Chimney Sweep Billericay
Chimney and stove sweeps covering Billericay, Wickford, Stock, the Ramsdens and the villages in between. A smoke test and certificate come as standard, from £95.
Sweeping chimneys in Billericay
Billericay has a bit of everything. There are old timber-framed and Georgian buildings along the High Street, Victorian and Edwardian houses near the station, a lot of 1930s semis, and bigger detached homes out towards South Green and the Bursteads. The older houses usually have a chimney breast in most rooms, and it's common for a couple of those flues to be swept once and then forgotten about for years.
In Stock, Ramsden Heath and Ramsden Bellhouse you get more period cottages and farmhouses, often with a big open fireplace or a stove sat in an old inglenook. Wickford is mostly post-war housing, where we tend to find gas-fire flues being turned back into wood burners. Either way, a good sweep and a smoke test tell you where you stand.
Areas we cover around Billericay
- Billericay town centre
- South Green
- Great Burstead
- Little Burstead
- Wickford
- Runwell
- Shotgate
- Stock
- Ramsden Heath
- Ramsden Bellhouse
- Downham
- Crays Hill
Postcodes: CM11, CM12, SS11 and CM4 (Stock). On the edge of the map? Ask us and we'll check for you straight away.
What we come across in Billericay chimneys
The usual reasons Billericay customers call us out.
Old gas-fire flues going back to wood
A flue that's only had a gas fire on it can still have old soot, debris and loose render inside. We sweep it, smoke-test it and tell you honestly if it needs lining for a stove.
Open fires in Stock and the Ramsdens
Big open fireplaces burn a lot of wood and drop a lot of soot. We sweep them properly, check the damper and throat, and make sure the smoke is going up and not into the room.
Buying near the High Street?
Older town-centre houses can hide shared or damaged flues. A CCTV inspection before you exchange gives you something solid to take back to the seller.
Chimney sweep prices in Billericay
Same prices in Billericay as the rest of our area, confirmed before we get the brushes out.
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 one to go for if you've just moved in or the flue has been sat unused.
Stove servicing, cowls, bird guards and repairs
QuotedPriced once we've had a look, and always agreed with you before we start.
Prices cover a single flue. There's no call-out fee, and you'll have the price agreed 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 every time.
Sweeping details →Stove servicing
We check and replace rope seals, glass, baffles and air controls.
Servicing details →Cowls and bird guards
Keeps nesting birds, rain and downdraughts out, fitted to your pot.
Cowl details →CCTV flue inspections
Camera survey of the full length of the flue, with photos.
Inspection details →What happens when we sweep in Billericay
Book
Use the form or call 0330 133 2121. We agree a day, give you the price and let you know what to clear beforehand.
Sweep and check
Dust sheets go down and the vacuum stays on. We sweep, check the stove or grate and smoke-test the chimney.
Certificate and advice
You get a sweeping certificate for your insurance, photos of the flue and a quote for anything that needs attention.
What our customers say
What customers in Billericay and across Essex say.
Billericay chimney sweep FAQs
Common questions from Billericay homeowners.
Which areas near Billericay do you cover?
Billericay town, South Green, Great and Little Burstead, Wickford, Runwell, Shotgate, Stock, Ramsden Heath, Ramsden Bellhouse, Downham and Crays Hill.
How much does a chimney sweep cost in Billericay?
It's £95 for a standard sweep, which includes a visual inspection, smoke test, clean-up and certificate. CCTV adds £75, or you can have the sweep and camera together for £170. We confirm the price before starting.
Can a gas-fire chimney be used for a log burner?
Often, but it needs checking first. We sweep it and smoke-test it, and a CCTV inspection (£170 with the sweep) shows whether the flue is sound or needs a liner before the stove goes in.
How often should I get my chimney swept?
Once a year as a minimum. If you burn wood every day through winter, have it done before and after the season. Our how often to sweep guide explains the reasons why.
Do you fit cowls and bird guards in Billericay?
We do. Bird guards, rain caps and anti-downdraught cowls, fitted to suit your pot. If there's an active nest the law says we have to leave it until it's empty. Read our bird nesting guide.
Chimney advice from Sweep Sisters
Guides, prices and seasonal tips, pulled live from our blog.
Book a chimney sweep in Billericay
Tell us whether it's a stove or open fire and give us your postcode. We'll get back to you with a date and a confirmed price.
- Phone0330 133 2121
- Areas coveredBillericay, Wickford, Stock and the Ramsdens
- HoursMon–Sun 8am–6pm · 24/7 emergency cover
Prefer to talk? Call 0330 133 2121 or email contact@sweepsisters.co.uk.