HotBox® Welcomes Charnwood
A new British-made stove partnership bringing greater product choice, showroom guidance, installation support and the Charnwood Haven to York.
HotBox® Stoves adds Charnwood to its York range
HotBox® Stoves, a Neal Roofing member business, has added Charnwood to its retail and installation portfolio, expanding the choice available to homeowners across York and Yorkshire.
Charnwood is a British, family-controlled manufacturer established on the Isle of Wight in 1972. Its range includes compact room heaters, traditional and contemporary appliances, insert models and the Haven wood-fired cook stove.
The partnership brings together Charnwood’s manufacturing heritage with HotBox’s showroom advice, flue and chimney knowledge, installation coordination, commissioning and aftercare.
Product expertise supported by building-envelope experience
Where an installation involves a chimney, twin-wall flue or roof penetration, HotBox can draw on wider Neal Roofing knowledge of weathering, flashings and roof interfaces.
Why Charnwood fits the HotBox offer
British manufacture
Charnwood appliances are designed and manufactured on the Isle of Wight.
Established heritage
The family-controlled manufacturer traces its history to 1972.
Broader customer choice
The range covers compact, traditional, contemporary, insert and cooking appliances.
Showroom support
Customers can discuss output, dimensions, styling, finish and installation needs in York.
Installation coordination
HotBox can assess hearth, ventilation, flue route and chimney requirements.
Roof-interface knowledge
Neal Roofing experience supports weather-tight flue penetrations and chimney works.
Aftercare
Spares, maintenance items, user guidance and stove accessories support ownership.
Smoke-control guidance
Model suitability can be checked where a property lies in a smoke control area.
Long-term relationship
The focus extends beyond the appliance sale to installation and future support.
Charnwood Haven
A compact stove with an oven and hotplate
The Charnwood Haven combines room heating with a 29-litre stainless-steel-lined oven and a generous hotplate. It is intended for smaller homes, cabins, bothies and off-grid settings where heat and practical cooking are both valued.
*Subject to the manufacturer’s installation instructions and the actual installation.
Stove selection is more than appearance
How a Charnwood installation is planned
Property information
Review room, fireplace, chimney, roof and preferred appliance.
Survey
Assess the opening, hearth, flue route, ventilation and access.
Model confirmation
Match output, dimensions, styling, finish and accessories to the property.
Flue design
Confirm liner, vitreous pipe or twin-wall system and terminal arrangement.
Quotation
Set out appliance, accessories, installation, hearth and building work.
Installation
Fit the appliance and approved flue components to the agreed design.
Commissioning
Complete safety checks, smoke testing and operating review.
Handover
Provide user guidance, certification where applicable and maintenance advice.
The appliance, installation and fuel must work together
Installation checks
- Correct appliance output and clearances.
- Suitable chimney or twin-wall flue.
- Compliant hearth and fireplace arrangement.
- Adequate combustion air.
- Safe terminal location and roof weathering.
- Carbon-monoxide alarm and commissioning.
- Certification route where applicable.
Responsible stove use
- Use dry, suitable wood with moisture at or below 20%.
- Follow the appliance instructions.
- Do not burn waste or treated timber.
- Use a suitable exempt model in smoke-control areas.
- Have the chimney swept at appropriate intervals.
- Service and inspect the appliance and flue.
- Keep manuals and installation records.
Check the exact model—not only the brand
Exemption applies to named appliances operated with specified fuels and in accordance with stated conditions. HotBox can confirm suitability before an order is placed.
More than a supply-only stove sale
York showroom
Compare appliances, finishes, proportions and practical features in person.
Charnwood choice
Access compact, traditional, contemporary, insert and cooking stove options.
Installation advice
Review chimney, hearth, ventilation, flue and building-work requirements.
Roofing coordination
Draw on Neal Roofing knowledge where a flue passes through the roof.
Supply or installed
Select a suitable route according to the project and customer needs.
Accessories
Source flue components, external-air kits, tools and maintenance products.
Aftercare
Support ongoing use with spares, guidance and maintenance items.
Yorkshire coverage
Serve customers in York, North Yorkshire and the wider region.
Visit the York showroom
Explore the Charnwood range, see the Haven, discuss your room and chimney, and plan a suitable supply or installation package.
Charnwood and HotBox FAQs
Who makes Charnwood stoves?
Charnwood stoves are made by A.J. Wells & Sons, a family-controlled British manufacturer based on the Isle of Wight.
When was Charnwood founded?
The manufacturer traces its history to 1972.
Where can I buy Charnwood stoves in York?
HotBox® Stoves supplies Charnwood appliances through its York showroom and can discuss supply-only or installation requirements.
What is the Charnwood Haven?
The Haven is a compact wood-fired cook stove combining room heating, an oven and a hotplate.
What is the Charnwood Haven output?
Charnwood states a nominal output of 6.6kW and an output range of approximately 5–7kW.
Does the Haven have an oven?
Yes. It has a stainless-steel-lined oven with a stated capacity of 29 litres.
Can HotBox install a Charnwood stove?
HotBox can assess and quote suitable installations across York and Yorkshire, subject to property and project requirements.
Do I need a chimney?
Not always. A suitable twin-wall flue may be possible where there is no existing chimney.
Does a wood burner require ventilation?
It may require dedicated combustion air depending on appliance output, building airtightness and installation design.
Can a stove flue pass through a roof?
Yes, where a suitable insulated flue system, clearances, support, terminal and weather-tight roof penetration are designed correctly.
Are Charnwood stoves suitable for smoke-control areas?
Many models are exempt appliances, but the exact model and permitted fuel must be confirmed on the relevant official list.
What wood should I burn?
Use suitable dry firewood with a moisture content of 20% or below and follow the appliance instructions.
Can I burn treated timber?
No. Treated, painted or waste timber should not be burned in a domestic stove.
Does HotBox sell supply-only stoves?
Supply-only may be available for suitable orders, while installation can also be quoted where required.
What should an installation quotation include?
It should identify the appliance, flue, hearth, ventilation, building work, access, installation, commissioning and certification route.
How do I choose the right stove output?
Room size is only a starting point. Insulation, glazing, ventilation and heat loss should also be considered.
Do Charnwood stoves come in different colours?
Selected models are available in alternative finishes, subject to model and current manufacturer options.
Why buy from a showroom?
A showroom helps customers compare scale, styling, controls, finishes and practical features before ordering.
Does HotBox provide aftercare?
HotBox can support customers with advice, accessories, maintenance items and selected spares.
How often should a chimney be swept?
Frequency depends on use, fuel and chimney condition. Follow appliance guidance and advice from a competent chimney professional.
Authoritative supporting information
- Charnwood: company heritage
- Charnwood: Haven specifications
- DEFRA: exempt appliances in England
- HotBox®: Charnwood range and installation guidance
Product specifications, model status and prices can change. Confirm current manufacturer information and installation requirements before purchase.