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Chimney construction in Essex

Chimney Builders in Essex

Scarlett Fireplaces offer the complete chimney builders service for Essex.

As specialist chimney builders since 1991, we offer all types of chimney construction, designed and built with the correct flue liners to suit your chosen wood fired heating appliance. 

We follow and often exceed part J of the UK building regulations to ensure the safe passage of fumes, through your property and safely out to the atmosphere. The height and position of a chimney terminal relevant to the surrounding architecture is important to ensure that the minimal emsissions from modern wood burning do not cause a nuisance to your neighbourhood.

Whether a traditional brick chimney with concrete pumice flue liners, a pumice single module chimney system or an insulated stainless steel chimney system, designing the right chimney using suitable products for every situation is critical for a safe working flue.

All of the chimney construction images found on this website are of our own chimney building projects. Browse our chimney build portfolio and chimney installation services using the image filter below

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A chimney for a wood-burning stove must withstand condensation and temperatures reaching up to 1000°C in the event of a chimney fire. In today's market, many products are copied and sold cheaply, but cutting corners on a chimney that runs through the heart of your home is pure madness. The wood-burning stoves we sell are built to last a lifetime, and the chimney and flue that support them should do the same.

If a chimney is built to the correct height, with an appropriately sized flue, an insulated liner, and proper room ventilation, it is guaranteed to function effectively. However, poorly constructed chimneys are a common issue, and fixing problems caused during the design and build stages can be costly.

Unfortunately, bricklayers, architects, and general builders often lack understanding of the basic guidelines for chimney construction. In the UK, chimney design evolved over centuries alongside architectural and heating advancements, resulting in highly effective systems. Today, however, construction often defaults to "basic minimum requirements" set by regulations, which don’t always deliver the best outcomes.