Professional Chimney Sweep, Air Duct & Dryer Vent Cleaning in Gloucester

The use of open fires, wood or multi-fuel stoves produces soot and creosote tar that are carried up the chimney in the smoke where they can build up. These deposits are flammable and can cause a fire hazard as well as potentially leading to corrosion of chimney linings. The burning of fuel also produces toxic gases such as carbon monoxide. Regular chimney sweeps are important because your chimney will be checked and cleaned, ensuring that are free from obstruction such as soot, tar, birds nests and lose masonry, enabling smoke to vent freely. This also means that regular chimney sweeps also help your fire and stoves to to be more fuel efficient.

I am careful and use modern techniques to ensure that the chimney sweep will not make a mess. Before the sweep begins the work area is covered and chimney sealed, during the sweep a vacuum is used to minimise dust and soot and debris are securely contained at the end of the job. This ensures that the sweep is both clean and efficient.

Please ensure that a fire has not been lit for at least 12 hours before the chimney sweep and clear out the ashes & fire debris. It is also helpful to remove any ornaments, hearth furniture and any other obstructions from the chimney area.

The frequency of chimney sweeping required depends upon a number of factors but as a rough guide: Smokeless fuel: once per year Coal: twice per year Wood burning - when in frequent use: every 3-6 months Gas: once per year