Installation of a fireplace, stove or fire appliance can be a very tricky project in itself. We recommend a HETAS or Gas Safe registered installer to make sure your installation is safe for your home.
Every installation within the UK has to meet building regulations and distance to combustibles that are specified by the manufacturer of your appliance.
They are implemented for the safety of your home and should not be ignored. Failure to comply will affect your house insurance and potential sale of your home.
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Stove & Fireplace Installers
It is advised to get a reputable installer that has a large track record of previous installations and one that has expertise in the field of appliance installation.
Moreover, recommendations from friends, family or even neighbours can be very helpful when finding a trustworthy installer.
Quotations
It is normally the case that a quotation that includes an appliance with installation is a cost effective solution to finding the best price. A price matched quotation can be the most cost effective solution and best way to save on money.
In addition, you will also benefit from after care support from a reputable dealer of your appliance.
Surveys
A home or site survey can be a great starting point when you’re ready for your stove or fireplace installation.
It will give you a good understanding of what can or cannot be achieved and even uncover certain design and technical information.
Some dealers offer more services that you should full take advantage of and are often needed as you do not know always what to expect when starting your installation.
A full co-ordination service is what you’re after. This includes project management, design and technical services. These can be very helpful and cost effective when creating your dream install project.
Berkshire based Stove and Fireplace Installers
We offer a full installation service for wood burning stoves, gas fires & fireplaces serving the whole South East of England.
Installing for Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Kent, London, Oxfordshire, Surrey, West Sussex and Wiltshire. We’re renowned installers in Reading, Newbury and London.
Serving domestic and commercial clientele including hotels, restaurants, pubs and many more.
What do we install?
We stock a large catalogue of over 1000 appliances from the highest quality manufacturers around the world with optional installation.
Fireplaces – Stone fireplaces, marble fireplaces & wood fireplaces including surrounds, beams & shelves and non combustible beams.
Stoves – Wood burning stoves, multi-fuel stoves, gas stoves and eco design stoves.
Fires – Wood burning fires and gas fires.
Internal products
A selection of internal products that we install that could be included within an installation. If you do not see a product that you would like included please contact us.
- Appliances – Fireplaces, Stoves & Fires
- Constructional hearths
- Decorative hearths
- Fireplace beams & shelves
- Fireplace surrounds & slips
- Non combustible beams
- False chimney breasts
- Pumice chimneys
- Brick chambers
External products
A selection of internal products that we install that could be included within an installation. If you do not see a product that you would like included please contact us.
- Bird guard cowls
- Chimney pots
- Twin wall flue systems
- Flexible chimney liners
- Conventional flue liners
- Balanced flue liner
- Bespoke industrial fans
- Bespoke flue systems
More Services
Other services may be necessary to complete your installation. These could include the following:
- Home or site survey
- Project management service
- Design & technical service
- Appliance disposal
- Rubble disposal
- Knockout of existing
- Appliance exchange – Recycle your old appliance.
Wood Burning Stove Install Steps
Time needed: 20 days.
This is a generalised procedure for a wood burning stove installation to make your project become a reality. Please note that every project is bespoke and will differ in comparison to this guide. Time needed is approximate*
- Ideas & Inspiration
Spark the imagination and get inspired with us. Visit our showroom to see our live appliances first-hand. Get free brochures and stone samples. Get an idea of what appliance you like supply only or supply and installation.
- Planning
A free site or home survey is arranged with one of our in-house surveyors, if required, to understand what the client would like to achieve and how this will be accomplished. Project documents and house plans can be a helpful planning tool addition.
- Designing
Sit down and grab a coffee with us, our in-house design & technical team will help configure a quotation based on your preferences. We can provide design plans, technical drawings and CAD renders in situ. Guided by our knowledge, we will make sure your project is safe complying UK Building regulations and manufacturers distance to combustibles. A project quote will be also be configured based on the optimal efficiency and overall aesthetic appeal.
- Construction
Appliance and flue system installation with slate hearth (See below). Optional existing knockout and appliance/rubble disposal. Installation by our in-house HETAS or Gas Safe engineers making sure it complies with UK building regulations and meets manufacturers distance to combustibles. Our installers will provide a walk through of your appliance, do a smoke test and install a carbon monoxide alarm.
- After Care
Providing after care support on all appliances we install within our guarantee period. Spare parts can be purchased directly from the manufacturer of your appliance.
How to prepare for an installation?
Before an installer arrives, you will need to clear the area where the installers are going to be working. This is to protect your furniture from any eventuality and give space for the work to take place.
As an extra safety precaution you may cover your furniture and floor with a protective dust sheet. A good installer will lay dust sheets on the floor and over your furniture to protect it, so you do not have to worry about this step.
During an installation, the room will get very dusty especially if a knockout of what is existing is taking place. It can be helpful to allow the easiest accessible route available for the fitters with sufficient ground clearance near the chimney stack, if a flue system is required.
Why choose us?
A family run business, with over 50+ years industry experience, providing accurate knowledge and advice that has allowed us to complete over 7,500 successful projects over the whole South East of England.
Furthermore, we have been installing for over 20+ years and so you can be assured our experience will guarantee a seamless start to finish installation.
Bonfire have been hand picked by many high quality manufacturers to become official dealers and installers of their products.
Get the best deals and prices with our price matched no obligation quotations. Also, we provide free surveys, many package deals and sales so you can save money, take advantage of them!
Providing a full in-house team that is able to get your installation completed efficiently and effectively. This is dependant on current installations and manufacturers lead times – we like to be as transparent as possible, communication is key within the construction industry.
Our Work
We have amalgamated a large portfolio of our work from our large customer base.
View live displays and get inspired in our 4,000 Sq.ft showroom in Reading, Berkshire with brochures and stone samples.
Bellfires Inset Gas Fire Installation 
Marble Fireplace Installation with inset fire 
Bellfires View Bell Medium 3 Gas Fire Installation 
Trayforart Central Wood Burning Stove Installation 
Bellfires Horizon Bell XL Inset Gas Fire Installation 
Charnwood Cove 3 Wood Burning Stove Installation 
Bellfires Classic Bell Small 3 Gas Fire Installation 
Bespoke Gas Fire Installation in London 
Charnwood C Four Almond Wood Burning Stove Installation 
Bellfires View Bell XL Gas Fire Installation
We retain a strong, long lasting relationship with all of our customers providing unmatched after care support on all of our appliances in line with manufacturers guarantees.
The complete package – Large network of connections for other jobs surrounding our installations – such as plastering, decorating etc.
Capacity to cater for large scale developments as our company infrastructure is setup to provide this. No matter how big or small your project may be. We’re your installers for the job.
No matter how big or small your project may be. We’re your installers.
Bonfire
We’re an established, leading stockist and installer. Featured in a dozen magazines such as house and garden, on television for Sarah Beeny’s: Renovate Don’t Relocate and a spokesperson for the industry appearing on BBC Berkshire radio regularly.
Working with hundreds of leading commercial brands and local businesses. See our full list here. Specialising in working with and alongside builders, developers, architects, designers and local authorities.
We think outside the box and what differently to other installers providing bespoke installations catered to your project. This could be anything from bespoke fireplaces to a full co-ordination service. Every installation is different and so we need to adapt.
Industry Sectors
Domestic
We offer a full design and project Co-ordination service. A friendly and personal warm welcoming service. We like to build a strong, long lasting relationship with our customers. Sit down with us and discuss ideas and plans. We will guide you on your journey.
Commercial
We work extensively with and alongside designers, builders, architects, developers and local authorities offering a complete full design and project co-ordination service. We specialise in supplying and installing for hotels, restaurants, pubs and clubs. Take a look at our partners.
Start your project today
Enquire with us and get your project started today. You can be assured we’re the right installers for the job. View our testimonials.
FAQ
An installation will normally take a whole day depending on how much work is involved with your project. The lead time from start to finish is estimated 4-6 weeks dependant on the time of year. Every installation is bespoke and some circumstances cannot be for-seen.
All installations are bespoke to the project and are quoted for as a whole job. A £800 day rate is a typical installation cost for all services included.
This is because the stove or flue is too cold and so the cold air within the flue is stopping the smoke from escaping. This can be tackled by gradually heating up the flue slowly by using a hairdryer or lighting a small kindling fire.
A home survey is a good way of allowing us to get a good idea of what need to be achieved, how we will do it and what the expectations are of the client. Surveys are normally free within 25 miles of a dealers showroom.
