If you own or manage a property in Prague - a villa in Dejvice, a rented house with a wood stove, or a flat with a gas boiler - you'll eventually need a chimney inspection. The rules are Czech, the pricing is usually only published in Czech, and it's not always clear what you're actually paying for. Here's a plain-English breakdown.
Key facts at a glance
- Legal basis: Czech Decree 34/2016 Sb.
- Solid fuel cleaning: 3× per year for full-time (continuous) operation
- Gas appliance cleaning: 1× per year
- Annual inspection: required every year, regardless of fuel
- New revision needed: after a chimney fire or structural changes
- Fine for non-compliance: up to CZK 25,000 under the Fire Protection Act
- Book me: +420 910 107 484 (English spoken)
What does a chimney inspection cost in Prague?
There are two different things people usually mean by "chimney inspection", and the price depends on which one you need. A revize (certified inspection) results in a formal revizní zpráva - a written report used for insurance, building authorities, or before installing a new appliance. A kontrola (annual check) is a simpler yearly review of the flue's technical condition, paired with cleaning.
| Service | Price (Prague) |
|---|---|
| Chimney inspection (revizní zpráva) | from 1,800 CZK (~€72) |
| Inspection + cleaning combo | from 2,200 CZK (~€88) |
| Annual check + protocol | from 500 CZK (~€20) |
| Check + cleaning combo | from 800 CZK (~€32) |
The final price depends on chimney length, accessibility (rooftop access, scaffolding), fuel type, and how much buildup is present. Most residential jobs in Prague stay at or close to the listed rate.
When does Czech law actually require an inspection?
Czech Decree No. 34/2016 Sb. sets out the maintenance obligations for anyone operating a heating appliance connected to a flue. In short:
- Solid fuel appliances in full-time (continuous) operation must be cleaned three times a year
- Gas appliances must be cleaned once a year
- Every flue is subject to an annual inspection of its technical condition
- A new revision - with a written report - is required after a chimney fire or after structural changes to the building or heating system, such as installing a new appliance, changing fuel type, or renovation work that affects the flue
What happens if you skip it?
Under the Fire Protection Act, failing to keep up with your legally required chimney maintenance can be sanctioned with a fine of up to CZK 25,000. That's the direct legal risk. The less obvious one shows up later - at the exact moment you need it least.
What report do you get - and why your insurer wants it
After every visit you receive a written protocol: date of service, your address, appliance and fuel type, description of the work or findings, and the chimney sweep's signature and certification number. It's issued in Czech, since that's the legally binding form - but I'll walk you through the findings in English on site.
Why this matters for insurance: if a fire linked to the chimney ever happens and you can't produce a current, valid report, insurers commonly treat that as grounds to reduce or refuse the claim. Keeping the paperwork after each visit is just as important as booking the visit itself.
Ready to book? Call or message me in English - address, appliance type, and which document you need is all I need to quote you.
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