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J.Roberts Solid Fuel
Chimney & Stove Services Kildare

Chimney Repair & Stove Installation in Kildare

J.Roberts — Carlow's most trusted stove and fireplace installer. Serving Kildare homeowners for over 15 years.

Serving Kildare

Why homeowners across Kildare choose J.Roberts Solid Fuel Services

County Kildare has transformed dramatically over the past two decades. Once a predominantly rural and agricultural county, it is now one of Ireland's fastest-growing commuter counties, with large residential developments around Naas, Newbridge, Maynooth, and Leixlip housing tens of thousands of Dublin workers. Alongside this modern residential growth, the county retains a strong rural and equestrian character, with the Curragh plains at its heart and large country properties scattered throughout the Kildare, Athy, and Castledermot hinterlands. This mix of new and old creates a particularly interesting range of stove installation projects for our team.

In the newer suburban developments around Naas and Newbridge, the typical request is for a 6 to 8 kilowatt stove in a large open-plan kitchen-living area. These modern homes often have generous ceiling heights and interconnected ground-floor spaces, and the challenge is to specify a stove with enough output to heat the full area effectively on cold evenings without overheating on milder days. We carry out careful heat loss calculations for every Kildare home we visit and will never recommend an oversized stove — correct sizing is one of the most important factors in stove satisfaction and longevity.

The equestrian belt of Kildare — the areas around Kill, Johnstown, the Curragh, and out towards Monasterevin and Robertstown — is home to some of Ireland's most impressive country houses and period properties. These large, draughty homes often need multiple stoves to provide effective zonal heating, and we have completed multi-stove projects on some significant Kildare country properties over the years. The combination of high ceilings, stone walls, and exposed locations makes accurate chimney assessment and correct flue sizing particularly important in these installations.

Maynooth, with its large university population and mix of student accommodation and family homes, has a different character again, and the town of Athy to the south has a rich stock of period market-town properties that are increasingly being renovated and updated, often with stove installation as a key feature of the refurbishment. Wherever your Kildare property is located, our team has the experience and product knowledge to deliver an outstanding result.

What We Offer

Services in Kildare

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Chimney Cleaning

Professional chimney sweeping with certificate provided. No mess guaranteed. Essential for safe stove and fireplace operation in Kildare.

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Stove Installation

Full fitting service for solid fuel stoves and cookers in Kildare. From chimney liners to hearths — we handle everything.

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Chimney Repairs & Re-lining

Chimney re-lining, fire damage repair, and structural chimney work across Kildare. Twin wall flues also fitted.

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CCTV Inspection & CO Alarms

Professional CCTV chimney inspection to identify hidden damage. Carbon monoxide alarms fitted and checked for safety in Kildare.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions — Kildare

Yes. Naas is not a smoke control zone, and wood burning stoves are fully permitted. We install modern Ecodesign 2022-compliant stoves as standard in Naas and throughout County Kildare. These stoves meet the most stringent current emissions requirements, burn cleanly and efficiently, and are certified to operate without producing visible smoke. For new builds and modern homes in Naas, we can also advise on twin-wall flue systems if a traditional chimney is not present.
There are currently no designated smoke control zones in County Kildare. However, given Kildare's proximity to Dublin and the ongoing national focus on urban air quality, we always recommend Ecodesign-compliant stoves for any installation in the county. These models provide excellent performance, very low emissions, and will keep you ahead of any regulatory changes that may come in the future. Correct fuel choice is equally important — we advise all our Kildare customers on sourcing certified, low-moisture wood.
Absolutely. Many modern homes in Kildare's newer developments were built without traditional masonry chimneys. We install twin-wall insulated flue systems that allow a wood-burning stove to be fitted in almost any home, regardless of whether a chimney exists. The twin-wall flue runs from the stove through the ceiling and roof, and when correctly designed and installed by our fully insured team, it is a permanent, safe, and attractive solution. We can also fit twin wall flue systems where no chimney exists.
A standard stove installation takes one to two days. We cover the full county of Kildare, including Naas, Newbridge, Maynooth, Athy, Kildare Town, Monasterevin, Castledermot, and all rural areas. Kildare borders Carlow directly, making it one of our most accessible service areas. We can typically arrange a free home survey within a few days and installation within two to three weeks of confirmation, depending on the time of year.
For large, open-plan Kildare homes we often recommend high-output stoves from Dovre, Waterford Stanley, or the Stovax Riva 2 range, all of which can deliver the 7 to 10 kilowatts needed for big living spaces. For more compact rooms in newer developments, the Scan 45 or Charnwood C-Five are excellent choices offering clean aesthetics and efficient burning in a smaller footprint. For premium country properties, we also work with bespoke cast-iron models from Morso and Jotul. We will match the right stove to your space during your free survey.
Customer Reviews

What Kildare customers say

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"We built a large five-bedroom house outside Naas and wanted a statement stove for the open-plan kitchen and living area. J.Roberts Solid Fuel Services recommended the perfect size, installed a twin-wall flue through the ceiling, and fitted a stunning Waterford Stanley. The whole ground floor is beautifully warm. Could not be happier."

Grainne O'Brien — Naas, Co. Kildare
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"We have a country property near Athy with a large old fireplace that was just a cold air inlet. J.Roberts lined the chimney, fitted a big Dovre cast-iron stove, and built a beautiful new limestone hearth. The transformation is incredible — that room is now the heart of the house all winter long."

Colm Dunne — Athy, Co. Kildare

We also serve neighbouring counties

Ready for a warmer home in Kildare?

Free home survey — no obligation. Fully insured. Certificates provided. New builds and country properties welcome.

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