Chimney liners – flue liners for gas and open fire fireplaces for London and across the UK

Chimney liners are mandatory if you have a wood-burning fireplace, gas fireplace or open fire fireplace. It is mandatory if you are building a new property or perhaps you have an older property both require you to have chimney liners. If you have an older flue liner our professionals can check the condition by carrying out a CCTV inspection.

What types of liners are available for my gas fireplace or open fire fireplace?

There are a few types of liners available for all types of fireplaces. There are regular flue liners, steel flue liners, flexible flue liners and lastly there are furanflex flue liners. Furanflex flue liners are the newest chimney lining technology.

In what circumstances can we apply furanflex flue liners?

Furanflex flue liner technology can be applied to domestic kitchen extracts, commercial condensing boilers, air ventilation ducts along with many other types of commercial, industrial and domestic applications.

What size flue liners do I need for my gas fireplace? open fire fireplace?

The type of fireplace will determine the size of flue liner for example an open fire fireplace will require a flue liner that ranges in diameter from 8 to 10 inches. However, a gas fireplace will require a much smaller flue liner – you are able to use a flue liner that is only 5 to 6 inches in diameter. A gas fireplace liner is much more compact than that of an open fire fireplace.

Why install a chimney flue liner?

There are a number of reasons why you should install any type of flue liner, here are some listed below:

• A flue liner insulates the chimney
• Provides a passageway for harmful gases
• Decreases the chance of a chimney fire
• Prevents masonry and condensation damage
• It decreases the build up of things such as soot, tar and creosote
• It prevents carbon monoxide from leaking into your home
• It is more energy efficient – reduces the consumption of wood or fuel

What about a chimney furanflex flue liner?

Some key advantages of a furanflex flue liner are:

• 10 to 25 year guarantee
• No need for chimney repairs for many, many years
• Maintains a large working fire
• No need to purchase extra chimney fan extractors
• Easy application
• Corrosion resistant
• Smooth inner surface
• Extreme temperature resistant
• Has a wide range of diameters
• Waterproof
• Prolongs the life of your chimney

What are some consequences of not lining your gas or open fire fireplace?

The first and probably biggest hazard is you run the risk of having smoke and carbon monoxide travelling back into your home. Remember carbon monoxide kills. The next consequence of not lining your chimney is it more likely that you will have a chimney fire.

What is the cost of chimney lining installation?

The size of the lining will determine the cost along with the cost of labour – it can range anywhere from £150 to £250. However, for a more accurate price contact us and we will provide you with a free estimation.

Chimney lining for gas fireplaces and open fireplaces near me:

Most of our clients come from the following areas in London: Camden, Royal Borough of Greenwich, Hackney, Hammersmith, Fulham, Islington, Royal Borough of Kensington, Chelsea, Lambeth, Lewisham, Southwark, Tower Hamlets, Wandsworth, City of Westminster, Barking and Dagenham, Barnet, Bexley, Brent, Bromley, Croydon, Ealing, Enfield, Haringey, Harrow, Havering, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, Merton, Newham, Redbridge, Richmond upon Thames, Sutton, Waltham Forest, and surrounding areas. For special projects we also offer our services in all of the UK.