Chimney Sweep Hertford
Chimney and stove sweeping for Hertford homes, from the Georgian town centre to Bengeo, Sele Farm and Hertford Heath. Every sweep includes a smoke test and a certificate for your insurer, from £95.
Chimney sweeping in Hertford
Hertford is the county town, and its houses show it. Timber-framed and Georgian buildings line Fore Street and St Andrew Street in the conservation area, Victorian terraces climb up through Bengeo, and post-war and newer homes spread out through Sele Farm and towards Hertford Heath. In a single day we can go from an original open fire with an unlined brick flue to a modern multi-fuel stove on a steel liner.
Whatever you've got, the routine is the same: sheets down, vacuum running, full sweep, smoke test and a certificate. If we spot something, like a perished rope seal, a missing cowl or debris from an old nest, we show you photos on the day rather than leaving a note.
Areas we cover around Hertford
- Hertford town centre
- Bengeo
- Sele Farm
- Hertingfordbury
- Hertford Heath
- Brickendon
- Bayford
- Ware
- Stanstead Abbotts
- Watton-at-Stone
Postcodes: SG13, SG14 and SG12 (Ware). Not sure we reach you? Ask us and we'll confirm straight away.
What we find in Hertford chimneys
Hertford's older housing brings a few problems we see again and again.
Unlined period flues
Older Hertford chimneys are often bare brick, with bends and ledges where soot collects. We sweep these carefully and check for loose mortar before rodding hard.
Listed and conservation-area homes
Sweeping never needs consent, but a new cowl, liner or stack repair on a listed building might. We flag anything that may need a word with East Herts Council before we quote.
Forgotten pots and jackdaws
Many houses have extra pots from fireplaces boarded up decades ago. Quiet, unused flues are exactly where jackdaws nest, so we check those too and can fit guards outside nesting season.
Chimney sweep prices in Hertford
The same clear prices in Hertford as everywhere we work, confirmed before we start.
Standard chimney or stove sweep
From £95Full sweep, visual inspection, smoke test, clean-up and sweeping certificate.
CCTV flue inspection (added to a sweep)
From £75Camera survey of the whole flue, with photos of anything that needs attention.
Sweep and CCTV inspection together
From £170The best starting point for a new home, or a flue that hasn't been used for a while.
Stove servicing, cowls, bird guards and repairs
QuotedPriced after we've seen the job, and always confirmed before any work starts.
Prices are for a single flue. No hidden call-out fees: we confirm the price before we start. See every chimney service we offer or read our chimney sweep cost guide.
Stove and chimney sweeping
Wood burners, multi-fuel stoves and open fires, swept and smoke-tested.
Sweeping details →Stove servicing
Rope seals, glass, baffles and air controls checked and replaced.
Servicing details →Cowls and bird guards
Stop nesting, rain and downdraughts, fitted to suit your pot.
Cowl details →CCTV flue inspections
A camera survey of the whole flue before you buy, reopen or relight.
Inspection details →How a Hertford chimney sweep visit works
Book
Send the form or call 0330 133 2121. We confirm the date, the price and what you need to do before we arrive.
Sweep and check
Dust sheets down and vacuum running. We sweep the flue, check the stove or fireplace, and smoke-test the chimney.
Certificate and advice
You get a sweeping certificate for your insurer, plus photos and a quote for anything we think needs fixing.
What our customers say
Reviews from homeowners in Hertford and across Hertfordshire.
Hertford chimney sweep FAQs
Questions Hertford homeowners ask us before booking.
Which parts of Hertford do you cover?
All of Hertford, including the town centre, Bengeo, Sele Farm, Hertingfordbury and Hertford Heath, plus Ware, Stanstead Abbotts and Watton-at-Stone. If your postcode starts SG13, SG14 or SG12, we cover you.
How much does a chimney sweep cost in Hertford?
£95 for a standard sweep, which includes the sweep, a visual inspection, a smoke test, clean-up and your certificate. A CCTV flue inspection adds £75, or it's £170 for both together. We confirm the price before any work starts.
Do I need permission to sweep a chimney in a listed Hertford property?
No. Sweeping is maintenance and doesn't need listed building consent. Alterations can, for example fitting a visible cowl, installing a liner or rebuilding part of the stack. If a job might need consent, we'll tell you before quoting so you can check with East Herts Council.
Can you check a boarded-up fireplace I want to open again?
Yes. For a flue that hasn't been used in years, we recommend a sweep plus a CCTV inspection. That shows whether it's blocked, whether there's an old nest, and whether the flue is in good enough condition to use.
What should I burn in my log burner?
Dry wood marked Ready to Burn (under 20% moisture) or an approved smokeless fuel. Wet wood makes more smoke and builds up tar-like creosote in the flue much faster. Our creosote guide explains why.
Nearby areas we cover
Chimney advice from Sweep Sisters
Guides, prices and seasonal tips, pulled live from our blog.
Book a chimney sweep in Hertford
Tell us about your stove or fireplace and your postcode, and we'll come back to you with a date and a confirmed price.
- Phone0330 133 2121
- Areas coveredHertford, Ware and surrounding villages
- HoursMon–Sun 8am–6pm · 24/7 emergency cover
Prefer to talk? Call 0330 133 2121 or email contact@sweepsisters.co.uk.