Chimney Pressure Testing, Smoke Testing, Lanarkshire Glasgow Edinburgh

Chimney Pressure Testing and Smoke Testing

We strive to give the customer the best possible service, and in doing so the professional field that we cover has been extended to offer a chimney pressure or integrity test.

Chimney pressure tests are the ultimate in smoke testing to make sure there are no leaks allowing smoke and invisible fumes to enter a dwelling.

Pressure Testing will:

   Check the chimney safety
   Reliably measure the efficiency of the flue
   Check for leaks of smoke or dangerous fumes into the living areas of a home.
   Check the chimney's up-draught as it may be badly affected by a leaking flue
   Assess if relining is necessary as relining a chimney can be costly
   Diagnose back smoking problems
   Reduce the likelihood of a chimney fire

Our New Pressure Testing Service

We strive to give the customer the best possible service, and in doing so the professional field that we cover has been extended to offer a chimney pressure or integrity test.

Types of chimney and flue tests:

   Integration test
   Performance test
   Specification test
   Tests for smoke reports
   Chimney surveys

Using state of the art equipment we are able to ascertain the integrity of the flue, and give a definitive answer as to whether or not the chimney needs relining. Often, relining is not necessary, so the test itself can save you money.

If the chimney does need relined, you can feel satisfied that you have taken the right steps to protect the safety of yourself and your family.

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State of the Art Equipment

The chimney testing equipment used for this test is the DP23 unit which is manufactured by Woler in Germany.

Until recently the only other method that is accepted for chimney testing is a sealed smoke test, which depends mostly on the experience of the person carrying out the test.

This means that 5 different people can carry out the test with 5 different results. With the chimney testing machine this cannot happen.

How is the chimney test done?

1. Firstly the chimney is swept and a basic smoke draw test is performed.

2. The length of the flue is measured (usually from the roof) and the chimney top is sealed off.

3. Sealing elements are then inserted into the flue just above the fireplace opening along with a sensor probe and compressor hose.

4. The test equipment is then attached to the
probe and compressor hose and the test then
commences.

5. Upon completion of the test the user inputs
the flue dimensions and height and the
machine works out the allowable leakage rate,
and a pass or fail icon is displayed.

6. Finally a print out is printed which is signed
by the user and presented to the customer.

We do chimney pressure testing, smoke testing and chimney flue inspections in the following areas:

Lanarkshire North and South, Glasgow, Edinburgh, West Lothian, Midlothian, Scottish Borders, Dumfries and Galloway.

Telephone to book your chimney pressure test: