• WILL THERE BE A MESS?

              No.The fireplace is sealed off using a cloth adjusted to the size of your fireplace and taped in place. Care is taken to

              ensure that the seal is not broken during sweeping and to ensure the soot is removed without creating a mess. You

              may experience a smell from the vacuum exhaust for a short time.

• WHAT AREAS DO YOU COVER?

              I cover a wide area which includes :-

              Cardiff         Machen        Newport       Caerphilly      Pontypridd       Penarth        Barry       Vale of Glamorgan

              Trethomas   Bedwas        Llantrisant    Beddau 

• WHY SHOULD I HAVE MY CHIMNEY SWEPT?

              Chimneys should be swept regularly to reduce the risk of a fire. It also helps the safe venting of the products of

              combustion. Cardbon monoxide can be fatal and frequent cleaning improves the chances of problems being

              detected.

• WHAT PREPARATIONS SHOULD I UNDERTAKE?

              It is helpful if you could clear out the grate, move back anything in front of the fireplace and clear the surround/

              mantlepiece. Do not worry if you do not have time I can do this.

• DO YOU REMOVE BIRDS NESTS ETC?

              Yes, but the nest must not be an active one. If you suspect you have a blockage then please let me know when you

              book. The time taken to remove a blockage can vary considerably. However long it takes I will not charge you more

              than the maximum I quoted when booking the job.

• WHY IS MY FIREPLACE SMOKING BACK?

              The stack might terminate in a high pressure zone causing a downdraft.

              The wind may cause a downdraft.

              The flue could be blocked or need sweeping.

              The flue may be cold causing lack of updraft.

              The size of the fireplace might not be compatible with the cross sectional area and height of the flue.

              The grate might be too far forward.

• WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BURNING WOOD?

              Recently cut wood has a high water content. Dried logs mean a cleaner chimney and less flue fires/ failures. Wet

              wood means that the resins in the wood do not combust and escpe up into the chimney. The resins form a lining

              which is highly combustible. Also this tar lining is caustic and so attacks the chimney structure.  It is always best

              to purchase hardwood as the higher density of such wood produces more heat for a given volume. You could try

              Cardiff technoscapes for a log supplies.

       TELEPHONE:  029 20577739

           MOBILE:  07894 904659

           EMAIL:  familylowe@talktalk.net

Philip Lowe Chimney Sweep trading as Fire and Flue Cardiff