Wood Burner Installationin the New Forest

We're based on the edge of the Forest in Lymington, and most of our installations are within a 15-minute drive. We know the Verderers' restrictions on external flues in the Open Forest, we've worked on thatched cottages in Burley and Beaulieu, and we understand the listed building consents that apply to the Forest's timber-framed vernacular architecture.

Bespoke Wood Burners for New Forest Homes

The New Forest has a housing stock unlike anywhere else in Hampshire. Many Forest cottages are timber-framed with wattle and daub infill - some dating back to the 17th century. These buildings are often listed and sit within the New Forest National Park's conservation area, which means any flue installation needs careful consideration of its visual impact from the common land.

Then there are the more modern Forest homes: 1960s and 70s bungalows in Sway and Hordle, executive builds in Brockenhurst, and converted farm buildings in East Boldre and Beaulieu. Each type needs a different approach. A timber-framed cottage in Burley may need an internal twin-wall flue with a slate fireback to protect the historic fabric, while a bungalow in Sway with no chimney gets a straightforward external twin-wall system.

Because we're local - literally based in Lymington, five minutes from the Forest boundary - we can be on-site quickly for surveys and follow-up visits. We know which villages have conservation area restrictions on flue terminals, and we know the local building control officers. That local knowledge saves you time and avoids planning headaches.

Timber-Framed Cottages & Listed Building Consent

Many New Forest cottages in villages like Burley, Beaulieu, and Bucklers Hard are Grade II listed timber-framed buildings. Installing a flue requires listed building consent, and the National Park Authority typically prefers internal flue routes or discreet external positions screened from view. We've navigated this process many times and can handle the application, advise on acceptable materials, and design a flue route that satisfies conservation officers while giving you a stove that draws properly.

Thatched Roofs & Spark Arrestor Requirements

The New Forest has a high proportion of thatched properties. Wood burners are safe in thatched homes when the flue is designed correctly: the chimney must pass through a non-combustible section, maintain at least 200mm clearance to the thatch, and terminate high enough to prevent sparks landing on the roof. We fit spark arrestors where the local fire authority or insurer requires them, and we provide the compliance documentation your insurer will want to see.

Open Forest Verderers' Restrictions

If your property borders the Open Forest - common in Brockenhurst, Lyndhurst, and Burley - external flue terminals may be visible from the common land. The Verderers and National Park Authority can object to flue positions that harm the Forest's visual character. We design flue routes and terminal positions to minimise visual impact, and we can advise on what's likely to be approved before you commit.

Bungalows & Chimneyless Homes in Sway, Hordle & New Milton

Much of the New Forest's eastern edge - Sway, Hordle, Bashley, New Milton - is dominated by 1960s and 70s bungalows with no usable chimney. These are ideal candidates for external twin-wall flue systems, which we can run up an external wall in a single day. We use powder-coated flues in dark colours to blend with brickwork, or we can box the flue in with timber cladding to match your exterior.

Complete Stove & Fireplace Services

From bespoke hearths to twin-wall flue systems, we manage the full project end to end.

From Survey to Certification

A clear, straightforward process for your wood burner installation in the New Forest.

Wood Burner Questions for the New Forest

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