Chimney sweeping
Removes creosote build-up, the leading cause of chimney fires. Once a year for a chimney in regular use.
Liner installation
Relining a damaged or unlined flue so combustion gases stay inside the chimney where they belong.
Does my chimney need a liner?
If the flue is unlined, cracked, or oversized for the appliance, then yes. The liner is what keeps combustion gases — including carbon monoxide — inside the flue and out of the house.
What that means
Older houses often have chimneys with no liner at all, or a clay liner that has cracked with age and heat.
A cracked liner lets flue gases into the cavities of the building. That is a carbon monoxide route, and it is invisible without an inspection.
A stainless liner sized to the appliance also makes the fire draw properly, which usually means less smoke in the room.
Signs you need this
- The house predates the 1950s and has never been relined
- An inspection found cracks in the clay tiles
- You have fitted a stove into an old open fireplace
- A carbon monoxide alarm has sounded
If any of those sound familiar, ring us — it costs nothing to ask, and most of these are cheaper to deal with early.
Other things we do
Chimney inspection
Levels 1, 2 and 3, with a written report. Level 2 is what a house sale or an insurance claim usually needs.
Chimney repair
Crowns, flashing, brickwork and mortar. We photograph what we found before any work is agreed.
Caps and dampers
Keeps rain, leaves and animals out. A missing cap is one of the most common causes of avoidable damage.
Book liner installation
Tell us what you need and we will ring you back to confirm a time.