The situation in the UK is the same across the EU. Outside this area I cannot comment. In the UK some people watch the videos on Youtube and do it themselves. This is because the actual job isn’t very complicated so practically minded people feel they can do whats required. The catch is that a stove or fire isn’t just another item. Its great appliance that will give hours of joy and warmth but is also a box containing fire which in the case of a stove can reach temperatures of approx 650 degrees. Open fires are much less at around 350 but this is still very hot. Naked flames and heat in the home should always be treated with respect and this is where the DIY approach has cost people dear with houses reduced to ash or even the death of a loved one.
The skills required to identify the potential risks and actions to address them successfully are possessed by professionals who have studied the requirements of current regulations and had experience of installations to understand how to achieve them in each installation.
Sometimes the actions are small - sweeping the chimney and adding a carbon alarm. Sometimes they are more extensive involving the lining of a chimney or even the installation of a whole new insulated flue. This can make a big difference to the cost and the disruption involved. Whatever the action putting a wood burning fire into your existing fireplace isn’t something you should do without involving qualified professionals who have the recognised HETAS qualification.
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