What to put in the scope
- Protect the room and establish dust control before brushing.
- Use tools appropriate to the liner and appliance; describe areas that cannot be reached.
- Remove accessible deposits and explain any remaining material or obstruction.
Where this service stops
Sweeping does not repair a cracked liner, solve every draft problem or certify the entire system safe. Chemical products are not a substitute for professional assessment.
The evidence to keep
Ask for a description of the components cleaned, inaccessible areas, remaining deposits and conditions needing further evaluation. Before-and-after images are useful when taken from comparable positions.
Record who performed the work, the date, the identified appliance or flue and any follow-up recommended. When photos are provided, ask for labels that let another contractor understand what they show. A clear record helps distinguish a new condition from an old recommendation at the next visit.
Questions before accepting a proposal
- Which components are included in this price?
- What happens if deposits cannot be removed by ordinary sweeping?
- What inspection and report will accompany cleaning?
Ask the company to identify travel, roof access, additional flues, permits and disposal separately where they affect the price. Confirm how unforeseen conditions will be explained and authorized. Keep the original estimate alongside any agreed changes.