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Survey

Gwent Fire Installations are able to offer a range of surveys related to Flues and Chimneys

Surveys and Installation reports: Report 1 - An assessment report on the Current chimneys status. Which would include Flues, the Chimney draw and Smoke test, this report also details any short comings relevant to the current building regulations etc. Report 2 - The Certification of a DIY installations or a non-competent persons installation against building regulation - Approved Document J and associated documents (This will be required in the home sellers pack if you have had any chimney work or appliance installation done since 2002). Report 3 - A Compliance survey of a new build or conversion  to assess and advise clients on work required and the minimum  requirements needed. (This saves a lot of time rather than having problems later). Report 4 - Problem Solving and and investigation survey, detailing the engineers findings and solutions.

Smoke Testing

Smoke testing is conducted when an inspection or survey reveals a flue which is damaged, eroded or incorrectly built. Smoke tests are also conducted as a form of risk assessment to eliminate the possibility of Carbon Monoxide contamination especially when a flue passes through a bedroom. Our engineers conduct this test if there is the remotest chance of risk from Carbon Monoxide. Smoke testing may also identify if there is a good draw on the flue to establish and maintain a fire.

Bird Proofing and Rain protection

These two items normally go together because the equipment used can be easily supplied to do both.

The damage caused by water entering your chimney flue will eventually cause failure of the flue itself by the chimney falling apart. A wet or damp chimney will also be harder to warm and slower to draw. Birds are a great hazard especially if a flue is not cleaned prior to lighting the first fire in the autumn. a nest will quite easily block a chimney, some may only partially block the chimney allowing flue gases to escape, the hazard here is once the heat increases then the nest/nests catch fire a cause a chimney fire. Gwent Fire Installations can overcome both of these problems very easily using proprietary equipment.

Bookings

Installation bookings are met 99% of the time, we have excellent customer communications and you the customer will always feel comfortable and fully informed. If you do not understand any thing we will take both the time and effort to explain so that nothing is hidden.

Servicing	Your chimney should be kept in good condition; why not get us to service your Multifuel appliance? We will strip down, clean and lubricate screws, bolts and moving parts ensuring your stove looks, feels and performs just as it did when it was new
Quotations	Allow us to give you a quotation for the work you require
Chimney cleaning	We can put you in contact with reliable chimney cleaners

 Gwent Fire Installations: enquiries@fireinstallations.co.uk