13/05/2026
I try to be as transparent as I can when documenting transformations but this is probably one of the most dangerously put together DIY jobs we’ve come across.
We originally priced to make the chamber safe and re decorate with slips and new stove.
I then discovered the whole breast was made from timber and expanding foam and the multi fuel stove was also hooked up to a gas liner held up with nails.
We completely removed all work and re boarded the breast, brick slipped the chamber including the hearth. Fitted a gorgeous Dean Forge dory blue Dartmoor and new Specflue flue system.
All work was completed within the original price estimated for the customers just required a bit more elbow grease 🤝