What does chimney sweeping cost in 2026?

On average you pay € 60 to € 100 per flue for a one-off sweep. On a sweeping subscription (annual route visit) it is € 55 to € 90 per visit. A camera inspection costs € 80 to € 150. Caked-on soot, a hard-to-reach roof or work above 2 storeys makes it more expensive.

The rule of thumb: a used wood-burning flue at least once a year, twice with intensive use. A gas or pellet flue soils more slowly, but periodic checks still apply. Many insurers ask for an annual sweep on a used chimney — check your policy terms.

Sweeping is above all a matter of safe burning and of your policy: many insurers require an annual sweep on a used chimney and ask for a sweeping certificate in case of damage. Check your own policy terms and keep the proof of every visit with your insurance papers.

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Yes, both. Sweeping is usually done from inside, via the stove or fireplace, so the professional needs access. And the flue must be cold: don't light a fire for at least 24 hours before the appointment. The professional covers the work area, so the room stays clean.

A written confirmation — often on the invoice — that the flue was swept on that date and at that address. Keep it with your insurance papers: in case of damage your insurer may ask for it. So always ask for it after the visit.

Signs: poor draught (smoke entering the room), soot particles falling down, a lingering smoky smell or black deposits around the damper. Don't wait: caked-on soot and creosote are flammable and create the risk of a chimney fire.

Don't light a fire: a blocked flue pushes fumes into the room. Have the nest removed (€ 100-250); an occupied nest may not simply be taken out and is scheduled after the breeding season. A cowl or guard prevents the nest returning next spring.

Yes. For HOAs, landlords, hospitality and commercial buildings there are maintenance contracts with fixed frequency, a single invoice and a sweeping certificate per flue. Choose 'Commercial property or HOA' in the request.

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