Stove install

fritzelly

Not sure where to put this

How much would I be looking at for a stove install and chimney lining in a cottage? No one seems to give any indication of price online

mick e

A standard install would cost about 900 euro. I was told this last year, when getting a stove fitted last year. I had a not so standard install!

Im not sure what a standard install is, I presume it's fitting it into an existing fireplace. If you take pictures of your stove location, the stove supplier should be able to provide more detail if you go to a showroom for quotes.

fritzelly

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122581613#Comment_122581613

Thanks - got a quote from someone today near on 2 grand was like WTF, doesn't even include the price of the stove

Seriously considering just doing it myself, couple of hours work

magicbastarder

I think I paid 800 quid for install of a small room heater stove about 8 years ago, two storey house. That included fitting the liner.

limnam

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122583578#Comment_122583578

Without knowing exactly whats required it's hard to know.

If it's a basic install no materials into an existing fireplace/chimney 900-1000 would be standard enough for labor.

Doing it yourself you might have issues with house insurance etc. So look into that

Sono

Got a stove installed last september, fireplace and heart had to be replaced as well, €800 it cost me for approx 6 hours work between 2 lads and I thought that was extortionate, where are they going with 2k?

fritzelly

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122584189#Comment_122584189

This would be including providing the liner, have everything else, can get that for about 250

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122584233#Comment_122584233

Who did you use?

At least now I have some idea based the above

magicbastarder

I've been told that €300 to €350 per day for labour is about normal, so €800 for two people for the day doesn't sound madly extortionate.

Boardnashea

We paid about €1200 for a flexi flue liner to be fitted about 2 years ago. Bit of a tricky job.

Sono

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122584646#Comment_122584646

I used Stone and Stove in Ashbourne and then they outsource the installation to one of their guys afaik, pretty quick turn around, I think I was waiting less than 2 weeks to get it all done.

Sono

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122584662#Comment_122584662

Yeah fair enough, just felt like it was expensive at the time but you're probably right. It's a messy job and you certainly need to know what you are doing and to be fair they did a very tidy job so couldn't fault them.

Rows Grower

The big variations in price's are probably down to lads using or not using scaffolding for the job and whether the house is a bungalow or 2 storey. The insurance for working at heights is saucy enough too.

If a fella is confident enough and it's a bungalow it's very doable, just be sure to give the chimney a good cleaning first.

Sono

Mine is a 2 storey house and no scaffolding was needed to install!

magicbastarder

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122584734#Comment_122584734

there's a chance the installer was a friend of my parents in law so.

Rows Grower

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122584857#Comment_122584857

It all depends on the people or person doing the job.

I personally wouldn't even get up on a scaffold and needless to say don't even feel comfortable on a ladder. I have a fella who does all my height work, he's fully insured for it and he's like a cat on a roof. He's just naturally comfortable at heights that make me dizzy even thinking about. I don't even like watching people working at heights I'm that bad.

We're doing a stove installation for my son soon and he'll do that as part of his day's work which will include whipping out the ware of a bathroom, ripping up the floor, re directing water and waste pipes for wall mounted sink, blanking off an old shower and 1st fix electrics for an extractor fan and wiring for a Japanese type toilet.

He's old school trained but absolutely continuously eager to learn all the time and constantly investing in new tools and equipment. I'd be lost without him.

Sono

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122584887#Comment_122584887

His name was Tony

fritzelly

Tried about 6 different places now - cheapest was "about" 1500

I can't remember if I tried Stone and Stove in Ashbourne as there's a similar company in Laois (2k to install) - will give them a ring on Monday

Really think I will just do it myself and save myself 1000 euro

Sono

Madness those quotes, I hope you know what you’re doing if you do go for that route, it doesn’t look an easy job!

fritzelly

Trying to find a decent modern multi fuel stove is a nightmare.

Title may see multifuel then you read the description/specs and it says wood burner, check the stove maker site and it has the same. Henley and Stanley sites can't even get this simple stuff right

Anyone have suggestions for a modern looking 5kw?

Sono

I got the Henley Arklow 5kw stove last year and couldn’t be happier with it. Ridiculous heat from it.

monseiur

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122664158#Comment_122664158

If you're any way handy you should be able for it, employing a helper for a day should cost no more than €175 …just to hold the ladder😊 All you need is a good ladder and roof ladder. Give the chimney a good clean first, drop down the flexible flue liner (if required) and connect to stove. Fill space between flue liner and existing flue with vermiculite (or similar) Finish off on top with a cowl (aka rain hat) Materials should cost roughly €400 to €450

fritzelly

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122677687#Comment_122677687

Have ordered everything - thought I'd found someone to do it cheaper but doesn't seem really interested.

I don't like heights tho (its just a cottage) - my legs were trembling when I replaced the cowl a few years ago.

monseiur

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122677784#Comment_122677784

For health & safety reason stay off the roof. Surely there's a handyman in your area who can do the job, ask around - some of these east Europeans who are working during the week, Polish etc. do a lot of side line jobs at weekends. Also lads on the dole do the odd job for cash. But don't pay these rip off merchants the mad money they're quoting you.

fritzelly

Today was the big day to install the flue (been building myself up to it for two weeks) - got one knee on the roof and couldn't go any further, my legs were turning to jelly lmao

Coupla Polish (I think) lads working on a house next door but one - asked if they fancied a 100 euro to put it down for me. Half an hour later done (kept getting stuck on the bends so no chance I could have done it myself), just have to attach the stove now and happy days

whizbang

Have you closed off the opening around the chimney liner.. bit pointless otherwise.

fritzelly

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122738614#Comment_122738614

You mean at the top of the chimney (yes) or the bottom (not done yet)