Cast Fireplaces

Cast Fireplaces: fireplaces, stoves and surrounds from a Heanor showroom

Cast Fireplaces is a family-owned and run bricks-and-mortar business that also operates a large online shop. Trading since 2003, the company describes itself as one of the leading internet suppliers of fireplaces and stoves, and combines that online retail operation with a 5,000 sq ft warehouse and showroom in Heanor, Derbyshire. The business sells fireplace packages, surrounds, hearths and stoves at discounted prices, and its range covers electric, gas, solid fuel and bio-ethanol options.

Fireplaces for every fuel type

The fireplace range is organised by material and by installation need. Cast iron fireplaces are presented as suitable from bedrooms to large dining rooms, while limestone packages pair cast iron inserts with natural solid Agean limestone mantels. Wood fireplaces are available in solid oak and pine, handmade and finished in modern and traditional designs, and marble fireplaces use natural stone or micro-marble. For contemporary homes the company lists modern electric and high-efficiency fireplace packages, alongside bioethanol fireplaces described as clean burning and odour free. Flat wall fireplaces are designed for rooms without a chimney breast, and combination fires are complete units that do not require a further mantel. The range also includes arched inserts, tiled inserts offered as individual items, fascias and tiles for gas or electric fires, and bioethanol conversion kits for transforming an existing fire.

Stoves and stove suites

Stoves are sold as complete suites with hearths and mantels, or as individual units. The selection covers wood burning stoves, multi-fuel stoves designed to burn smokeless coal as well as wood, electric stoves, bio-ethanol stoves that require no chimney, inset stoves sized for a standard 16” x 22” opening, and gas stoves that require a flue. Brands listed include Arada, Atlantic, Capital, Dunsley, Ecosy, Ecoflame, FDC, Firefox, Gallery, Hamlet, Hunter, Mi, Parkray, Woodford and Woodpecker. The company also stocks chimney liners, flues and pipes, stove fans, and stove glass and spares.

Surrounds, hearths and fireplace chambers

Fire surrounds are presented as a way to add character to a room and provide additional shelf space. They are available in limestone, wood, marble and cast iron, plus Geocast beams. Hearths come in natural stones such as granite and slate, in tiled versions with numerous shades, and in models specifically for stoves, with spare tiles also sold. Fireplace chambers are offered in brick, slate and stone, and ceramic tile.

Electric and gas fires, media walls and accessories

The electric fire range includes media walls, electric fireplace suites, inset electric fireplaces and solution electric fireplaces. These are described as high-efficiency models with real fire effects, remote control and contemporary LED lighting, all suitable for media wall installation. Gas fires include inset gas fireplaces and high-efficiency fireplaces. A separate accessories section covers fire baskets, fireplace spares, care products, companion sets, log baskets, fire screens, buckets, and trims and frets.

Showroom and customer service

The Heanor showroom stocks hundreds of fireplaces and stoves and is presented as a place to view the range without pushy sales pressure; visitors are met by Mark, Rhian or Mel, who the company says have years of experience in the trade. A virtual tour is also available. Cast Fireplaces states that it offers free advice to customers and that its knowledge of the fireplace trade is extensive.

Delivery and fitting

Home delivery is handled with the company’s own vans and staff. Delivery times depend on location and are normally 3–14 days, not a next-day service. After ordering, customers are contacted to arrange a delivery day and given a one-hour delivery window. Cast Fireplaces does not install fireplaces or stoves itself, but recommends HETAS and GAS SAFE registered fitters for most parts of the UK, listed on an interactive map.

Reviews and reputation

The site states that the company is rated Excellent from more than 1,600 reviews on Trustpilot, and it also refers customers to Reviews.io.