Why does my chimney need swept ?

A chimney needs to be swept to stop soot, tar, dust or even cobwebs building up and causing restriction or total blockage. If the flue is restricted or blocked carbon monoxide, smoke and fumes will enter your home with possible serious health consequences and damage to your home. As you use your appliance soot builds up in the flue which if not swept correctly may lead to a chimney fire and at the very least will prevent your appliance from working properly.

 

Is it messy ? Do I cover everything ? What do I need to do ?

As a professional sweep I can guarantee no mess and no fuss.I bring all my own sheets designed for the sweep trade to put on your floor, (see sweeping page), I will also wear shoe covers but if you wish to cover anything please feel free to do so after all I am visiting your home. All I require is a clear working area in front of the hearth with any ornaments moved to a safe area and clear passage between the door and fireplace. I appreciate it if the fire has been cleaned out of ashes but I do object to removing old hankies etc.

Can you disconnect a gas fire ?

 I am not gas safe registered so I can not and will not disconnect any gas appliance even if the supply at the gas fire has been turned off at the tap on your floor. I will however gladly remove any fire that has been totally disconnected from the gas supply by a qualified person. If required I can give you details of a reputable gas safe installer that can assist you.

Parking ?

There are several areas in Glasgow where parking my van is almost impossible and as I work on my own I am unable to put equipment on the pavement and then go of to find a space. In these areas I ask customers to guarantee me a space which they say they will do but all to often I arrive and no space is available. This is both a waste of my and your time and leaves you with a chimney that hasn't been swept.So please if you say you can guarantee a space please do so. Its a ford Transit van that I have.