So many benefits…..

The first question you might ask is “Why would I want to install and use a stove in the first place?”

There are plenty of benefits of using a wood stove for your residential heat. The most obvious is the cleanliness of burning wood, which gives off less particulate matter and is a renewable resource, unlike gas-powered alternatives. Another chief benefit is the cost efficiency as wood can cost a great deal less than electricity and gas. Not to mention a professionally installed stove can add value to your property.

There are some more peripheral benefits about heating your home with a wood-fuelled stove. Wood burning stoves can be used as additional cooking surfaces in your home, perfect for warm cocoa on cold winter days. They also have the added bonus of saving you money on other utilities, like electricity.

The cost of the fuel

For a lucky few, fuel for a wood-burning stove is free, because they can gather it from nearby woodlands. If you have to buy fuel, then that’s an additional cost you need to factor in. Prices vary depending on whether you need to buy seasoned wood or if you have space to store and season the fuel yourself.

Prices also vary depending on where you are in the UK – city prices are unsurprisingly higher – but you can expect to pay around £65-75 for a cubic metre of seasoned hardwood, which would last a typical wood burner for a good eight weeks of winter.

You can also buy a log maker for around £20 that turns your household paper waste into denser logs for your stove, with a burn time of as long as an hour.

In effect, that’s free fuel and you’re recycling but cutting out the middle man. It’s also a safe way to destroy confidential documents.

How much does a solid fuel stove cost?

A standard 5kW stove sells for £400 to £800, although it can be far higher depending on the model. You need to have it installed by a qualified fitter (HETAS registered) for safety and insurance purposes and the chimney will probably need to be lined. This installation cost will vary due to individual requirements.

Like to know more?

If you would like to find out more how a wood burning stove could save you money please do make contact and one of our (HETAS registered) fitters will be happy to help.