Why have your chimney swept?
Regular professional chimney sweeping and maintenance is highly recommended when using gas and solid fuel appliances. Regular sweeping and maintenance will avoid potential fire risks and dangers associated with using these appliances such as harmful gasses escaping from the chimney.
The British Flue & Chimney manufacturers association suggests:
“As a guide all flues should be swept before and during the heating season, and ideally at the end of the heating season to prevent tar and soot deposits having a corrosive effect on the chimney and appliance during the dormant period.”
As Professional Chimney Sweeps, we prevent the build up of soot and other blockages which minimises the risk of chimney fires and the risk of dangerous fume emissions escaping into your home. Clean chimneys also aid the efficient burning of your fuel and appliance helping create a cleaner environment.
How often should I have my chimney swept?
Below is a guide to how often you should have your chimney professionally swept depending which fuel you use throughout the burning season; this is the period in which you start and finish using your fire/stove e.g. October through to March:
Wood
Twice a year (1 sweep mid season and 1 at the end ready for the next year)
Oil
Once a year
Smokeless Coal
Once a year
Gas
Once a year (chimneys can become blocked by thick spiders’ webs and nests)
Our Chimney Sweeping Services & Prices
Our National association of chimney sweeps (NACS) qualified chimney sweep can service your chimney to the highest standard. All our chimney sweeps include a certificate for your home insurance.
The chimney services we offer include the following:
Open fire chimney sweep
£60+VAT
This includes a thorough chimney sweep, smoke evacuation check and NACS certificate
Lined log burner chimney sweep
£60+VAT
This includes a thorough chimney sweep, smoke evacuation check and NACS certificate
Unlined log burner chimney sweep
£70+VAT
This includes a thorough chimney sweep, smoke evacuation check and NACS certificate
Nest removal
£100+VAT (for the first 1.5 hours £20 per 30 mins thereafter)
*Please note that nesting season is from February to September so nests cannot legally be removed during this time*
This includes a thorough chimney sweep, smoke evacuation check, CCTV inspection and NACS certificate
CCTV chimney inspection
£100+VAT
This includes a thorough chimney sweep, smoke evacuation check, CCTV inspection and NACS certificate
Bird guard installation
£150 + VAT for installation
Bird guard charged separately depending on size & type of chimney pot etc (usually circa £60)
*During nesting season (Feb-Sept) Bird guards cannot be fitted unless the flue is clear of nests therefore a full CCTV inspection has to be carried out prior to installation and charged at the current CCTV inspection rate*
Chimney Cap Installation for disused flues
£150 + VAT for installation
Caps charged separately depending on size & type of chimney pot etc (usually circa £30)
The charge of a chimney sweep may also be applied if the flue fails a smoke evacuation check (blockage in the flue).
Caps will not be installed on blocked flues for safety purposes.
Log burner and multifuel stove servicing
£100+VAT
Includes thorough chimney sweep, full clean and polish of appliance, replacement of door seals and fire cement, where required, and NACS certificate.
Where new parts are required, further quotation will be provided and return visit to install parts will be charged at a reduced rate of £40-£60 +VAT
