chimney cap removal

[RodgerTheBodger]

I'm having a real fire installed soon and the chimney sweep is quoting £75 to remove the cap. I guess the high price is due to the danger involved with climbing onto the roof but how hard is it to do?
I presume it's just a hammer and cold chisel to get the cap off?
Do I then need some mesh or something to stop birds etc? If so how is this fitted?
Any other info appreciated.

 

[masona]

That's a fair price considering the danger.

 

[breezer]

RodgerTheBodger, you forgot to conside the obvious which you stated

I guess the high price is due to the danger involved with climbing onto the roof

why dont you try climing on the roof and find out?

Rod Hull thought he could save a few quid, look what happend to him

 

[noseall]

look at these.http://www.gullstop.co.uk/shop.asp?category=Chimney Products

 

[bikerm4]

do a google for a brewers birdguard

 

[RodgerTheBodger]

Thanks breezer.
I was thinking of going up there minus the stuffed bird on my arm!