Services
Chimney Sweeping in Montgomery
Chimney sweeping, log burner servicing, smoke testing and camera inspections across Montgomery and the surrounding villages, done properly with the right kit.
Chimney Sweeping in Montgomery
Rods and a drill attachment for a full sweep, with the room sealed off in sheet plastic first so no dust gets out.
What's included
- Full plastic sheet seal round the fireplace
- Rod-and-drill sweep, not a quick brush
- Soot and debris cleared from the flue
- Smoke test after every sweep
- Hearth and surround left clean
I seal the fireplace with sheet plastic before I start, so dust stays out of your room rather than settling over your furniture. Then it's rods with a drill attachment up the flue for a proper, systematic sweep rather than a few strokes with a brush.
Once the flue's clear I run a smoke test to check it's drawing correctly. If anything looks off I'll say so there and then, and if it needs a closer look I've got camera kit to show you exactly what's going on.
Log Burner Servicing in Montgomery
The burner stripped down, every component cleaned, and rebuilt properly if it's been put back together wrong.
What's included
- Burner taken apart piece by piece
- Internal components cleaned
- Rebuilt correctly if previously wrong
- Check for wear or damage
- Reassembled ready to use
A lot of log burners get put back together wrong after a previous clean or service, which affects how they draw and burn. I take the whole thing apart, clean each component properly, and rebuild it the way it should be.
It's not unusual to find a burner that's been misassembled for years without the owner knowing. Sorting that out, alongside the sweep and smoke test, means the fire actually works as it's meant to rather than just looking clean.
Smoke Testing in Montgomery
A smoke test after every sweep to check the flue's drawing properly and catch problems you can't see.
What's included
- Carried out after every sweep
- Checks the flue is drawing correctly
- Flags blockages or leaks
- Followed up with camera work if needed
- Included as standard, not an extra
Every sweep I do finishes with a smoke test. It's the quickest way to tell whether the flue is drawing as it should, and it often picks up a problem that wouldn't be obvious just from looking up the chimney.
If the smoke test throws up anything unusual, that's when the camera kit comes out to pinpoint exactly where the issue is, so you're not guessing at what needs fixing.
CCTV Chimney Inspections in Montgomery
Camera kit sent up the flue to show precisely where a fault is, with photos so you can see it yourself.
What's included
- Camera passed up the flue from the pot
- Used to follow up a failed smoke test
- Pinpoints cracks, blockages or gaps
- Photos taken so you can see the issue
- Explained in plain terms, not jargon
When a smoke test flags a problem, the camera kit goes up from the chimney pot to find exactly where it is. It's a lot more precise than guesswork, and it means any repair work is aimed at the actual fault.
I take photos as I go so you can see what I'm seeing, rather than just being told there's an issue. It's your chimney and your money, so you should know what's actually wrong before deciding what to do about it.
Stove Polishing & Finishing in Montgomery
A finishing polish that brings a tired-looking log burner back to something close to new.
What's included
- Applied after sweep and service
- Exterior of the stove polished up
- Tired, dull finishes brought back
- No harm to a well-kept burner
- Quick final step, not a separate visit
Once the sweep and service are done, a polish on the outside of the burner makes a surprising difference. It's not just cosmetic - a burner that looks cared for usually is being looked after properly underneath as well.
On a stove that's gone a few years without much attention, the transformation can be dramatic. It's a small last step that finishes the job off properly rather than leaving you with clean internals and a grubby exterior.
Safety Advice & Guidance in Montgomery
Honest advice on whether your wood burner and chimney are actually safe to use, not just a sales pitch.
What's included
- Assessment of burner and flue condition
- Straight answers on whether it's safe
- Guidance if something needs further work
- Advice given even outside a full sweep
- No pressure to book work you don't need
Not every question needs a full sweep to answer. If you've moved into a new place and aren't sure whether the wood burner's safe, or something doesn't look right, I'll give you a straight answer based on what I know.
I'd rather tell you honestly that something's fine, or point you to someone else if it's outside what I cover, than talk you into work you don't need. It's your safety at stake, so the advice has to be straight.
How It Works
Three steps, no pressure
1
Call or message Kevin
Tell him what you've got - a first sweep, a burner that's not drawing right, or something that just doesn't look safe. He'll ask enough to know what to expect on the day.
2
He sweeps and checks it properly
Room sealed with sheet plastic, full rod-and-drill sweep, burner stripped and cleaned, then a smoke test to see how it's drawing.
3
He shows you what he's found
If the smoke test flags anything, out comes the camera. You'll see photos of the actual problem before he tells you what needs doing about it.