Stove sweep (local areas)
£60*
Happy Chimney Sweeping by Somesh
If you have an Open Fireplace, a Wood Burning Stove, an Aga, Rayburn, Solid Fuel boiler or cooker a yearly (or more frequent if used heavily) sweep is essential for your safety (see below for safety organisation recommendations on frequency of sweeping).
Sweeping Costs:
Fireplace sweep (local areas)
£70*
Pricing listed is for local areas; other areas, please enquire. No VAT payable. Discounts available for multiple sweeps. Extra work is quoted.
Before Somesh Visits:
- A clear area around the fireplace is needed
- Ensure fire has not been alight overnight
- Clear all ornaments and items from the hearth and mantel piece
After The Sweep:
- Your fireplace will be left clean and tidy
- All soot and/or nest debris will be left at your property, either in your rubbish bin or the soot in the garden for you to use as a soil fertiliser
Somesh provides:
- A cheerful thorough sweeping service
- Discounts on multiple sweeps on same day
- Professional, Reliable, Trustworthy service
- A clean, no mess* service
- A full visual check over of your appliance - giving advice where needed
- Bird Nest removal where necessary
- CCTV of your chimney flue if requested
- Sweeping Certificate issued (for insurance records)
* If a nest is involved or the flue has not been swept or maintained for a long time, this may cause more dust than a standard sweep. Somesh will guarantee to do all he can to minimise any mess that may occur.
The Sweeping Process:
- Somesh guarantees to leave your home in the same condition than he finds it
- Dust sheets are taped up to entirely block off the chimney and stove/fireplace so no soot escapes into your home
- Sheets are laid over your valuable furniture/carpet to prevent dirt entering your home whilst moving equipment in & out
- An industrial high power vacuum sucks up any debris in the air, which allows safe breathing during and after the sweep
- Chimney is thoroughly swept with appropriate brushes, all soot & debris is contained, then cleared from your room
- Stove doors will be cleaned
- The fireplace will be left clean and tidy
Chimney Sweeping Safety & Advice
Recommendations from Fire Brigade Service and Hetas on keeping your fire safe are below.
- Solid Fuel appliances: Smokeless fuels: Once a year
- Solid Fuel appliances: Domestic bituminous coal: At least twice yearly
- Wood Burning Stoves/appliances: Every three months when in use
- Oil Appliances: Once a year plus checking by an Oftec Technician
- Gas Appliances: Once a year plus checking by a Gas Safe Technician
Note: these recommendations are based on average usage and each households use differs dramatically depending on the fuel used and the stoves/fireplace design. Once your fireplace is swept by us we will advise you on frequency of sweeping.
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For advice SMS 07700 140030 or email info@happychimneysweep.co.uk