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Services Provided by Samuel James Chimney Sweep
At Samuel James Chimney Sweep, we offer a range of professional and affordable chimney services to keep your home safe and cosy. Whether you need a routine chimney sweep, a chimney inspection, or a chimney repair, we have the skills and experience to handle any job. Here are some of the services we provide:
Chimney Sweeping
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What is chimney sweeping? Chimney sweeping is the process of cleaning the inside of a chimney to remove soot, creosote, and other debris that can accumulate over time. This helps to prevent chimney fires, improve efficiency, and reduce smoke and odors.
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Why do I need chimney sweeping? You need chimney sweeping to keep your chimney safe and functional. A dirty or blocked chimney can cause dangerous gases such as carbon monoxide to build up in your home, which can lead to health problems or even death. Chimney sweeping also helps to prolong the life of your chimney and reduce the risk of costly repairs.
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How often should I get chimney sweeping? You should get chimney sweeping at least once a year, or more often if you use your chimney frequently or burn wood that is not well-seasoned. You should also get chimney sweeping after any major changes to your chimney or heating system, such as a new installation or a repair.
Bird Nest Removal
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What is bird nest removal? Bird nest removal is the process of removing a bird’s nest from your chimney or flue. Birds can build nests in chimneys during the nesting season, which can block the flue and cause dangerous gases to build up in your home. Bird nest removal involves safely removing the nest and any debris, and inspecting the chimney for any damage or hazards.
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Why do I need bird nest removal? You need bird nest removal to keep your chimney safe and functional. A bird’s nest can block the flue and prevent smoke and gases from escaping, which can lead to health problems or even death. A bird’s nest can also damage your chimney and increase the risk of chimney fires. Bird nest removal also helps to prevent birds from nesting in your chimney in the future.
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How often should I get bird nest removal? You should get bird nest removal as soon as you notice any signs of bird activity in your chimney, such as chirping, rustling, or debris falling into your fireplace. You should also get your chimney swept once a year to help prevent unknowingly using the fire with a nest in the chimney, or more often if you live in an area with a high bird population or if you have had bird nest problems in the past.
The UK Fire Services attend around 7,000 chimney fires every year. Chimney fires can quickly envelope your home endangering lives and cause serious damage.
All chimneys need to be swept at least once a year, although if the chimney is used often, twice a year is recommended. Solid fuel burning appliances should be swept at least once a year, ideally before each winter to remove built up soot and creosote as well as other debris that can block or reduce the air flow.
Any chimney blockage or reduced air flow can change the combustion balance of your chimney and appliance increasing the risk of fire or allow dangerous carbon monoxide to enter the home.
Even low levels of Carbon Monoxide poisoning can lead to permanent ill-health or death. The gas has no colour, taste or smell and so it is essential that appliances are properly installed and serviced and have sufficient ventilation. Apart from regular chimney and flue sweeping it is strongly recommended that a carbon monoxide detector is installed in homes.
A sure way to flood your living room!!
But it might not be avoidable if a chimney fire occurs due to poor maintenance.
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