To aid the prevention of chimney fires and reduce the risk of dangerous fume emissions from blocked heating appliances, flueways and chimneys. By having your chimney swept on a regular basis, soot and creosote can be removed, helping to prevent a chimney fire. Cleaning will also increase the efficiency of some appliances by simply cleaning out the soot or cobwebs and debris. Chimney fires can quickly spread to your home or business place, putting property, livelihoods, and loved ones in danger. House fires often also cause serious damage to the masonry and brick work, leaving you with an expensive repair bill.
Mike is a trained chimney sweep with full public liability insurance. He uses a traditional rod and brush method, with a modern industrial vacuum which has a 3 way filtration system, using a HEPA filter, to ensure your home stays as clean as it was before he arrived. The area around the stove/fireplace is covered with clean dust sheets. A straight forward sweep will cost between 40-45. If the job becomes more complicated, for instance a bird's nest needs to be cleared or repair work is identified, then this may increase the cost.