Contemporary Brick Fireplace Installation in Hook, Hampshire

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 The outdated stone fireplace in their home felt mismatched and dated, prompting the need for a fresh, contemporary solution.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.

Inglenook fireplac with a new Woodburner and a new brick hearth

Inglenook Fireplace with New Woodburner & New Brick Hearth

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.

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traditional wood burner with non combustible mantle

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

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!

log burner with non combustible mantle piece

non combustible mantlepiece

traditional wood burner with non combustible mantle

false chimney breast with chesneys stove

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

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.

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brick lined false chimney breast

lon burner with twinwall flue

salisbury 8 stove with brick fireplace

false chimney breast with chesneys stove

Stuv Inset wood burner with brick fireplace

Stuv Inset Log Burner Installation, Bordon, Hampshire

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.

Stuv Inset wood burner with brick hearth

Stuv Inset wood burner with brick fireplace

Charnwood log burner ropley

Log Burner Installation, Ropley, Hampshire

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.

Charnwood log burner ropley

brickwork fireplace surround guildford

Log Burner in Country Cottage, Compton, Guildford, Surrey

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.

Contact us now to discuss fitting a log burner in your home.

modern wood burner Haselmere

Modern Wood Burner Installation, Haselmere, Surrey

FireBug were called to a modern house in Haselmere to remodel the fireplace and fit a wood burning stove. There was a reproduction cast fireplace fitted which was at odds with the style of the house. We changed this fireplace for a modern, clean looking wood burner with oak mantlepiece and granite hearth.

The Wood burner is a Stovax Vogue Midi, a great looking modern stove with hight efficiency and perfect heat output for the room.

Contact us now if you are interested in fitting a modern wood burner in your home.

modern wood burner Haselmere

Stovax stove haselemere

log burner with oak mantle and matching shelves

Log Burner with Oak mantlepiece, Deepcut, Surrey

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.

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modern wood burner in inglenook fireplace

Wood Burner Installation Into Inglenook Fireplace, Bighton, Alresford, Hampshire

We were commissioned to fit a Chesney’s Shoreditch wood burner into an old inglenook fireplace in Bighton. The fireplace had been modelled a number of times over the years & was currently used as an open fire. We first removed the brick build fireplace chamber and seats. The chimney was lined and insulated and a new steel register plate fitted. We then lime rendered the interior of the fireplace and plastered the chimney breast. Where the original fire sate there was very bad damage to the brick hearth – the customer chose to have a new slate hearth laid to cover this area. We then repaired and stained the rest of the brick hearth to match the front section.

The stove is a Chesney’s Shoreditch 5 in silver finish. The hearth is a riven slate over an old brick hearth. The little door on the left of the fireplace is an old bread oven.

modern wood burner in inglenook fireplace

modern wood burner in inglenook fireplace

modern wood burner in inglenook fireplace

inglenook fireplace prior to works