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Get one with a back boiler linked into your current hot water/central heating system if you can.
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If you're in London (or another smoke control zone), won't you have to pick something from the exemption list anyway?
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Depends how long you're going to live there. If it's your family home so 10+ yrs then go for it, otherwise I'd buy a different toy. There may be a different fashion by the time you sell the place...
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I installed a multifuel stove in my (boat) home. I saved by doing the installation work myself but the (twin wall) flue cost more than the stove itself!
Depending on the size of the room you're trying to heat, you can get 5-6kw burners for around £500. But if you're looking for something with a modern design then expect to pay for it. Second hand stoves are often a lot cheaper too.
Multifuel stoves can be very efficient (up to about 85%) so it's worth considering the cost saving on your heating bills as well as the added value to the house (if any). Plus you get to have a fire which is always cool.
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Get a few quotes obvs, but bear in mind the flu going through the bedroom may need to be boxed in due to fire/HETAS regs so that may add cost but if the chap you have coming in knows his stuff I'm sure he'll keep you right. I'd love a wood burner myself!
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I'm considering getting a woodburner put in my living room. My chimney was completely removed by previous owners, so it will need to have a flu put straight up through the ceiling, all the way through the bedroom above, into the attic, and out the top somehow. so will be a pretty costly installation.
Just started looking at the actual stoves... Am amazed at how much they are! We thought we'd be able to get something fairly modern looking for sub £500... they all seem to be upwards of £1300 for nice looking ones!
I need to get a quote for installation, but am expecting it will end up costing at least £3k all in. Will it add anywhere near this kind of value to the house? Just seems difficult to justify spending that kind of money on something that may add no value, when i could spend it on tarting up the kitchen and it would easily boost the value of the property a fair bit.
I'd really like a woodburner, but not sure i want one enough to part with that sort of money.