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Gwent Fire Installation is a Family run business that installs and repairs wood burning stoves and Multifuel stoves into new or existing flues. We pride ourselves in giving a first class service using good quality materials. We don't just install  stoves, we can service and obtain spares for stoves, (both woodburning stoves and multifuel stoves), and a full range of flue pipe, we also give stove related advice and after-sales support for new and regular customers. Stove Design Service for Woodburning or Multifuel Stoves We design stove installations from simple fireplace fittings to complete new double skin insulated flue systems and advise you exactly what you'll need for the job of installing your stove and how much it will cost. That way you can have the stove arrive at your home complete with everything necessary for us to install it, and if needed, we liaise with yourself or your builder to make sure that everything goes smoothly Advise

All advice is given and questions answered freely, however don’t forget that ALL installations or work to a chimney are now notifiable to your local councils building control department. Therefore it is much easier to use a HETAS registered competent person.

Hetas

The official controlling body for Multifuel appliances and associated equipment, much like CORGI is for gas appliances.

Why should I use a HETAS competent person? – All those registered with HETAS have to have passed an exam and have enough experience to be able to provide a service to a certain standard.

HETAS engineers must also have third party insurance. HETAS conduct inspections of work carried out to ensure that it not only complies but is also of a good quality and the service provided has been satisfactory. Any complaints can therefore be directed at HETAS who can follow them up. Using HETAS removes any need for the homeowner to approach their council as the installation engineer does all of this as part of the job, thereby ensuring all building regulations are complied with.

Installations

Gwent Fire Installations Make a difference With our experience in the field we have solved most of the common and not so common flue and chimney installation problems within the Monmouthshire area.

A brief list of the types of work Gwent Fire Installations carry out : 

• Stove Installations

• Hearths remove and Installations

• Opening of existing chimneys (breaking out, enlargement etc)

• Closing of existing chimneys

• Repair of chimneys

• Bird proofing of chimneys

• Rain protection of chimneys

• Engineering services (Register plates, floor plates, specialised connections, design etc)

We cover the following locations and surrounding areas
 

Abergavenny	Ledbury
Brecon	Lydney
Bristol	Merthyr Tydfil
Cardiff	Monmouth
Chepstow	Newett
Cinderford	Newport
Coldford	Pontypridd
Cwmbran	Ross on Wye
Hereford	Thornbury

The hearth

Most of the modern stoves are tested and if shown not raise the hearth temperature to over 100 degrees centigrade then a 12mm hearth may be used (this could then be achieved with a piece of sheet glass or normal floor tiles). We can fit any type of hearth you choose - Slate, Marble etc, we have many suppliers who can offer a great choice.

Bird Proofing and Rain protection

These two items normally go together because the equipment used can be easily supplied to do both.

The damage caused by water entering your chimney flue will eventually cause failure of the flue itself by the chimney falling apart. A wet or damp chimney will also be harder to warm and slower to draw. Birds are a great hazard especially if a flue is not cleaned prior to lighting the first fire in the autumn. a nest will quite easily block a chimney, some may only partially block the chimney allowing flue gases to escape, the hazard here is once the heat increases then the nest/nests catch fire a cause a chimney fire. Gwent Fire Installations can overcome both of these problems very easily using proprietary equipment.

Survey

Gwent Fire Installations are able to offer a range of surveys related to Flues and Chimneys

Surveys and Installation reports: Report 1 - An assessment report on the Current chimneys status. Which would include Flues, the Chimney draw and Smoke test, this report also details any short comings relevant to the current building regulations etc. Report 2 - The Certification of a DIY installations or a non-competent persons installation against building regulation - Approved Document J and associated documents (This will be required in the home sellers pack if you have had any chimney work or appliance installation done since 2002). Report 3 - A Compliance survey of a new build or conversion  to assess and advise clients on work required and the minimum  requirements needed. (This saves a lot of time rather than having problems later). Report 4 - Problem Solving and and investigation survey, detailing the engineers findings and solutions.

Smoke Testing

Smoke testing is conducted when an inspection or survey reveals a flue which is damaged, eroded or incorrectly built. Smoke tests are also conducted as a form of risk assessment to eliminate the possibility of Carbon Monoxide contamination especially when a flue passes through a bedroom. Our engineers conduct this test if there is the remotest chance of risk from Carbon Monoxide. Smoke testing may also identify if there is a good draw on the flue to establish and maintain a fire.

Bookings

Installation bookings are met 99% of the time, we have excellent customer communications and you the customer will always feel comfortable and fully informed. If you do not understand any thing we will take both the time and effort to explain so that nothing is hidden.

Servicing	Your chimney should be kept in good condition; why not get us to service your Multifuel appliance? We will strip down, clean and lubricate screws, bolts and moving parts ensuring your stove looks, feels and performs just as it did when it was new
Quotations	Allow us to give you a quotation for the work you require
Chimney cleaning	We can put you in contact with reliable chimney cleaners

 Gwent Fire Installations: enquiries@fireinstallations.co.uk