Chimney Sweep

[frozen]

We have had our fire now for three years and were thinking how do you go about sweeping the chimney or more to the point does anyone know who offers this service. I don't expect it to be like back in England but would like to make sure it is safe and clear before we light it for winter. Hope someone can advise.

[Jacqui Harvey]

If you have a DIY shop near you, you will need a set of drain rods and a brush attachment, we have one here at our place in Scotland, and it's so easy to sweep your own chimney.  Also drain rods will be handy for the drains at your property.   I am sure they will sell them in Turkey too.

[janmack]

You would think it's easy wouldn't you?  We did cos I grew up in the Western Isles and we regularly cleaned our own chimneys.  Over here...not simple, at least not where I live.  The chimney is built at "different angles", the flue looks like bacofoil.  Don't get us started about the roof!  It's a Hanel house complex...we are now paying the price!!!

[Scunner]

I am told that traditionally, and still today in the villages, a live chicken is dropped from the top of the chimney. As it falls and panics it flaps like mad and results in a lovely swept clean chimney.

[janmack]

true!

[Scunner]

That should get the animal rights lot flapping

[dreamon]

BBQ Chicken anyone  

[stuart]

surely you have a young boy living near be you could send up there !

[heather07]

quote:Originally posted by stuart

surely you have a young boy living near be you could send up there !

Showing your age Stuart??

The PC police will be round to get you soon

[happyfeet]

There are 'blocks' you can buy,that you put in the grate to clear the soot.Look for Baca Temiziyeci.Have seen them in Azda in Hisaronu,Migros may also have them.