1st 4 Chimneys
Chimney sweep & chimney repairs in Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch & Dorset |
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The process of cleaning a chimney has not really changed since Victorian times - the main difference (except for a black sooty layer left everywhere) being that a vacuum is used at the same time as the brushes:
The process is clean and fairly quick and, for some, a trip down memory lane!
It is not commonly known, but most buildings insurance policies require this report as proof of the annual service of the appliance it serves, and can invalidate policies if not produced when requested.
Our cleaning is carried in accordance with BS 6461 using brushes and a vac, it is a clean process and takes around half an hour.
Other areas checked during the sweep are: