10% discount applies to over 65's, Armed Forces & NHS staff
10% discount applies to over 65's, Armed Forces & NHS staff
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Regular cleaning will remove soot and creosote, helping prevent dangerous chimney fires. Cleaning will increase the efficiency of some appliances. Bird nests, cobwebs and other blockages will be removed.
If your chimney is not swept the build of soot could create a fire hazard causing a possible chimney fire. The flue risks becoming blocked by soot, brickwork falling, nesting birds or even smoke coming back into the room.
During your annual sweep and inspection, we thoroughly inspect all appliances. In most cases home insurance policies advise to have your chimney swept every 12 months by an approved and registered sweep, we provide HETAS sweep certificates on completion.
Smokeless Fuel: Once a year
Wood: Every 6 Months
Bituminous Coal: Every 6 Months
Gas: Once a year
The general consensus and most common answer is once yearly (12 months) if moderately used in the winter months.
A sweep usually takes 40 - 90 minutes plus, depending on the type of appliance and deposits removed. Occasionally we come across some surprises and it may take longer but we will discuss this with you onsite at the time.
Generally no.
Occasionally we come across excessive soot built up, poorly installed appliances or stubborn birds nests. We do are upmost to contain the dust and use dust sheets. We screen off the opening and sweep the chimney through the screen, through it’s whole length with a Brush and sweep rods. The soot and dust that falls down will fall behind the screen and our vacuum is used to keep the particles behind the screen. Once the job is completed and swept, the screening is taken down and the deposit’s and soot from the chimney is vacuumed up.
Furniture does not need to be removed from the room, but if we do recommend if you have extremely light coloured/white furniture/carpet etc that some precautionary measures should be taken by the customer.
Yes we supply a certificate to prove the sweep has been completed, at times we also may have to issue warning notices if the appliance is deemed unsafe.
This certificate will help you comply with your home insurance policy.
Yes we are fully insured for the work carried out. We have full liability insurance, including employee liability insurance to cover any incident.
If a fault occurs during sweeping, this is not the fault of the sweep; for a chimney and items connected to the installation to be considered fit for use, it must be in such condition that it can be safely cleaned and tested. If damage is caused during sweeping, this suggests an underlying fault which simply was exposed by the sweeping process.
Cash is preferred but accept Cash, Card or BACs (bank transfer) on completion, no deposit is needed for singular jobs.
Appliances must not be used at all in the 24 hours leading up to an appointment. Please remove any ash/debris/other items from the fire grate so it is clear. We require space around the front of the fireplace, so please move any coffee tables/furniture and items please More info can be found here: https://rb.gy/lbu0lf
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Payment: Payment is due at the end of each appointment. Cash payments are preferred although card or bank transfer is accepted, as we know everyone has their own personal preference.
Your chimney will be inspected by a professional chimney sweep assessed to the national standards The chimney sweep will assume unless otherwise told by the homeowner entry that the appliance is correctly and safely installed and is in a fit state to be swept with no known issues
The chimney and appliances must be safely and properly installed as well as is in a fit state.
Appliances must not be used at all in the 24 hours before an appointment. Ash and debris are required to be removed from the fire. Please move any nearby furniture (coffee table’s etc) and items from the hearth so there is a sufficient amount of space for equipment and to gain access.
If a fault occurs during sweeping, this is not the misdeed of the sweep. For a chimney and items connected to the installation to be considered fit for use, it must be in such condition that it can be safely cleaned and tested. If damage is caused during sweeping it suggests an underlying fault due to poor installation, misuse or age which was exposed by the sweeping process.
Inspections
Visual inspections are carried out of the appliance and chimney, but due to the concealed nature of chimneys and corresponding appliances, advice and guidance information should not be taken as a guarantee that the appliance/chimney are safe or free of faults.
Security
During the process of sweeping multiple trips to and from our vehicle are needed. This means doors will sometimes remain open. It is the responsibility of the customer or their designated person to remain at the property at all times and to ensure all valuables are secure and away from the work route/area.
Inspection Fee
Appointments are booked on the basis that we will be attending to sweep a chimney or chimneys. If we are unable to sweep an appliance due to its condition, problems with access, installation issues or other hazards identified, we will charge a standard £35 Inspection Fee per chimney. This will include professional advice on faults and suggested actions to repair any issues. We do not offer free quotation visits.
Missed Appointment Fee
A call out fee of £35 will be charged if upon arrival we are unable to gain entry or make contact with the customer.
Deposits
Deposit are not taken for single sweeps. Deposit required for other services, this will be stated in your quote.
Heights & Ladders
From £20 depending on the height and access. Some flues require soot removal from the system by accessing a soot hatch either outside the property or in the loft space. In some cases this requires using a ladder. If the property is more than 3 stories an additional fee will be required.
Gas Fire
Some gas fires require disconnection before a flue serving a gas appliance can be swept. This must be completed by a Gas Safe registered engineer and is to be arranged by the customer at their own cost.
Pets & Children
It is your responsibility to keep pets and children supervised within the property throughout our visit and in a separate room. We cannot accept liability for loss or injury.