Contemporary feature fireplace · Derby
A Hunter Isca 5 and split-slate feature fireplace
A Derby installation pairing a Hunter Isca 5 woodburning stove with a plastered feature chimney breast, light split-slate chamber, dark slate hearth and natural oak beam.
Derby
The project
Derby is a historic city and unitary authority area in Derbyshire, lying along the banks of the River Derwent. Located in the East Midlands, it sits roughly 30 miles north of our showroom and an easy drive along the A38.
When I called to carry out our free home survey, our client had just moved into their new home in Derby and were eager to get started on transforming the living space. They wanted a room that felt sleek and contemporary while retaining a warm, inviting atmosphere at its core. To achieve this, we designed a focal chimney breast featuring a clean plaster finish, an oak mantel beam, and a recessed stove opening clad at the rear in light slate split-face tiles. Complemented by layered textures, warm accent lighting, and a plush circular rug, the finished installation perfectly bridges modern design with cozy comfort, delivering a stunning centerpiece tailored to the property.
Before and after
The transformation
The Derby living room at survey stage before the feature fireplace installationHunter Isca 5 woodburning stove within a light split-slate chamber, dark slate hearth and natural oak beam in Derby
The work
What we did
An External Twin Wall Insulated Flue Explanation
An external twin-wall insulated flue system is the ideal solution for properties without an existing brick chimney, allowing a stove to be installed safely almost anywhere in the home. Calculated during our initial home survey through precise measurements, each flue run is tailored to the building's geometry to ensure optimal draw and full safety compliance. Once the layout is confirmed, our team specifies and orders the exact modular components needed for a seamless installation. Supplied with a durable, hard-wearing powder-coated black finish as standard, the external pipework creates a sleek, contemporary aesthetic that complements both modern and traditional exteriors while standing up to the elements.
Questions about this kind of job
Asked and answered
Which stove was used for this Derby installation?
The project uses a Hunter Isca 5 woodburning stove with a 5kW nominal output.
How was the feature fireplace finished?
The room combines a clean plastered chimney breast, a recessed light split-slate chamber, dark slate hearth and natural oak mantel beam.
Why was an external twin-wall flue system used?
The property did not have an existing brick chimney, so a measured modular flue route was specified during the home survey.
What was included at handover?
The recorded installation includes HETAS registration, a carbon monoxide alarm and a demonstration of the Hunter Isca 5.
Registration check
Verify Our HETAS Details Before Booking
When booking your stove installation with The Fireplace & Stove Co (TFS) or any installer, verifying registration details through the official HETAS directory ensures your project is fully compliant:
- Verify Business & Installer Status: Search the official HETAS online register to confirm that both the business and the individual attending engineer hold active, current registrations.
- Check Work Categories: Ensure the installer is specifically registered for your required work type (e.g., dry solid fuel appliance installation, internal twin-wall flue systems, or flexible chimney relining).
- Confirm Building Control Route: Work completed by a HETAS-registered competent person allows for self-certification under Building Regulations, saving you the time and expense of applying directly to your local council's Building Control department. If any part of the project falls outside their registered scope, a separate Building Control application must be arranged before work begins.
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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