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Local Chimney Sweep Near You

Searching for a chimney sweep near you and only finding national call centres? Sweep Sisters is a female-led, local chimney sweep. The same team does the sweeping, stove servicing, cowls and chimney repairs, and turns up at your door.

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Find your nearest Sweep Sisters chimney sweep

Each area page covers the streets we work in, local advice and FAQs.

Essex

Hertfordshire

Why a local chimney sweep is worth it

Local knowledge

We sweep the same towns every week, so we know the housing, from Victorian terrace flues to twin-wall stove systems on new builds.

Faster appointments

Because we're nearby, we can often come the same day, instead of your enquiry waiting in a national queue.

The same team every time

You deal with the people who swept your chimney last year, and they already know your stove and flue.

Problems fixed, not referred

If we spot a failed rope seal, a missing cowl or loose pointing, we can usually quote and fix it. See our chimney repairs.

How to check a chimney sweep before you book

Whoever you choose, these checks take two minutes and filter out most cowboys. There's more detail in 5 things to check before booking a chimney sweep.

  • Are they registered with a recognised scheme such as HETAS, the Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps, NACS or APICS? Each one has a public register you can search.
  • Do they have public liability insurance, and will they show you proof?
  • Will you get a sweeping certificate afterwards?
  • Do they smoke-test the flue, not just sweep it?
  • Is the price confirmed before they start?
  • Do they have recent reviews from homeowners near you?

A female-led chimney sweep

Sweep Sisters is a female-led business, and many customers tell us that's why they picked us: tidy, careful work, clear explanations and no pressure. If you've been searching for a female chimney sweep near you, get in touch.

Sweep Sisters chimney sweep inspecting a wood burning stove

Local chimney sweep prices

No call-out fee, and the price is confirmed before we start.

Standard chimney or stove sweep

£95

Full sweep, visual inspection, smoke test, clean-up and sweeping certificate.

CCTV flue inspection (added to a sweep)

+£75

Camera survey of the whole flue, with photos of anything that needs attention.

Sweep and CCTV inspection together

£170

The 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

Quoted

Priced 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.

Reviews from local customers

What homeowners near you say about Sweep Sisters.

Local chimney sweep FAQs

What's the difference between a local chimney sweep and a national company?

National directories pass your enquiry to whichever contractor is free, which can mean longer waits and someone different each year. A local sweep works the same towns every week, can usually come sooner, and you deal with the same team every time.

How do I know if you cover my area?

We work across Essex and Hertfordshire. Check the Essex and Hertfordshire pages, or send the form with your postcode and we'll confirm.

Do you do chimney repairs as well as sweeping?

Yes: re-pointing, pot and stack repairs, cowl and bird guard fitting, and flue liner assessments. See all our chimney services.

How quickly can a local sweep come out?

Same-day appointments are often available, and we offer 24/7 emergency cover for urgent problems like smoke coming into the room or a suspected blockage.

From the blog

Chimney advice from Sweep Sisters

Guides, prices and seasonal tips, pulled live from our blog.

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Book a local chimney sweep

Send your postcode and what you need, and we'll confirm we cover you, with a date and price.

Prefer to talk? Call 0330 133 2121 or email contact@sweepsisters.co.uk.