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The stove is the heart, but the hearth and mantel are the soul of the fireplace. We hand-craft bespoke settings using natural stone and reclaimed timber, ensuring every installation in Lymington and the New Forest is visually unique.
A standard 'off-the-shelf' hearth rarely fits a period Lymington fireplace perfectly. We specialise in made-to-measure stonework, cutting slate, granite, and limestone to the exact millimetre of your opening. Whether you prefer the sleek, uniform look of honed Italian slate or the rugged, natural texture of riven Brazilian stone, we fabricate each piece in our workshop to ensure a seamless fit that meets all safety clearances for combustible floor protection.
Our oak beams are a New Forest staple. We source reclaimed air-dried oak, which has already done its 'moving' and cracking, meaning it won't warp once installed above a hot stove. We finish these by hand - options range from light sanding with clear wax for a modern look, to heavy distressing and dark oils for a traditional 'aged' cottage aesthetic. Safety is paramount: we ensure every beam is installed with the required distance to combustibles as specified by the stove manufacturer.
The result is a fireplace that looks like it has always been part of your home's architecture, rather than an afterthought.
Related services: wood burner & multi-fuel stove installation · HETAS-certified flues & chimneys · EcoDesign clean burn stoves
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Custom-cut slate, granite, and limestone. T-shaped hearths for inset stoves or rectangular slabs for freestanding.
Character-grade air-dried oak. Hand-finished with oils or waxes to match your interior.
Precise installation ensuring all 'distance to combustible' regulations are strictly met for your peace of mind.
Every edge is chamfered or rounded to your preference in our Lymington workshop.
We're a Lymington-based team that takes genuine pride in every installation. Here's what sets us apart across Hampshire and the New Forest.
A clear, straightforward process for your installation in Lymington and Hampshire.
We visit your Lymington home, assess your space, and recommend the ideal solution for your needs.
A tailored plan and clear, no-obligation quote covering all materials and labour.
Clean, precise fitting with full dust protection and meticulous attention to detail.
Full safety certificate and compliance documentation provided on completion.
Based in Lymington, we serve the New Forest and wider Hampshire. Not sure if we cover you? Just ask.
Most installations combine several of our services. See how they work together for a complete, compliant fireplace.
Yes. Every hearth we supply is cut to the exact dimensions of your chimney breast or freestanding stove position. T-shaped hearths for inset installations and rectangular or teardrop slabs for freestanding stoves are all fabricated in our Lymington workshop.
It is, provided it's installed at the manufacturer's specified distance from the stove flue collar. We calculate these clearances during the survey. If your space is too tight for a real oak beam, we can supply a non-combustible oak-effect alternative that looks identical.
The minimum is 12mm of non-combustible material, but for durability and a premium look we typically fabricate hearths at 20mm or 30mm. We'll confirm the right thickness for your stove and floor construction during the design stage.
We supply everything. You choose from our range of riven and honed slates, granites, and limestones, and we handle the cutting, finishing, and installation. This ensures the hearth meets all safety clearances and fits perfectly.
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Bespoke Hearths & Oak Beams
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Bespoke Hearths & Oak Beams