Woodburner and chimney liner installation.

[Pete Franklin]

Hi all

My current want is for a small woodburner in the lounge of our 2 storey 1930s end terrace. the fire place would fit a small woodburner and there is already a decent sized hearth installed. I want it for the lifestyle aspect (nice focal point to the room) and the added warmth it would provide. I'm hoping to do this to a low budget and have sourced a second hand woodburner that would fit for about £200 and i can get a flexible flue pipe for £150-200.

Everyone I have called for a quote for fitting has quoted around £1000- £1200 for installing including providing the flue and flue insulation. this sounds like a hell of a lot of money for something that on the surface seems to be only a couple of hours work.

Is it really neccessary to insulate the flue? is there a more cost effective way of installing it? I was expecting it to cost around £200 (not including the flue pipe)

[fatboy b]

We paid £2k to take out old W/B (not a big job), supply & install liner, install new W/B, and make-good the wall.
The W/B was another £1300, so I'd say £1000 to supply liner, and all the installation is pretty good.

Edited by fatboy b on Wednesday 8th December 14:24

[Pete Franklin]

thanks for the info Paddy- was a good read. from the looks of it it doesnt look outside the realms of a DIY job.

I guess it depends on the cost of the local authority approvals? Definately doesnt seem like £1000s worth of work to me. especially if it doesnt need insulating. I think my chimney has a concrete/ clay lining anyway so that should help matters.