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Trusted Chimney Sweeps in Bristol
Established as a fully insured family business, Best Sweep has built a reputation for delivering professional chimney sweeping and repair services with an unwavering focus on safety and reliability. Our team combines traditional methods with modern technology, including CCTV safety checking and pressure testing, to ensure flues and appliances operate safely and efficiently. With certifications from Sweep Safe and DBS vetting, we prioritise trustworthiness, offering pet- and child-friendly services while maintaining public liability and professional indemnity insurance. Our expertise extends to solving complex issues like damp problems, tar removal, and bespoke crown pot cowl fabrication, serving both domestic and commercial clients across Bristol, Bath, and surrounding areas.We guarantee prompt service, issue sweeping certificates, and provide after-sales support to resolve any post-service concerns. Our commitment to transparency ensures no hidden fees, while our homebuyers' service helps clients negotiate property purchases by identifying potential chimney-related costs. With over 300 five-star reviews on Freeindex, we remain dedicated to maintaining our position as the UK's top-rated chimney sweep service.
Services
Chimney Sweeping
CCTV Surveys
Damp Problem Solutions
Crown Pot Cowls
Tar Removal
Stove Repairs
Lime Pointing
Nest Removal
Downdraft Solutions
Fireplace Refurbishment
Highlights and features
- We are fully DBS vetted and insured with public liability coverage.
- Our team offers 24/7 emergency call-out services.
- We provide homebuyers' surveys to identify chimney-related costs.
- We use advanced CCTV and pressure testing equipment.
- We guarantee after-sales support for any post-service issues.
Associations and certifications
- Sweep Safe
What people say
Excellent job
Highly recommended
Professionalism
Life-saving advice
Spotless work
Services
Chimney Sweeping
Professional chimney sweeping using traditional and modern methods ensures safe, efficient flue operation. Our certified sweeps remove soot, debris, and creosote buildup while inspecting for structural issues. Regular maintenance prevents dangerous carbon monoxide leaks and extends appliance lifespan.
CCTV Surveys
Advanced CCTV technology identifies hidden flue defects, blockages, and structural damage. This non-invasive method provides real-time visual assessments, crucial for pre-purchase property checks and complex repair diagnostics. Our surveys meet industry safety standards.
Damp Problem Solutions
Specialist damp diagnosis combines cobalt carbide testing and CCTV analysis to identify chimney-related moisture sources. We implement targeted repairs including re-pointing, waterproofing, and ventilation solutions to permanently resolve persistent damp issues affecting walls and ceilings.
Crown Pot Cowls
Bespoke stainless steel cowls tailored to traditional Bristol Crown and Bishop pots prevent water ingress and bird nesting. Each cowl is precision-measured to fit irregular pot shapes, ensuring weatherproofing while maintaining architectural integrity for listed and historic buildings.
Tar Removal
Specialist equipment and chemical treatments eliminate hazardous tar buildup in chimneys. Our multi-stage process removes flammable deposits caused by improper burning, restoring safe flue function and preventing fire risks through comprehensive mechanical and chemical cleaning.
People
Bruce
Chief Sweep and Chimney Repair Engineer
Sweep Safe certified chimney sweep with over 20 years' experience. Owner-founder of Best Sweep, Bruce specialises in safety inspections and complex repairs. Available directly via mobile for immediate assistance.
Tom
Master Sweep
HETAS and APICS qualified sweep with dual expertise as a Devon and Somerset Fire Service officer. Tom established Exeter Chimney Sweeps and brings emergency response knowledge to our team.
Jack
Operations Manager
Nailsea Chimney Sweeps founder managing sister company operations. Jack oversees regional service delivery and ensures consistent quality across our coverage areas.
Questions
What services does Best Sweep offer?
We provide chimney sweeping, CCTV inspections, damp solutions, tar removal, crown pot cowls, stove repairs, and emergency call-outs.
Are your services available outside Bristol?
Yes, we cover Bath, Somerset, and surrounding areas beyond Bristol for all our chimney and fireplace services.
How do I book an emergency chimney service?
Call our 24/7 emergency number 07794 446624 for urgent chimney issues requiring immediate attention.
Do you offer homebuyer chimney surveys?
Yes, we provide detailed homebuyer surveys to identify chimney-related defects before property purchases.
Are your team DBS checked?
All our staff are fully DBS vetted for your safety and peace of mind.
Can you repair damaged hearths and stoves?
We offer comprehensive repairs including hearth crack restoration, stove refurbishment, and fire brick replacement.
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Reviews (5)
Elizabeth Balmer
Nov 28, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
We are really grateful to Bruce and Jack for sorting out the problems with our chimneys. They were, very efficient, professional, friendly and helpful. Absolutely top marks!
Services:Chimney inspections,Chimney cleaning,Chimney flue cleaning
We are really grateful to Bruce and Jack for sorting out the problems with our chimneys. They were, very efficient, professional, friendly and helpful. Absolutely top marks!
Services:Chimney inspections,Chimney cleaning,Chimney flue cleaning
AlphaAlpha Kilo
Oct 08, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Wow! Excellent service from Bruce and his team. Mega clean and efficient.
Wow! Excellent service from Bruce and his team. Mega clean and efficient.
Ash D.
Sep 09, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Bruce is a super helpful guy who was willing to take time out of his day to offer us free advice on a rather serious structural problem we had with our chimney flue. Would highly recommend!
Bruce is a super helpful guy who was willing to take time out of his day to offer us free advice on a rather serious structural problem we had with our chimney flue. Would highly recommend!
Will Mitchell
Aug 06, 2018
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I cannot recommend Bruce enough. I have just bought my first house, and have never had to use a chimney sweep before, and Bruce was a fountain of knowledge. He explained all of the issues with our chimney, and resolved them all in under an hour. He was punctual and polite, and on a personal level - a very interesting man. Ask him about his Ultra Running and get some tips on traveling Malta.
5* service, at an extremely reasonable price. Thanks Bruce!
5* service, at an extremely reasonable price. Thanks Bruce!
Lucie Resteau
Jul 21, 2018
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It isn't often that you get to meet service providers that are as professional, understanding and customer-oriented as Bruce.
Bruce came to sweep the chimney in the house we just moved into and in addition to his very clean job (you couldn't tell he came over to sweep the chimney) he gave me great recommendations to ensure my installation will be safe. In addition, Bruce took time to explain to me his work so that I could understand everything, and so that I could make the right choices in the future to ensure a safe use of our fireplace. I couldn't recommend him more.
Bruce came to sweep the chimney in the house we just moved into and in addition to his very clean job (you couldn't tell he came over to sweep the chimney) he gave me great recommendations to ensure my installation will be safe. In addition, Bruce took time to explain to me his work so that I could understand everything, and so that I could make the right choices in the future to ensure a safe use of our fireplace. I couldn't recommend him more.
