Chimney problem: Resolved with lining

Name: Central Chimneys
Telephone: 02034885556

If your chimney has failed its integrity test and requires repair before being certified safe to use, the most common, economical and least disruptive solution is flue lining. Alternatively, you may be having a new closed appliance installed such as a wood burning/multi-fuel stove or a glass fronted gas fire. It is now a requirement from most manufacturers that these appliances are installed with and connected to a flue liner to guarantee the safest and most efficient use possible.

A flue liner forms the shape of your chimney flue and provides a sealed duct from the fireplace, to terminal, to safety guide, and expels harmful fumes, preventing them from leaking into your property.

Building regulations have evolved over the years with a primary focus on safety as properties have either naturally deteriorated with age or changed due to renovation. If not regularly checked and maintained, the masonry chimney may no longer meet required safety standards and could be hazardous to you or others. It is therefore crucial to thoroughly check your chimney to ensure it’s safe to use.

There are a number of methods to determine if your chimney flue needs to be lined. In the first instance a general sweeps and draught test will ensure the flue is clean from obstructions and a draw is present. However, a meticulous integrity test and CCTV will identify if the flue is safe or whether it needs to be lined.

What We Use

There are a number of specific flue liners used for different chimneys, fuel types and intended use. Our most common for existing brick chimneys is a 316 grade stainless steel double skin, flexible liner. Our extensive fireplace knowledge will allow us to explore all available options and present them to you in a clear way so you can make the best decision. We will always provide a full consultation ahead of the work to determine your type of chimney and identify what the recommended type of flue liner is.

The chimney liner is typically installed with a terminal such as a bird guard, spinning or anti downdraft cowl. All products used are gas safe, HETAS, CE approved and will be delivered with a 10 year guarantee.

To increase the working capacity of your chimney or resolve chimney pull issues, you can also install a chimney fan to help create additional draw. This aids in clearing harmful fumes from your fireplace.

If necessary, we may recommend carrying out a test pull before you commit to ordering the flue materials. This process consists of passing a small length of flexible liner through the flue, especially the bends, to ensure the entire length (when ordered) will suit.

Our Process

Once we have determined what flue solution is required and have discussed all options with you in detail, you will be sent a no obligation quotation to review.

If you decide to go ahead, we will take a deposit for scheduling the installation date and order the materials. We will keep you informed of all developments in the lead up to your installation. A sweeps should always take place before lining to ensure the flue is clear of obstructions such as loose bricks or bird nests.

On the day of the installation, we will arrive at the pre-arranged time and begin by inspecting the fireplace to ensure it is ready for works. We will fully protect the area (only asking that delicate and valuable items be removed) and carefully unload our materials and tools.

The flexible flue liner is transported up to chimney pot/roof level in a safe method (usually by scaffold which can be pre-arranged by us). Stainless steel flexible liners are designed to take the shape of your chimney and should fit around most bends. The flexible liner is installed by lowering it down the flue while carefully easing around each bend and connecting to the gather or appliance. At chimney pot level these are fixed to a pot hanger which secures the liner in place and stops it from falling down the chimney.

The entire length of the flue must be kept warm to work and cold spots in the chimney could cause the gasses not to be drawn properly. To protect the flue and ensure the appliance works as it should when necessary, we recommend that we “back fill” the flue with specialist insulation.

On completion, the flue will be thoroughly inspected and tested to ensure the flue liner installation meets all safety standard requirements. We will talk you through the inspection results and will be happy to answer any questions you have. We will also provide detailed advice on how to maintain your fireplace before the certificate and data plates are handed over.

Duty of care is our priority and we always clean up the location and leave the property as we found it. Please be aware that as with all building work, there is a risk that some residual dust will continuing to fall after we have left.

Any remedial works must be maintained and swept regularly and used with the appropriate fuel type.

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With over twenty years of experience working on both leading large-scale commercial construction projects in London to bespoke residential fireplace projects with individual clients, our work carries with it a quality and care that only a company of our skill and depth of knowledge are able to provide.

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