Fitting a log burning stove into existing chimney with stainless steel liner.

[JBASport]

I have an old property with a bespoke stone fireplace with a coal basket used to burn a combination of wood & coal. I plan on fitting a dedicated log/wood burning stove. However without modifying the stone chimney, there is not enough space to install the new stove directly under the flue, so will have to locate it in front of the opening and connect the flue through an angled connection. obviously I will extend the hearth to accommodate the extending location of the fire. I would welcome advice on who to connect the fire by either rear or top entry flue. Many thanks, Terry

[Alan Ambrose]

If the question is ‘who’, then I think ‘HETAS engineer’ is the answer. Btw a simple diagram or photo helps these kind of questions a lot.

[ruperthebare]

They both do the same job so whichever option looks aesthetically pleasing