tell you if it is an appropriate choice.

SG27

Thanks freebear. I didnt want to waste anyones time if its a non starter. But Ill look at getting some quotes now. I dont expect it to be cheap but I know ill miss the fire this winter.

Ectophile

If it's had a gas fire in the fireplace, then there may need to be some repairs to the fireplace to fix any holes. The chimney may need lining, or it might not (I got lucky on that one). Get advice from a HETAS installer.

mrsyardbroom

Just to add that if you don't want to use a HETAS registered installer you can get a chimney lined by any competent person. If you do that you will need to put in a building regulations application so that they can inspect the finished work. It may be a more cost effective solution. I'm looking at getting my chimney lined but the HETAS people charge an arm and a leg to line the chimney and they have what I call 'And you need' syndrome where they add on a lot of extras like a carbon monoxide detector which you may already have.