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Chimney sweeping and inspection services
Explain whether the request concerns routine cleaning, smoke entering a room, a blockage or planned reuse of a fireplace. Supply appliance and fuel details and previous reports so the provider can distinguish a maintenance visit from an investigation that needs another specialist.
Service scope
Assessment, cleaning and maintenance of chimneys and associated flues, with the exact service matched to the connected appliance and fuel. Sweeping, camera inspection, combustion testing and repairs are different scopes; a routine sweep does not automatically include every investigation or certify concealed construction.
What is normally included
- Chimney-service scoping
- Cleaning and accessible-condition assessment
- Referral for defined testing or remedial work
What is not included
- Universal safety certification from a basic sweep
- Unqualified work on fuel appliances
Typical tasks
- Identify the appliance and flue in use
- Review service history
- Assess agreed accessible areas
- Carry out the specified cleaning or inspection
- Document findings and further-work recommendations
What to include in your brief
- Appliance and fuel type
- Number of flues
- Previous cleaning or inspection reports
- Symptoms or intended change of use
- Access and property-occupancy details
Choosing the right professional
Ask which services are included and what the written record actually confirms. Select competence appropriate to the appliance and local requirements; do not assume that membership of a sweeping organisation covers structural repairs or every fuel-specific test.
Important considerations
- Concealed flue defects may require additional investigation
- Suspected fire or carbon monoxide exposure is an emergency, not a routine booking
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