Hetas Registration
Alfred Poppins is a registered member of the HETAS competent persons scheme and we have invested in further training to make sure what we do is correct and inline with building document J and follows British standards.
Who are HETAS?
HETAS are the official body recognised by Government to approve biomass and solid fuel domestic heating appliances, fuels and services including the registration of competent installers and servicing businesses. There are many benefits behind using the wide range of services available through HETAS;
- HETAS is the only government approved competent persons scheme specialising in solid fuel, wood & biomass
- All registered installers are trained and regularly assessed as competent
- The HETAS scheme covers a range of installations that an installer may carry out: dry appliances, appliances with boilers, solid mineral, wood & biomass appliances, hot water and heating systems along with re-lining chimneys
- Buy with confidence from an Approved Retailer who can offer advice and consumer leaflets of a wide range of topics
- HETAS is the official body for testing and approval of appliances and publishes lists of approved appliances, fuels and equipment to help consumers, installers, retailers, designers & specifiers in choosing an installation & system to suit your needs whilst complying with the relevant building regulations and safety standards.
For more information click here – http://www.hetas.co.uk/wp-content/mediauploads/consumer-flier-style21.pdf
We make it our goal to offer a professional, reliable and friendly service at a competitive price.We have invested heavily in our business on tools and equipment and are a member of Sweep Safe. We give a certificate of sweeping after each sweep which most house insurers are now insisting on for houses with functioning fires.
Please find below a list of advice sheets available from HETAS.
Click the title to open the sheet you require. Adobe Acrobat reader is required (download here).
Carbon Monoxide Awareness
Wood Fuel Guide
Chimney and Lining
Smoke Control Areas
Building Requirements and Legal Requirements
Operating and Maintaining your Stove
Latest News…
First install of 2020
We were in Rippingale today fitting a Parkray consort 5 wood only stove. We fitted it into the existing fireplace using a Duraflue chimney lining system and a stainless steel closure plate at the base of the chimney opening. The customer had had the floor tiled into...
We’re back and on the brushes!
Happy new year to you all! Today we have been sweeping, servicing and inspecting chimneys all over the Stamford, Rutland and Peterborough areas. One of our customers wanted a full inspection as they are selling their home and they wanted to make sure the new owners...
Clock compact knock out and install
Here is a recent job that we completed in Glatton for a customer who wanted a more efficient fire and a modern look to a tired old fireplace. After opening up the fireplace and adding a supporting lintel we were then ready to board the internal recess with A1 fire...
Chimney Access
We can't always reach your chimney with a ladder and sometimes there are other obstacles that interfere with us getting access but we do have great contacts who are always on hand when we need to get to your chimney. A cherry picker is normally our first option and...
Some of our recent installs 13/11/19
We have had a busy few weeks here at Alfred Poppins Stoves. Here are some of the recent installs that we have carried out.
Today’s install 28/10/2019
Here we installed a Dik Guerts Ivar 8 wood burning stove with black limestone hearth and faux Oak composite mantle beam. The customer wanted a false chimney breast built into the lounge to give the feel of a traditional fireplace and we think the finished look turned...
The Showroom:
Unit 4 West Street, Stamford, PE9 2PL
Stove showroom: 01780 753 979
Chimney sweeping: 07581 322069
Mobile: 07871 322 780 or 07581 322 069
Email. [email protected]