Chimney Service
All prices below are a starting fee, you will be provided with an estimate based on the information you provide at the time of booking.
Single story chimney - £45
Open Fire - £50
Inglenook - from £60
Wood Burning Stove with liner - £55
Wood Burning Stove without liner - £60
The Standard Sweep
£55
Firstly we will assess the chimney stack and pot, we will then take a look inside the property for a visual inspection of the fireplace. This helps us to establish what tools and equipment are required.
We will then place some sheets down in front of the fireplace, this will be our work area. We will layout the tools required and then begin sealing the fireplace to ensure minimal mess.
Once we are ready to go then we will begin the sweeping process. This will be completed to the standard of Sweep Safe.
After we have finished we will then complete our safety checks prior to clearing up.
Finally you will be issued with a certificate.
What's included:
- Visual inspection
Ground level inspection of the chimney stack & cowl
- Chimney sweep
Sweeping of the chimney and flue, using mechanical rotary power sweeping techniques (unless manual sweeping is required)
- Polish & shine
If you have a wood burning stove or an ornate fireplace then we will polish this as best as we can
- Safety check
A smoke test and alarm check is completed to ensure your peace of mind
- Clearing up
We will leave your room spotless and you will never know that we have been
- Certification
On completion of the work, we will issue a certificate and highlight any recomendations, discussing these in detail with you
Additional Costs
Not all chimneys are alike, so some difficulties may incur further costs.
Examples of additional costs may include;
- Nest removal
- Complex stoves or irregular installations
- Large hearths or inglenooks
Nest removal | £25 per half hour |
Carbon Monoxide or Smoke Alarm Fitted | £30 |
Stove Rope Replacement | From £10 per door |
Chimney Birdguard Cowl - Stainless Steel | £60 + ladder work |
Chimney Birdguard Cowl - Aluminium | £30 + ladder work - this cowl will not be available once our stocks are out |
Chimney Capper - this option will not be available once our stocks are out | £35 + ladder work |
Chimney C-Cap | £40 + ladder work |
Ladder work, any job requiring use of ladders | £100 |
Stove Brick & Glass Replacment | Quoted |
Cre-away treatment - for heavy buildup of soot, tar and creosote | From £300 per treatment |
Chimney Stack Repair & Pot Replacement | Quoted |
CCTV Camera Survey + Report | £50 + £25 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you sweep gas appliances?
No, by law we are not allowed to service gas appliances. We are however able to work with a registered gas engineer to sweep the chimney once they have made it safe, we can recommend a gas registered engineer for you.
Do you install stoves or wood burners?
No, we don't install them however we can replace parts of fitted ones. We are able to recommend a Hetas registered installer if you get in touch.
Can you sweep my oil fired AGA?
Yes we can, however you will need to arrange for your Aga engineer to relight the pilot flame for you.
Can you remove birds nests from my flue?
Yes, we can do this. Please note that between 1st March - 31st July we are not allowed to disrupt an active nest.
Can you replace fire bricks and glass on my stove?
Yes, we can take a look and see if this is possible.
Sooty Brushes