Can I sweep my own chimney UK?

Can I sweep my own chimney UK?

There are reasons to get a trained professional to sweep your chimney, particularly if you have any kind of safety concern or you need an insurance certificate, however it is something that you can certainly do yourself.

How much does a chimney sweep earn UK?

General hours and season for sweeping Established sweeps, will be working flat out from the August bank holiday until mid-February giving a 22 or 23 week run, where they will be sweeping between 6 and 12 chimneys a day. Most established sweeps will turn over between £25-45K in this season.

Can you sweep a chimney with a cowl?

If your chimney has a cowl fitted, it should be removed to ensure the whole of the chimney length is swept clean. Most cowls simply lift off or have a couple of bolts to loosen before removal.

How do you clean chimney bends?

For chimneys that bend, buy a bendable brush (referred to as “noodle brushes”), so you can reach around the turn of the chimney. The noodle brushes will also be needed to clean the smoke shelf. You’ll also need a long-handled brush to clean soot around the sides of the firebox.

Is chimney sweeping messy?

Welcome to one of the biggest misnomers about chimney sweeping. Sure, it can get messy, but if you pick the right firm to do it for you, it shouldn’t encroach into your living space or be inconvenient. In fact, your home should be just as clean as it was before the team started the job.

Do chimney sweeps need a license UK?

What licences does a chimney sweep need? There are no licensing requirements relating specifically to chimney sweeps. However, if you intend to carry out any installation, inspection or maintenance work on gas appliances, you must be registered with the Gas Safe Register.

Do you need qualifications to be a chimney sweep UK?

HETAS recommends that chimney sweeping is best carried out by a HETAS Approved Chimney Sweep. HETAS offer the H003 training course or the H009 training course, and attending one these courses is a pre-requisite towards registration, but not the only criteria.