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Originally Posted by Ceri JC
On a serious chimney related note. Anyone have any idea how much it would cost to have a chimney cleaned and a wood burning fire put in (fireplace surround/mantlepiece is there, but it'd need a stone "bottom" and presumably sides and back of the bit the fire goes in as well as one of those metal doors to keep the draught out)?
I know it'll vary based on size etc. but a rough, ball park idea.
I've lived in a house that had one before and loved it and it wasn't half as messy/a hassle to run as people make out.
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Cleaned about £12. Fitting fire will depend on the state of your chimney and how big is the opening. A fire will cost anything from £300 upwards. It's a big subject and close to my heart.....
If you go for a wood burner, get a multi-fuel grate so you can burn coal as well. Make sure you burn well seasoned wood, as the reduced air flow given by a wood burning stove to control the temperaure can lead to tar forming in the fire / chimney which is BAD for chimney fires.
Try Machine Mart for cheap stoves, else there are plenty of places selling them.