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Chimney Sweeping Services
Prevent Fires. Protect Your Home by Sweeping Regularly.
At SSG South West LTD, we understand that a well-maintained chimney is essential not just for keeping your home cosy, but for ensuring the safety and efficiency of your entire heating system. Over time, chimneys can become clogged with soot, debris, and potentially dangerous creosote buildup — increasing the risk of chimney fires and restricting the flow of harmful gases like carbon monoxide. That’s why our professional chimney sweeping service is designed to be thorough, mess-free, and carried out with complete care and precision. Whether you're using a traditional open fire, a log burner, or a modern solid fuel appliance, we help keep your flue system clear, safe, and working at its best — all year round.
What’s Included in Our Chimney Sweeping Service?
- A full inspection of your chimney or flue
- Professional sweep using rods, brushes, and vacuum
- Smoke evacuation test (if needed)
- Basic assessment of chimney condition
- Certificate of chimney sweeping for your records
- Clean and tidy work with minimal disruption
We also offer chimney sweeping as part of boiler servicing or landlord safety checks, making it easy to keep your entire heating system in top shape.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How often should my chimney be swept?
We recommend sweeping at least once a year, or twice if you burn wood regularly or use coal.
Q2: Do you provide certificates for insurance or rental purposes?
Yes — we issue a chimney sweeping certificate after each service, which many insurers and landlords require.
Q3: Is it messy?
Not at all. We use dust sheets, a powerful HEPA vacuum, and professional-grade equipment to keep your home clean during and after the sweep.
Q4: Can you sweep lined and unlined chimneys?
Yes. Our service covers both lined and unlined chimneys, and we’ll assess the condition as part of our visit.
Q5: What areas do you cover?
We provide chimney sweeping services across Bristol and the surrounding BS postcodes, and the wider South West region.