Chimney sweep in York, North Yorkshire
Foss Islands Chimney, York
About Foss Islands Chimney
Looking for Foss Islands Chimney? They are a chimney sweep in York, North Yorkshire. Below are their contact details, opening hours and what customers say about them, plus other sweeps nearby if you want to compare.
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Foss Islands Chimney is one of 6 chimney sweeps we list in York. Typical prices in the area are £55 to £85 for an open fire and £60 to £90 for a wood burner, but contact Foss Islands Chimney directly for an exact quote.
Foss Islands Chimney Reviews and Sweep Score
Best for: A local sweep you can call direct
Strengths
- Has its own website with more detail on services
Watch Out For
Only 9 reviews so far, so the rating could still move. Worth asking about experience.
Ranked #5 of 6 in York. How the Sweep Score works.
Average Chimney Sweep Prices
Expect to pay £55 to £85 for a routine open fire sweep in York. Stove and wood burner sweeps sit slightly higher at £60 to £90, since the sweep has to remove and clean the baffle and work through a liner.
Prices here tend to sit slightly below the UK average, though rural callouts can add a travel charge.
Extra work costs more: a CCTV inspection runs £85 to £140 and clearing a bird nest is £75 to £150. Many sweeps offer a discount if you book two flues on the same visit, so it is worth asking.
These are guide prices to help you budget, not quotes. Always confirm the price with the sweep before they arrive.
| Service | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Sweeping | |
| Open fire chimney sweepStandard brick chimney, one flue | £55 to £85 |
| Wood burner or multi fuel stove sweepIncludes flue liner and baffle clean | £60 to £90 |
| Range cooker or Aga flue sweepExtra time to strip down and reassemble | £75 to £110 |
| Second flue on the same visitDiscount for an extra flue at the same address | £30 to £45 |
| Power (rotary) sweep for heavy tarFor glazed or tarred flues a brush cannot shift | £85 to £140 |
| Inspection and safety | |
| CCTV chimney inspectionCamera survey with recorded footage | £85 to £140 |
| Smoke or draw testOften included with a sweep; checks the flue pulls | £35 to £65 |
| Wood burner annual serviceRope seals, glass, firebricks and baffle checked | £85 to £140 |
| Repairs and fittings | |
| Bird nest removalOutside nesting season; depends on size and depth | £75 to £150 |
| Bird guard or cowl fittedSupply and fit, access dependent | £65 to £140 |
| Chimney pot replacementAccess equipment or scaffold extra | £140 to £370 |
| Chimney stack repointingSize, condition and scaffolding dependent | £280 to £930 |
| Flexible flue liner supply and fitHeight of chimney and liner grade dependent | £835 to £2045 |
Guide prices only, not quotes from listed businesses. Always confirm with your sweep.
Frequently Asked Questions About Foss Islands Chimney
Straight answers to the questions homeowners ask before booking a sweep.
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See plansWhere is Foss Islands Chimney based?
Foss Islands Chimney is based in York, North Yorkshire at Layerthorpe, York YO31 7UL.
How much does Foss Islands Chimney charge for a chimney sweep?
Foss Islands Chimney does not publish its prices here. Average prices are £55 to £85 for an open fire and £60 to £90 for a stove, so ask Foss Islands Chimney for an exact quote.
How often should I have my chimney swept?
At least once a year for smokeless fuel, oil and gas, and up to once a quarter for wood and bituminous coal while in regular use.