Barkers Chimney Sweep

We are members of NACS and work strictly to the NACS Code of Practice © 1982 and Code of Conduct for the cleaning of chimneys. On completion of work, we issue a Certificate of Chimney Sweeping and recommend when future cleaning is necessary. We offer both traditional sweeping and the modern power-sweeping technique for either your chimney, twin wall flue system or flexible liner whilst using a high powered HEPA filtered industrial vacuum.

Depending on what your chimney is used for will ultimately depend on how often it should be swept and maintained. Whether you burn wood or coal and have either a oil, gas appliance or biomass boiler, they will all require regular maintenance and servicing to not only maximise performance levels and to prevent any potential future damage and build ups, but to also maintain the warranty of the appliance manufacturer.

If your chimney is clean it will not catch fire (there is nothing in it to burn!) A NACS sweep has been trained and educated to clean and inspect your solid fuel appliance and flue. They will also be able to recommend any repairs needed, recording them on your sweeping certificate. We recommend that you call a NACS certified sweep, since they have passed their assessment and their understanding of the complexities of chimney and venting systems is vast.

Sweeping frequency:

• Smokeless coals: At least once a year (Often believed to not need cleaning)

• Wood: Once a season when in use on open fires, twice a season for stoves

• Bitumous coal: Twice a year

• Oil: Once a year

• Gas: Once a year