HETAS approved Master Chimney sweep - Plaxtol, Kent, TN15
My chimney cleaning services in Plaxtol
Chimney cleaning in Plaxtol
I charge £60 for a standard brush sweep for a wood burner or open fire. This chimney cleaning price includes the full chimney sweep, the fire and CO risk assessment, a chimney smoke test and an official Certificate of Chimney Sweeping useful for household insurance.
I am licensed and insured to sweep all kinds of chimneys, flues fireplaces and stoves. This includes Aga flues, Multi fuel stoves, Jetmaster fire, Rayburn, Inglenook, Parkray, Gas Fire and Oil Fired Boilers.
- What's included in a chimney sweeping?
- When can I book a sweep?
- How long does it take to sweep a chimney?
- How do you prepare for a chimney sweep?
- When should you sweep a chimney?
- How to sweep a chimney?
- What happens if you don't sweep your chimney?
Bird nest removal in Plaxtol
I charge £100 for the first hour of work and then £60 per hour after that if the job is particularly complicated. Please note that the bird's nest is always left with the householder for disposal.
- How do you know birds are nesting in your chimney?
- How do you remove a nest from a chimney?
- How to keep birds out of your chimney?
- The law on bird nest removal from your chimney
CCTV chimney inspection in Plaxtol
I charge £60 for a sweep (which must be conducted before the inspection) and £100 for a chimney inspection. If you have any worries about using your solid fuel appliance or open fire you should get a CCTV chimney inspection from a qualified chimney sweep.
- What is a chimney inspection?
- 5 Signs that you need a chimney inspection
- What is involved in a chimney inspection?
- 5 benefits of a chimney inspection?
- Should I get a chimney inspection before buying a house?
A chimney sweep hoover is used as standard with every sweep
During my standard £60 sweep I use a HEPA filter chimney sweep vacuum to make sure no soot and ash particles escape into your home.
A chimney sweep certificate issued with every sweep
Whenever I conduct a sweep in Plaxtol, I always provide the householder with an official, Certificate of Chimney Sweeping. This indicates that a sweep has been conducted to the Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps industry standard and can be used for household insurance purposes.
- What is a chimney sweep certificate?
- Do I need a chimney sweep certificate?
- The Certificate of Chimney Sweeping
Chimney cowls, chimney pots and chimney guards
I advise clients in Plaxtol about what type and what size chimney cowl, pot or guard will best suit their fire setup. Due to health and safety issues, I do not fit chimney cowls, pots or guards myself. I arrange fitting with my trusted colleagues who do an excellent job of installation for my clients.
- What is a chimney cowl?
- What is a chimney pot?
- What is a chimney bird guard?
- What is capping a chimney?
- Broken or damaged chimney cowls, chimney pots and chimney bird guards
- Can I fit my own chimney pot, cowl or bird guard?
- Can a chimney sweep fit a cowl?
If you have any questions about chimney sweeping or chimney care, I would love to hear from you. Call me on 07587 134589 today.
About Plaxtol
Plaxtol is a village near the River Bourne, which has its own church, pub, primary school and other facilities in the vicinity. The name of Plaxtol stems from ‘play area’ in Old English, ‘plax’ and ‘toil’. The local reference is the big village green, a favourite play area for youngsters. Leisure is certainly an interest in Plaxtol, with its friendly atmosphere. There is a cricket club, which is popular and a distinctive interest in horses by villagers. Plaxtol has also seen a number of ‘famous’ residents, especially considering its size. There was the First Viscount of Brenchley, Walter Monckton, who was born in Plaxtol in 1891. A century later, another resident – Richard Tomlinson, lived in the village. He was a theatre director passionate about deconstructing myths on disability and did a lot of good work before he died in 2006. Richard was also the principal of the Thomas Delarue School for the Disabled in Tonbridge. Sir Lewis Hodges was another known resident, the former Deputy Lieutenant of Kent who was also Air Chief Marshal. Families known in the vicinity include the Weeks family, of which some five generations have worked the land, alongside paper mills. The Broad family are also linked to Plaxtol. Their name has been connected to the village since the 1700s. Individuals known from the family include Lord Lawrence Broad, who once owned a hughe chicken farm in West Kent. He died in 1789. Lady Natalie Broad is a member of the family who still visits the villages and retains convivial connections with villagers.
Looking for a chimney sweep in Plaxtol?
James the Chimney Sweep is available in Plaxtol and surrounding areas.
NEED A CHIMNEY SWEEP IN PLAXTOL ?
James the chimney sweep covers Plaxtol
and the surrounding areas.
