Chimney advice

[thornton_chris]

Hi all,

We have moved into a house and I got the chimney swept.

The chimney sweep said that it needed to be lined at a cost of £1000 and he couldn't do it till after Christmas.

I got someone else in and they said they would do it but it would not need doing!

I bought some smoke pellets from the DIY shop and no smoke escapes into the house or the loft. However I did see a small amount coming out of what looked to be next doors loft space. I.e. it was coming out through her roof tiles.

I am now stuck with a decision. What are the dangers of lighting a fire without the lining?

Many thanks,

Chris

 

[Burnerman]

Hell if there's smoke appearing in next doors loft. then please don't light your fire
Somewhere along the line, your chimney integrity has been compromised and most certainly needs a liner.
John