Roofers / chimney sweeps

Posted 8th Dec 2022

Hi All,

So how much do you reckon to go up onto the roof ( semi detached house ) and fit a chimney pot cowl.

This is a fit only job cos I’ve already got the cowl same as this one…

Edit - Manchester area

amazon.co.uk/Brewer-Birdguard-Chimney-Cowl-Solid/dp/B00A76V72W/ref=asc_df_B00A76V72W/?

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8th Dec
We had this done earlier in the year also semi detached, we didn't have the cowl already but was charged £50. (edited)
8th Dec
Depends if the person doing it values their safety or not.

£50 if they don't care
£500 if they do.
20 h, 56 m ago
Yup - obviously a roofer does it every day, but I find it mental someone would go up on a ladder to 5-6m height or more, then get on a roofing ladder where your life is dependent on the integrity of someone else's roof, fit a piece of equipment, then get back down for £50.
13 h, 25 m ago
50 quid if name is John wayne
8th Dec
Will depend on area best to get a few quotes.
8th Dec
A pic of the roof would be more useful than a pic of the cowl.

Could be anything from £25 - £100 round us.
8th Dec
There is different sizes of cowl so you need to know the width.
Normal to measure. Go buy one and return and fit.. Have a quick look at roof ect while there.
£50 would be fair I guess.
Got to drive to you and get ladders out and put away.
Might get lucky and guy do it for way less if local and easy to get up (edited)
23 h, 51 m ago
how is it £50 to do a chimney cowl..

but near £200 to put a curtain pole up for me *

*prices may have changed, it’s been a few months since I last checked (checkatrade)
23 h, 29 m ago
Did the curtain rail need scaffolding?
12 h, 52 m ago
Had 4 chimney pots capped last week for a total of £220, which included the caps.
10 h, 54 m ago
£180 for 4 Pots East Northants approx 3 years ago.