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IPSWICH’S TRUSTED SUPPLIER AND INSTALLER OF PREMIUM FIREPLACES
As a family-run business, RFC Services is passionate about specifying the right fireplace for your home, adding value to your living space and enhancing the comfort and efficiency of your property. With over two decades of experience in the trade, it’s no wonder we’re the go-to choice for home fire installations from Bury St Edmunds, to Colchester and beyond.
With great partnerships with leading manufacturers such as Heta, Woodwarm, Pevex, Gazco, Parkray, Ekofires, and ACR, we work with our clients to find the right balance between a fireplace that’s aesthetically pleasing and a practical solution to your heating needs.
We take great pride in completing every project to the best of our abilities too. Just one look at our Which? Trusted Trader Review and you’ll soon understand our passion for beautiful fireplaces.
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TAKE A LOOK AT SOME OF OUR BEAUTIFUL FIREPLACES. TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY FIREPLACES IN IPSWICH
From farmhouse rustic to state-of-the-art eco-friendly, at RFC Services we are trusted to provide fireplaces that fit seamlessly into homes and commercial environments from Ipswich to Stowmarket and Woodbridge to Colchester.
Our gallery displays a selection of our fireplace installations, providing homely centrepieces for living areas that are designed to stand the test of time.
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A Guide to Gas Stove Fireplaces: Everything You Need to Know
Everything You Should Know About Gas Stove FireplacesLooking for a stylish and practical way to heat your home? Gas stove fireplaces are an ideal option for many homes and are a modern alternative to traditional wood-burning stoves. At RFC Services, we specialise in supplying, installing, and maintaining high-quality gas stove fireplaces across Suffolk and the wider area.
In this guide, we will go over what gas stove fireplaces are, the benefits of gas stoves, and everything you need to know before having one installed.
Learn More 19 FebHeritage Features: Restoring Traditional Cast-Iron Firebacks
Heritage Features: Restoring Traditional Cast-Iron FirebacksThere’s something about a traditional fireplace that modern heating just can’t replicate. Maybe it’s the flicker of the flames or the way it draws people together on a cold evening. But tucked away behind many of these old hearths is a feature a lot of people may overlook, the cast-iron fireback.
You might have seen one before without realising what it was. A heavy iron plate, usually with some sort of pattern or crest, sits right at the back of the fireplace. Not only does it look decorative, it’s got a job to do, too.
Learn More 12 FebBuilding Regulations and Planning Permission for Fireplaces in the UK
Building Regulations and Planning Permission for Fireplaces in the UKAnyone who has ever tried to update a fireplace or install a stove in a British home quickly discovers that there’s more to it than picking a design you like. There’s a web of rules around flues, chimneys, efficiency and safety, and much of it falls under wider UK fireplace regulations. The aim of this guide is simply to cut through the noise a little, explain what you need to know, and point you in the right direction before any work starts.
Why Regulations ExistFireplaces look uncomplicated from the outside, but behind the scenes, they can create real risks if they aren’t installed properly. The rules, whether you look at wood-burning stove regulations, chimney standards or energy-efficiency requirements, exist for a few straightforward reasons:
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