Further Information

Getting your chimney swept regularly (at least once a year) is not just good housekeeping, it safeguards you and your home against potentially harmful complications. Chimney sweeping removes soot, creosote, and other debris that may accumulate over time. This maintenance is essential for fire prevention, efficiency, health and structural reasons:

Fire Prevention: Creosote and soot buildup is highly flammable and can cause chimney fires if not removed.

Efficiency: A clean chimney allows smoke and gases to exit the home efficiently, improving the heating efficiency of your fireplace or stove.

Health: Removing blockages prevents harmful gases like carbon monoxide from entering your home.

Structural Integrity: Regular sweeping helps identify and prevent potential damage to the chimney structure, such as cracks or blockages. If left unswept, a build up of creosote can become corrosive, shortening the life-span of flue linings.

You should get your chimney swept by a professional at least once a year, or twice for heavy use or use with unseasoned wood. Some insurance policies will void claims for fires caused by unswept chimneys.

Chimney sweeping involves using manual or mechanical brushing to leave your chimney clean, safe and ready for use. We carry out a smoke test with every sweep to ensure the flue is drawing properly and check that the fire is in good working order. After your sweep, you will be provided with a certificate for your records.

Other services provided:

CCTV chimney inspection

Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm fitting

Birds nest removal

Glass and rope replacement

Cowl fitting