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Chimney Sweep in Deal

Sooty & Sweeps are a family-run business with over 40 years’ experience, and we offer chimney sweeping and chimney cleaning in Deal. We sweep and inspect open fires, wood burners and gas fires, and our sweeps are HETAS approved and accredited with APICS.

We’ll give you a final quote before any work starts, and you’ll get a HETAS certificate afterwards that your home insurer will accept.

Chimneys in Deal’s period cottages

Deal’s seafront and the lanes behind it are full of small Georgian and Victorian cottages and terraces, and a conservation area covers much of the old town. Small period houses tend to have small flues, often unlined, so it is worth having them inspected before fitting a stove, and a liner is usually part of the job. Sea exposure means pots and cowls need checking too. Check with Dover District Council before changing a visible stack.

What a Deal sweep includes

We use dust sheets and a vacuum, so your room is left clean.

More than sweeping

If the inspection shows a problem, we can help with the fix: chimney fault finding, integrity tests, camera inspections of the flue, cowls, caps and bird guards, nest removal, chimney stack repair, flue lining and wood-burning stove installation. See our chimney sweeping, flue liner and log burner installation pages for detail.

We also work in nearby Sandwich, Wingham, Canterbury and Folkestone. You can also see all our chimney sweeping areas in Kent, or contact us to book.

Common questions in Deal

Can I fit a stove in a small cottage in Deal?

Small period houses tend to have small flues, often unlined, so it is worth having them inspected first. A liner is usually part of the job.

Do I need permission to change a chimney stack in Deal?

A conservation area covers much of the old town, so check with Dover District Council before changing a visible stack. Sweeping and inspection are routine.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How often should I have my flue swept?

HETAS recommends yearly when burning smokeless fuels, twice a year when burning wood or bituminous coal. The reason it is recommended to have a chimney sweep regularly is because soot builds up inside your flue which can cause a fire hazard, leaving your chimney sweeps too long can cause buildups of soot to the point where smoke can instead of leaving through the chimney leave through your fireplace. This is dangerous as your house can then have a build up of carbon monoxide.

What is involved in Sweeping?

Sweeping a chimney usually requires a good amount of patience and plenty of time to devote to the task (at least half a day to a full day) as well as the having the correct equipment and the right attitude! Chimney sweeping is undoubtedly a messy job so a good amount of pre-planning is paramount, make sure your room is covered in any type of sheet you can find, making sure your furniture is covered too. If you look up your chimney and can’t see straight up it, you may have a blockage, though we recommend hiring a professional if this is the case sometimes the debris is just built up soot or a birds nest. Sometimes though it can be a structural integrity issue such as a misplaced brick that will need professional attention.

If choosing to maintain your own chimney instead of hiring professionals, you will need to be aware that it is important to check for structural damage on a regular basis, small cracks and chips can be patched up alone but large cracks will need the aid of a DIY manual or hiring a professional. Sooty and Sweeps have years of experience in dealing with structural problems in chimneys, our expert advice may be what you need!

Sooty and Sweeps for all your flue sweeping needs in Deal and across Kent.

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