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Chimney Sweep

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  • 08-10-2012 8:48pm
    #1
    Barr
    Registered Users Posts: 7,010 ✭✭✭


    Hi All



    I'm looking for a recommendation for a reasonable priced chimney sweep. The last guy we used made a mess of the living room so we not going to have him back.



    Thanks


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    lindtee
    Registered Users Posts: 3,396 ✭✭✭lindtee


    I am debating going for this http://foffit.com/deals/cork_ebohomerescue_03 €35 for chimney sweep with ebo. Just worried that it might end up being a disaster!


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    Countdown1982
    Registered Users Posts: 66 ✭✭Countdown1982


    lindtee wrote: »
    I am debating going for this http://foffit.com/deals/cork_ebohomerescue_03 €35 for chimney sweep with ebo. Just worried that it might end up being a disaster!

    I bought this, really hope it will be ok


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    Barr
    Registered Users Posts: 7,010 ✭✭✭Barr


    I saw the fofitt deal as well but have no experience what this crowd EBO is like.


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    parsi
    Site Banned Posts: 5,904 ✭✭✭parsi


    We used this guy after a recommendation from people at work.

    Very clean, tidy, efficient, turned up on time etc.

    http://www.chimneygleamer.ie/


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    mawk
    Registered Users Posts: 2,738 ✭✭✭mawk


    I swept my own last week, got the brushes locally and it didn't take long. if you are healthy and able its not a bad choice, quicker and cheaper.


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    cantdecide
    Registered Users Posts: 11,465 ✭✭✭✭cantdecide


    Saw a chimney sweep today on the road. I made a point of getting his number because my mate is looking for one too. The number on the van was 0866662689. It was a grand big truck and looked a bit more substantial than your usual man-in-a-van. Hope that helps.


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    Countdown1982
    Registered Users Posts: 66 ✭✭Countdown1982


    Barr wrote: »
    I saw the fofitt deal as well but have no experience what this crowd EBO is like.
    Well after buying this deal they called me on Fri to say that they would be around between 3 - 4 on sat.
    the guy arrived promptly at 3 and was all done by about 3.40.
    Wouldn't recommend the company. I had alot of cleaning to do afterwards, he had no vacuum cleaner with, he used mine to clean up the excess soot.
    Thankfully i dont have carpet in front room, at least wooden floor is easy to wipe clean.


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    Milly33
    Registered Users Posts: 8,651 ✭✭✭Milly33


    ahh I was just coming on to check this EBO place. Fecks sake it seems hard to find a good chimney sweep. I have a number for one who i called and they he said his uncles does the southside but he was away until today. So left a message and I know tis 12 but if you want business you can call back. tried your man again there an no ans.


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    Milly33
    Registered Users Posts: 8,651 ✭✭✭Milly33


    Well finally got the Chimney swept this morning and fantastic, not a bit of dust or ash anywhere..He was looking at me stupid when i ask should i move the couch so it wouldnt get dusty.. Loverly chap Tom McSweeny in Douglas €40 bargin..


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    Slipshaney
    Registered Users Posts: 821 ✭✭✭Slipshaney


    Could I have the contact details for Tom McSweeney?


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    ladylost
    Registered Users Posts: 367 ✭✭ladylost


    parsi wrote: »
    We used this guy after a recommendation from people at work.

    Very clean, tidy, efficient, turned up on time etc.

    http://www.chimneygleamer.ie/

    I would second this recommendation. Liam was great. I had some issues afterwards.. not related to the chimney sweeping but gave him a call and he was so helpful. Left the place perfect after sweeping.


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    Slipshaney
    Registered Users Posts: 821 ✭✭✭Slipshaney


    great stuff - what was the price?


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    ladylost
    Registered Users Posts: 367 ✭✭ladylost


    Chimneygleaner cleaned 2 chimneys for €70 I think.


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    dewdrop
    Registered Users Posts: 265 ✭✭dewdrop


    I used to clean our chimney some years ago with the usual rods and brush but since i got a cowl (maybe wrong word...a fitting put on top of chimney to prevent birds nesting) installed i am afraid to push rods up too much in case the brush at end of rods displace the cowl. Any helpful comments?


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    Milly33
    Registered Users Posts: 8,651 ✭✭✭Milly33


    ladylost wrote: »
    Chimneygleaner cleaned 2 chimneys for €70 I think.

    Seems pricey no.. Ours was 25 for one small chimney that was with sweeney


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    SOD111
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭SOD111


    Hi all,
    My work colleagues and I use Murray heating maintenance. I myself have used him for years. Noel is in the game for about 40 years and his experience is reflected in his professionalism. Always punctual and never a trace of dirt or dust after him. I don't have his number on me now but I know his number is in the golden pages. I would highly recommend him.


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    Slipshaney
    Registered Users Posts: 821 ✭✭✭Slipshaney


    what was the price?


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    #19
    SOD111
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭SOD111


    He's usually 45€ but one time I had a birds nest in the chimney and I'm sure it was a bit more..


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    Gamb!t
    Registered Users Posts: 1,390 ✭✭✭Gamb!t


    SOD111 wrote: »
    Hi all,
    My work colleagues and I use Murray heating maintenance. I myself have used him for years. Noel is in the game for about 40 years and his experience is reflected in his professionalism. Always punctual and never a trace of dirt or dust after him. I don't have his number on me now but I know his number is in the golden pages. I would highly recommend him.
    Used them myself.


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    BrianHal
    Registered Users Posts: 194 ✭✭BrianHal


    Milly33 wrote: »
    Well finally got the Chimney swept this morning and fantastic, not a bit of dust or ash anywhere..He was looking at me stupid when i ask should i move the couch so it wouldnt get dusty.. Loverly chap Tom McSweeny in Douglas €40 bargin..

    Where do I find contact details for Tom?


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