A wood stove that is badly installed is a fire risk, a carbon monoxide risk and an insurance problem. It will also burn badly. We install what we sell so that none of those are your problem.
1. Survey
Before anything is ordered we look at the hearth, the clearances to combustibles, the chimney or flue route and the air supply. This is where the size of stove gets settled — it is much cheaper to find out now that the chimney needs lining than after a 500 lb appliance has been delivered.
2. Supply
Free delivery nationwide. Stoves ship freight on a pallet; we will tell you in advance whether it is kerbside or into the room, because a 500 lb crate is not a one-person job.
3. Install
Fitted to the clearances in the manufacturer’s manual and to your local building code, with the flue system the manual specifies — not the cheapest pipe that fits. You get the documentation you need for the permit and the inspection.
What we will not do
We will not fit a stove into a chimney that is not fit to take it, and we will not sign off an installation that does not meet the manual. If the survey turns up a problem we will tell you what it costs to fix before you commit to the stove.
Permits
Most jurisdictions require a permit for a solid-fuel appliance, and many require an inspection before first use. Some municipalities and air quality districts also restrict installations or require a certified appliance. We will tell you what applies in your area during the survey.