Abbey Fire Centre Ltd

21/10/2026

Love this transformation!! We fitted the original gas fire years and years ago and our most returning return customer 😂 wanted an upgrade to a fresher, more efficient and modern look.

They didn’t want to change the fireplace so Kieran and Andy waved their magic wands and made it happen.

AND you KNOW I love a feature wallpaper!!!

We still have a few spaces left for new fireplace installations this year - get in touch if you’d like an upgrade 🔥🔥🔥

17/10/2026

✨🔥WE’RE READY FOR YOU🔥✨

As you know we left our well known premises in Erdington of over 45 years in June this year. We have served the local community and like to think we’ve become part of over that time - and we remain working within that community, installing the very best of fireplaces and stoves, and giving the very best of customer service just as we always have.

We have a shiny new office, some shiny new stoves and a new way of working with the same outcome - brilliant reviews and happy customers 🥰

But we realise that not having the same base as the last few years can mean some people can’t find us - so if you’re seeing this - please do share our posts, comment on our posts and send us some love as we’re still the same family business, still two sibling arguing over who has the best eye for detail, still debating whether a Jaffa cake is a cake or a biscuit, and still arguing over whether our lemur wallpaper was the best to have graced a chimney breast or not. (It was).

So - for more fireplaces and sibling banter - keep following along and letting your mates who want to stay warm this winter that we have some spaces left for installations 🔥

And - possibly the biggest draw for you all - Mabel can’t wait to meet you 🐶

17/10/2026

How good does this look? I know all of our Irish customers would love this 🇮🇪

15/10/2026

🍂At the weekend, the great British weather really said “winter is coming”… then promptly forgot to bring the cold! 😂☀️ I feel like I'm not the only one suffering from brain fog - the weather has it too!

HOWEVER - my logic is to get your firewood sorted now, so when the temperatures finally drop, you’re ready to get cosy! 🔥🪵 These are the same logs that we have bene using for years now, so highly recommended personally by us!

🪵 Premium kiln-dried ash crates & mixed hardwood bulk bags available, with firefighter and kindling kits from £24.99.

🚚 FREE local delivery across Birmingham and surrounding areas.

📞 Ready to order? Give us a ti**le on 0121 384 5251 or email [email protected] and we’ll get you sorted!

Don’t wait until you’re reaching for the blankets to think about the firewood! 😉🔥

14/10/2026

Now you know I don’t like to scaremonger BUT an email may have landed in your inboxes tonight if you’re a customer or a subscriber to our newsletter that might interest you!

UK households are being urged to stockpile log burner and wood burner wood this winter.

03/07/2026

Out with the old, in with the glow 🔥

Swipe to see this fireplace transformation! We ripped out the old surround as it wasn't providing any heat and replaced it with a stunning Symphony Solo 5 woodburner, complete with an composite oak beam and trusty black granite hearth.

Nothing beats a real flame on a cold night. I know - I KNOW. You can't even think about being cold right now, but trust me, give it a few more weeks and you'll be BEGGING for heat!!

…and yes, before you ask — the fish were safely relocated during the works 🐟😂

📩 Get in touch for a free quote
📞 0121 384 5251
🔗 Book an appointment https://calendly.com/abbeyfirecentre

01/07/2026

"I can just fit the woodburning stove myself..."

The BIGGEST red flag we see in our industry. The question we get asked by "handy" people. Another popular one - "my builder can fit my stove, right?"

The answer is, theoretically, yes.

BUT if you want an installation that's safe, compliant with Building Regulations, and comes with the certification most homeowners need, then it's a job best left to a qualified, HETAS-registered installer.

A woodburning stove isn't just another DIY project. You're dealing with fire, high temperatures, chimney systems and carbon monoxide. Getting it wrong can lead to expensive remedial work, insurance complications, and potential issues when it comes time to sell your home, and not to scare you, but we’re not even getting on to the big thing - danger of death.

Every installation should come with a HETAS Certificate of Compliance, giving you peace of mind that the work has been carried out correctly and safely, and for a lot of the UK, this won't be possible if your builder does the installation, or if you do it, so check with your local authority to see what your local rules and regs are.

Thinking about a woodburning stove? Follow us for honest advice, installation tips and plenty of stove inspiration, with a side order of sibling rivalry.

And if you're local to the West Midlands, why not book an appointment and come and chat to us? We'll help you find the right stove and talk you through everything you need to know before you buy. Link to book is https://calendly.com/abbeyfirecentre

29/06/2026

"What's the best wood burner for a standard UK home?"

It's the question we get asked the most, and our answer surprises most people...because there isn't one "best" stove. There is the best stove for YOU and YOUR home.

In fact, one of the biggest mistakes we see is people choosing a stove that's too powerful for the room because they want something that looks substantial, or they want something that will heat their entire house (and that’s a post for a whole other day 👀).

A stove that's too large can overheat the space, burn less efficiently and leave you sitting in just your pants because your lounge feels like the surface of the sun - no one wants that.

OR - you go the other way and under use the stove which leads to more soot and carbon deposits on the glass, even if the manufacturers marketing or the salesperson has told you it has the cleanest glass in all the land. Honestly - you could pay £6 million for stove and YOU will still send the glass black!

For most homes, a well-designed medium sized 4-5kW stove is all that's needed to create that cosy fireside feeling.

Stoves like the Contura 110, the Town & Country Alandale, the Archer Challenger 5, the Clock Blithfield 5 Compact and the Symphony Solo 5 are all excellent examples of models that can work beautifully in smaller spaces when matched to the right room.

So, my stove students, what have we learnt?

That's right. The key isn't finding the "best" stove. It's finding the right stove.

☕ Fancy a chat? Book an appointment with Maria, browse brochures, see some stoves on display and enjoy a cuppa while we talk through your options.
🏡 Need advice specific to your property? Book a home visit with Kieran.

📅 https://calendly.com/abbeyfirecentre

No pressure.
No hard sell.
Just honest advice from a family that's been helping customers choose fires and stoves for over 45 years.

31/05/2026

🔥BOOK YOUR STOVE INSTALLATION FOR JULY AND AUGUST🔥

Our Summer Stove Package is HERE – from just £3,195, fully installed and HETAS certified. Perfect if you're planning ahead for cosy nights and want a seamless, professional install. Here’s what’s included:

🔥 Chimney opening + concrete lintel install
🔥 10m woodburning liner, register plate, pot hanging cowl, adaptor & stove pipe
🔥 A quality stove with a 10-year warranty
🔥 Boarded back & sides (brickslip or tiled chamber upgrades available)
🔥 Natural stone hearth in your choice of colours
🔥 Patch plaster finish
🔥 Full HETAS certificate for peace of mind

➕ Fancy an upgrade?
Take it to the next level with:

🔥 British-made beauties from Clock or Town & Country Fires
🔥 Sleek Scandinavian design from Contura
🔥 Granite or hand-tiled hearths for a truly bespoke finish

✅ Bookings for July and August only — so don’t miss out!
📞 Call us
📩 Message us
🏡 Arrange a home visit

19/05/2026

One of the loveliest things about running a family business for so many years is this…
Some customers become so much more than customers. ❤️

Ronnie is one of our favourites - and NOT just because over the years he has cooked and brought us some of the most incredible jerk chicken and festival dumplings known to mankind 🔥😂 but because he is just one of LIFE’S good people.

Warm. Genuine. Interesting. Kind.

Every time Ronnie pops in, we end up chatting for ages - about life, family, work, the world, all the things he’s done and seen. He always asks how everyone is. He always takes the time.

Honestly, that says everything about the type of customer base we’ve built over the years. It's the really lovely thing about word of mouth - lovely customers recommend lovely customers.

So when we opened our emails this morning and read this message from Ronnie, it genuinely stopped us in our tracks:

“Abbey Fire Centre is not simply about location, it is about your attitude, your integrity, and your customer focus.”

We honestly can’t tell you how much that meant to us all. Especially during a time that has felt emotional, uncertain and bittersweet in so many ways.

Because yes, we may be leaving the premises we’ve called home for 45 years - but the relationships, the trust and the community we’ve built? That comes with us.

So thank you, Ronnie. For your support, your kindness, your loyalty… and your cooking 😂🔥

We can’t wait to welcome you into the new office in Boldmere for a posh coffee very soon. (Although we’ll happily still accept dumplings too.)