Contemporary Brick Fireplace Installation in Hook, Hampshire

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At Firebug, we specialize in transforming living spaces with bespoke fireplace designs. Recently, we had the pleasure of creating a modern brick fireplace for a customer in Hook, Hampshire. The outdated stone fireplace in their home felt mismatched and dated, prompting the need for a fresh, contemporary solution.

Removing the Old Fireplace

We began the project by carefully dismantling the existing stone fireplace surround and lining. This allowed us to create the necessary space for the new brickwork installation. Once we cleared out the old elements, we lined the fireplace with fresh facing brickwork, setting the stage for a stunning centerpiece.

Crafting a Custom Brick Fireplace

Our design featured a slightly curved opening that adds a unique touch to the overall look. To support a grand oak mantlepiece, we incorporated corbel brickwork, ensuring both strength and style. We also cut out the bottom of the mantlepiece, allowing it to fit seamlessly over the brickwork. This detail accommodates any potential movement, ensuring the joint between the wood and brick remains visually appealing for years to come.

Choosing the Right Hearth Material

For the hearth, we selected honed black granite, known for its sleek appearance and durability. We fitted the granite in two pieces to allow for thermal expansion from the heat of the wood burner, enhancing the longevity of the installation.

The Perfect Wood Burning Stove

To complete the fireplace, we installed the Salisbury 5 series by Chesney’s—one of our favorite wood-burning stoves. This model excels in efficiency and ease of use, effectively convecting heat into the room while maintaining a modern look. With a self-cleaning glass feature, it ensures a clear view of the flames. Plus, as a Defra-approved stove, it meets stringent environmental standards, making it an excellent choice for eco-conscious homeowners.

Conclusion

The result of our work in Hook, Hampshire, is a striking contemporary brick fireplace that elevates the overall aesthetic of the home. At Firebug, we are dedicated to creating custom fireplace solutions that blend functionality with beauty. If you’re considering a fireplace renovation or installation, reach out to us today and discover how we can bring your vision to life.

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Inglenook Fireplace with New Woodburner & New Brick Hearth

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We were asked to update this inglenook fireplace in a heritage property in Bentworth, near Alton, East Hampshire.

Firstly we removed a very old and inefficient wood burner and the existing chimney liner. The customer chose the very stylish Stovax Chesterfield wood burning stove as a replacement.

We decided to keep the original fireplace hood in situ as it was an original feature of the inglenook fireplace. A custom register plate was created to close the hood off from the room. We managed to replicate the rivets and slightly distress the finish to match the original fireplace hood.

The inglenook fireplace originally had an inadequate quarry tile hearth. It was decided to extend the hearth in a rustic brick work. This now provides the correct projection in front of the stove and matches in very well to the property.

This is a great example of how we can work with existing features to create something that looks as if it has always been there. Please get in touch if you have similar requirements for a new Woodburner, brick hearth or if you want to renovate your inglenook fireplace.

Esse 100SE Multi Fuel Stove Installation, Chawton, Alton, Hampshire

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FireBug remodelled this fireplace with a stove installation in Chawton. The original was an inefficient open fire with brickwork surround. We removed this, relined the fireplace with a nice multi blend brickwork & fitted a non combustible mantle piece. The customers design required us to set the mantle piece in a position where an oak mantle would have been too close to the flue pipe. The solution for the was to install a non-combustible beam – you would be hard pressed to guess that this wasn’t actually a wooden beam.

The stove is a traditional styled Esse 100SE mutli fuel. A perfect stove for the wide opening. We sat this upon a large riven slate hearth. Although a hearth of this size is beyond the minimum requirements set out by the building regulations – a deep heath like this means that the stove door will stay over the hearth even when fully open. This prevents any ash dropping from the door onto the carpet.

We left the customer with a great way to heat their living room, which is clean, efficient and a great central feature for the room.

If you require a stove installation in Chawton Call us now!

Chesney’s Salisbury 8 Log Burner With Twin Wall Flue System

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One of our customers wanted to create a new focal point for their living room. They required a larger stove for the size and location of the room. We decided to fit a Chesney’s Salisbury 8 Multi Fuel stove. As there was no existing chimney present in the room we fitted a new factory made twin wall flue system by Poujoulat. The Twin wall flue system ran out through the wall and up the outside of the property.

To be in keeping with the house we opted to build a false chimney breast to house the log burner. This was a brickwork construction with a rustic rural blend brick interior. The customer specified a very rustic riven slate hearth & slim oak mantlepiece.

The Chesney’s Salisbury 8 gave the room a perfect central point. The final product blended in perfectly and gave them an efficient way of heating the room with a renewable fuel.

Stuv Inset Log Burner Installation, Bordon, Hampshire

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FireBug were asked to fit a stove into this customers brickwork fireplace. When a fireplace opening is very small it is often best to fit an inset log burner. This type of stove will give you the biggest firebox for the size of the opening, as opposed to a freestanding that will need an air gap around the stove. The Stuv inset log burner looked great with the very modern looking fireplace. We removed the original fireback, swept and then lined the chimney. Fitting and testing the Stuv inset was the final stage.

The Stuv inset log burner is one of FireBug’s favourite inset stoves available, along with the Contura i4 – the goto stoves when a small inset log burner is required.

Log Burner Installation, Camberley, Surrey

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We were commissioned to carry out a log burner installation in Camberley, surrey. The requirement was to install a Purefire Panoramic log burner into a new property in Camberley. A light brickwork hearth was matched with brick slips to line the fireplace. The chimney was constructed with a new Isokern pumice chimney liner. The customer supplied the great looking panoramic stove which we connected, tested and HETAS certificated.

Do you require a Log Burner Installation in Camberley, Surrey? Call us now to arrange a free site survey.

Log Burner Installation, Ropley, Hampshire

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FireBug were hired to carry out a Log Burner Installation in Ropley. The requirement was to update the fireplace in this victorian house with a new log burner. The customer had already sourced a great stove – The C-four from Charnwood. The chimney needed sweeping, lining and some repairs to the chimney stack. We also capped the two disused chimney pots. There was an existing slate hearth with a wooden fireplace surround. We had to change the surround for a floating mantlepiece to meet the required distance to combustibles. There was also some changes needed to the brick lining of the fireplace. After plastering the fireplace looked great. They now have a great looking, clean burning, heat source for their front room.

Call us now for Log Burner Installation services in Ropley and the surrounding areas.

Log Burner in Country Cottage, Compton, Guildford, Surrey

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This cottage is Compton in Surrey had an inefficient open fire that needed attention. There was a wooden lintel used in the brick fireplace and the opening had been closed down to try to make the fire work more efficiently. We first changed the oak support for a non combustible lintel with matching brickwork to face. Opened up the fireplace to the original opening size. The chimney was lined with a flexible flue liner and fitted with a rain cap. We then fitted a new oak mantle piece finished in a lime wax. This gave it a light finish to match the tiles of the hearth. The Stove is a Purefire Panoramic stove. The room is now cosy and warm with a clean and efficient wood burner.

Log Burner with Oak mantlepiece, Deepcut, Surrey

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An oak mantlepiece fitted along with a new Woodburner. This property had an open fireplace that had been blocked up. Initially we opened up thew fireplace, swept and lined the chimney. The brickwork inside the fireplace benefited from being cleaned up and repointed with a lime mortar. The hearth had already been laid, it was adequate and looked right for the fireplace. The stove is an ACR Oakdale with high legs – its a very efficient stove and heats the room up in no time. To finish this install we fitted a rustic oak mantle piece above the fireplace and also fitted two shelves of a similar size into the alcove next to the fireplace. All were finished with a danish oil to give a natural effect.

Please contact us to enquire about fitting a log burner or an oak mantlepiece in your home.

Chesney Log Burner Installation, Hook, Hampshire

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A beautiful Chesney’s Chesney Log Burner Installation in Hook. We were called to look at a fireplace in a beautiful old house in Rotherwick, Hook. The fireplace had been bricked up to a very small opening but upon inspection we could see that the original fireplace was much bigger. As we unpicked the old fireplace we revealed a lovely sized opening with a nice swept arch of rustic brickwork.

We swept tested and lined the chimney with help of a cherry picker. after a few repairs we repointed the brickwork inside the fireplace with lime mortar and plastered the face of the chimney breast. The hearth material here is a riven slate – the perfect match for rustic brickwork. This is one of our favourite stoves – the Salisbury 5 by Chesney.

Opening up this fireplace and fitting a beautiful stove like the Chesney’s has transformed the room. Most importantly it has also introduced a clean renewable way to heat the room whilst giving that cosiness only a fire can provide.

Do you need a log burner installation in hook or the surrounding area? Please get in touch to see if we can help you.