Chimney Sweeping service and Stove Installations in the Bridgend, Porthcawl, Cardiff, Swansea areas...
... When we can take care of it for you.
We sweep, vacuum and service all types of chimneys, stoves, flues and cooking appliances.
Installation of Solid Fuel Appliances
When having a solid fuel appliance installed, it is vital you use a registered installer, as your insurance requires your install to be signed off and commissioned by a registered installer. When selling your house, the estate agent will inform you that by having your appliance signed off it can also increase the value of your home. It is also vital for landlords to have the appliance signed off for the tenants to make use of the appliance. If you would like to see photos of installs we carry out, then take a look at our Facebook page.
Power Sweeping
Why settle for the old ways of sweeping a flue? Previously a client had only two choices when thinking of having a flue swept: the brush and rod or the line and ball methods. Both methods were stuck in the past, until now. They have been proved to be less than gentle to your chimney liner and its construction. Now there is a faster, cleaner, gentler and much more effective way of sweeping: power sweeping.
The older brush and rod and the line and ball methods have drawbacks. One is the friction caused by a brush pressing against the flue, especially an old one, which can cause damage. The up and down movement of the brush has been known, as all sweeps know, to dislodge parts of the wall of an old unlined flue, possibly weakening the chimney. Power sweeping is much kinder. The power sweeper acts much like a strimmer and cuts through soot and tar. Unlike the traditional methods, it puts no pressure on the flue, so it is much better for metal liners and older flues.
Neither of the older methods of sweeping are able to remove third stage tar from the inner liner, and using a scraper to remove second degree tar is slower and unreliable. The power sweeper, in contrast, removes all three tar deposits without damage to the liner.
When sweeping a square chimney, the brush and rod or line and ball sweeps into the corners, leaving soot and tar deposits on the sides of the flue. In contrast, with power sweeping the brush head expands to suit the flue you are sweeping, and it also centres itself.
Power sweeping also removes bird nests and other blockages with greater ease than the older methods.
Stove refurbishment
Is your wood or multi-fuel stove looking a little tired and neglected?
After much use during the winter months keeping you snug and warm, how about returning the favour and giving your stove a good refurbishment service with the experts at Clean Sweep Chimney Services?
- Stove Glass Replacement – Is your stove glass cracked or worn?
- Stove Door Rope Seal – Has the door rope seal worn away or falling apart?
- Stove Glass Seal - Require new glass seal?
- Stove Polish – Get your stove looking like new with a polish and glass clean
- Firebricks - Have your firebricks cracked or completely fallen apart?
If you are interested, please contact us today and we will be more than happy to discuss your best options.
Co Alarms and Smoke Detectors
Flue Liner Removal
If you are planning on using your fireplace, but there is an old gas flue liner still in your chimney, then this will need to be removed. These gas flues cannot be used with an open fireplace as their to small, it can also have a big affect on the updraught.
Cowls/Bird Guards/Chimney Pots
If your not protected from the top to bottom, there is a risk of birds nesting in your chimney, which could cause a fatal blockage. With the installation of a Cowl/Bird guard, you will not have to worry any more about those pesky birds.
Many people also have a problem with rain falling down the chimney. A cowl would help with this problem, as well as protecting your chimney from birds.
If you have no chimney pot on your chimney, no need to worry, Clean Sweep will install the pot for you and then fit the recommended cowl.
Custom made Stove Closure/Register Plates
Sweep away the dust for a clean start this winter. Call Clean Sweep Chimney Services in Porthcawl, Bridgend on 07907086764