A curious mind.
A careful pair of hands.
Meet Patrick Cowan, the Wicklow-based chimney professional behind Chimney Solutions.
A real photograph from Patrick’s business archiveIt started
at his own hearth.
A chimney sweep should look after the home as carefully as the chimney.
After moving to Wicklow, Patrick watched a routine sweep leave soot across his family’s living room. He began looking for a better way to do the work.
That practical question became a professional interest in chimney sweeping, inspection and education. His original biography describes training overseas and work to improve understanding of chimney care in Ireland.
The philosophy is simple: look carefully, explain clearly, and respect the home. It is why an appointment starts with understanding your chimney and the reason you have called.
The timeline below draws on Patrick’s published professional history. Historical qualifications and appointments are dated; current certification, memberships and training roles should be confirmed with Patrick.
Experience, shaped
by continued learning.
A new home in Wicklow
Patrick’s published story begins with a move from Dublin to Wicklow and a messy sweep at his own fireplace. It sparked a determination to offer a more considerate service.
Learning beyond Ireland
His original biography records certification by the Chimney Safety Institute of America in June 2008, following training in Indiana. This is a historical milestone, rather than a claim of current certification.
A commitment to education
Patrick’s account describes further study in chimney physics, attendance at American chimney conventions, and trainer education in Ireland.
Sharing specialist knowledge
The original website records Insurance Institute CPD recognition for his Chimney Claims course in December 2017, renewed in January 2021. Current accreditation should be confirmed directly.
The chimney matters.
So does the conversation.
Understanding the next step should feel straightforward.
Tell Patrick about your fireplace or stove, the property and what you have noticed. Routine maintenance, a camera inspection and a specialist assessment each answer different questions.
He will discuss the work and agree the appointment directly with you. If you need a certificate, an insurer’s report or advice on a specific issue, mention it before the visit.