Open fires
A thorough brush-through of traditional open hearths, including smoke shelves and the pot.
- Sweeps from £95
- Certificate with every sweep
- Open fires & wood stoves
- Camera and drone inspections
The work
What we sweep
Wood-burning stoves
Stove, flue and pot swept as a system — including a check of the door rope and glass seal.
Door rope & summer service
Worn stove rope lets air in, dirties the glass and cools the fire. We refit it on the same visit when we can.
Camera and drone inspections
Internal flue camera and drone pot checks when you need to see what the brush cannot tell you.
Bird nests & blockages
Jackdaws love Chester chimney pots. We clear nests and leave the flue drawing cleanly again.
Sweep certificates
A written record of the visit for your household insurance, issued before we pack the van.
From the van
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Summer service — door rope refixed
A stove door that no longer seals. New glass-fibre rope, seated in the channel, ready for winter.
Typical inspection
Camera and drone
When a brush is not enough — internal flue camera, and a drone look at the pot from outside.
Why it matters
A blocked flue is not a winter problem. It is a house problem.
Chimney fires
Tar and creosote ignite far hotter than a normal fire. A yearly sweep is the cheapest fire prevention you will ever buy.
Carbon monoxide
A blocked or poorly drawing flue can push fumes back into the room. Sweeping keeps the path open; a working CO alarm is the other half of the job.
Insurance
Many policies ask for proof of an annual sweep after a chimney fire. We leave you with a certificate dated on the day.
A better fire
A clean flue draws. You use less fuel, the glass stays clearer, and the room stops smelling of last winter.
A visit
In, swept, certified.
- 01
You pick a date
Choose a weekday and a morning or afternoon, then book online. Your booking is confirmed on screen straight away.
- 02
We sweep
Sheets down, rods up. Power or traditional brush depending on the flue. The soot stays in the bag, not on the rug.
- 03
You get the paper
Smoke test, a look at the pot, and a certificate in your hand. Any concerns are written down, not waved away.
Coverage
From Boughton to the border
Chester cityHooleBoughtonHandbridgeVicars CrossUptonChristletonWavertonTarvinKelsallMoldBuckley
Before you book
Common questions
How do I book?+
Pick a date and a morning or afternoon, fill in your details and press Book now. Your date and time are confirmed on screen straight away, and we will contact you if anything needs to change. Or just call us.
How much is a sweep?+
Standard sweeps start from £95. The exact price depends on the appliance and access — we confirm a fixed figure on the phone before we travel. No call-out surprise in our core area.
How often should I have the chimney swept?+
Once a year is the rule for most households. If you burn wood daily through winter, or you burn a lot of softwood, twice is wiser — once before the season and once after.
How long does a visit take?+
A straightforward stove or open fire is usually 45–75 minutes. Nests, camera and drone inspections or access issues take longer; we will tell you before we start.
Will there be a mess?+
We sheet the hearth and the path to the door, and the soot goes into sealed bags. You should not need to redecorate after a standard sweep.
Do I get a certificate?+
Yes. Every completed sweep comes with a written certificate for your records and your insurer.
What should I do before you arrive?+
Let the appliance go cold. Clear ornaments from the hearth and a path to the nearest door. If the stove is still warm we cannot sweep it safely.
Do you cover my village?+
If you are in Chester, west Cheshire or just over the Welsh border, the answer is almost certainly yes. Put your postcode on the booking form and we will confirm.
Book
Book a sweep
Choose a weekday and send us your details. Confirmed on screen straight away. Sweeps from £95.