Fitting estimates (after site visit)
Without liner, suitable fireplace, soundness tested chimney, from £400 Suitable fireplace, with 10-year liner from £1200, 25-year liner from £1550 possibly plus locally-sourced scaffolding from £400 unless we can work from ladders Twinwall chimney from £250 per metre, angles from £180, misc parts £500, labour from £900 will require hearth, fireproofing, site visit, specific design, possibly scaffolding Other work For all stoves over 5kw - supply & fit an airvent = £160 Knock out a fireplace and bag debris for customer disposal from £240 - disposal from £80 Insert a required or a raised lintel into an existing fireplace opening from £280 We do not personally apply plaster or rendering - typically this adds from £150 Other Fuel moisture detectors - ensure your fuel is under 20% water-content - £25 Carbon monoxide alarm/detectors to reduce risks to health and safety - £30 Thermometers to reduce tar by burning dry fuel at correct temperatures - £15 Airvent supply only - £25 Diy-kits To diy, first notify your local building control officer and pay their £160-£200 fee. For retrospective, un-notified sign off requests, they may triple their fee "hetas" engineers cannot legally sign off diy! If they do, the sign-off is invalid We include the building regs certification in our estimated fees Make register plates with twin traps - up to 36" x 24" from £140, otherwise from £240 Supply black flue - 300mm (12") £40, 600mm (24") £50, 900mm (36") £60, 1200mm (48") £80. Supply liner kit - 10m of 10-year liner, rain cap/hanger, adapter £600 - 25 year liner £900 HETAS Ltd (heating equipment testing and approval scheme) with its distinctive three-tick logo, is the official approval body for the domestic solid fuel industry. Established in 1936, HETAS Ltd is a non-profit-making, independent body whose primary function is to ensure that the highest possible standards are maintained throughout the solid fuel heating industry by regular testing and inspection of appliances, fuels and other associated equipment used in the domestic market.

Why have the rules changed?
As part of the government’s drive to improve standards throughout the construction industry and to further the conservation of fuel and power, the existing building regulations covering the installation of domestic heating equipment have undergone a major revision. These new building regulations apply to the installation of all new heating appliances and came into force on the 1st April 2002.

Will standards be improved?
Historically, the vast majority of heating appliances even by reputable companies have not been notified to local authorities and as a result, have not been inspected by building control. However, there are many thousands of installations carried out each year by companies or individuals with little or no experience, often to a poor standard, which may result in unsafe or dangerous installations.

How will the Competent Persons scheme help customers?
HETAS Ltd with its long history of dealing with all matters relating to solid fuel and appliances has developed a registration scheme for companies and individual engineers involved with installation of appliances and other related equipment. However, it should be noted that not all the companies are registered for the installation of central heating and some chimney lining systems. It is therefore important to confirm what level of registration the company has before placing your order.

Companies applying for membership to the HETAS Ltd registration scheme will have to meet a number of conditions before acceptance - The main conditions are:
• They will employ HETAS Ltd trained engineers
• That their workmanship (on inspection) is of a good standard
• They have the required level of Public Liability Insurance
• They respond to customer concerns in a positive way
Companies accepted into scheme membership do not need building control approval. This should save you both time and money.

Sussex Woodstoves is fully HETAS Ltd registered for the supply and installation of solid fuel stoves, and chimney linings.

How to contact HETAS
Full details of the companies registered with HETAS Ltd under the Competent Persons Scheme are available from:
1) HETAS Ltd, PO BOX 37, Bishops Cleeve, Gloucestchire, GL52 9TB and www.hetas.co.uk
2) The Solid Fuel Association, 7 Swanwick Court, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7AS, www.solidfuel.co.uk
Tel: 0845 601 4406 - Fax: 01773 834351 - Email: sfa@solidfuel.co.uk

Service and Maintenance
In order to ensure that your new solid fuel fired appliance maintains its performance and operates in a safe manner HETAS Ltd recommends that an annual service as well as chimney sweeping is properly carried out. Many of the companies registered with HETAS Ltd are additionally able to undertake service and maintenance in a professional manner. The addresses above should be contacted to identify which companies are registered for this type of work.

Approved Chimney Sweeps
In addition to the HETAS Ltd register of installation and servicing companies, it also operates a nationwide list of approved chimney sweeps. Again details can be obtained from the contact points above or directly from:
The National Association of Chimney Sweeps (NACS)
Unit 15, Emerald Way, Stone Business Park, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 0SR
Tel: 0800 833 464, Fax: 01785 811712, Email: nacs@chimneyworks.co.uk & www.chimneyworks.co.uk