In most cases, you don’t need full planning permission, but the installation must comply with Building Regulations. If you live in a listed building or conservation area, additional permissions may be required.

We recommend sweeping your chimney at least once a year for wood burners and twice a year if you burn coal. Regular sweeping keeps your stove safe, efficient, and compliant with insurance requirements.

A chimney liner ensures smoke and gases are safely carried outside. Most modern wood burners require a liner for efficiency and safety. We can assess your chimney and install the correct liner if needed.

Yes — we provide a professional heat output calculation to match the right stove size to your room. This ensures your wood burner heats efficiently without wasting energy.

Modern stoves are designed to be highly efficient and meet current DEFRA and EcoDesign standards. When using dry, seasoned wood, they produce lower emissions compared to open fires.