Removal of Chimney Blockages

Causes of blockages preventing smoke from going up the chimney or flue can be simple ones such as the incorrect cowl fitted to the top of the chimney pot, often chimneys when not in use are capped off and at a later date, it is decided to start using the chimney again maybe after a change of ownership of the property, at this point the cowl used to cap the chimney off needs to be removed and can be replaced with a suitable cowl. We are able to undertake the fitting of varying types of cowls to suit different situations. Bird’s nests are also a common cause of blockages in chimneys, we are able to undertake the removal of bird’s nests which sometimes can be a lengthy process depending on the size of the nest. Another cause of blockages is due to defective masonry or linings within the chimney, we can investigate this type of blockage by using CCTV and advise accordingly. CCTV inspections and surveys