Stove Guide
Whether you're choosing your first stove, replacing an existing one, planning your installation, or learning how to get the best from your stove, start here.
Choosing the right Stove
Start here if you're considering buying a new stove.
- Choosing the right stove
- Wood burning vs multifuel
- How big a stove do you need? Use our calculator
- Which wood heating solution is best?
Planning your installation
Find our what's needed to install so you can make a fully informed decision when you buy.
- Installation regulations
- Chimney options, including our free design service
- Do you need a chimney for a stove?
- How to line an existing chimney
Common stove problems
Already own a stove? Here are solutions to common issues.
Need spare parts? Visit Stovespares.co.ukFuel and firewood
Get the best from your wood heating by making sure your fuel is tip-top.
Learn about the upside-down fire lighting methodChoosing & using your stove
How to heat your home with wood?
Heating your home office
Heating your home office with a wood or pellet stove.
Firewood and Woodfuel
Installation & Regs
Stove Installers
If you need a stove installer to help with your project then we have a list that covers the UK.
Stoves for Airtight Houses
Modern homes are increasingly airtight. That means that there are a few more things to consider when installing a stove so that it is safe and works well.
Raise EPC and SAP with a stove
A wood or wood pellet stove can not only be a cosy addition to a home, but it can also help to raise your SAP and EPC rating.
Grants
Boiler Upgrade Scheme - Grants for Low Carbon Heating
You may qualify for a government grant of £7500 for a heat pump, or £5000 for a wood pellet boiler.
Price at 0% VAT
Brief overview of why you now pay 0% VAT on renewable heating systems.
New Build Homes
New build homes are built to higher standards of insulation and airtightness, a vital way to reduce energy use, carbon emissions and their impact on the planet. This can throw up some challenges, as well as opportunities, when it comes to heating.
The heat needed in new build home when it’s really cold outside tends to be quite low, the insulation materials are much thicker (and may be flammable), and the airtightness is to a much higher level than in an existing house, which means that there is a lot for us to consider when you contact us for help with your new home. That's why we’ve split the information here across a few pages to cover stoves, chimney, ventilation, and renewable heating systems. You can also just contact us to talk things through.
Stoves for New Build Homes
There are a number of things to think about when choosing a stove for a modern or new build home. The good news is that there are plenty of options available.
Chimneys for New Build Homes
In a new build home the high insulation levels mean that it is vital that the chimney can run through the floors, roof or walls safely and without causing heat or air leakage.
Heating System Design
Not sure where to start? That's what we are here for. You can run through all the options with us, make sure that the sizing is correct and then we can design your heating system for you - that's all included as standard when you work with us. Making sure it's safe, efficient, robust and all works together as intended.
Stoves for Airtight Houses
Modern homes are increasingly airtight. That means that there are a few more things to consider when installing a stove so that it is safe and works well.
