#Gas safe chimney sweep near me professional

If on arrival it is identified that it is unsafe for me to sweep the chimney, a call out fee may be charged up to £40.

Gas and Oil flues also swept - price available on request. Rayburn/Aga Solid fuel range from £85.00

#Gas safe chimney sweep near me professional

Wood or multifuel stove installed by a professional company with a record of installation/data plate, from £60.00 A straight forward job, will take between 45 – 60 minutes from start to finish.Īs well as sweeping the flue, I will always check over the appliance and check it meets current building regs and is in safe working order, feeding back any damage or repairs required. I aim to provide you with an excellent service, so that you will use me time and time again and recommend me to your friends and family. I can accept cash, bacs or cheque on completion of the job and offer reminder services. I issue electronic certificates of compliance (paper based are available). I use the latest equipment, have excellent PPE and work in a very clean and methodical way. I offer a very honest, fair and transparent service. If it is necessary to spend more time than normal cleaning a chimney due to large amounts of soot or potential blockages, additional costs may need to be charged. When giving a quote over the phone it is often difficult to quantify the work that will be required and the time it will take. The cost of a chimney sweep can vary massively as all chimneys and installations are very different. They will be able to provide you with a certificate and/or receipt, as some insurance companies require proof that the chimney has been swept by a competent chimney sweep. Your chimney sweep will be able to advise you on any repairs needed or any issues with draw or the function of your stove or open fire.ĥ. Having your chimney swept will ensure there are no nests or blockages which could cause carbon dioxide to enter the room and/or prevent the chimney/flue functioning correctly.Ĥ. They will check you have a working carbon monoxide alarm in the correct place and will be able to provide you with both chimney and fire safety guidance and information.ģ. A competent chimney sweep will also check you have adequate ventilation and your chimney/flue is functioning correctly and safely. By having your chimney swept, you are ensuring the flue is clear so that all fire gases exit sufficiently reducing the chance of carbon monoxide entering your home. Doing this correctly dramatically reduces the risk of a chimney fire.Ģ. It is important to use a competent chimney sweep, who uses the correct equipment and sweeps/cleans the entire length of the flue. Having your chimney swept will remove soot, tar and creosote, which at the right temperature has the potential to ignite.