Gas Safe Registered
A real flame at the touch of a button, no logs to store, no ash to clear, no sweep visits. Correctly flued, professionally certified, and installed to look like a proper fireplace.
20+ years installing across Windsor & Berkshire · HETAS 3869 · Written quote within 24–48 hours.
20+ yrs
Installing in Windsor & Berkshire
HETAS
Registered installers (3869)
£5m
Zurich Public Liability cover
12 mo
Workmanship guarantee minimum
24–48h
Fixed written quote turnaround
Overview
What it is
Gas stove installation covers appliance selection, gas supply connection, flue design (balanced or conventional), hearth and chamber works, and Gas Safe certification. The end result is a fireplace that lights instantly, throws real radiant heat, and is far lower-maintenance than solid fuel.
Who it is for
Perfect for busy households, apartments with mains gas but no chimney, older homeowners who no longer want to handle logs, and holiday-let owners who need reliable, on-demand ambience without the mess.
When to book
Ideal during kitchen and living-room renovations, apartment fit-outs, or when converting an existing decorative fireplace into a working heat source. Also a common choice when a solid-fuel stove has become impractical to maintain.
Why professional help matters
Gas stoves must be installed and certified by a Gas Safe engineer. Uncertified work is illegal, uninsurable and dangerous. Beyond the certification, the difference between a good and poor gas install shows in flame quality, heat output, and how the stove reads visually against its chamber and surround.
If it's ignored
Any gas appliance installed by someone not on the Gas Safe register is a criminal offence, invalidates your insurance, and puts your household at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. There is no cheap workaround.
Balanced flue and conventional flue models look different and behave differently. Choosing the wrong one for your property means a compromised flame view or a stove that struggles to run cleanly.
A gas stove that isn't correctly commissioned burns rich or lean, sooting the glass and using more gas than specified. Correct commissioning is a one-time job that pays back every winter.
Our process
The same disciplined sequence on every project, whether it's a Georgian townhouse in Windsor or a new-build media wall in Ascot.
01
Chris visits your home to measure the chimney, hearth, room volume and ventilation. We inspect the flue, discuss aesthetics and confirm what is achievable in your specific property, from Georgian townhouses to sealed new-build breasts.
02
Every line item priced: stove, flue components, hearth, chamber works, building control. Potential extras (unforeseen chimney issues, structural adjustments) are itemised in advance so the number you sign off is the number you pay.
03
We refine the stove choice, materials, chamber finish and flue route with you. Deposit: cost of the stove plus 50% of installation, secures your slot within 72 hours of quote acceptance.
04
Dust sheets and protection go down first. Our HETAS-registered team completes the install to Building Regulations, cleans as we go, and treats your home like our own, no shortcuts, no mess left behind.
05
Smoke test, draw test, first light with you present, plus a full walk-through of controls, fuel and maintenance. HETAS certificate issued to you and your insurer. 12-month workmanship guarantee starts the day we leave.
The benefit
Six specific, measurable outcomes we deliver on every job. No vague marketing claims.
Full flame in seconds via handset or wall switch, no kindling, no waiting.
No logs to store, no ash to clear, no sweeping.
Cast iron and steel bodies still throw genuine warmth, this is not a flame-effect decoration.
Balanced flue variants install where no chimney exists, extensions, apartments, new builds.
Set-and-forget comfort in living rooms and snugs.
Full commissioning paperwork issued on completion, for your records and your insurer.
Deep detail
The engineering, materials and decisions behind the finished job.
We install cast iron and steel gas stoves from established UK and European manufacturers, traditional stove-look and contemporary square-fronted models, natural gas and LPG variants. Selection follows room size, existing gas supply and flue availability.
Balanced flue models draw combustion air from outside and vent through a concentric twin-wall flue, perfect for chimney-less properties. Conventional flue models use an existing lined chimney. We survey and specify based on what your property allows.
We check supply pressure, pipework sizing and appliance gas rate as part of every install. Any pipework upgrade needed is quoted in advance, not added on invoice day.
Every install is commissioned with a flue gas analyser and pressure test, and notified to Gas Safe. You receive a Gas Safety Notification and the manufacturer commissioning documents.
Frequently asked
Installation typically starts from £1,700 excluding the stove where mains gas and a suitable flue route are already available. Balanced-flue installs through an external wall and new pipework runs are quoted line-by-line so the figure is fixed.
No: balanced flue gas stoves install without a chimney. They vent through a concentric twin-wall flue through an external wall.
It depends on log supply. If you buy kiln-dried hardwood retail, gas can be comparable. If you source logs cheaply or free, wood is significantly cheaper per hour of heat.
Correctly sized gas stoves output genuine radiant heat comparable to a wood burner of the same kW rating, they are not decorative fires.
Yes: every installation is Gas Safe notified with a Gas Safety Notification issued to you on completion.
You replace the appliance rather than convert it, the flue works are largely reusable but the stove itself is purpose-built for one fuel.
1–2 days on site for most straightforward installs. Balanced flue installs through an external wall may extend to 2–3 days.
12-month workmanship guarantee minimum on the installation. Manufacturer warranty on the appliance varies by brand (typically 2–5 years on gas stoves).
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Chris personally attends every survey, measures the chimney, discusses the design, and prices every line item transparently. No sales pressure. No hidden extras on invoice day.
