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Your Trusted Chimney Sweep Service in Tarleton, Lancashire
Established in 1975, we have dedicated over five decades to perfecting chimney safety and maintenance. As a family-run business, we combine generational expertise with nationally recognised qualifications, including a CITB/City & Guilds NVQ in Chimney Engineering. Our HETAS approval ensures compliance with solid fuel appliance regulations, while our Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps membership guarantees adherence to the highest industry standards. We prioritise customer trust through meticulous service, issuing official certificates acknowledged by major insurers. Our commitment to cleanliness, punctuality, and transparency has earned us a reputation for excellence across Lancashire and Merseyside.With 2 million public liability insurance, we deliver peace of mind alongside technical expertise. Our teams qualifications, including smoke testing and CCTV survey capabilities, ensure comprehensive solutions for modern and traditional properties. We pride ourselves on clear communication, avoiding technical jargon to ensure clients fully understand their chimney systems. Thousands of satisfied customers attest to our reliability, from routine sweeping to complex stove installations. As advocates for carbon monoxide safety, we educate homeowners on preventing preventable tragedies.
Services
Chimney Sweeping
Bird Nest Removal
Smoke Testing
CCTV Surveys
Stove Servicing
Flue Installation
Carbon Monoxide Checks
Chimney Liner Fitting
Nest Clearance
Safety Inspections
Highlights and features
- Established for over 50 years with HETAS approval and NVQ qualifications
- 2 million public liability insurance for complete peace of mind
- Official Industry Standard Certificate issued after every chimney sweep
- Specialist in multi-fuel stove installations and CCTV chimney surveys
- Thousands of satisfied customers across Lancashire and Merseyside
Associations and certifications
- Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps
- HETAS
- CITB
- City & Guilds
What people say
Excellent job
Highly recommend
Professionalism
Satisfied customers
Meticulous attention to detail
Services
Chimney Sweeping
Our comprehensive chimney sweeping service includes visual inspections, rotary power sweeping, and updraught checks. We use protective sheets and issue official certificates post-service. All work complies with industry standards and building regulations, ensuring safe operation of solid fuel appliances.
Stove Installation
HETAS-registered specialists for multi-fuel stove installations. We handle full flue systems, perform safety tests, and provide certification. Our NVQ-qualified team ensures compliance with Document J Building Regulations, offering long-term safety and efficiency guarantees.
CCTV Chimney Surveys
Advanced CCTV technology identifies structural issues, blockages, or deterioration. This non-invasive method provides detailed diagnostics for maintenance planning. Ideal for pre-purchase checks or resolving draught problems in older properties.
Bird Nest Removal
Professional removal of bird nests and vermin blockages from chimneys. We use safe, humane methods followed by thorough cleaning and safety checks. Post-service certificates confirm compliance with health and safety standards.
Smoke Testing
Smoke tests verify flue integrity and identify leaks. Required for new installations or older systems showing performance issues. This service ensures complete combustion gas evacuation, preventing carbon monoxide risks in residential properties.
People
Steven Howard
Master Chimney Sweep
Third-generation chimney engineer with NVQ qualification and HETAS approval. Over 30 years' experience in residential and commercial chimney systems. Specialises in historic property maintenance and modern stove integration.
Questions
Do you provide certificates after chimney sweeping?
Yes, we issue Official Industry Standard Certificates compliant with insurance requirements and building regulations.
Are you qualified to install wood-burning stoves?
As HETAS-registered engineers with NVQ qualifications, we handle full installations including flue systems and safety certifications.
What areas do you cover?
We serve Tarleton, Preston, Southport, Formby, Ormskirk, North Liverpool, and surrounding Lancashire areas.
How often should chimneys be swept?
Smokeless fuels: annual sweep. Wood: quarterly when in use. Gas/oil: annual maintenance recommended for safety compliance.
Do you handle emergency chimney issues?
Yes, we offer emergency services for urgent blockages, carbon monoxide risks, or storm damage situations.
Reviews (4)
Margaret Holland
Nov 11, 2021
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We booked three appointments at three different addresses one after the other. Mr Howard was prompt, very pleasant and efficient and left all surest clean and tidy. Highly recommended by all.
Adam Lappin
Oct 21, 2020
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Fantastic and friendly service from a very experienced tradesman.
Reasonably priced, the work was very efficient and we got tips on how to get better performance from our stove. Highly recommended
Reasonably priced, the work was very efficient and we got tips on how to get better performance from our stove. Highly recommended
J. W.
Oct 08, 2020
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Can't speak highly enough of this firm. Steven came to do the annual sweep of our chimney today during lockdown. His COVID procedures were just perfect - used a mask, asked us to stay away from his entry and exit route, arranged safe method for payment, sanitised everything he touched before leaving and then advised us to ventilate the room for ten minutes when he left. It doesn't get better than that. Stephen is honest and ethical. He even suggested that we could leave the sweep for two years (not one) because the build up inside the chimney wasn't too bad. We're really glad to have found him
Martin Forshaw
Jul 20, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Contacted Steven late Wednesday evening and by lunchtime Thursday he'd fixed our problem. Would highly recommend!
Contacted Steven late Wednesday evening and by lunchtime Thursday he'd fixed our problem. Would highly recommend!
