East Khadki, Maharashtra2 fireplaces inspectors near you

In order to obtain a diploma that is recognised by the CMA, anyone wishing to become a chimney sweep must follow one or more specific training courses: - the CAP or BEP in masonry, plastering or maintenance. - the Technical Trade Certificate (CTM) for chimney sweeps. - the Technical Trade Certificate (BTM) for chimney sweeps. Please note that it is possible to enter the profession without a diploma, provided that you have at least 3 years' experience as a self-employed person or as an employee in the field of chimney sweeping, within an affiliated company.

As the chimney is used and burnt in the fireplace, it accumulates residues (soot, ash, tar, bistre and other deposits from the fuels used to heat a house) that will clog the flue or exhaust pipes over time. Cleaning and getting rid of these deposits is the first and often the most important task of the chimney sweep (but not the only one, as we will see below), but before doing so, it is necessary to inspect the premises and realise that cleaning is needed.... This is done using professional cleaning equipment (the chimney sweeping kit) which allows you to remove all the dirt inside your chimney via the roof or the hearth...), whether or not it is lined (lining has been compulsory since 2012): the hedgehog, metal brushes, the chimney sweeping rod, the soot hoover, suction cups, the rigid or flexible pole, etc. Note that before cleaning a chimney, the chimney sweep carries out a diagnosis, an inspection that guides his work; this preliminary stage enables him to determine the exact condition of the inner wall of the flues. Using a camera, the professional can determine the solidity of the chimney, its general state, as well as all the points of connection to the roof. He will also look for damaged dampers, holes or cracks in the flue, or excessive accumulation of creosote and combustion residue in a particular area, as these could cause problems. If the visual inspection of the chimney reveals that certain areas need repair, a professional mason can perform pointing - a masonry repair process - to repair small cracks between the bricks of a chimney. In addition to inspecting and cleaning the chimney, the chimney sweep also maintains the heating system. Here, the professional ensures that it is working properly and repairs it if necessary. To do this, he checks the regulation, the pump, the carbon monoxide content of the smoke, etc. However, with the evolution of the professions, some chimney sweeps do not have the skills for heating maintenance, which are the skills of a chimney sweep-heater. So be sure to have your chimney cleaned by a chimney sweep if you want to take advantage of this service. The chimney sweep's intervention also concerns the energy consumption of the chimney. The professional's task here is to inspect the installation and ensure that it is using energy in an optimal way. In addition to the chimney sweep for your safety, the chimney sweep will also take steps to help you save on energy consumption. The chimney sweep thus guarantees an ecological installation that limits air pollution (the standards in force are precise), and at the same time promotes environmental protection.

Inspecting a chimney and sweeping it is not a trivial or even simple task. They are also of paramount importance in order to comply with current regulations and to live in a safe and healthy house. With the right tools and equipment, it is conceivable that you can inspect and sweep your chimney yourself, but it is strongly recommended that you seek the assistance of a professional chimney sweep to do this (you can do it occasionally or arrange a maintenance contract), if only because insurance companies will not cover you in the event of a problem if you have not gone through a professional. The inspection of the chimney and its sweeping are as much a question of comfort as of the safety of the house, since they aim to : - Ensuring that the heating appliance is working properly and saving energy at the same time. - Avoiding smoke backflow (or leaks...) by maintaining the flues. - Preventing the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning as well as other pollutants such as tar and general fouling .... - Protecting the home from fire risks (multi-risk home insurance) and checking for leaks. From a purely legislative point of view, you should know that the obligation is enshrined in Article L.2213-26 of the Local Authorities Code and Article 31 of the standard departmental health regulations (RSDT). Anyone who fails to comply with this rule will be punished by the payment of a fixed fine. The inspection of one's chimney and the sweeping of chimneys are imposed on all households by the legislator, whether for an individual dwelling or for a condominium. These safety measures meet the need to protect households from disasters and to prevent intoxication (particularly from carbon monoxide). In some cases, somewhat specific methods can be used for flues or smoke evacuations: chemical chimney sweeping, chimney sweeping logs, etc.

There is, in fact, no specific date for the annual chimney sweep to inspect or clean the flues of the boiler (gas, wood or oil fired), chimney, wood or pellet stove, nor is there any legal requirement to do so, however, it is considered in the trade that the most favourable periods are : - In the middle of winter, when the heater is in use. - In early autumn, before the heating is turned on. - In early spring, after the heating period. In addition, although this is an exceptional situation, we would also like to point out that it is strongly recommended to have your chimney inspected in case you have suffered an earthquake, even if it did not rise very high on the Richter scale.

Finding a chimney sweep in East Khadki shouldn't be too difficult... Start by asking around, as word of mouth works wonders when it comes to craft and building work. If word of mouth from your acquaintances doesn't work, then why don't you use the Internet, by consulting a site like StarOfService, for example. StarOfService.com lists all the professionals in a given field, depending on where you are looking, and is therefore the ideal tool for finding the right professional, close to where you live! Very well thought out, the site will even allow you to obtain the contact details of the said professional and to contact him or her in just a few clicks.

The price of a chimney inspection and sweeping depends on the accessibility of the roof and the type of chimney. Many chimney sweeping services offer free inspections together with a chimney sweep or cleaning. It is therefore best to be clear about this before the professional comes. You should also be aware that the geographical location can have a relatively large impact on the prices charged, so the price range we are going to give you is necessarily very wide. The chimney sweep must offer you a cost that complies with the standards, which varies according to the nature of the operation and the region in which he is required to work. He must explain the reasons for his price. The craftsman in question should be able to draw up a cost estimate and present it to you before undertaking any cleaning work. Although it is not an absolute rule, we would strongly advise against working with itinerant chimney sweeps who have no fixed address and who offer no guarantees in their work. They are likely to have a sloppy job combined with expensive labour. It is recommended that you turn to someone with a minimum of three years' experience in the field. The price of chimney inspection and sweeping depends on the accessibility of the roof and the type of chimney. From €100, some companies offer an inspection, usually using a small endoscopic camera that can be inserted into the flue; this technique is very useful when there is a problem that is difficult to identify or when you want to locate possible cracks and other damage inside the chimney that cannot be seen from the outside. Many chimney sweeping services offer free inspections in conjunction with a sweep or cleaning. However, on average, the price of a chimney sweeping (insert, wood stove, oil, gas) varies between 60 Euros and 120 Euros nationwide, and for the removal of tar from the flue between 150 Euros and 450 Euros; most of the time, this price includes a check and inspection of the flues etc. Please note that the prices indicated here are not contractual, but based on averages observed throughout the country.

It is very often through word of mouth that we find the ideal craftsman to carry out this or that work at home, and well as far as chimney sweeping or inspection is concerned, we would tend to say that this is no exception to the rule. So before you start looking further, start by asking your friends, family and acquaintances, it is highly likely that at least one of them knows a craftsman or company that offers excellent work in the area. If this is not the case, then you can look on the Internet. Some professional referral sites such as StarOfService have lists of professionals who work in your area, as well as many reviews and comments from customers who have used their services; don't ignore the reviews and comments, as they are extremely important to get an idea of the quality of the work of a particular professional! Once you have found the right chimney sweep to come and inspect your chimney, flues and so on, check their availability, discuss timescales and conditions and come to an agreement. One last piece of advice before we end this section: we cannot advise you enough to be wary of professionals or companies who say 'Yes' to everything without thinking, or who offer unbeatable prices.

- How long have you been working as a chimney inspector? - Do you have initial training or did you learn the trade on the job? - What are your fees? Is it possible to get details? - Will you provide me with a proper estimate before the cleaning? - What is your availability? - Can you guarantee that you will respect the deadlines that we will agree on?