Chimney sweeps in Kitts Green, Birmingham
Looking for a chimney sweep near Kitts Green, Birmingham? The chimney sweeps below are listed with their real Google rating where they have one. Send a job request from any listing, saying what needs doing and when suits, and the business comes back to you with a price and a time. No payment is taken online.
Chimney sweeps near Kitts Green, Birmingham at a glance
The 7 chimney sweeps shown near Kitts Green, Birmingham are based across 6 postcode districts (B36, B25, B92, B24, B33, B26), so there is usually one close by whichever side of Kitts Green, Birmingham you are on.
5 of them carry Google reviews, 170 between them, averaging 5.0 out of 5. Worth reading before you pick on price alone, because the cheapest quote is a false economy if the work needs doing twice.
The highest rated is The Stove & Fireplace Installation Specialist at 5.0 from 76 reviews.
Of the 6 where we hold working hours, 4 work on a Saturday and 2 on a Sunday. Weekend slots go first, so asking a few days ahead usually gets you a better choice than ringing round on the day.
What a chimney sweep does
Chimney sweeps clear soot and tar from open fires and stoves, check the flue for blockages and damage, and many also fit stoves, liners and cowls. A sweep a year is what most insurers and stove manufacturers expect, and in Kitts Green, Birmingham you should ask for a certificate after each sweep, which is the proof you need if there is ever a chimney fire.
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Frequently asked questions
Should I have my chimney swept before the first fire of winter?
Yes. A sweep before you start using the fire clears soot and any nests, and lets the sweep spot cracks or a blocked flue. Fit a carbon monoxide alarm in the same room as any wood burner or open fire, and test it.
How often should a chimney be swept?
At least once a year for a stove or open fire burning seasoned wood or smokeless fuel, and more often if you burn a lot or burn unseasoned wood, which builds up tar. Sweep before the heating season starts.
Do I need a HETAS installer for a stove?
In England and Wales a stove installation is notifiable under Building Regulations. A HETAS registered installer can self certify; otherwise you need building control. Ask for the certificate when the job is done.
Why does smoke come back into the room?
A blocked or partly blocked flue, a cold chimney, a lack of air in the room or a downdraught from the wind. A sweep clears the first, and can advise on a cowl or a vent for the others.
How do I get a quote from chimney sweeps in Kitts Green, Birmingham?
Pick a listing on this page and send a quote request saying what needs doing and when suits you. The business comes back to you with a price and a time. It is free to ask, and no payment is taken online.
Are the chimney sweeps on this page vetted?
Not yet. Listings marked Claimed have been claimed by the business and are kept up to date by them; the rest come from public records such as Companies House and Google and are marked as not yet claimed. Every listing shows its real Google rating and review count where one exists. We do not check registers or insurance yet, so ask for a Gas Safe or NICEIC/NAPIT number and check it yourself.
What should I check before I hire a chimney sweep?
Ask for a written quote and what it includes, who will do the work, whether they are insured, and any registration the trade needs, such as Gas Safe for gas work or a Part P scheme for electrics. Never pay the full amount up front.
Prices and availability are confirmed by each business. No payment is taken online, you pay the tradesperson directly.