Beware the Fireplace Cowboy…
As with most online retail industries there are those companies that just can’t be trusted or relied upon. We have been receiving a few reports recently where people have been let down hugely by fireplace companies and also of companies just disappearing into the wind without a trace. Unfortunately for those customers who trusted the businesses they have now been left out of pocket. This is very disheartening for us to hear and we just wanted to point out a few tips for when you are purchasing a fireplace – if you decide to go somewhere else that is 
1) Always check to make sure the company is established.
A good well established company will be able to provide you with all the support and answers you need when buying a fireplace. This advice will help you hugely as with most established companies they will have years of experience and will be able to offer you a wealth of knowledge to aid you.
2) Always check to make sure they are people.
Because when you are browsing on the internet you only see what somebody wants you to see it can be very easy to deceive you into thinking that they are a good reputable company.
- They can make their website look nice, with similar features/design, information and images as a good reputable company.
- They can also show feedback online which may not be true.
One very reliable and easy way of identifying a good company is to be able to visit their premises. Some companies who are online only do not have the security of a bricks and mortar business.
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Feel the heat without the pinch!
With gas prices falling and our new Slimline High efficiency Blaze gas fire available – now is the time to start saving some money on your gas bill.
With an output of up to 4.1 kw and efficiency at 75% the Blaze gas fire is a Market leader in terms of great heat, money saving and innovation. Currently available in store and online very shortly, you would be silly not to snap one of these up…
The Blaze is fully interchangeable with our range of Trims and Bars so you can make it look exactly how you want it. You could also add a fully automatic slide control to eradicate having to bend down to control the fire.
As efficient as a stove and nearly as hot this fire is in a word amazing!
Mix & Match Fireplaces
I had a call earlier today which has prompted me to write this - the caller asked a question which is often asked but unfortunatley isn’t made clear on the website.
“Is it possible to mix and match your fireplaces?”
The answer in short is yes; pretty much nearly every fireplace can be swapped and changed about to create your perfect fireplace. Obviously sizes have to be taken into account but as long as the parts fit there is no reason why you can’t change a surround, swap the cast iron insert or have a different hearth.
The best way to work out if something is going to fit and work together is to ask us. If you think of something you would like simply call us on 01522 536373 and we will talk you through everything you need to know.
Co-star gets the short end of the stick for first episode…
This means that now I am going to have to continue to watch the series to try and catch a good look at it and hopefully get a picture to post on here. My wife will be terribly annoyed as her sense of humour doesnt cater for this style of comedy – but I thoroughly enjoyed it…
New Showroom
After a lot of hard work designing, building and decorating we have finally (very nearly) finished the showroom.
Victorian Fireplaces has been supplying beautiful fireplaces all over the country now for over 18 years and over those 18 years we have also had a few showrooms, however for the past couple of years the closest thing we had to a showroom was a dusty office with a couple of fireplaces on display.
For the past year or so, in our conversations building a showroom kept on popping up and I think it was either October or November when David really started to get enthusiastic about the idea of it and we started drawing up some ideas and planning where things could go and then wham everything just started to happen at once, typically right in the middle of the busiest period of the year – Winter! Before we knew it we moved to a new building, had contractors building a building inside the new building and our joiners were in constructing the display units. Thankfully everything just fell together perfectly and with David’s keen eye for the decorative items the showroom just looks amazing (and I am not being biased).
We really hope that you get a chance to come visit our showroom where a hot drink, a comfortable arm chair (yes David this is a reminder to go and buy them!) and the best advice on fireplaces will be waiting for you!
Hope to see you soon,
Dan
p.s. if you head on over to our gallery we took some pictures of the showroom so you can have a wander before you come.