Homeowner project request
Chimney Lining quotes in Ireland
Request a chimney and flue assessment before agreeing a liner for an existing stove, open fire or planned appliance. Tell the specialist what the chimney serves, the fuel and model where known and why lining is being considered. A damaged flue, a change of appliance and a new stove installation are different starting points.
You post the job. Interested independent businesses may respond. You choose whether to hire; responses and availability are not guaranteed.
Define the work you want priced
Do not choose liner diameter, material or configuration from an online description. The appropriate solution depends on the appliance, the existing chimney and the relevant installation requirements. This request helps a specialist assess that situation; it is not a design, a safety certificate or permission to continue using a suspect appliance.
Inspection and existing condition
Describe earlier inspections, sweeping records, chimney fire history and symptoms without attempting a diagnosis. Ask whether an inspection, testing or a camera survey is proposed and what information it will establish. Supplying a photograph of the fireplace does not establish the condition of the complete flue.
Appliance and complete connection
Name the current or proposed appliance and include its instructions if available. Ask the installer to specify the liner and associated connections as a system. Separate a liner-only proposal from one that includes a stove, hearth, ventilation work or alterations around the opening.
Roof access and related repairs
Explain the building height, extensions, neighbouring access and any known restrictions. Repairs to the stack, capping, flashing or surrounding roof are not automatically included in relining. Ask the business to identify what it has allowed and how safe access will be arranged.
What to include in your request
- Record the appliance, fuel, accessible model details and the reason for requesting an assessment.
- Share relevant inspection reports and safe photographs of the fireplace and outside of the building from ground level.
- Mention previous chimney damage or a change in appliance, and do not hide unresolved smoke or fume concerns.
- Describe access, occupied rooms and whether repair to the visible chimney or roof is also required.
Keep personal contact details out of descriptions and photos. Add them only in the dedicated contact fields when posting.
Compare the complete quote
Give each business the same project information. Check the total and what is included, excluded or provisional before choosing a proposal.
- Survey and specification
- Ask which assessment is included and who confirms the appropriate liner specification. Record the appliance and scope the quote relates to rather than comparing a generic length of liner with a complete installation.
- Installation components
- Identify sweeping or preparation, liner, connections, terminal details, insulation where specified and any related opening or ventilation work. Confirm which masonry and roof repairs remain excluded.
- Completion and ongoing access
- Check the proposed testing, commissioning, records and maintenance access. Ask what documentation and operating guidance will be handed over and whether product and workmanship cover are separately provided.
Chimney maintenance cost guide Planning and budget context, not a fixed quote for your property.
Agree the sequence before booking
Book the assessment before buying a stove or committing to a liner specification. If several businesses are pricing, give each the same appliance information and inspection history. A proposal for a different appliance or a wider chimney rebuild should be treated as an alternative, with its reason explained.
Agree protection of the room and the arrangement for work at roof level. Discuss how hidden obstructions or damage would change the work and how approval will be sought. Do not climb the chimney or roof to investigate, and seek urgent appropriate help for suspected fumes or unsafe operation rather than waiting for quotation replies.
At handover
- Obtain the relevant installation and testing records and an explanation of the completed system.
- Keep the appliance and liner specifications and any required installation notice information.
- Agree the maintenance and sweeping arrangements for the installed appliance and flue, including access for future inspection.
Chimney Lining: your questions answered
Can I choose a liner size from my stove's advertised output?
Do not specify the liner from output alone. Give the installer the appliance details and instructions and ask it to assess the chimney and appropriate complete installation. An online guide does not establish suitability for your property.
Does a relining quote include fitting a new stove?
Only if included in the agreed scope. Compare appliance supply, hearth, connections, ventilation, liner and completion checks separately so a liner-only quotation is not mistaken for a complete stove installation.
Will a liner repair the masonry chimney too?
Not automatically. Ask which defects have been assessed and whether stack, capping, flashing or other building repairs are required. Those tasks can sit outside the liner installation even when they concern the same chimney.
Should the chimney be surveyed before ordering materials?
Ask the specialist what inspection and checks are needed to establish the proposal. Existing damage, obstructions and appliance requirements should be understood before a liner or other components are ordered on assumptions.
What documents should I keep after the installation?
Ask for the relevant installation, testing and commissioning records, the product specification and maintenance guidance. The installer should explain the documentation and notice information appropriate to the actual system and work performed.
Can I keep using a fireplace that may be leaking fumes?
Do not rely on this quote request for an immediate safety response. Stop using an appliance you believe is unsafe and seek appropriate urgent assistance. A future quotation is not an assessment that continued operation is safe.
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