Retrofit Solid/Multi Fuel Stove

Elfentoe

Hi All,

I recently bought a relatively new 3-storey house (ie. two-storey over basement) with an existing open fire at basement and ground floor level. These are currently kitted out for gas fires (i.e. with backing insert and gas line etc though gas not connected up yet). As these gas fires are extremely inefficient I was hoping to install solid/multi fuel stoves instead.

My queries are as follows:
1) Is there any way of using the existing chimney to form a 'room-sealed' stove - there is minimum ventilation to the rooms so would rather not take air from the rooms themselves (bear in mind this building is 3-storeys high at the rear)
2) Will I have to remove the existing fireplace surrounds?
3) Any contacts of who could install these in the north midlands area


Thanks!

fmcc

Elfentoe check that the flue is suitable first off for solid fuel.

1. I cant see any way of using the existing flue as a air intake as well there is a company that construct chimneys like that but not for retro fit. You could bring a seperate air supply to a stove that has that option.
2. You may if its set up for gas ie not a split and filled hearth and no fill on the insert of the fireplace.
3. Where abouts are you?