Chimney Sweeping

A big thank you to Dole chimney services for fixing my chimney with a new liner, my fire looks fantastic!

Mike Dole did an amazing job for us, he opened up our blocked off fireplace, cleaned & swept the chimney, and then fitted a new Gas fire and lovely stone fireplace. He was recommended to us as someone who is reliable and honest and does a good job. I have to say he was even better than that, as they didn’t get a speck of dirt anywhere and they worked so hard and so fast I was really impressed. I strongly recommend Mike if you need your chimney swept or flue sorted or any fireplace work done.

very happy excellent service provided

Mike Dole and his team swept six chimneys in our Grade II Listed building in EC2 today. A very professional service, excellent job done, would highly recommend.

I have been have trouble for years and smoking the neighbours out but Mike came round to fix the problem with no fuss or mess. Very clean worker, polite and very reliable. Thank you very much

We had M.Dole Chimney Sweeps in today and I am happy to recommend them. The cost of sweeping, testing, assessing and certifying 3 chimneys was £180 (normally £70 per chimney, but discounted to £60 for more than one). M.Dole, the boss, has been in the trade since 1952 and appeared with a fully certificated technician together with an apprentice. The latter has been in position only 4 months and has another 8 months to go before his first accreditation and another 2 year before becoming fully qualified. I have to confess a hankering for such enterprises together with with lack of flannel. Mr Dole was careful and cautious and supervised throughout. Their agreed tasks were: 1. Sweep our 3 chimneys 2. Assess the condition of the flues 3. Test the up-draught 4. Test the design of the flues 5. Carbon monoxide test with smoke kit The team were on site for about 90 minutes. The sweeping process was relatively dust free and the team were careful to restrict this to a minimum. I was invited to view the tell tale site of the brush exiting from each chimney pot (traditionally considered to be a sort of feng shui sign of good fortune). The smoke test involved placing a non hazardous smoke bomb at the base of the chimney and examining how the smoke emitted from the pots. They were looking for smoke coming from more than one chimney: an indicator of breakdown of structural integrity. Fortunately all our chimneys passed the various tests and were issued separate certificates. Insurance companies look to distance themselves from claims when faced with fire damage if chimneys were involved using the “get out” concept of contributory negligence. M.Dole also undertake repair works, fit replacement flues (for failed chimneys) and install fireplaces.

A+++ Recommended.