Chimney Sweeping
Q: How often should I sweep my chimney?
A: You should get your chimney inspected or cleaned at least once a year for all types of fireplaces including oil gas and solid fuel. However If you burn wood or coal all year round in your fireplace, you should sweep your chimney at least every 6 months.
Q: Does sweeping create a mess?
A: Sweeping does not create a mess and dust, we prevent the mess with dust sheets on the ground, seal the appliance during the sweep and use hepa filtered vacuum cleaners.
Q: Why does my chimney need sweeping?
A: Sweeping your chimney is a must. Burning wood coal and other fuels leads to a gradual unavoidable build up of Soot or creosote throughout the chimney. This has multiple dangers including a blocked chimney, a major fire hazard and Carbon monoxide poisoning leading to possible medical treatment or worse death!
Q: Do I need my chimney swept for my building or home insurance?
A: Building or home insurance generally cover for house and building fires, however if you have an appliance without proof of a recently swept chimney, many insurers refuse to pay out.
Q: How do I prepare for my chimney sweep?
A: Please remove any ashes and fuel inside the appliance, remove any furniture and ornaments in around the appliance.
Q: Can you sweep a gas fire?
A: Yes we can sweep a gas fire as long as the flue is accessible without disconnecting the gas supply otherwise the fire will have to be disconnected by a gas safe registered engineer before the sweep.
Q:How long does the sweep take?
A: On average we spend around 1 hour in your house to complete the chimney sweep. Including setting up, cleaning up and paperwork.
Q: What can go wrong?
A: Not many things can go wrong when chimney sweeping. However the main problem we encounter is a damaged or loose chimney pot or cowl which can brake or fall with chimney sweeping. We can usually prevent this issue by visually inspecting the chimney pot and cowl before starting the job. But on rare occasions it is unavoidable and we are not liable for any related damage costs. Although we can organize a repair of the damage for a competitive price.
A: Fire Bricks can crack and disintegrate with removal. The bricks come into contact with intense heat repeatedly going from cold, to hot, to cold again, they naturally expand and contract, so over time begin to lose their strength. This on rare occasions is unavoidable and we are not liable for any related damage costs.
Q: Do you need to access my roof for sweeping?
A: No, all sweeps are done from the appliance indoors.
Q: What local areas do you cover?
A: Throughout Bradford, Halifax, Leeds, Wakefield, Huddersfield & the West Yorkshire Region. Including Addinham, The Dales, Apperly Bridge, Aire Valley, Baildon, Barkisland, Batley, Beeston, Bierley, Bingley, Birkenshaw, Birstill, Boston Spa, Bradley, Bramhope, Bramley, Brighouse, Burley In Wharfdale, Buttershaw, Calverley, Clayton, Cleckheaton, Collingham, Cross Gates, Cullingworth, Denby Dale, Denholme, Dewsbury, Drihlington, Dudley Hill, Eastburn, Elland, Farnley, Farsley, Gildersome, Golcar, Gomersal, Great Horton, Greetland, Guiseley, Harewood, Haworth, Hebden Bridge, Linton, Hecmondwike, Hipperholme, Holmfirth, Horbury, Horsforth, Idle, Ilkley, Keighley, Lightcliffe, Liversedge, Low Moor, Mirfiled, Morley, Mytholmroyd, Normanton, Oakworth, Ossett, Otley, Ovenden, Oxenhope, Pudsey, Rawdon, Ripponden, Rishworth, Roberttown, Saltaire, Scholes, Shipley, Silsden, Southowrom, Sowerby Bridge, Stanningley, Steeton, Thornton, Tong, Wibsey, Wilsden, Yeadon, Grassington, Skipton, Todmorden.
Q: Do I need a flue liner?
A: Flue liners are highly recommended by most stove installers, and for good reason. Along with offering improved safety, cleanliness and efficiency, one of the main benefits of fitting your stove with a flue liner is also better performance. It can be difficult to determine the quality and potential performance of the chimney just by looking at it or applying a smoke test.
Q: What are the signs that my chimney needs a sweep?
A: Signs include difficulty starting a fire, a lingering smoky smell, or visible creosote deposits. If you notice any of these indicators, a chimney sweep is needed urgently.
Q: Can I use my fire immediately after a chimney sweep?
A: Yes in most cases. We will ensure that your fire place is clean and safe to use after the sweep, We will provide guidance on any specific recommendations based on the sweep inspection.
Q: Do fire/vermiculite bricks come with a guarantee?
A: Fire bricks do not come with a guarantee due to their exposure to extreme heat and unpredictable conditions, like thermal cycling and chemical reactions. We can not guarantee durability given these variables, making warranties not possible with unpredictable environment they’re in.
Q: What is the stove glass warranty?
A: Stove glass does not include a guarantee due to its exposure to high temperatures and vulnerability to damage from impacts and misuse. It is impractical to offer coverage given the inherent risks associated with its usage, including heat stress and potential breakage.
