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What should I know before installing an electric fire in a chimney?
This is something we've discussed over the holidays, but we're a bit lost at what would be involved and the cost we're looking at excluding the cost of the electric fire and installation of it? Can an expert break this down for us with costs to expect?
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"It all depends on what sort of chimney you have, if it's open, you will need to board over the opening, don't forget to install a vent as the chimney needs to breathe, if there is no chimney cowl, you need to have one to stop the rain coming in, but it still allows the as or flow, this helps stop the damp."
Answered on 16th Jan 2026 - Member since Mar 2025 -
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"I think keith has answered the question perfectly.as for the electric side of things it shouldn't be to big a job if the existing installation is to standard..Extending existing or installing new circuits have to be to the current regulations.If you have an existing EICR for the installation this would hi light any issues."
Answered on 16th Jan 2026 - Member since Dec 2025 -
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