Jetmaster Newcastle - Where Tradition Meets Elegance
There is nothing like the ambience of an open fire to make us feel cosy and content in our homes, and also nothing quite like a fireplace to excite potential buyers when it comes time to sell. So, upgrading or installing a fireplace is a significant advantage when you’re considering renovating, building or just installing a new heating system. Jetmaster Newcastle, located in Adamstown, has been providing premium fireplace and period architectural hardware for well over ten years and offers a completely personalised service.
Jetmaster Newcastle owner Robin Hastings was born in Scotland, immigrating to Australia when he was eight years old. His father was a civil engineer, and the family moved around, living in Sydney and Forster before settling in Newcastle. After school, Robin followed in his father's footsteps and became a civil engineer and construction project manager, specialising in government infrastructure, becoming part owner of the company he worked for. He spent 25 years in this role, travelling a lot for work and living a stressful lifestyle until he decided he needed to spend more time with his family. Robin has four children ranging in age now, from 11 to 24. In 2013, he took his family back to Scotland on a holiday and spent two precious years making up for lost time and considering his next career move.
“It was when my brother-in-law was having his Jetmaster fireplace serviced that I learnt of the imminent retirement of the previous owner of Jetmaster Newcastle,” said Robin.
“I followed up the lead and took the plunge, purchasing the business in 2015. There was a lot that I could bring to the business with my background in civil engineering, and it’s three minutes down the road from where we live, so I can be a lot more flexible with my time. The family were really supportive of my decision.
“A lot of the staff stayed on. We have a very experienced manager and customer service staff that have been with the business for a long time and are experts at what they do. They’re good people who really know their stuff.”
The business specialises in high-quality gas and wood-burning fireplaces with the broadest selection of fireplace products in Newcastle and has the region’s most extensive collection of heritage and period architectural hardware with items such as window and door fittings, light switches and the ever-popular pressed tin metal panels for authentic heritage design.
Newcastle and its surrounds are old suburbs with a substantial number of heritage-style homes featuring ornate fireplaces, ceiling roses and decorative cornices. If you’re fortunate enough to live in one of these older-style homes, you’ll understand the challenges of honouring the past and retaining the home’s historical character. According to Robin, 80 per cent of his sales are converting old Federation style fireplaces into gas fires with surrounds that complement the existing architectural style.
In addition, the heritage hardware attracts builders and homeowners from all over the region to source those difficult-to get pieces that make all the difference when renovating an older home or adding character to a new build.
Trends come and go, but the brand's reputation, Jetmaster, endures. It’s become quite famous on the renovation television show “The Block”, with host Scotty Cam boasting about having the largest Jetmaster fireplace in his own home and how wonderful it is.
The showroom at Adamstown is an inspirational place to visit, featuring all the latest models and trends in fireplaces - wood burning, gas and electrical. It’s a one-stop shop that takes all the guesswork and hassle out of the process for people, with Robin offering obligation-free home visits where he will measure up, quote and plan your installation.
Showroom opening hours are Monday - Friday, 9AM to 5PM and Saturday, 9AM to 1PM, with after-hours, country and regional appointments also welcome. Call 4952 9299 or visit www.jetmasternewcastle.com.au
