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Chimney sweep
Chimney sweep
Chimney sweeping is an essential service for any household that uses solid fuel burning heating or cooking devices. Find a chimney sweeping professional in your area and ensure that your chimney works safely and efficiently.
FAQs
It is recommended that you get your chimney swept once a year, but this could be more if your fireplaces are in constant use. Having your chimney swept regularly reduced the risk of fires and improves the air quality in your home.
Average cost of chimney sweeping in the UK is between £60 and £120. The price depends on the number of chimneys you have and when they were last serviced.
Chimney sweep will check your chimney for any potential obstruction, such as bird nests. They will then clean your chimney from any soot, deposit and debris that could possibly put your house in risk of a chimney fire. The process if usually quick and clean and should normally be done in under an hour.
Make sure that any fires you might have had going, have been fully extinguished and that the fireplace has had plenty of time to cool down. Secure the chimney sweep an easy access to the fireplace by moving any furniture, or other items that could be on their way.
By choosing a HETAS (Heating Equipment and Testing Approval Scheme) approved chimney sweep, you make sure that you get a fully qualified professional, that has the necessary, up-to-date training to perform the sweep safely. HETAS registered chimney sweeps will leave you a Compliance Certificate, which is something your home insurance company might ask you to provide, in order to make sure you are maintaining your chimneys in a correct and safe manner.