Chimney Sweep Welwyn Garden City
Female-led, HETAS certified chimney sweeps for Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn and Hatfield. Stoves and open fires swept cleanly, smoke-tested and certified, from £95.
Chimney sweeps in Welwyn Garden City
The garden city has its own kind of house. The original 1920s and 30s neo-Georgian homes around Handside, Sherrards and off Parkway were built with proper brick chimneys and open fireplaces, and a lot of them now have a wood burner in the old grate. Further out, the post-war neighbourhoods like Panshanger, Hollybush and Haldens went up in the 1950s and 60s with smaller flues, often built for a back boiler.
We know the patch, so we know what to expect. We sweep the flue, check the stove or fire, smoke-test the chimney and give you a certificate. The room is sheeted and the vacuum runs from start to finish, so there's no soot left on the carpet when we go.
Where we work around Welwyn Garden City
- Handside
- Sherrards
- Peartree
- Panshanger
- Hollybush
- Haldens
- Woodhall
- Digswell
- Welwyn village
- Hatfield
- Old Hatfield
- Brookmans Park
Postcodes: AL7, AL8, AL6 (Welwyn) and AL9/AL10 (Hatfield). Not sure if you're in our area? Just ask and we'll confirm.
Chimney issues we see in Welwyn Garden City
A few things that come up time and again in the garden city and around Hatfield.
Estate Management Scheme rules
Much of the original garden city sits under the council's Estate Management Scheme. Sweeping doesn't need permission, but a new cowl, pot or flue terminal can. We flag it before quoting so you can check with Welwyn Hatfield Council.
1920s fireplaces with stoves
Neo-Georgian houses often have a stove pushed into an old fireplace with no liner. The flue is bigger than the stove needs, so it runs cool and tars up. We sweep it, look at how it's connected and give you straight advice.
Rented homes in Hatfield
Hatfield has a lot of rented houses. Landlords with a working fireplace or stove should keep up with sweeping, and our certificate gives you a dated record for your files.
Chimney sweep prices in Welwyn Garden City
No surprises. You'll know exactly what you're paying before we start work.
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 per flue and there's no charge for coming out. Read our chimney sweep cost guide, find out how often to have it done, or see our full list of chimney services.
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 sweep in Welwyn Garden City works
Book
Fill in the form or call 0330 133 2121. We'll agree a time, confirm the price and let you know how to get the fire ready.
Sweep and check
We cover the floor and fireplace, keep the vacuum going and sweep the whole flue. Then we check the appliance and smoke-test the chimney.
Certificate and advice
You get a sweeping certificate, and if there's anything that needs work, we show you the photos and give you a price.
What our customers say
Reviews from homeowners and landlords in Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield and across Hertfordshire.
Welwyn Garden City chimney sweep FAQs
Common questions from customers in the garden city, Welwyn and Hatfield.
Do you cover Welwyn and Hatfield too?
Yes. As well as all of Welwyn Garden City, we cover Welwyn village, Digswell, Hatfield, Old Hatfield and Brookmans Park. If you're in AL6, AL7, AL8, AL9 or AL10, we can get to you.
How much is a chimney sweep in Welwyn Garden City?
From £95 for a standard sweep, which covers a visual check, smoke test, clean-up and certificate. A CCTV inspection is £75 extra, or £170 for a sweep and inspection together. We agree the price first.
Do I need Estate Management consent to have my chimney swept?
No. Sweeping is routine maintenance. Changes to the outside of the house, like a new cowl or pot, may need consent under the Estate Management Scheme, so we'll tell you if a job might and leave you to check with the council.
Is my 1920s chimney safe for a wood burner?
It can be, but older brick flues often need lining for a modern stove. A sweep plus a CCTV chimney inspection shows the condition inside so you can make the right call.
I'm a landlord in Hatfield. Can you give me a certificate?
Yes. Every sweep comes with a dated certificate you can keep for your records or pass to your insurer. See our chimney sweep certificate page for details.
Chimney advice from Sweep Sisters
Guides, prices and seasonal tips, pulled live from our blog.
Book a Welwyn Garden City chimney sweep
Let us know what you're burning on and your postcode, and we'll reply with a date and a fixed price. Landlords, tell us how many properties.
- Phone0330 133 2121
- Areas coveredWelwyn Garden City, Welwyn, Digswell and Hatfield
- HoursMon–Sun 8am–6pm · 24/7 emergency cover
Prefer to talk? Call 0330 133 2121 or email contact@sweepsisters.co.uk.