ᐅ Assembling a Fireplace Kit Yourself Using Online Instructions
Created on: 21 May 2019 08:02
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Almo85
Hello,
I was planning to buy a fireplace kit, install it myself, and then have it inspected and approved by my chimney sweep. That’s how some of my friends did it.
I have a controlled mechanical ventilation system and intended to connect a differential pressure switch and integrate it with the ventilation system. The total cost, including finishing the wall for an independent air supply fireplace, would be about 5,000€.
Now, my chimney sweep told me this is no longer allowed and that he wouldn’t approve the fireplace. He insists that it must be installed by a certified professional. Well... I’ve requested quotes, and they range from about 14,000 to 18,000€, which is definitely too expensive.
Are there really legal regulations that forbid self-installation? If so, why are such kits still widely sold online?
Can I ask another chimney sweep about this? The first one already performed the inspection during the shell construction phase.
Thanks in advance for your experiences and help!
Best regards,
Alex
I was planning to buy a fireplace kit, install it myself, and then have it inspected and approved by my chimney sweep. That’s how some of my friends did it.
I have a controlled mechanical ventilation system and intended to connect a differential pressure switch and integrate it with the ventilation system. The total cost, including finishing the wall for an independent air supply fireplace, would be about 5,000€.
Now, my chimney sweep told me this is no longer allowed and that he wouldn’t approve the fireplace. He insists that it must be installed by a certified professional. Well... I’ve requested quotes, and they range from about 14,000 to 18,000€, which is definitely too expensive.
Are there really legal regulations that forbid self-installation? If so, why are such kits still widely sold online?
Can I ask another chimney sweep about this? The first one already performed the inspection during the shell construction phase.
Thanks in advance for your experiences and help!
Best regards,
Alex
Lumpi_LE schrieb:
To install an insert, a proper stove has to be built, which is not something a handyman service does.
5,000–10,000 euros are normal for that, without the fireplace insert, pressure monitor, etc. I would take care of building the enclosure, plastering, and connecting the pressure monitor (Wodtke DS01L).
Well, with some persistence, you can definitely find a fireplace builder who will do it.
But can you do it yourself? Our fireplace builder took 4 days with 2 apprentices to build the fireplace. That’s almost 100 hours of work – and they had the right tools and knew what they were doing.
The materials also cost a lot of money. Fireclay bricks are very expensive. Stone slabs are costly as well.
I hope you have planned a conduit from the fireplace to the control cabinet, otherwise, the pressure switch will be useless anyway.
But can you do it yourself? Our fireplace builder took 4 days with 2 apprentices to build the fireplace. That’s almost 100 hours of work – and they had the right tools and knew what they were doing.
The materials also cost a lot of money. Fireclay bricks are very expensive. Stone slabs are costly as well.
I hope you have planned a conduit from the fireplace to the control cabinet, otherwise, the pressure switch will be useless anyway.
Lumpi_LE schrieb:
Well, with some persistence you can definitely find a fireplace specialist willing to do it.
But can you do it yourself? Our fireplace installer worked with two apprentices for four days on the fireplace. That’s almost 100 hours of work – they also had the right tools and knew what they were doing.
The materials cost a fortune as well. Fireclay bricks are very expensive. Stone slabs are costly too.
I hope you planned a conduit from the fireplace to the control cabinet, otherwise the pressure switch won’t work anyway. Two of my friends also did the entire job by themselves and had it inspected by the chimney sweep. It looks really great. I’m going to ask for their help as well.
I have installed conduits for electrical wiring and for a pressure hose, depending on which type of pressure switch I end up installing.
However, my wife has completely lost interest in having a fireplace, which I can understand, but I’ll try one or two alternatives.
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nordanney21 May 2019 13:29Almo85 schrieb:
a proper stove should be built masonry-style Ours was completely covered with drywall. We skipped the fireclay bricks since it wasn’t meant to be a sauna, just to improve the appearance.
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