
Practical reading
Notes for planning a fireplace or stove project
Clear explanations of stove choices, fireplace construction and chimney routes, prepared to help homeowners ask better questions. Product instructions and property evidence still decide the final specification.
Field Notes is where we answer the questions that usually come up before a survey: how to choose a wood burning stove, what a fireplace installation involves, when a chimney liner is needed and how the applicable notification and compliance records should be checked afterwards.
Read a short note for an initial overview, then use the longer stove and fireplace guides for more detail on costs, flues and design choices before making an enquiry.

How long does a wood burner installation really take?
Why fitting time depends on the surveyed chimney, flue route, fireplace work, access and appliance availability, plus the stages to plan before installation day.
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Can a wood burner reduce central-heating use without reducing comfort?
A fair way to compare a room stove with central heating using current fuel prices, useful heat, the rooms occupied and the full cost of ownership.
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Wood burning or multi-fuel: decide from the fuel, not the badge
A practical comparison of wood-burning and multi-fuel stoves, including permitted fuels, firebed design, smoke-control rules and everyday ownership.
Read the note →Home-survey enquiry
Services & Coverage
- Free Home Survey: Homeowners can call 07828 576002 with their postcode and project outline to check availability, discuss technical requirements, and arrange an initial site visit.
- HETAS Certification: TFS solid-fuel installations are HETAS registered. Clients should verify the current business status, individual installer, and registered work categories on the official HETAS registry prior to booking.
- Service Area: Published installation coverage includes Lichfield, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, Cannock, Walsall, Aldridge, Solihull, Wolverhampton, Burton upon Trent, Stafford, and Derby (all subject to postcode confirmation).
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