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Autumn is the busiest time of year for chimney sweeps, and September is the best month to book. Getting your chimney swept before the heating season starts keeps your stove drawing properly and cuts the risk of a chimney fire — and it’s a requirement of most home insurance policies if you burn solid fuel. … Read more…
Yes — a wood burner is safe when it’s installed properly, serviced regularly and used with the right fuel. The danger isn’t the stove; it’s bad installations and neglected chimneys. Here’s what the law requires, what a safe installation looks like, and the red flags to watch for. What the law requires Carbon monoxide alarm … Read more…
For most homes with a wood burner and a flue liner, sweep your chimney once a year. If you run an open fire with heavy use, sweep twice a year. A lined stove flue stays far cleaner than an open fire, so it needs less frequent attention — but always sweep before the heating season … Read more…
Yes — you can have a log burner without a chimney. A twin-wall flue system acts as the chimney: insulated stainless pipe that vents the smoke safely above roofline, fitted either inside the property or up the outside wall. HETAS’s own guidance confirms most properties are suitable — with or without an existing chimney. How … Read more…
In 2026, a typical wood burner installation in the UK costs between £2,000 and £3,500 all-in — stove, liner, hearth, labour and certificate. Simple installations can come in below that, while bigger projects with a twin-wall flue or a full fireplace rebuild can reach £4,000–£5,000+. Here’s exactly where the money goes, and how to avoid … Read more…
The short answer: in most cases, no — you do not need planning permission to install a wood burning stove in the UK. But there are important exceptions, and Building Regulations always apply. Here is exactly when you are fine to go ahead, when you need extra permission, and what your installer must provide before … Read more…
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Don’t Let Your Wood Burner Become a Hazard
Think your stove installation is a simple DIY job? Think again! We recently came across a liner installed completely upside down—a mistake that turns a straightforward installation into a serious fire risk. When liners are installed incorrectly, soot builds up in places it can’t be swept, the liner degrades quickly, and dangerous chimney fires become far more likely.
Before you light your next fire, make sure your setup is HETAS-certified and safe. Your home’s safety is worth more than a shortcut.
Worried about your environmental impact? Discover how modern stoves and dry fuel make eco-friendly wood burning a reality for your home.
From a bare brick opening to a roaring fire! 🔥 Take a look at our latest installation in Ditton, featuring a beautiful mix of slate tiles and honed granite.