Can a woodburner be fitted in this space?

[Robgee12345]

Hi

First post so I am sorry if it's in the wrong section or I should have searched a bit more.

I have recently moved into a 1950s house that already has a woodburner in the kitchen (think it was fitted to replace a range or old style boiler), however I would love one in the living room.

There was a plastic vent fitted in the wall the opposite side of where the woodburner in fitted in the kitchen. It's back to back to the wall where I want one fitting.


Taking the vent off as you can hopefully see has revealed a hole with loads of ash and sticks in so think there is obviously a chimney going off it.

Do people think with some building work that a woodburner could be fitted in this space?

Who would be best to approach? A stove fitting company or a builder? Would they be able to advise me as to the possibility?

Cheers in advance
Rob

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[Burnerman]

I'm sure anything is possible Rob, but your wood burner needs to be surrounded completely with brick, including the sides and hearth.
If this can be provided, and a chimney lined, you are in with a chance!
John

 

[Robgee12345]

I'm sure anything is possible Rob, but your wood burner needs to be surrounded completely with brick, including the sides and hearth.
If this can be provided, and a chimney lined, you are in with a chance!
John

Cheers for the response john.

There is loads of twigs and ash in the hole so I think there is definitely a chimney behind it. When you say chimney lined is that the metal tube you can put down?

The hole has bricks either side and at the back. Would it be a chase of smashing a load out to make a hole big enough and putting lintels or steels in for support as needed.

Would a burner fitter be able to do the whole thing or would I need a builder to do all the work?

Cheers for the help

Rob