CASE STUDY 03
through the ceiling
through the roof
An open-plan kitchen fireplace with a full internal flue run · 1980s Detached Home
fireplace in the heart of the home
PROJECT focus
Internal flue run · Multi-floor penetration · Open-plan kitchen installation
THE CLIENT
a 1980's detached home
The clients had transformed their kitchen into a beautiful open-plan space with garden views and a large island — but something was missing. They wanted a feature fireplace at the heart of it, right where the family spent most of their time. The fireplace sat in the middle of the building, which meant the only route for the flue was straight up — through the box bedroom above, into the attic, and out through the roof.
OUR APPROACH
precision survey
Carefully measured up and confirmed the flue could pass through the corner of the box bedroom above — the clients were happy to rejig the spare room, which would still function fully once the flue was boxed in.
ceiling mapping
Removed downlights in the kitchen ceiling to locate every timber joist — identifying a clear, safe route through the structure before a single cut was made.
client coordination
The clients arranged for their plumber to relocate the radiator ahead of our visit — the only obstacle in the way, cleared before we arrived on site.
INSTALLATION DETAIL
LASER PLUMBLINE
Laser plumbline used to mark the entire flue run precisely before any opening was cut
LEAD SLATE FLASHING
Pitched lead slate flashing fitted at roof exit — a fully weatherproof, professional finish
COMPLIANT BOXING
Room-sealed external vent installed — preserves the building’s energy performance
ATTIC SAFETY CAGE
Mesh cage fitted around the flue in the attic — keeping stored items safely clear of the hot pipe
30cm
CEILING OPENING CUT
3
FLOOR PENETRATED
zero
MESS LEFT BEHIND
THE OUTCOME
the result
The clients were really chuffed — it completed the room for them. Paperwork was wrapped up over an extra cup of tea at the island, scaffold tower collected, and all rubbish taken away. The kitchen finally had its missing centrepiece.
Our Promise on Every Job
CLEAN SITE, FULL DOCUMENTATION: Every installation ends the same way: stove demonstrated, tips given, HETAS certification filed digitally, scaffold collected, and the site left spotless. No loose ends, ever
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