Posts Tagged ‘Brompton’

Local Developer Orders Six Jubilee and Brompton Limestone Fireplaces

Saturday, February 20th, 2010

Hello good evening to you all im sat again at my desk at 8.30 pm writing a few thoughts about whats going on in our little fireplace bubble.
Today has again been very busy with the first call this morning bang on 9am from Mr Barker asking if he can collect a basket today he had ordered instead of Sunday this turned out to be de ja vu an hour later as Mr Hein said exactly the same it must have been the sunny morning people wanting to get jobs done.
I must admit i was the same i set out to tidy up my front tool shed and in between answering calls and meeting people at the factory i finished it at 4pm after a run to the tip i wouldn’t mind its only an old toilet and is not that big.
Anyway that sorted i sat down with a nice cup of tea and the phone rang again so off back to the office i went, it turned out to be a local developer from Crich who is completing some new builds in Ashover and had seen my van on his way to Denby Pottery and took down website address.
He had visited our Website and chosen the Jubilee and Brompton Limestone Packages for the houses he is finishing and ordered six full gas packages after a little negotiation.
These Packages are to be delivered over the next three weeks two at a time so his fitters can fit them as they are delivered.
As we keep them in stock he was very pleased we could send the first batch out Tuesday next week so they could make a start.
Asking where he found us from he told me about going to Denby Pottery and seeing our sign written van so it just goes to proove it does work having a well sign written van people can see who we are and exactly what we do.
So another nice order placed all thanks to our Van living next to a main road and the way i park it on our drive it really does stand out you really cant miss it

Jubilee and Brompton Limestone

Customer let down by Fireplace shop drives 180 miles to collect from Us

Saturday, December 12th, 2009

We have has a customer today drive from Carlisle which is 180 miles away from us to collect a Lytton and Brompton Limestone Package from us.
He wanted a Black lytton arched fireplace package for solid fuel use with the 51″ brompton limestone which is an item we keep in stock, when he rang last night around 8 o’clock just before we closed he couldnt believe we had the items in stock and he could collect them today (Saturday).
Anyway as i found out today he has ordered this package from his local fireplace shop and they told him it was going to be delivered monday so he had arranged his own fitter a friend of the family he said (i didn’t ask if he was HETAS registered) to fit it later this week in time to finish decorating for Christmas.
Anyway to cut a long story short and to save you from the excuses the fireplace shop gave him it turns out they can not now deliver it till 3rd week in January, now this presents some bit of a problem as he wants to get large hole filled with a nice new fireplace before the big day.
After phoning all of his local shops he switched to going online and came across us on Google whilst searching for “Gallery Limestone Fireplaces” for which he tells me we are on the 1st page (good seo) and was very pleased he could still have his fireplace and get it fitted.
He arrived around lunchtime and it was promptly loaded after being checked in has Vito Van and off he drove leaving me a bottle of Wolf Blass red wine as a thank you.
Now that really was a nice gesture it really is my job to meet customers and be as helpful as we can but when someone gives you a little present it really is nice so thanks for that i love red wine and yellow label is one of my favorites so im going to have a glass of that with my dinner this evening i cant drink the whole bottle as i normally would im delivering at 4am in the morning and need to be fresh and sober.

Regal And Brompton Limestone Fireplace Package

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

This months featured limestone fireplace is the Regal and Brompton Limestone Package this particular arched insert is one of the smaller inserts we do which is suitable for using in a limestone or timber mantel of smaller sizes to suit the chimney breasts where either they are smaller than average or in aroom where space is tight.
The Regal arch is actually one of our most decorative arched inserts and is only available in the Highlighted finish as shown so it really brings the decorative features in the band to life,it alsohas a smaller cast iron back so the chmaber size in your chimney breast does not ahve to be so large.
It can be used for Solid fuel gas and electric use and is available as a fireplace package in all options.
The Brompton surround we sell with this package is available in a 51″ shelf width only as this is the Surround which is most suitable for this particular arched insert. All made form 100% solid agean limestone i amsure you will agree that this makes a fantastic looking victorian styled fireplace that is suitable for chimney breasts of around 52″ and above.
If this is still to large have a look at the Henlow or Ripley Limestone mantel which is available with a shelf width of 48″ which is ideal for even the smallest chimney breast wanting a limestone feature fireplace.

 

regal n brompton

Fireplace shops we are quicker, cheaper and can get it fitted before you too

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

If I order a fireplace today will I get it delivered and fitted before Christmas I was asked today now I know time is going pretty quick but the lady in question had been told by some shop in Derby that to get fitting and delivery before the big day in December they had to order by Friday and it would be fitted 21st December.
I spoke to our fitter who fits all of our fireplaces and stoves in the local surrounding areas and he said 1st week in December so not only will they have it fitted they also saved over £320 on the same Gallery fireplace package.
So this shows you how much savings there are to be found shopping online and the shops saying online products are inferior and we do not offer a good service well let me tell them.
Not only can we supply it cheaper than you, quicker than you we can also have it fitted before you so before you shout about internet firms having no customer service take a leaf out of our book we really are the best online.
So after I had told her this about the fitting an order was then placed for a Granite Panel and Brompton Limestone Package which is being delivered last week in November.
So I know time is flying and we are really busy and fitting dates are filling quickly but there is no reason to panic yet there should still be some pre Christmas fitting dates still available in first weeks of November but it is best to book fitter now while you have time to get things sorted out.
We do deliver right up till the last weeks in December so if you do manage to get a late fitting date we keep so much stuff in stock we are sure to be able to deliver before then.

Late Night viewing and Collection of our Fireplaces and Stoves

Monday, October 26th, 2009

As a lot of our website visitors know we do late night viewings at our showroom in Langley Mill and tonight we have had a customer come and view a Firefox 5 Stove and then take this item home with him in his car. Earlier today a customer drove from Northampton to view and went home with a Firefox 8 Stove
I have also done an out of hours delivery in Derby of another Firefox 5 so I am now sat in my office writing this article before I switch pc off.
It has been local delivery day today and I have been to Heanor to drop off Pembroke Full Polish package and then back to the workshop for a building contract company from Slough who came to collect a Coronet and Brompton package so I have had a busy little day running round delivering and arranging collections.
I have done some price alterations later this afternoon on our website update so another few days doing that and it will be ready to go live I could do with starting to work nights too to get it all done.
We normally try and finish for 8 pm but its now 9.30pm and I still have a couple more invoices to do before I switch off and open up a tin of Jupiter beer that Nina brought me when I got to work this morning I had this comment from her

Hi Mark,
We had a great trip to the UK, it was an easy to find meeting point and it was indeed lovely to see you as well.
We arrived late at home (11 pm Belgian time).
Thanks Mark, see you later.
Regards, Nina

I thought I worked late sometimes but it’s all in a days work here at castfireplaces
Right I am off to get a beer now then walk the dog.

Can i collect Coronet and Brompton Limestone Fireplace

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

Well I was supposed to be off work today but I had to go the factory to finish off loading one of our vans for Sundays London run as I ran out of time yesterday.
I also had 2 appointments at 10.30 and 11.00 am so it worked at well doing those and finishing loading the van.
Both customers ordered fireplaces after viewing our showroom one even ordered a made to measure mantel when they saw the Oak Stourhead but wanted it in pine, which is no problem as we manufacture our own surrounds.
The other customer had rung us yesterday to ask if we had Coronet and Brompton Limestone Package in stock as they wanted to get it fitted as they were having carpets laid Monday and another company in Nottingham had quoted 2 weeks delivery so they searched online and found us.
They arrived in Transit Van and looked at items on display then went away saying not only had they saved over £250 they did not have to put off carpet fitter so they were very pleased.
This is one of the reasons why we keep so much in stock it just makes it easy for us to lad our vans from stock and customers can collect straight away if they choose to.
This and many other reasons why shopping for a fireplace or stove at Castfireplaces is quicker, easier and cheaper than other fireplace companies whether they be internet sellers or high street shops

Jubilee and Brompton Limestone makes Customer Fireplace Gallery

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

I have been sitting on these photos for what seems an age now as we were having problems uploading them to our article section this has now been resolved and I am pleased to say we will see a return to the Customer Fireplace Gallery.
The First feature fireplace i think is probably one of the best photos we have ever been sent of one of our Fireplaces it is the best selling limestone package The Jubilee and Brompton
The Limestone surround is a 54” version with the gas insert all sat on a granite hearth.
See below what our customer says about us.

Hi Mark,

Many thanks for an outstanding service! It was a genuine pleasure to do business with you. Great prices, great service, and great products. What more could one wish for?!

You promised me an 8am delivery. Your driver ‘phoned me at about one minute to eight, to apologize because he was stuck in traffic and would not be with me until approximately ten past eight!!!

Now that is service! How many times have we all ordered items on the Internet, only to wait around all day on the day of delivery.

Your driver was brilliant. Polite and cheerful, he carried everything in to the exact spot where I wanted it – no problem.

I would like to wish you every success for the future. Such dedication and commitment warrants it!

Needless to say, I will be recommending you to all my friends and acquaintances.

This fireplace that is shown in the picture below just looks absolutely fantastic in this room setting with the pale walls and the cream beige carpet I think it really makes a focal point of that chimney breast so if you are inspired by Mr Bennett’s photo of there fitted fireplace just click on the photo to take you straight through to that item

New Fire 10.7.09-2

Whats the Best Selling Limestone Fireplace Package

Sunday, October 4th, 2009

So we start the featured Fireplace best sellers for September and the 1st one as usual is the best selling Limestone Package and it is the Coronet and Brompton this package looks fantastic in the 51” version and is ideal for smaller chimneybreasts or where space is restricted.
Also very popular this month was the Coronet and Henlow, which is even smaller at 48” which again suits the smaller chimneybreast.
All the Coronet and Brompton packages were sold for gas use with the Half Polish coronet insert which is strange not to have even sold one solid fuel option.
I have even checked the item on our website today to make sure it was still available as an option and I hadn’t deleted it whilst updating our website.
The Agean Limestone Brompton surround is normally our best selling limestone surround so its no surprise to feature this item but the Coronet has done well to dislodge the Jubilee or Henley arched fireplaces.
As I said earlier it must be due to the smaller size chimneys our customers are fitting fireplaces too.
So if you like our featured fireplace click on the picture below and order Septembers best selling limestone Fireplace

 

Brompton and Coronet

What are our best selling Fireplaces this month

Monday, September 28th, 2009

Just back in the office after busy day and I have been to my sons school for a presentation where he has become Pupil of the Week I am so proud of him he is only four.
Thinking of this brings me on to our own Best sellers of the month which is again upon us as we near the end of the month, we normally keep a running total of which items are selling best but we are doing work on our website behind the scenes so this has been disrupted which means I will have to go through all our sales invoices to find out which Stoves and Fireplaces have been the best selling this month.
We can normally get this info at a click of a button from our admin section as it records all website sales and we keep a tally of phone orders and those purchased at our showroom but it should be easy with Rhian doing our book keeping everything is so in order.
So I am intrigued to find out what our best sellers are this month as I have no idea myself I hope its something unusual it always makes it exciting I know we have sold a lot of Henlow limestone Surrounds this month so hopefully it will beat the Brompton for the Limestone Fireplace of the month.
As always we are honest with our winners and never feature an item unless it has been selling better than the rest (unless of course if it was featured last month)
Right I am off to process some invoices and arrange deliveries to Devon (again) and the North West as we have busy delivery week and have vans here there and everywhere giving our great range of fireplaces new homes. If things carry on I may have to employ another driver and buy another van.
Bye for now

Lytton and Brompton Limestone Fireplaces Package August Best Seller

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

Well here we are again and we start this months feature with a usual suspect for this months winner it is the Lytton and Brompton Limestone Package which has won the Limestone Fireplaces best seller for August.
The Lytton arched insert has for a long time been our best selling arched insert and looks perfect with the Brompton Limestone. This package is available in three different sizes with mantels shelf widths of 51” 54” and 56” to suit various sizes of chimney breasts so I’m sure we have a Brompton package for your home,
The surround is made from 100% agean limestone and is made from natural material and with prices starting at £590 for real a limestone fireplace they are a bargain too.
As normal we offer this package in Solid Fuel (Real Fire) Gas and Electric use so we have a choice for most chimney options.
This package is available in a matt black finish which is ideal for people wishing to avoid tarnishing on the bars when using heavily for solid fuel use or a Highlighted version which looks fantastic with gas and electric use. This month the winner was gas use then solid fuel and 2 sets sold for electric use.
The 54” version has been by far the most popular this month but we have sold both 51” and 56” sets making the Lytton and Brompton Package this months run way winner in the Limestone of the Month category.
If you wish to view item further or even purchase click on link above or photo below to take you straight through to the item.
Tomorrow sees the Cast iron of the month so keep checking back to see our most popular fireplace sets