ABOUT US
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 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 Checkatrade reviews and you’ll soon understand our passion for beautiful fireplaces.
GALLERY
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.
NEWS
Is An Electric Log Burner Worth It?
There are several reasons why you should invest in an electric log burner for your home. For a start, they are easy to use and can create heat with just the touch of a button. Electric stoves require very little maintenance, are cost-effective and can be installed in any location you need. In addition, they do not produce any toxic fumes and are much more eco-friendly than regular log burners. So, what other reasons are there for investing in an electric log burner? Here are some of the main electric stove benefits you should consider.
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Learn More 16 SepFireplace Design Ideas to Warm Up Your Home
As winter approaches our thoughts often turn to new fireplaces, and how much an update could improve our living room. For instance, picturing Christmas decorations and cosy homes often centre around the fireplace, with stockings, tinsel, a warm glow and content friends and family.
The type of fireplace you have may make a difference. If it is time for you to upgrade, a key element to consider is the finish, from rustic wood to elegant marble. You will need to think about style, which should blend in with your existing décor. Choosing your fireplace carefully can define your living space and bring that desired warm glow to the winter months.
Learn More 26 AugShould You Choose a Stove or a Fireplace?
Fireplaces have always represented the hearth of a traditional English home. There are now numerous fireplace options at your disposal and some of these will depend upon personal heating preferences. However, it is also important to point out that fireplaces and related fireplace products will soon to be subject to a new set of legislative guidelines. Let’s look at what these regulations mean in terms of traditional home heating methods as well as whether it is better to choose a stove or a fireplace.
What Do the Guidelines Have to Say?A new type of legislation is set to come into effect in 2022, known as “Ecodesign 2022”. Stoves will need to adhere to strict regulations in order to be approved for sale. The Ecodesign legislation is the stove industry’s response to the DEFRA clean air strategy. The ultimate intention involves reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This brings us to the next question. Would a traditional wood burning stove or a fireplace be the wisest option if you are looking to lower the carbon footprint of your home? Are gas-powered units more efficient?
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