insideKENT Magazine Issue 43 - October 2015 | Page 131
INTERIORS
Fiveways FIRES & STOVES
Established by the husband-and-wife team behind Kent-based
fireplace fitting company, Maginlees, it seems new shop, Fiveways
Fires & Stoves, was always destined for success.
Opened in November 2013, Lee and Sharon
Humm took over the lease of an old fancy dress
shop on Sidcup road, and after much hard work,
Fiveways Fires & Stoves was born. More of a
prized showroom than a shop, this retail venture
boasts impressive product displays that include
fire accessories, live wood burners, beautiful
mirrors, gas and electric fires, stoves, multi-fuel
stoves, beams, made-to-measure hearths, and
much, much more.
However, although this flourishing familyrun business may be a new project, this duo
maintain decades of experience to lend to the
trade.
Lee first got into the fireplace installing
business by fluke, after having had a fireplace
fitted in the family home. After labouring for the
installer, Lee eventually became Gas Safe
registered and in 1998, along with Sharon, set
up a reputable fitting business. This company is
Maginlees (www.maginlees.co.uk), a fitting
company that specialises in fireplace and stove
installation across London and the South East.
Having built up a repertoire of clientele,
including many well-respected building
contractors, property developers and celebrities,
the couple were finding they frequently asked as
to whether they offer a supply and fit service.
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Realising many customers prefer the entire job
to be completed by one person or company,
Lee and Sharon decided to (literally) set up shop
on the retail side – hence Fiveways Fires & Stoves.
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