About Us
Our Heritage
About London Kent Fireplaces
At London Kent Fireplaces, we believe that a fireplace is the heart of any home. It provides a seamless blend of architectural elegance and functional, efficient warmth. Serving homeowners across London and Kent, we specialise in delivering premier, end-to-end design and installation services that perfectly match your property's structural mechanics with your personal aesthetic goals.
1988 — The Legacy
London Kent Fireplaces was founded by Sam Godbolt, a highly experienced and certified gas engineer. Built on a foundation of safety, elite craftsmanship, and absolute transparency, the company has grown into a trusted name for residential heating transformations across the region.
Sam's extensive technical background sets the rigorous engineering benchmarks that our entire installation team follows daily:
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NVQ Level 3& 3 in Plumbing and Heating Systems.
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Gas Safe Registered (Registration Number: 592956), guaranteeing that all gas-related heating infrastructure is handled with the highest level of legal and technical compliance.
Under Sam's direct supervision, every project—from opening historic masonry chimneys to installing modern, panoramic feature walls—is carried out with meticulous attention to UK Building Regulations.
The Core Framework of Our Service
We understand that investing in a new fireplace requires complete trust in the tradespeople entering your home. To ensure absolute peace of mind from your initial survey to the first time you light your fire, we operate under four pillars of professional excellence:
Our Customer Commitment
We are dedicated to an uncompromising level of service. Our "Turn Up" promise guarantees punctuality, our pricing framework eliminates hidden fees, and our plain-English, jargon-free communication ensures you always make fully informed decisions about your property.
Qualifications & Accreditations
We don’t just claim excellence; we prove it. Beyond our foundational Gas Safe registrations, our installation teams maintain up-to-date training with major manufacturers and industry bodies, ensuring your heating asset is fitted according to strict engineering tolerances.
Our Professional Insurance Cover
Structural modifications demand absolute accountability. London Kent Fireplaces is backed by comprehensive Public Liability and Professional Indemnity insurance. This protects your home, your family, and our workers throughout every phase of physical remediation and engineering.
Why Property Owners Choose Us
Navigating spatial heat-load calculations, ventilation clearances, and complex flue systems can be overwhelming for a homeowner. Our team simplifies the entire transition:
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Precision Engineering: We calculate exact kilowatt outputs tailored to your room volume, eliminating underpowered or overpowered systems.
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Property Preservation: We protect your floor joists, chimney breasts, and surrounding walls throughout structural work.
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Cleanliness Guarantee: We treat your property as if it were our own, utilising heavy-duty floor protection and dust sheets to leave your space spotless.