
Dru Evolve 130 Electric Fire – Borrowdale Hotel
Contemporary | Electric | Inset
Contemporary | Electric | Inset
The Brief
The hotel had an old Faber gas fire that needed replacing. Since the hotel was open for business and couldn’t afford to close or lose reservations for renovation works, we needed a solution that would fit within the existing chimney breast with minimal disruption. The owners also wanted a low-maintenance fire that would serve as a feature piece, providing ambiance without overheating the area or guests.
The Dru Evolve, with its state-of-the-art flame effect, low maintenance, and very low risk of injury from children touching a hot fire, was the perfect solution. We screened off the area and worked during service intervals to minimise disruption for the hotel staff and guests. The end result is a beautifully restored fireplace with a modern and environmentally friendly fire.
Installing several fireplaces of varying shapes and styles was seamless with Firehouse
Dani Hope
Director of Lake District Hotels

Before the Dru Evolve installation

The hotel had an old Faber gas fire that needed replacing.
Dru Evolve 130 Electric Fire – Borrowdale Hotel
Our Solution
Dru Evolve 130 Front Electric Fire
Installation & Works to Adapt Chimney Breast and Materials
- Remove existing gas fire & Flue System
- Alter chimney breast with steel/metal stud framework
- Install & setup electric fire
- Board false chimney breast with plasterboard
- Plaster Finish