Chimney Sweep Colchester
Chimney and stove sweeping across Colchester, Lexden, Stanway, Wivenhoe and West Mersea. Every sweep includes a smoke test and a certificate for your insurer, from £95.
Chimney sweeping in Colchester
Colchester has some of the oldest housing in Essex. There are timber-framed houses in the Dutch Quarter and around the town centre, Victorian terraces in New Town and Lexden, and large modern estates at Highwoods, Stanway and Mile End. A 400-year-old chimney and a ten-year-old stove flue need very different care, and we plan each visit around what you've got.
Towards the coast, in Wivenhoe, Rowhedge and West Mersea, wind-driven rain and salt air are hard on chimney pots, cowls and flashing. So we look at the top of the stack as well as inside it, and tell you whether a rain cap or a better cowl would help.
Areas we cover around Colchester
- Town centre
- Dutch Quarter
- Lexden
- Prettygate
- New Town
- Greenstead
- Highwoods
- Mile End
- Stanway
- Wivenhoe
- Rowhedge
- West Mersea
- Tiptree
Postcodes: CO1–CO4, plus CO5 and CO6 villages. Not sure we reach you? Ask us and we'll confirm straight away.
What we find in Colchester chimneys
Colchester's mix of very old and very new homes brings its own issues.
Timber-framed houses
In older timber-framed buildings, joists and beams can sit close to the flue. Cracks or gaps in the brickwork are a real fire risk, so we look for them and recommend a CCTV inspection if anything's wrong.
Coastal wear on the stack
Salt air and driving rain wear out metal cowls and mortar faster near the estuary. Water getting into the flue can also cause damp patches on the chimney breast inside.
Stoves on newer estates
Newer homes in Stanway and Highwoods often have a stove on a steel liner or twin-wall flue. These are simple to sweep, but they still need doing every year to keep your insurance valid.
Chimney sweep prices in Colchester
The same clear prices in Colchester as everywhere we work, confirmed before we start.
Standard chimney or stove sweep
£95Full sweep, visual inspection, smoke test, clean-up and sweeping certificate.
CCTV flue inspection (added to a sweep)
+£75Camera survey of the whole flue, with photos of anything that needs attention.
Sweep and CCTV inspection together
£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 Colchester 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 Colchester and across Essex.
Colchester chimney sweep FAQs
Questions Colchester homeowners ask us before booking.
Which parts of Colchester do you cover?
All of Colchester, including the Dutch Quarter, Lexden, Prettygate, New Town, Greenstead, Highwoods, Mile End and Stanway, plus Wivenhoe, Rowhedge, West Mersea and Tiptree.
How much does a chimney sweep cost in Colchester?
£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.
I live in an old timber-framed house. Is my chimney safe to use?
It can be, but it needs checking properly. We sweep and smoke-test the flue. If the smoke test shows leaks, or the house is very old, we recommend a CCTV inspection to check for cracks near any timbers before you light a fire.
Can a cowl stop rain getting into my chimney?
Usually, yes. A rain cap or combined rain-and-bird cowl stops most water getting in, which helps with damp patches and rusting stove parts. We'll recommend one that suits your pot and appliance. See cowls and bird guards.
How quickly can you get to Colchester?
Same-day appointments are often available, and we offer 24/7 emergency cover for problems like smoke coming into the room or a suspected blockage.
Chimney advice from Sweep Sisters
Guides, prices and seasonal tips, pulled live from our blog.
Book a chimney sweep in Colchester
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 coveredColchester, Wivenhoe, West Mersea and nearby villages
- HoursMon–Sun 8am–6pm · 24/7 emergency cover
Prefer to talk? Call 0330 133 2121 or email contact@sweepsisters.co.uk.