Fireplaces
Fireplaces fitted to suit you and your room
Complete fireplace fitting, including openings, chambers, hearths, beams and surrounds, all finished to suit the proportions of your room rather than just using standard products. We design for you and your room to create the perfect focal point fireplace.
The approach
A focal point, not just a fitting
The fire and fireplace set the tone of a room, so getting the proportions and heat output right is essential. We assess the room, chimney and how the space is used, then help you choose a fire, surround (or beam) and hearth that sit naturally together. We also bring samples to your home, so you can see materials in your own light and space.
Carl then carries out all building and finishing work, from opening or forming a chamber through to fitting the surround and making good around it. Where a stove is being installed, the fireplace and flue are planned as one complete system, ensuring a clean finish and a reliable working appliance.
What we cover
Fireplace work, end to end
Built around the room,
not the other way round.
HETAS registered
Installed with care, certified with confidence
Carl self-certifies every installation and notifies Building Control on your behalf, so the work is signed off properly and your certificate of compliance is issued for your records.
- HETAS-registered installer
- Certificate of compliance issued
- Meets your home insurance
Common questions
Fireplaces, answered plainly
Can you build a fireplace around a stove?
Yes, much of our work is a chamber, hearth and beam designed to frame a wood burning stove as the focal point of the room. In addition we can supply and install a variety of fireplaces in many different materials, including natural stone, marble and timber. We handle the fireplace and stove together as one complete installation, for a clean and cohesive finish.
Do you supply the surround or can I source my own?
Either approach works. We bring samples and can supply the surround, beam and hearth, or fit pieces you have already chosen. We will always give honest advice if something is not suitable for your chimney or the proportions of your room.
Will it suit an older property?
That is a large part of what we do across Yorkshire. We work with the existing opening and chimney, opening or relining where needed, and finish everything so it suits the age and character of the home.
Can I put a TV above a wood burning stove?
Yes, in many cases you can. A TV can be installed above a wood burning stove set within a chimney breast or a purpose-built fireplace, provided the installation is designed with heat protection in mind. During the home survey, we will assess the layout and advise on the best approach. This may include recessing the TV or incorporating a substantial timber beam or mantel to help deflect rising heat. We will ensure the stove, fireplace and TV are planned together to create a safe, practical and well-proportioned focal point.
Do I need a hearth?
In most cases, yes. A stove installation will require a non-combustible hearth to protect the floor and meet current building regulations. As a general guide, the hearth should extend at least 300mm in front of the stove door, although larger stoves or specific manufacturers requirements may require greater clearances. During your home survey, we will advise on the correct hearth size and material to ensure your installation is both safe and fully compliant.
Related
Other things we fit
Electric fires
Fire FX electric fires and media walls where a woodburner is not the fit.
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HETAS-registered installs. We cover York, Malton, Helmsley, Pickering, Thirsk, Selby, Driffield and across Yorkshire.