How long it take to sweep my chimney?
It normally takes aruond 45minutes to an hour to sweep a chimney and fill out the relevent paperwork. This is depending on the type of appliance.
Do I need my chimney swept for my home insurance?
Most insurance companies will require you to have your chimney swept at least once a year.
Will you issue a certificate for my household insurance?
Yes we do – we are a certified chimney sweep.
What do I need to do to prepare before my chimney sweep visits?
We will need a clear passage to the chimney and enough space to work in. Any items or ornaments should be removed and cleared from the mantlepiece and hearth.
How often do I need my chimney swept?
It depends on what you are burning and what appliance you have. It also depends on how often you use it. We recommend 1-4 times in a year.
A bird has nested in my chimney. How can I stop this from happening?
We will remove the nest and advise on a suitable birdguard for your chimney to stop this happening again.
How do I know when my chimney need sweeping?
There are few signs that you will notice if your chimney
needs a clean:
– Smoke entering the room
– Soot, debris falling down
– You will smell soot in the room
– The fire will not burn properly
We do recommend if you have just moved into a new property and you have no certificate of when the chimney was last swept, is to arrange for the chimney to be swept before you use it. This will ensure that it is clean, safe and ready to use.
Can you disconnect my gas or oil appliance?
No, we are not gas safety registered to disconnect any gas or oil appliance.
Is sweeping my chimney a messy job?
lGenerally no. Obviously there will be soot, dust, debris but it is all contained into one space.
The fireplace will be completely sealed and cloths laid around the floor area. An industrial vacuum
is then used to clean up any mess or debris from inside the fireplace.
A dirty chimney will cost you money!
It’s important that you get your chimney swept regularly by a qualified chimney sweep. Even if you don’t have many fires, birds can nest, or soot and debris accumulate which can cause blockages and result in a chimney fire.
Sweeping the chimney regularly will ensure that the chimney or flue is clear and dangerous fumes are allowed to escape properly.
