Homeflame Services Fireplace & Gas Fire Installations
Chelmsford, Essex
Checkatrade member since December 201310
Customer Reviews
Write a review9.84 /10
Based on 34 reviews over the past 12 months
Quality of work
9.85
Reliability
9.88
Communication
9.79
What customers are saying
AI-generated from customer reviews over last 24 months
Customers consistently praise this tradesperson for his professionalism, excellent communication, and high-quality work on gas fire installations and removals. He is frequently described as punctual, tidy, and efficient, offering helpful advice and fair prices.
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Reviews (229)
- AAmanda H
10 Came to service non working fire, not reparable so advised on replacement and then fitted.
Posted 20 March
Barry was honest and open about the work that needed doing. Gave me advice on where to purchase new fire and the came back to fit. Barry was excellent with communication and was both tidy and time efficient with the job. He also checked my boiler after having to turn gas off which was great !Verified reviewerJob location: DA14 - SSatu M
10 Professional and reliable
Posted 19 February
Punctual, reliable and issued a gas safety certificate after making my old gas fireplace safe at a reasonable price. Can't recommend enough.Verified reviewerJob location: E17 - AAlasdair L
10 Removal of gas fire
Posted 17 February
Barry removed a gas fire place and hearth in my house and plastered the surround. He did a really neat job, was communicative and punctual and did it all for a fair price. Would recommend!Verified reviewerJob location: E11 10 Gas Fire Installation
Posted 26 January
Very pleased with the installing of our insert/balanced flue gas fire , Barry was a very good worker, tidy and very easy to talk too, A good price for a job well done and a Gas Safe Certificate Would recommendVerified reviewerJob location: RM7- Ssophie l
10 Removed gas fire
Posted 19 January
Excellent, highly recommend. Everything was straightforwardVerified reviewerJob location: E11 10 Excellent and friendly service
Posted 15 December 2025
Arranged appointment easily and quickly. My gas fire was serviced quickly and efficiently. Very pleased with the quality of the workVerified reviewerJob location: N10
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Company Info
Owner
Mr Barry Farbridge
Sole Trader
13 years on Checkatrade
VAT Registered
No
Homeflame Fireplace & Gas Fire Installations are a small family business with over 35 years’ experience in the fireplace trade, we undertake all our work.
Based in Essex we cover all of London, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, and Suffolk areas.
Our services include.
Fireplace installation
Gas fire fitting, service, and repair.
Wood burning stove maintenance and service.
Chimney sweeping with the latest rotary sweeping system.
Chimney testing with cowls and chimney pots fitted.
Trusted reliable company.
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https://www.homeflame.co.uk
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