Ablewight

Carpets and Staining

Some carpets will stain if you give them a filthy look. You must take this into consideration when fitting a carpet, or it could come as a nasty surprise if there is a soot fall which splashes out onto the carpet. Such spills and stains should be left strictly alone, for a professional cleaner to deal with, as your attempts to remove them could result in nasty, permanent stains.

In the event of a bird coming down the chimney and causing similar damage, some insurance policies will cover the cost of cleaning/replacement. Phone them before attempting to clean things up.

Bird Guards

The best way of preventing birds is to fit a bird/top guard to the pot.

We advise that you get one made of stainless steel that fits to the outside of the pot, as the styles that hook onto the inside of the pot are more prone to being dislodged by the sweep. As with chimney pots, a properly fitted guard cannot be dislodged by a sweep's brush, but incorrect installation or corrosion can weaken them to the point where the slightest touch will cause them to fall.

We accept no responsibility for pots or anything attached to them being dislodged or falling during or after the sweeping process, and all claims for damage associated with their falling must be directed to the householder's home insurance.