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Gas fires provide a very convenient solution when it comes to heating your home in the winter months. But as with any gas appliance, connecting and commissioning a fire requires an expert, accredited tradesperson.
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Gas fires give you the best of both – more authentic than an electric fire, and quicker to use than an open stove or wood-burning fire. They also provide full control over how much heat your fire pumps out.
They’re also easy to maintain, and installation is usually straightforward thanks to the versatility of most modern units. You don’t necessarily need a chimney for a gas fire, but if you do have one a new unit can usually be fitted to an existing flue.
High-efficiency gas fires are open or glass-fronted and use a flue to send emissions out of your living room safely, while flueless models are designed to work without the need for a chimney. Depending on the type of fire you’re installing, the process will be slightly different. But at its most basic, gas fire installation follows a familiar set of steps.
If an existing gas fire (or an electric or wood-burning stove) is present, that’ll need to be removed. Depending on your decorative requirements, you may then need to “make good” (repair any damage caused by removing the old unit). You can then have the new fire unit (as well as the hearth and surround if you’re also replacing those) installed – always by a Gas Safe-registered professional.
That last point is key – the complicated and potentially dangerous nature of installing any gas appliance means you must work with a Gas Safe-accredited professional, even if you plan to do some of the work yourself.
Cost of gas fire installation
You’ll probably be charged a day rate according to the amount of work involved in your gas fire installation. Fees for typical jobs range from:
- £50-£150 to connect and commission a gas fire.
- £150-£300 to remove an old gas fire and install a new unit.
- £80-£150 for an annual gas fire service.
How to install a new gas fire
If your home has a chimney, you’ll need to make sure your flue is suitable for a gas fire. This is one of the many reasons for using an experienced, trustworthy professional on this job. They’ll be able to tell you whether the flue is suitable, or if it needs to be relined. Of course, if you’re opting for a flueless fire, or if you’re going to install an external flue, you can skip this step.
Before you begin considering which type of gas fire you might fit, you’ll need to measure your room. This is for a number of reasons. Firstly, there’s a minimum size below which it’s not safe to install a gas fire. The size of the room will also determine where, what size and how many air vents are required. And finally, those dimensions will influence the tolerable maximum and minimum gas pressure of your fire.
Provided your room is big enough and it’s safe to fit a gas fireplace, start by installing air vents. As mentioned above, the size and position of your vents will depend on the room you’re fitting the appliance in. Some high-efficiency gas fires (those using an existing or newly installed flue) might not need air vents, but your heating engineer will be able to advise on this after running the necessary tests. When it comes to air vents, you’ll need a dedicated model designed for use with a gas fire. Opt for a high-quality vent that has an outer cowl. A cheap vent will usually leave you susceptible to drafts.
With your vents sorted, it’s time to decide where your gas fire will go. If you already have a chimney, the answer is going to be fairly obvious. But if you’re newly installing a gas fire, you’ll have a bit more freedom. An external wall, both for the evacuation of gas and a sturdy mount, is usually going to be your best option. After securing the appliance with the supplied wall bracket, a gas line can be run to the inlet point on the fire and connected up. Complete the assembly of the gas fire unit by attaching any fascia or other finishing elements that come with your chosen model.
It’s now time to light the fire and test the emissions to ensure it is operating as required. This is a meticulous task, and if the fire does not meet the exact specification that is stated in the installation guide, your fire must be disconnected from the gas supply and either fixed or replaced.
Types of gas fire
There are a wide range of gas fire types, and the model you choose will probably depend on your home and whether it has a chimney. The four main variations of gas fire are:
- High-efficiency (HE) open-front fires – these models are the most common type of gas fire. They have the look and feel of an open stove fire and offer around 75% heating efficiency. As well as convected radiating heat from the fire unit, their pebble or coal fuel-effect stones transmit heat around your room too.
- Glass-front HE and outset HE fires – similar in operation to a standard HE fire, these units are glass fronted to help the spent gas travel in the intended direction out of your room. That also means they are more efficient (up to 89%), and they radiate heat to a larger area. The outset variant can sit on a hearth in front of a wall or chimney, rather than being set inside it.
- Balanced-flue HE gas fires – the simplest choice for those who want a gas fire but don’t have a chimney or flue. This glass-fronted gas fire has its own flue pipe, which vents through an external wall. This style of gas fire is particularly efficient, and usually fairly compact too – making installation straightforward.
- Flueless gas fires – another solution for homes without a chimney or flue, these fires are clean burning, and feature a catalytic converter. This removes the nasty stuff from gas emissions and releases safe air back into the room. Most flueless gas fires are also fitted with Oxygen Depletion Sensors for safety, which turns the fire off if the air quality drops below a certain level.
Gas fires can also be fitted with one of three different controls – a simple top control, a remote control or good old manual operation.
The qualifications your tradesperson needs
We’ve not been too subtle about this so far, and we won’t stop now – it’s absolutely crucial that your gas fire installer is Gas Safe accredited. That’s the minimum (and mandatory) requirement from your tradesperson. But it may also be beneficial for them to carry HETAS (solid fuel trade body) or NICEIC (National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting) qualifications too.
As well as these certifications, your gas appliance professional should be more than happy to show off their wide range of customer references, and evidence of previous jobs they have completed to a high standard.
Insurance your tradesperson needs
Public liability insurance is vital for all work conducted on your home, and it’s particularly important here – with the potential for gas leaks and damage to your property. Make sure your tradesperson holds (and can show you proof of) full public liability insurance.
Questions you should ask your tradesperson
- What type of gas fire would they recommend, and why?
- Can they remove your old fire too?
- Are they Gas Safe registered?
- Do they also hold HETAS or NICEIC accreditation?
- Can they offer a warranty on their work?
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24/7 Gas and Heating Services: We undertake complete Gold standard domestic Gas, plumbing and central heating service, repairs and installations. We can do any job involving Heating and Plumbing at a very reasonable and competitive price with an outstanding finish and quality for my customers to admire and recommend to others. No job is too big or too small. My customers satisfaction and excellent quality of service is of paramount importance to me as I pride myself on keeping in stead a good rapport and reputation with the public and/ or anyone who I do work for. Thank you with the kindest regards Rodney Lawrence Goldson
Two problems to resolve, a water leak to my boiler and a water leak from a radiator valve. The water leak to the boiler was diagnosed, and the most cost-effective proposal was a new boiler, i'll take that on face value and get a second opinion. The radiator valve was tightened, which made things worse, loosened, still worse, and left. The leak is now much worse than before, as is the boiler leak. In short, I'm £95 out of pocket and have two problems worse than they were before.
With over 20 years experience ,fully trained and highly qualified you can be sure you will receive top quality service at the highest standards .We offer prompt,reliable and honest service.We will always treat your property and home with respect .
Very knowledgable. Good worker.
We are a family owned bathroom and gas specialist with over 30Years experience in bathrooms and all aspects of gas including installation servicing landlords safety checks and breakdowns.We can help you with all aspects of your bathroom design to install
Very pleased with Martins work. He did a thorough check of all the radiators, adjusted the 3 that weren't working, so now there nice and warm, he'll be returning tmrw to replace the valves in 8 of the other radiators. I'll pay the full bill when the work is complete.
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Farris is very knowledgeable and professional No hesitation in recommending him Thank you Sea
My name is Michel Carvalho and I am the owner of MDC Property Services Ltd. We offer high quality kitchens, bathrooms and full property refurbishments heating and plumbing around the London area. With 20 years of experience working in the trade, rest assured that we will do the upmost to fulfil your expectations and make your project a reality. Our returning customers have always commented on our excellent working ethic, great organization and good time keeping. If you are looking to transform your property or simply upgrading your existing kitchen or bathroom give us a call for a free no obligation quote. We look forward to hearing from you!
Will undertake any plumbing and heating jobs, working currently doing full systems, boiler changes upgrades etc, try and get each job done in the day with minimum inconvenience and working in a clean and tidy environment. 5 star service and installation!!!
Excellent work men. Kind and considerate. Great price for the job that was carried out. Highly recommended
ANR Construction are a company based in St Ives Cambridgeshire. We specialise in all aspects of the building trade from larger Construction projects to smaller and more intricate interior works. We have professional tradesmen with NVQs in City and Guilds.
Slow measured start- due to getting out of date fixtures - fittings brought upto new standards - finished well and good quality work
BAM plumbing and heating are a plumbing and heating company that have been going for 2 years we cover any plumbing work no matter how big or small in the kent area
Ben was exceedingly speedy in contacting me on a Thursday afternoon & had diagnosed my faulty boiler shortly after arriving. He was able to source the necessary parts and completed the repair on the Sunday morning although was willing to do this earlier. The boiler has been running very smoothly ever since. Ben demonstrated professionalism & knowledge. Will use again although hopefully not too soon!
Alpha plumbing have been established for over 15 years we are based in widnes and carry out all aspects of Domestic and Commercial plumbing, heating and maintenance work, we also have a full building team that can carry out all aspects of building work from a small exstension, loft conversion or a new build house whatever you require start to finish our build team has a wealth of knowledge. Back to the plumbing and heating We believe in gender equality and to show this we have a female plumber on the team. We are a reliable team that provides a quality job and good customer service along with great workmanship. We specialise in boiler installations and reactive maintenance, no job is too big or small other aspecs include -big and small system powerflushing -servicing and maintenance -Cold water main boosting systems -unvented hot water systems -commercial maintenance -legionnaires checks -saniflow maintenance and replacement Nothing we wont resolve if you have an issue that seems a problem to others then get intouch we love a challenge If your looking for quality and reliability along with a company that is available 24/7 then give us call. Not yet reviewed on here but we have plenty on google if you search Alpha plumbing widnes we come up. All our work is guaranteed
DISCOUNT FOR ALL RATED PEOPLE CUSTOMERS – Please mention this when booking The Beginning Serviceteam was formed in 2009 and is a Domestic Gas Heating, Plumbing, Gas & Electrical company, located in Isleworth, West London. The company has consistently grown to become one of the major providers of domestic services, with a full back up maintenance team. We have a diversified client base, comprising, private clients through to Local Authorities, Housing Associations, Estate Agents & Insurance companies. Values Our core values have always been, and will remain, to offer our clients the highest level of customer service at a price that suits their pocket. To ensure we are achieving these objectives, our company organization and operations are independently certified by the relevant accreditors. Customer Care Customer care and ensuring clients are comfortable, is very important to us. To this end, you will find: our fees are very competitive; that we respond promptly to customers requests; we are proactive in offering advice; our customers know their best interests are foremost in our actions; that we are always looking at new ways to source better quality more reliable products; and that these cost savings are passed on to our customers. Objectives Our intention over the coming years is to bring our expertise to a wider public, through a greater awareness of our services, so that, Service team is prominent for all Gas heating, Plumbing related issues. This is reflected in our initiative to expand our customer base without compromising on the quality of the services we deliver. We will continue to invest in our infrastructure to realise these ambitions.
Not reliable as the appointment changed many times in short notice. The person arrived with no tools due to many issues and had to complete the work in a second appointment . Not recommended.
LMG Plumbing, A team of two. We take pride in making our customers happy. 15+ Year’s experience. No job is either too big or too small. We are the company to make living more comfortable for yourselves. 5* Rated from customer satisfaction.
Top quality job - really good solutions based approach to sorting out a major boiler and flue problem. The newly installed boiler and flue is perfect - thank you. Highly recommended.
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Answered promptly, told rate for an hour, and suggested arrival time. Once agreed by text with me, turned up on time with tools and parts, and did the job quickly and efficiently. Was polite and businesslike. I highly recommend.
At GMA Plukbing Services Ltd we offer a wide range of services that we can tailor to your needs, whether it be a dripping tap or toilet to a boiler repair, a full central heating installation or a full bathroom refurbishment. We can also carry out legionella testing and risk assessments as well. Having completed a 3 year apprenticeship and working for other company’s, once I was qualified, I decided to start my own company shortly after Covid lockdowns, so I have a wide range of experience and qualifications to help get any job completed. We are fully insured and qualified, The type of jobs we undertake are: Full bathroom refurbishment’s Boiler servicing, Boiler/heating fault finding and repairs Boiler installation All gas works General plumbing- tap changes and repairs toilet repair’s Underfloor heating Unvented cylinder installation and repairs
www.kbaconstruction.online MAKE YOUR HOUSE INTO A HOME TODAY WITH KBA CONSTRUCTION'S We are a building company with many years combined experience. working as Builder in London (UK), we help to make your house a home or property investment you can rely on.
Did a fantastic job and at good price
Family run with over 20 years experience F gas register Gas safe registered Domestic air source heat pump registered Wras Joiners also available
Michael went over and beyond to try and fix our boiler, but it was just not to be. Within 2 days, the new boiler fitted at the cost agreed. Would highly recommend.
With over 20 years of sterling experience in the construction sector, Integer Services Group has been the hallmark of quality and reliability. Our journey began as specialists in plumbing and heating solutions, laying the foundation of trust with our myriad satisfied clientele. At Integer Services Group, we excel in providing top-notch plumbing and heating solutions. Our certified professionals are adept at a wide range of services including installation, repair, and maintenance of heating systems, boilers, and various plumbing fixtures. We are committed to ensuring a comfortable and safe environment for your premises, be it residential or commercial. With our meticulous attention to detail and adherence to the highest industry standards, you can rest assured that all your plumbing and heating needs will be met with unparalleled expertise.
Right Choice Builders: London’s Premier Extension, Renovation, Loft Conversion, Plumbing, and Electrical Experts At Right Choice Builders, we take pride in transforming your visions into reality with unparalleled craftsmanship and a keen eye for detail. Based in London, our dedicated team of professionals specializes in home extensions, renovations, loft conversions, and comprehensive plumbing and electrical services. With years of experience and a commitment to excellence, we offer bespoke solutions tailored to meet your unique needs. Our holistic approach ensures that every project, big or small, is completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Choose Right Choice Builders for your next project and experience the difference of working with a company that values quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction above all else. Whether you’re expanding your living space, updating your interiors, or ensuring the safety and efficiency of your home’s essential systems
Reliable and helpful Plumbing company which is Gas Safe Registered with over 10 years of experience and knowledge here to only provide the very best and hassle free service for everyone. * Landlord Gas Safety Certificates * Gas Hob/Cooker installs * Tap Replacements * Radiator Installs * Leak Detection * Bathroom Updates * All Other Plumbing and Heating Works
Excellent workmanship, good value for money , pleasure to deal with, would highly recommend
Aquafix Property Maintenance specialise in property extensions, bathroom and kitchen refurbishments
Derek is a professional and he came around at short notice to fix my boiler. He gave clear advice and also what he was doing. The repair required multiple visits but he managed to keep me up to date on what he was doing and also the costs were reasonable. I highly recommend him.
Modest Property Services is your trusted partner for all your home improvement needs. We pride ourselves on providing honest advice and delivering top-quality craftsmanship on every project. With a commitment to customer satisfaction and a reputation for reliability, Modest Property Services ensures your home is in expert hands. Services Include: Kitchens & Bathrooms Renovations, Plumbing & Heating, Boiler Installation, Gas & LPG Installations, Tiling, Plastering, Dry Lining & General Construction."
Excellent job at a fair price, friendly service, would highly recommend.
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