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How much does a chimney sweep cost in Ireland?
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The short answer
A chimney sweep in Ireland is usually priced per flue, with the type of fire (open fire, stove or range cooker), the number of chimneys swept on the same visit and how easy the access is making the difference. GoOnSure.ie's own price guide is coming to this page; until then, quotes are free and there's no obligation.
What decides the price
Most of the difference between one sweep and another comes down to a few things:
- The type of fire: an open fire, a stove or a range cooker
- How many flues are swept on the same visit, since each extra one usually costs less than the first
- Access: a fireplace that's easy to get at is quicker than a stove that has to be partly taken apart
- How long it's been: a flue that hasn't been swept in years takes longer to clear
- Extras like removing an old nest outside the nesting season or fitting a bird guard
Why booking early can help
September to December is when most people think about the chimney, because it's when they light the first fire. Booking in late summer or early autumn means more choice of dates, and the fire is ready before the cold weather instead of after it.
What you should get for the money
A proper sweep leaves the flue clear and the room clean: dust sheets down, the fireplace or stove sealed off while the work is done, the soot bagged and the hearth left tidy. It's also a chance to have the fireplace and visible flue looked over for anything that needs attention.
Getting a price
The quickest way to an accurate price is to say what kind of fire it is, how many chimneys you use, and roughly when it was last swept. The quote form on this page asks exactly that.
Questions
Is a stove more expensive to sweep than an open fire?
It can be, because some stoves need parts removed to reach the flue. It depends on the stove and how it's fitted.
Is it cheaper to have two chimneys swept at once?
Usually, yes. Each extra flue on the same visit generally costs less than the first.