Peter Beresford-Stooke was quick to spot the appeal of these innovative designs, and in 1994 he started Diligence after meeting and working with the creator of Focus, Dominique Imbert. The company soon became the UK importer of Focus fires, joining a network of dedicated agents selling these designs throughout the world. It may have taken the UK market a while to warm up to the beauty and elegance of these contemporary fires, but with increasing interest in self-build and property renovation over the past few years, clients are now demanding something more than traditional wood burning stoves. Diligence is able to provide a full service from inception to completion, offering help and advice on all aspects of purchasing and installing a Focus fire. It offers a comprehensive design and planning service and will arrange site visits to ensure the proposed fire will be suitable for your project. Diligence can also provide the associated components required to install the fire along with a qualified Hetas-registered engineer to assist with installation. This will remove the need to seek building control approval before installation and will provide a certificate of compliance confirming that the installation complies with building regulations, saving you both time and money.