Do I need my chimney swept for home insurance? UK area explained.
Not only is sweeping your chimney a good idea in general, it will most likely be a requirement of your home insurance policy. So if you haven’t already, you’ll want to check with them the exact expectations they have regarding sweeping your chimney, as renowned expert London Chimney Sweep Lee Pearce explains in the video above and the video transcript below.
Video Transcription
(Slightly edited for better reading)
Lee Pearce: Get your chimney swept regularly. Your insurance company would expect you to sweep it on at least an annual basis. They usually take their lead from the Solid Fuel Association, who recommend that:
- the chimney is swept once a year if you’re burning smokeless coal
- twice a year if you’re burning bituminous coal
- up to every three months if you’re burning wood
Home Insurance Company Specifications
Your insurance company will very likely have some specifications in their small print for that to be done. You should also notify your insurance company if you’re installing a real fire for the first time, because you’re adding to the risk and that may alter your policy – you might not be covered for it.
So, yes, your insurance company would expect you to sweep the chimney regularly as part of the maintenance.
Use A Professional
You are strongly advised to use a professional chimney sweep.
Further Chimney Information
Please contact Apex Chimney Sweeps London if you’d like to discuss chimney and fire safety. Apex can advise you on all aspects of chimney maintenance, chimney cleaning and safety. Just call 07353 959162 and we’ll be delighted to discuss your requirements, which could be anything from chimney sweeping to fireplace sizing to Chimney CCTV surveys or dealing with chimney pots, cowls and birdguards.
Apex Chimney Sweeps London were established back in 1984 and we coverall London postcodes and North Kent.
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