The old saga of who can fit my fireplace has come to our attention again today with a customer of ours asking if his builder can fit it and then apply for Building inspector to pass it off.
This can be done but is an expensive way of going round it because i think they charge around £175 to come and inspect and sign it off.
This is ok for solid fuel use but never let anyone touch a gas fireplace unless they are Gas Safe Registered.
We really can not stress the importance of having your new fireplace or stove installed by a proffesional please always use a HETAS Registered fitter for solid fuel fireplaces and a GAS SAFE Registered fitter for gas use.
Dont forget to ask if they do fit fireplaces not just boilers etc as it is better to have a proper fireplace fitter, if you cant find anyone let us know we do have various fitters in a lot of areas and can often supply you there details regarding fitting our fireplaces.
We do understand alot of our customers do fit the fires themselves and although we do not recommend it we are here to give general assembly advice we do not however advise on fitting except to your fitters or any qualified person.
So if in doubt get a proper fitter with the relevant insurance and qualifications to do a proper job then sit back and enjoy your fireplace or stove knowing it has been installed correctly
