The C-Cap chimney cap is designed to help minimise heat loss from disused chimney flues. It provides 100% protection of the flue against rain, hail, snow, nesting birds, leaves etc. - protecting it from damage while still allowing ventilation of the flue. Click here to find out more - Insect Screen is included.
A.NVQ Certificate in Chimney Sweeping and Appliances B.Master Member of National Association of Chimney Sweeps C.Brush and Vacuum ...chimneys swept to NACS code of practice D.Certificate of Sweeping Issued on Completion of Work E.Coal, Gas, Oil and Wood Chimneys and Appliances Cleaned F.Cowls, Chimneys Pots, Bird Guards and Gas Terminals Fitted G.Chimney Liners Installed and Removed H.Seagulls Nests removed and Deterrents Fitted I.Corgi Registered Number 72120 J.Removal of Gas Fires for Sweeping Full Chimney Repair Service K.CCTV Chimney Surveying L.Insured to £2,000,000
Services Available - cctv inspection
What is CCTV?
Close Circuit Television (or CCTV) units are highly specialised miniture cameras. The Chimney Sweep Company uses these cameras as they are very manoeuvrable, incorparating 360 degree rotation and 180 degree swivel, into a unit which is small enough to fit into virtualy any sized flue pipe.
A standard video output allows the documentation of the inspection for example on a video recorder or a video printer.
What is CCTV use for?
Close Circuit Television can be used for a number of applications, including;
Checking the condition of liners (both chimney and flues) Visual inspection of chimneys prior to lining Assessing damage after chimney fire Producing video evidence for insurance claims Chimney Surveying Inspections of blockages caused by birds nests, collapsed mid-feathers and capped chimneys. The Equipment At Clarksweep, we use the latest German CCTV technology incorporating;
360 degree rotation 180 degree swivel Hand held viewing unit (1800g) Camera unit only 50mm wide Spray proof camera head Able to inspect up to 20 metres in length Brightness and contrast control Illumination via incandescent and switchable infra-red lamps Standard video output.
Clean chimneys are safer for use and help the environment by assisting the complete combustion of the fuel, which in turn reduces emissions to the atmosphere.
The Sweeps` Role:
The primary job of the Chimney Sweep is to aid in the prevention of chimney fires and reduce the risk of dangerous fume emissions from blocked heating appliances, flue ways and chimneys.
National Association of Chimney Sweeps:
1.All NACS members are fully insured and work to a code of practice 2.A certificate of chimney sweeping is issued on completion of work 3.NACS members may also provide valuable advice on operating your appliance safely and efficiently and any remedial work that might be necessary
Cleaning the chimney
1.Modern chimney sweeping is an efficient and clean process 2.This means eliminating the build up of soot from coal, wood, oil and gas fire systems 3.It means clearing obstructions such as birds and animals nest, leaves and building debris, even cobwebs etc
To help protect you and your home, insure the chimney is brush swept at least twice yearly
NACS recommendations that chimneys using the following fuels are cleaned...
1.Smokeless fuels - at least once a year 2.Bituminous coal - at least twice a year 3.Wood - quarterly when in use (more important if burning fresh wood) 4.Oil - once a year Gas - once a year
