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Open fires and wood burners should be swept at least once a year, ideally before winter. If you use your stove or fire heavily, more frequent sweeping may be needed. Range cookers and Agas used regularly also benefit from annual sweeping to keep them drawing properly.

A CCTV inspection lets the sweep see inside your flue from top to bottom without climbing. It reveals blockages, bird nests, cracks, missing mortar, and loose pots or liners. This helps identify problems early before they become costly repairs.

Your insurance company may require proof that your chimney has been swept and inspected. Most sweeps provide a certificate on completion, which serves as your proof of maintenance and helps satisfy insurance conditions.

A standard brush and rod sweep is suitable for most chimneys. A power sweep uses rotary equipment to clear heavy tar and soot buildup, and typically costs more. Your sweep will advise which method suits your flue condition.

Yes, but only outside the breeding season (roughly March to September). If a nest is active, it's protected and must be left alone. A sweep can fit a bird guard or cowl to prevent nesting in future.

Smoking into the room usually means poor draw, often caused by blockages, a missing or damaged pot, or a blocked flue. A smoke test and CCTV inspection will pinpoint the cause. Repairs like repointing, pot replacement or fitting a liner can fix the problem.