Selecting Your Chimney Sweep
When it comes to keeping your house safe and sound you have to make sure you prioritize the safety of your open fires and chimneys. You are advised to have your chimneys swept on a regular basis and a minimum of once in every 12 months.
Whilst it may be possible for you to buy or rent the necessary equipment to sweep your chimneys we would always recommend getting a professional chimney sweep in to do them instead.
There are several chimney sweeps which means you shouldn’t have any difficulty finding one to sweep your chimneys for you. You may find that your local sweep is very busy however as many chimney sweeps are slightly older and are beginning to retire. The ones that are still working have been doing it for many years and therefore have a large customer base that keeps them busy.
You will still have the ability to get them to complete your chimneys for you although you may just need to phone well ahead of time in order to get a slot with them. We would even recommend that you plan your chimney safety in advance of needing to use your open fires for the first time each year. This way you can get in before the rush and ensure that your chimneys are safe from the very first fire you light each year.
Another way you can get a good feel for the good sweeps out there is to use the internet. If you search for chimney sweeps in your area using the search engines you will find a selection will come up.
A professional chimney sweep can save you from all of the frustration that you will face from sweeping your chimney by yourself. These prosessionals will come to your home with the correct equipment ready to go, so you won’t need to purchase any of it yourself. Additionally, the chimney sweep will have years of experience doing the job, so you will be sure to have it completed effectively within a short amount of time. A professional chimney sweep will also be sure to take care of the entire cleanup, so you won’t have to worry about any mess. They have specialized vacuums that will remove the soot, ash, and creosote from your chimney without having it get into your home. After doing so, they will cover all their brushes and remove their equipment from your home without tracking any of the residues anywhere.
These are often helpful to give you an idea of which sweep might be better than others and who might suit your requirements the best.