Can you install a log burning fire in a new build house? If so how?

Question

I have just moved into a new build house and apparently there was a gas fire in it before which someone has ripped out. I don t have an old fashioned chimney pot on the roof but there is a small pot. I want to install a log burner - am guessing I have a flu if there has been a gas fire in there? Help! Is it possible and whats the next step...obviously if it is possible am happy to pay someone to do it, don t want to attempt it myself!

Answer 1

There are considerations , depending on your house the flue may have being fitted for a gas fire only ( not designed for solid fuel ) This may have been done for reasons of budget  or to save space , get  your chimney checked out first and take it from there , lots of trades can help you from , gas installers to chimney sweeps