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The Gas Fireplace shop is to re-open 15th June 2020. We are to re-open our Beckenham showroom following COVID lockdown restrictions from Monday 15th June 2020.
Visits will be limited to a maximum of 2 sets of clients at any time so as to ensure customers can reasonably follow 2 metre social distancing whilst in the showroom. To help us achieve this please call 020 8663 3223 for an appointment.
No one should visit the Gas Fireplace if they are running a temperature or suffering any associated symptoms of coronavirus disease .
To prevent infection and reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19, the following measures will be in place:
- All visitors must use our hand sanitiser station on arrival and departure.
- Maintain at least a 2 metre distance between you and all members of staff and other customers especially if they are coughing or sneezing.
- All visitors are encouraged to shop alone where possible unless specific assistance is required.
- We ask all our visitors to avoid touching displays whilst browsing.
- We regret that at this time we are unable to allow children to visit the shop.
- Do not visit if you feel unwell.
- All visitors are encouraged to use PPE face coverings where possible.
- Please note, we are unable to carry out site surveys at the moment, our sales advisor will update you when you visit.
These operating procedures in our fireplace shop will be continually reviewed and updated when required. We will update this page when any changes are made and implemented. The procedures relate to guidance on various activities where persons will interact with our employees in the day to day running of business from our showroom. Our normal opening hours will be subject to change without notice during this period. To avoid disappointment please do not attend the showroom without an appointment.
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Our Orpington fireplace installation story began when Mr & Mrs Aston contacted us to help with fireplaces for their newly purchased home in Orpington.
The house a Victorian terraced had both downstairs rooms knocked through by the previous owners. The Aston’s decided the room needed a feature and set about choosing fireplaces. After much deliberation it was decided that a pair of white marble Flat Victorian surrounds with cast iron inserts, gas fires and black granite hearths would fit the bill.
The chimney breasts were bricked up by a previous owner. The job involved opening up the chimneys and testing the soundness and draw. Apart from a sweep a new cowl on one of the pots, they were in good order and ready for the new surrounds.
Over the next couple of days of this Orpington installation story our fitters ran gas to the chimneys. Installed the new fireplace surrounds, hearths and fires. Making good the walls ready for decoration by the customer, the room now has two definite focal points. The new fireplaces have transformed the Ashton’s room.
White marble has traditionally been used for fireplaces. It is soft to work, making it ideal for carving. Victorians introduced cast iron inserts to improve the effectiveness of the open fire.
Do you have a house project that calls for a fireplace, stove or fire?
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Amy and Claire were looking for a fireplace installation in Sydenham. They had seen some designs on our website before their visit to our fireplace shop. However they wanted to make sure they would be right. Before visiting us they filled in our information sheet. Meaning we knew exactly what would fit from the get go.
Once in the showroom, they fell in love with the clean lines of the Stanley fireplace. Once the design was chosen they decided to have it made in a Spanish limestone. Pairing it with a high efficiency gas fire in the shape of the Verine Passion. Ensuring the room would be easy and cheap to heat. The house was a semi detached 1950’s build with an external chimney breast. So the couple had a nice flat wall without the size constraints of a normal chimney breast.
Survey completed it was all systems go and an installation date arranged. On the day of the fireplace installation in Sydenham our installers first removed the existing fireplace. Swept the chimney, ran a new hidden gas pipe supply and installed the new fireplace. Along with the Verine Passion gasfire. We finished off by making good the wall ready for decoration by Amy and Claire.
The room now has a smart new focal point ready for the rest of the decoration to begin.
Do you have a project that requires a new fireplace or fire?
Contact us on 020 8663 3223
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The story of a Stonehenge installation in Dartford.
Faith had always hated the old tiled fireplace in the living room of her mothers 1950’s house in Dartford, but her mother quite liked it. Unfortunately for her mother a pipe burst bring down the lounge ceiling and damaging the tiles on the fireplace. One insurance claim later and Faith was helping her mother choose a fireplace and new flooring.
A visit to our showroom a site survey a quote to the insurance company and the deal was done. A Stonehenge fireplace in Spanish limestone along with a gas fire. The gas fire had high level controls to save any bending down to light and control the flames. The fireplace needed to be made to a special size so that the power points did not need moving. This was no trouble due to our made to measure service. Due to new flooring the hearth needed to be made and installed first. So that was supplied ahead of the surround. Allowing the flooring contractors to fit the flooring in the required timeframe.
Once this was complete we went back to site and completed the Stonehenge installation in Dartford. We installed the fireplace surround and gas fire on the already installed hearth. We then made good to the wall ready for decoration by the customers decorator. Unfortunately we don’t have any before pictures but the transformation was amazing.
Do you have a project that needs a fireplace or fire?
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This bespoke fireplace installation in Bexley Heath was just the ticket for Jonathan. Who had just moved into his first house, after renting for some years.
The lounge had a very narrow chimney breast. So required our made to measure service. A service we offer when a standard size will not fit. Jonathan chose a bespoke limestone surround with polished black granite for the hearth and back panel. Along with a NuFlame Energis high efficiency gas fire, complete with remote control for ease of use.
Our surveyor visited the house in Bexley Heath taking measurements for the new bespoke fireplace. Also to check the safety and suitability of the chimney. Once we had this information we were able to prepare a free no obligation quotation for Jonathan to consider. Our price was competitive and we were awarded the works.
The fireplace was made and a date arranged for the Bespoke fireplace installation in Bexley Heath. The day dawned and one of our installation teams were on site bright and early. The installation went without a hitch and the result was a nice new fireplace focal point to brighten up any room.
We wish Jonathan many happy years in his new home.
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In addition we have just fitted our hand crafted Stanley fireplaces to a house in Bromley.
Manufactured in Limestone with a steel panel, Italian Slate hearth with Spherical dogs and basket gas fire. Here fitted for a lovely couple from Bromley Kent.
The Stanley Fireplace with gas fire was recently installed in Bromley by The Gas Fireplace. Our Bromley clients were drawn to the contemporary style of the Stanley enhancing the living room.
Now fitted and looks absolutely stunning. It fits welll with the style of our living room and is a real talking point for guests.
The Gas Fireplace installation team worked seamlessly to ensure they were careful and attentive to our well-loved home. Nigel’s advice was very helpful in making our choice. Beginning to end the transition from an outdated 1950’s tiled fireplace to the Stanley Fireplace went very smoothly.
‘The Gas Fireplace selection includes a wide range of fireplaces. From our initial enquiry to installation took five weeks. We would recommend them to anybody needing a fireplace in the Bromley area and beyond!’
‘We could not fault them from removal of the old fireplace to fitting of new’
The Gas Fireplace offers a comprehensive service. With a range of contemporary and period styles fire surrounds and fires. Sourcing the best natural materials carved by skilled craftsmen. Offering advice on size, model and material through years of experience. Also offering advice on technical requirements. Also project managing from initial enquiry through to survey and successful installation.
The Stanley fireplace is a copy of an old English mantelpiece. Simplistic in design and straight lines for a minimalist appearance. This fireplace is available in any material or size.
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