Hi everyone. I’m new on here.
Can anyone recommend a plumber for a log fire flue to be put back in. We had a new roof a while ago. It has lead lining. The roofer recommended a chap, he wanted €2, 562 . I’m not sure but thought it was a bit steep? Any suggestions and guidance would be greatly appreciated. It’s in Rosis about 20mins from Bedarieux.
Hi @Winnie1 and welcome to the forum.
Are you sure it’s actually a Plumber that you need for the chimney liner work???
If it’s linking the fire to an existing “lead liner” in the chimney, you might need a builder, insured for this.
Actually, whoever you use.. I’d advise you to make sure they’re insured to do such work. 
Whatever, hope you get your answer asap.
Hello. Thank you for your reply. The roofers installed a new lead liner. I understand it’s a plumbing job? I believe it needs certification for insurance purposes.
But to be honest I’m not far off doing it myself! As it’s really dragging on and I feel lost. The first roofers ripped me off , was left with water pouring through and no money.
I’m over 60, female. Would be taking a huge risk, just want to spend more time there.
Hope that helps.
Winnie
Good for you, Winnie… but I’d say a great big… NO!
Frankly, anything to do with fires needs to have Insurance Backup. House fires can be disastrous (as I know only too well) and if an Insurance company can find an excuse to reduce or refuse a Claim… then they will.
(again, I do have experience). 
Are you new to the area or are you known to neighbours/Mairie. Ask 'em for advice. Often the Mairie will have a list of local Artisans/Companies.
When you get a quote, it should be detailed…
You’ve got one already, so how does it describe the work to be undertaken and explain how the figure is arrived at ???
cheers
@Winnie1
I’m just wondering if having a “lead liner” means that special stuff has to be used.. due to the toxicity/danger of lead when heated…
or even if the quote is to replace the lead liner altogether (are you sure it’s Lead??)
I too am a bit confused. Is it the new roof that has lead lining (?) but lining what? And presumably an existing chimney and flue? And the chimney was not capped so let in water? Can you explain a bit more and may spark some more accurate advice for you.
In general who you need will be called a cheministe, or similar.
Hello to all of you, thank you for your reply’s.
I thought about asking the Mairie. I arrive in June, so will do that. The quote is very detailed. But, misleading. He has included the lead lining when he knows his friend has already lined the chimney. Thank you for your picture of your quote. My total is €1,000 more than yours. The parts he wants are half the price from the merchants. The roofer was recommended by a neighbour. The roofer recommended the plumber. Really I was only joking about the DIY, and I do understand the ramifications of fire, insurance etc.
I will ask the Mairie and take the paperwork with me.
Winnie
The pipe that attaches to the log burner goes up through the floor and up
Out into the roof. That is the area that is lined. There is no cap on this so I’m very worried about rain getting in, and ruining the new roof.
When we first got there it was a simple attach the pipe and thread it up and out into the existing hole in the roof. We were warm. It had no cap on the top. It was a temporary measure as the roof had to be replaced. Really it’s the capping that’s the real issue . All of the pipes are there and there is a brand new cap too. (The roofer showed us how to put it on ) . Then the plumber turned up and insisted he needed all this new stuff and sent that quote. I don’t have much French and so I feel a bit stuck now.
I’m still stuck on the lead lining, lead has a very low melting point making it unsuitable as a material near a fire. It also gives off very nasty toxic fumes when it gets hot. A plumber to work on.a flue, someone is stringing you along I feel.
Thank you. I think the guy was trying to rip us off. I can’t find the original document. My daughter sent me the photos of the quotes and I have them but they have her personal information in them along with his name. I tried cropping them but it doesn’t actually work when you upload it. It was all done by email. Thank you for your efforts.
I also don’t understand how there is lead in situ, I’m fairly sure it’s illegal quite apart from not being suitable unfit for purpose etc.
Save the picture, use paint or the like to cover up the info, save the new picture and upload that.
I am completely baffled by lead lining of a flue? And the need for a plumber?
I have a feeling some important things are being lost in translation maybe? Since plomb is french for lead could this be where the need for a “plombier” translated as plumber is coming from? It is possible if an old flue that there could be lead joints that need to be replaced.
I would be almost completely certain no-one uses lead solder anywhere near a flue for a stove. On some historic roofs the actual roof may be either covered with lead sheets (usually on wooden boards) or have a layer of lead below roof tiles (Blenheim palace had this on one section, now being refurbished).
So yes, something is being lost.
Hello
I don’t know for sure if it was lead. It probably was the modern equivalent. You’re probably right that something has been lost in translation. However, it has been lined. I guess up in the area where the log burner pipe moves up and out into the roof. I hope that makes sense?
Thank you will try that tomorrow.
Does anyone know anyone in the area that could come and assess the situation and perhaps do the work?
