Evaluation.

• Home Visits We will call to your home in order to assess what your needs may be with regards to flue and stove requirements. This allows us to determine what work may be needed to comply with building regulations. There is normally a charge for this service, but it will be credited towards any work we may do for you.

• Smoke Tests After a chimney fire or if you plan to change the use of an existing flue or chimney it is a requirement that the flue be tested to ensure it is safe to use. To complete a smoke test, we seal the chimney top and bottom and introduce smoke, and then observe the full length of the flue to ensure it is sufficiently airtight to contain combustion products

• Spillage Tests A simple test to ensure a natural draft is present

• CCTV Inspection A colour CCTV system can be used to assess the condition of the flue. This is helpful after a serious event such as a chimney fire in order to determine structural integrity. Insurance companies tend to look for a written report, and some request either video or photographic evidence. Our superior CCTV systems allow us to provide such evidence.

• Showroom Visit For some, a trip to the showroom is all that is required. If you are building a new home, bring down your plans so we can discuss the flue requirements and preparation work required. If you require work to an existing property, please feel free to bring down photos showing where you would like a stove, the outside of the house including existing chimneys and bring us your room dimensions too so we can work out the correct size of stove required.

• Email Sometimes a few photos or diagrams emailed to us is all that is required. We would be happy to discuss your needs through this method.