Get your Chimney Sweep booked in ready for the big day
Have you booked in for a Chimney Sweep?
There is nothing more picturesque than having the family sit around the fire embracing the Christmas spirit. However, what many people forget to do during the build up to Christmas is to get their chimney sweep. Not only is it essential to have your chimney swept ready for the big man to slide down with all your presents, but it is also a safety requirement.
There are many individuals out there that believe they can clean their own chimney. However, this is not recommended by ES Sweeps nor most Fire Safety Institutes. An experienced chimney sweeper will ensure all debris and build up is thoroughly cleaned. They will also check for and remove birds’ nests, as this is a common problem with open fire chimneys.
Our dedicated team will not only clean your chimney, removing the soot and debris, but we will also inspect the infrastructure of your chimney for any hidden damage. A highly beneficial service for those who have had a chimney for several years. Not only does a regular chimney sweep help prevent house fires, it can also save you money in the long run. This is because most chimneys will have some sort of flue liner installed. A flue liner is the first line of defence against house fires and carbon monoxide poisoning. However, moisture can get trapped if the flue liner has a large build-up of soot and debris, corroding the liner. By having regular sweeps, you will increase the lifespan of your flue and ensure everyone in your house is safe from house fires and Carbon monoxide poisoning.
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If you are looking for a team to come out and inspect and clean your chimney contact us. We work within the Essex and Suffolk area.
Chimney Sweeping this Christmas
Sweep your chimney this winter
It’s that time of year again! When the days are getting shorter and the air is getting colder. You’ve stayed on top of your winter tasks, i.e. start Christmas shopping, bring down the extra blankets and bulk buy de-icer for the car. But aren’t you forgetting something? Many homeowners get caught up in the festive period that they forget a crucial and, in some cases, lifesaving activity. Have your chimney swept by a professional.
The winter months is when fireplaces get their most use. This is also a time in which emergency services see an increase in chimney and house fires. One of the biggest causes of chimney fires is having irregular cleaning and improper inspections. Irregular cleaning is often because the individuals have forgotten to get their chimney cleaned. Whilst the improper inspections are due to people going for cheaper alternatives or by doing it themselves. Both of which result in a build- up of twigs, rubbish and soot from over the months. This overall results is a fire waiting to happen.
Essex and Suffolk Sweeps
We are a well-established Chimney sweeping business based in the London and Essex’s area. We pride ourselves on not contracting out any work we do, all of which is carried out by a fully certified and insured member of our team. We’re able to provide a wide range of services, as well as giving you support and advice on maintenance.
For more information on how we can help you contact us.
Modern Standard Coffee – Flue Sweeping
Lovely day spent in a coffee roasting house today Sweeping their flue. Makes a change to smell lovely coffee rather than soot.
Chimneys should be swept regularly to remove the build up of soot, creosote and other debris which are deposited from the fuel you are burning on your stove or in your fires. It is this build up which could potentially cause a chimney fire. How often your chimney should be swept is dependent on what fuel you are burning.
The majority of insurance companies require chimneys and flues to be swept as part of the insurance terms and conditions. Many insurance companies will also not pay for a claim where intervals between sweeps have been observed and documented by certification. Be assured that once your chimney or flue has been swept you should be issued with a Chimney Safety Certificate which is recognised by all leading insurance companies. As a Guild member sweep you will receive this certificate from Essex & Suffolk Sweeps on completion of works along with a smoke draw test which we perform on all chimneys at no additional charge.
Services Include:
Chimney & flue blockages cleared
Chimney and flues, sweep and vacuumed
Bird nest removal
Chimney Pots, Bird guards and cowls fitted
CCTV camera inspection
Certificate, recognised by all leading insurance companies, always issued
Damaged chimney pot/stack replacement
Flue smoke tests
Wood and multi-fuel stove cleaning & repairs
Solid fuel cookers repairs
Burner installation (Hetas Certified)
We do not contract any work out and all works undertaken will be carried out by certified and insured, Member of the Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps. By choosing Essex & Suffolk Sweeps to service your chimney, you can be sure that you will receive a professional, dependable, and friendly service.
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Chelmsford Essex – Checking an unsafe stove
Another Red Card, so many issues with this stove!
1) Found a rust hole in the twin wall flue system in the loft space
2) No safety barrier around the twin wall flue system in the loft space
3) Twin wall flue system has been fitted to close to the wooden structure in the loft space
4) No fire stop in between ceilings
5) No visual access to joints in the chimney breast
6) Halve was too small for the size of the stove fitted
7) No carbon monoxide alarm in the property
Here at Essex and Suffolk Sweeps, we pride ourselves on our great quality service ensuring you can use your Stove or wood burner safely.
We recommend Chimney / Flue Sweeping should be carried out regularly. This is to help eliminate the build up of soot, creosote and other debris. But to also ensure issues such as the ones highlighted above are dealt with quickly and safely.
Our services include the following:
Chimney & flue blockages cleared
Chimney and flues, sweep and vacuumed
Bird nest removal
Chimney Pots, Bird guards and cowls fitted
CCTV camera inspection
Certificate, recognised by all leading insurance companies, always issued
Damaged chimney pot/stack replacement
Flue smoke tests
Wood and multi-fuel stove cleaning & repairs
Solid fuel cookers repairs
Burner installation (Hetas Certified)
About us:
We are based in the South Essex area, but we do cover all surrounding areas from Woodbridge in Suffolk right through to Kent areas. We do not contract any work out and all works undertaken will be carried out by a certified and fully insured member of the Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps. By choosing Essex & Suffolk Sweeps to service your chimney, or for any of the additional Gardening and DIY services we are able to offer, you can be sure that you will receive a professional, dependable and friendly service.
Contact us for more information.
Southminster Essex – Chimney sweep
Another annual sweep and installation of new rope on the stove doors, coals were still red hot so this fire get lots of use at Southminster Essex.
Essex & Suffolk Sweeps are based in the South Essex area but cover all surrounding areas from Woodbridge in Suffolk right through to Kent areas. We do not contract any work out. All work undertaken will be carried out by a certified and fully insured member. By choosing Essex & Suffolk Sweeps to service your chimney, or for any of the additional Gardening and DIY services we are able to offer, you can be sure that you will receive a professional, dependable and friendly service.
Most people are unaware each year in England, approximately 40-50 deaths occur from carbon monoxide poisoning. Additionally, many more people are admitted to hospital suffering from carbon monoxide poising. In addition to this, the Fire Rescue Services attended around 7,000 chimney fires each year. Many of these fires & deaths could potentially be avoided by having your chimneys and flues swept regularly by a qualified chimney sweep.
Chimneys should be swept regularly to remove the build up of soot, creosote and other debris. This can be deposited from the fuel you are burning on your stove or in your fires. It is this build up which could potentially cause a chimney fire.
How often your chimney should be swept is dependent on what fuel you are burning.
- Smokeless coals: At least once a year
- Wood: Once a season when in use
- Bitumous coal: Twice a year
- Oil: Once a year
- Gas: Once a year
Cold outside? Book your Chimney Sweep!
Essex and Suffolk Chimney Sweep
Getting your Chimney Swept regularly is important when keeping yourself, your family and your home safe. Essex and Suffolk Sweeps recommend that the more you use your chimney the more it’s cleaned, especially if you are burning wood. Most people are unaware of the potential dangers caused if you don’t get your chimney swept. The most common being fires caused by the build up of soot. According to research, 40-50 deaths occur every year in the UK due to Carbon Monoxide poisoning. Many more individuals are admitted to hospital. Whilst, the Fire Services are called out to around 7,000 Chimney fires every year, this causing a severe strain on their time and resources.
About us:
We have a dedicated team of Chimney Sweeps working in the South Essex area, however, we do cover the surrounding areas from Woodbridge right through to Kent. All work carried out by us is certified and insured to give you peace of mind. All certification distributed by ourselves is acknowledge by all major insurance companies.
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- How to remove Birds Nest from your Chimney
- Installing or Reopening a fireplace?
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- Get your Chimney Sweep
If you are looking for a reliable, professional and friendly service to advise you on your Chimney and to conduct a full-service Chimney Sweep please do not hesitate in contacting us.
Get your sweep booked in ready for a roaring fire this winter
The cold nights are drawing in, for many this is the when the extra blankets come out of hiding and the radiators get put to good use. But what many people forget to do is have their chimney swept.
A fireplace is a great source of warmth during the colder months. Not only can it heat a room at a low cost, it also creates a cute picturesque Christmas atmosphere, ideal for them cosy family nights in. However, what many people don’t realise is the dangers lurking if a fireplace is not properly swept. Over the months, a chimney / fireplace can have a build up of soot, materials which can easily catch fire. Not only does a thorough chimney sweep help protect your family and property, it can also increase the lifespan of your chimney flue, which in the long run will save you money!
Need to get your chimney sweep booked in before the cold weather sets in? Essex & Suffolk Sweeps are based in London and Essex but cover all surrounding areas from Woodbridge in Suffolk right through to Kent. We do not contract any work out and all works undertaken will be carried out by a certified and fully insured member of the Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps. By choosing Essex & Suffolk Sweeps you can be sure that you will receive a professional, dependable and friendly service.
Other services we do:
Services Include:
Chimney & flue blockages cleared
Bird nest removal
Pots, Bird guards and cowls fitted
CCTV camera inspection
Certificate, recognised by all leading insurance companies, always issued
Damaged chimney pot/stack replacement
Flue smoke tests
Wood and multi-fuel stove cleaning & repairs
Solid fuel cookers repairs
Burner installation (Hetas Certified)
Hatfield Peverel Essex
One of our recent jobs was conducted at Hatfield Paverel, a large urban village and civil parish at the centre of Essex. Our lovely customer wanted a new wood burner top fitting to a Savoy Elegance mk2 Franco Belge. In addition to this, we provided a full service to the stove. This service included a full sweep to ensure there was no build up soot or any blockages, all of which could be potential fires. Thankfully during this sweep we didn’t find anything concerning, just needed a good sweep to ensure its fully safe for when in use. Not only does this help prevent house fires, but having a regular chimney sweep can help protect the flue liners, therefore saving our customer money in the long run.
This job was completed without any issues, and with lovely feedback from our customer. We always ensure that any mess we make is fully cleaned up after we have done, and we protect furnishings.
We also provide the following services
Services Include:
Chimney & flue blockages cleared
Chimney and flues, sweep and vacuumed
Bird nest removal
Chimney Pots, Bird guards and cowls fitted
CCTV camera inspection
Certificate, recognised by all leading insurance companies, always issued
Damaged chimney pot/stack replacement
Flue smoke tests
Wood and multi-fuel stove cleaning & repairs
Solid fuel cookers repairs
Burner installation (Hetas Certified)
Are you looking for a reliable Chimney sweeper? Contact our team to find out how we can help you. We do not contract out any of the work conducted, all work undergone by us is done so by a fully insured member of the Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps. For more information call: 07545 976 100
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Satisfied customer in Southminster Essex – Chimney Sweeps Review
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We pride ourselves on our excellent customer service, here at Essex and Suffolk Sweeps. From Chimney Sweeps, to general DIY to Gardening, we can assure you we will get the job completed to a high standard. We are based in the South Essex area; however, we do cover areas from Woodbridge right through to Kent. All work carried out by ES Sweeps is done by a certified and insured Member of the Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps. None of our work is contacted out. This is to ensure all work is completed in a professional, dependable and friendly way.
It is vital to get your chimney swept regularly in order to remove any soot, creosote and debris which could build up if regularly being in use. There are things which could potentially cause a fire. Many insurance companies will require chimneys or flues to be regularly swept as part of their terms and conditions. Insurance companies will often not pay out for claims if there have been long intervals between a chimney being swept, as depicted in a documented certificate. Essex and Suffolk Sweeps issue, you a Chimney Safety Certificate once the service has been completed. This certificate is recognised by all the leading insurance companies. As well as this, you will receive a smoke draw test, free of charge.
Not too sure when you should have your chimney swept?
- Smokeless coals: At least once a year
- Wood: Once a season when in use
- Bitumous coal: Twice a year
- Oil: Once a year
- Gas: Once a year
Essex & Suffolk Sweeps are one of the top Chimney Sweeps in London and Essex. If you require any of our services please do not hesitate in contacting us.
Email: info@essweeps.co.uk
Or call: 07545 976 100