Chimney Sweep Harlow
Local chimney and stove sweeps for Harlow, Old Harlow, Church Langley, Newhall and the villages round about. We're based just outside town at Foster Street, so you're never waiting long. Smoke test and certificate included, from £95.
Sweeping chimneys in Harlow
Harlow is mostly new-town housing from the 1950s and 60s, and a lot of those terraces and semis in Mark Hall, Netteswell, The Stow and Great Parndon were built with a working chimney for an open fire or a back boiler. Plenty have since been blocked off with a vent at the bottom and a cap or nothing at all on top. When somebody wants to put a log burner in, that old flue needs sweeping, checking and usually lining before it is safe to use.
Old Harlow is a different job: Georgian and Victorian cottages along the High Street and Market Street with older brick flues and the odd bend. Out at Church Langley and Newhall the houses are newer, and the ones with stoves tend to run a twin-wall or a factory-made flue. Those still need sweeping every year, and the cowl on top is often the first thing to clog.
Areas we cover around Harlow
- Old Harlow
- The Stow and Mark Hall
- Netteswell
- Potter Street
- Great Parndon
- Katherines and Sumners
- Kingsmoor
- Church Langley
- Newhall
- Tye Green and Staple Tye
- Roydon
- Sheering and Matching
Postcodes: CM17, CM18, CM19 and CM20, plus the villages just over the edge. Out a bit further? Get in touch and we'll let you know if we can get to you.
Common jobs on Harlow chimneys
The problems we come across most in Harlow homes.
Old back-boiler flues brought back into use
Lots of Harlow houses had a back boiler that came out decades ago. Before a stove goes in, we sweep the old flue, check what's left behind the fireplace and smoke-test it so you know what you're working with.
Capped stacks that are full of nests
A capped chimney still lets jackdaws in if the cap has gone or was never fitted properly. We clear the nest material, sweep the flue and fit a proper guard so it doesn't happen again.
Buying in Old Harlow or Church Langley?
A homebuyer survey won't tell you if the liner is cracked. A CCTV inspection before you exchange shows you exactly what the flue is like inside.
Chimney sweep prices in Harlow
Harlow pays the same as everywhere else we cover. The price is agreed 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 £170Worth doing if you've just bought, or if the fire hasn't been lit in a long time.
Stove servicing, cowls, bird guards and repairs
QuotedWe look at the job first and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Prices are per flue. There are no call-out charges on top, and the price we give you is the price you pay. See every chimney service we offer or read our chimney sweep cost guide.
Stove and chimney sweeping
Log burners, multi-fuel stoves and open fires, all swept and smoke-tested.
Sweeping details →Stove servicing
New rope seals, glass and baffles where needed, plus a check of the air controls.
Servicing details →Cowls and bird guards
Keeps out birds, rain and downdraughts. We fit them to match your pot.
Cowl details →CCTV flue inspections
A camera run up the full flue, ideal before buying or relighting.
Inspection details →How a Harlow chimney sweep visit works
Book
Fill in the form or ring 0330 133 2121. We book you in, agree the price and tell you what to clear before we turn up.
Sweep and check
We sheet the room and keep the vacuum running throughout. The flue gets swept, the stove or fireplace checked and the chimney smoke-tested.
Certificate and advice
You'll get a certificate for your insurer, photos of the flue and a written quote if anything needs sorting.
What our customers say
What homeowners in Harlow and the rest of Essex say about us.
Harlow chimney sweep FAQs
Things Harlow customers usually ask before they book.
Which parts of Harlow do you cover?
All of Harlow, including Old Harlow, The Stow, Mark Hall, Netteswell, Potter Street, Great Parndon, Kingsmoor, Church Langley and Newhall, plus Roydon, Sheering, Matching and the villages nearby.
How much is a chimney sweep in Harlow?
A standard sweep is £95. That covers the sweep itself, a visual check, a smoke test, cleaning up after and your certificate. Add a CCTV inspection for £75, or have both for £170. You'll know the price before we start.
Can you check an old chimney before I fit a log burner?
Yes, and it's worth doing first. We sweep the flue, smoke-test it and can run a camera up it (£170 for both) so your installer knows whether it needs a liner before they quote.
How often should a Harlow chimney be swept?
Once a year for most open fires and stoves, and twice a year if you burn wood most days in winter. If the stove starts smoking back into the room or the glass blackens fast, don't wait. Our how often to sweep guide goes through it properly.
Can you stop birds nesting in my chimney?
We fit bird guards, mesh cowls and rain caps across Harlow. If birds are nesting right now we can't legally disturb them, so we come back once the nest is empty. More in our bird nesting guide.
Chimney advice from Sweep Sisters
Guides, prices and seasonal tips, pulled live from our blog.
Book a chimney sweep in Harlow
Let us know what you've got, stove or open fire, plus your postcode, and we'll come back with a date and a fixed price.
- Phone0330 133 2121
- Areas coveredHarlow, Old Harlow, Church Langley and nearby villages
- HoursMon–Sun 8am–6pm · 24/7 emergency cover
Prefer to talk? Call 0330 133 2121 or email contact@sweepsisters.co.uk.