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SweepSmart

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739 Reviews

Opening Hours
Today -
  • Monday 08:30–17:30
  • Tuesday 08:30–17:30
  • Wednesday 08:30–17:30
  • Thursday 08:30–17:30
  • Friday 08:30–17:30
  • Saturday - Closed
  • Sunday - Closed

About

Welcome to SweepSmart, an independent chimney sweeping company covering London, Essex and Hertfordshire.

As a HETAS approved member of the 'Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps' we have been professionally trained and assessed in all aspects of solid fuel. SweepSmart has passed the vigorous assessments needed to become a 'Which? trusted trader' and have achieved the rank of Master Sweep with the Guild.

Please view our website www.sweepsmart.co.uk to see a list of our services.

Feel free to call us if you have any questions.

All the best.

What we do

  • Chimney Sweeps

  • Fireplace and stove installers

  • Chimney builders, liners and specialists

  • More Services

    • stove servicing
    • cctv chimney surveys

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Great Friendly Service from Mason at SweepSmart
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I have used SweepSmart for a number of years now and never been disappointed. Their team are friendly, efficient and very professional from start to finish. The office is always very helpful and the team of sweeps incredibly knowledgeable at their job. We had Mason this time and he was very professional, friendly and efficient. He did a wonderful job and ensured that he left the place spotlessly clean. I would not use any other company.
Customer in Central Bedfordshire Posted on 06/10/2026 , work completed 29/09/2026
The trader replied (on 06/10/2026)
Thank you so much for sticking with us all these years! We'll make sure Mason hears every word, and the office team will be chuffed with the mention too. Really glad he left everything spotless, and we look forward to seeing you next time.
Clean and efficient
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Paul was fantastic, very quick, clean and knowledgeable, and his parking skills weren't bad either - considering he had to negotiate a very tight access route! Paul ensured floor covering s were down and mess was contained. He advised us on some advisory points about our stove and flue and provided the report the same day. I would use again! Thanks
Customer in Posted on 02/10/2026 , work completed 01/10/2026
The trader replied (on 06/10/2026)
Thank you! Paul's quietly proud of his parking, so you've made his week. Glad the dust sheets did their job, the advice on your stove and flue was useful, and the report landed the same day. See you next time!
Polite, efficient
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The chimney sweep was on time, communication from the company about arrival time was much appreciated. The sweep was very polite and efficient, no mess and the living room was left as he found it. Will be using them again and would highly recommend them.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 30/09/2026 , work completed 30/09/2026
The trader replied (on 03/10/2026)
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us! Glad the arrival updates helped and that your living room was left just as we found it, minus the soot of course. We look forward to seeing you again.
Great service!
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Second time we are using them and defo going back! Thank you so much for all your patience this morning and accommodating us a little later than scheduled.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 28/09/2026 , work completed 28/09/2026
The trader replied (on 03/10/2026)
Thank you for your patience that morning, and for having us back a second time! Chimneys don't always keep to our schedule as well as we'd like, so we really appreciate it. See you next time!
Clean, Tidy & Swift
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Excellent service from Sweepsmart. Good, clear communication. Arrived on time. Mason was professional and friendly and did a great job. Will definitely use them again. Also best value of all the firms I called for a quote.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 28/09/2026 , work completed 28/09/2026
The trader replied (on 03/10/2026)
Thank you! We'll make sure Mason hears the kind words (and try to keep it from going to his head). Really pleased you found us the best value too, and we look forward to seeing you again.
Mason - great job
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Mason came in on time. Explained what was being done and did a great job. Would recommend to anyone looking to get their chimney swept
Customer in Greater London Posted on 28/09/2026 , work completed 28/09/2026
The trader replied (on 03/10/2026)
Thanks so much for recommending us! Mason likes to talk you through what he's doing, so we're glad that went down well. Here's to plenty of cosy evenings by the fire.
Quick, clean and considerate
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One chimney needed to be cleaned, which Mason did very professionally. Unprompted he removed his shoes on arrival, set up quickly, making sure to prevent any soot escaped during the cleaning process. He was thorough, not only completing the stove and chimney, but also cleaning around the stove, leaving the area looking great. Communication prior to the appointment was helpful, arriving within the agreed time slot, and providing an update when Mason was expecting to arrive. The work was completed for the cost agreed in advance, paid for via tap. Overall I was pleased with the helpfulness of the service Mason provided and will make sure to use SweepSmart in the future. Thanks
Customer in Hertfordshire Posted on 22/09/2026 , work completed 22/09/2026
The trader replied (on 03/10/2026)
Thank you for such a detailed review! Shoes off and dust sheets down is just how Mason works, and we're delighted the stove area was left looking great. Thanks for choosing SweepSmart, and see you next time.
Reliable & quick!
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Great experience with this company, they arrived on time (7am) which is amazing! Means I didn’t have to book a day off work! Super quick, done in 30 mins - and my certificate was with me before he even left! Really friendly & we will definitely use this company again! Thank you!
Customer in Essex Posted on 21/09/2026 , work completed 21/09/2026
The trader replied (on 03/10/2026)
Thank you! The 7am slots are there so nobody has to lose a day off work, so we're glad it did the trick, and that the certificate beat our sweep out the door. See you next year!
Fantastic chimney sweeping service in all regards
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Excellent service all round from Sweepsmart. I needed to move my appointment from the AM to PM, and after speaking with a lady at the Herts office, it was accommodated without any fuss. The chimney sweep, Mason, arrived at the stated time and was very polite, courteous and respectful of the house i.e. shoes off at the door - a minor thing for me but can instantly distinguish a great tradesperson. He set up and got to work straight away after laying the dust sheets down. After the flue of our log burner was swept, he then cleaned the glass, emptied the ash pan and cleaned out the grate which really showed how he went that little bit further to provide a good service. There was barely a spec of dust anywhere near the hearth after he finished. He had excellent knowledge of his trade and a great skill set to get the job done so efficiently (all completed within 30 mins) and it was obvious to see how he took pride in his work and had passion for his profession. The total cost was £75 + VAT, which is excellent value for money in my opinion. The invoice and inspection report (with photos) was sent before he left the drive. I have no hesitation in recommending Sweepsmart (or Mason!) for Chimney sweeping.
Customer in Hertfordshire Posted on 17/09/2026 , work completed 14/09/2026
The trader replied (on 03/10/2026)
What a lovely review, thank you! Glad the office could move you to the afternoon without any fuss, and that Mason's extra touches with the glass, ash pan and grate didn't go unnoticed. We'll pass on every word, though he may need a bigger hat.
Sweep Smart
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Always a pleasure to see a professional at work, Paul and his team are the best there is , from installs, maintenance or repairs. Having used Sweep Smart for over a decade there just isn't anything to fault , just praise from a simple whatsapp booking or phone call all communications are concise and factual , a text to advise your technician will arrive in 20 minutes and they always do. To carrying out a potential messy job efficiently, effectively and without fuss or a gram of mess. We have no issue recommending Paul and the team to anyone with a functional chimney , a qualified and certified installer or sweep is in demand come Autumn so book in during spring or summer to avoid delay.
Customer in Hertfordshire Posted on 17/09/2026 , work completed 17/09/2026
The trader replied (on 03/10/2026)
Over a decade together, thank you so much for your loyalty and this brilliant review! We really appreciate the kind words about the whole team, and that's great advice about booking in spring or summer before the autumn rush. Here's to many more years.
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Paul arrived on time, sorted out a tricky baffle plate that a previous chimney sweep had been unable to move, and swept the chimney with minimum fuss. He provided advice on the location of the Carbon Monoxide monitor, and on the frequency of sweeping the chimney taking into account the amount of use of the wood burning stove. There was no mess or dust. I will definitely use SweepSmart again.
Customer in Essex Posted on 16/09/2026 , work completed 16/09/2026
The trader replied (on 03/10/2026)
Thank you! That baffle plate put up a good fight, but we got there in the end. Glad the advice on your CO alarm and how often to sweep was useful, and we look forward to seeing you again.
My experience with Sweepsmart
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I was more than impressed with the very professional manner in the way I was treated by Sweepsmart, initially by the Office Manager who kept me informed and up to date throughout with texts to my mobile etc while waiting the arrival of the chimney sweep Keil. Rarely have I got such a prompt and efficient service from any other company attending my home as I did from Sweepsmart. I had no idea how to operate my new wood burner but Keil had the patience to go out of his way and explain all what I needed to know to operate the burner. He was so neat and tidy with the work he performed and helped with all aspects in completing his work to a very high standard. I was also happy with the cost I paid for the work. I will certainly be using Sweepsmart for any problems I may face in the future and would like to thank the company for a service better than I could possibly expect from anyone.
Customer in Essex Posted on 16/09/2026 , work completed 15/09/2026
The trader replied (on 03/10/2026)
Thank you so much for such kind words! We'll pass them on to Keil and the office team. A new wood burner can be a bit of a mystery at first, so we're really glad he could show you the ropes. We're here whenever you need us.
Good work but a few frustrations
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Overall, a good job, and I would recommend the service, although there were a couple of issues that caused some frustration. I had specifically requested a 3 pm appointment, so I was disappointed when the gentleman arrived around 30 minutes earlier than agreed. I appreciate that schedules can sometimes change, but arriving early without checking first was inconvenient, particularly as I had made arrangements around the agreed time. Unfortunately, my cat was unwell and on antibiotics, and the vet had advised that he needed to be kept indoors. The door was left open, and luckily I spotted it and found my cat halfway down the road! Thankfully, Dreamies tempted him safely back inside. We are also a shoes-off household, which had been understood beforehand, but he did come inside wearing his shoes. He was very apologetic about these issues, and to be fair, he did a good job and was polite and professional overall. So, despite the few frustrations, I was happy with the work carried out.
Customer in Hertfordshire Posted on 15/09/2026 , work completed 07/09/2026
The trader replied (on 03/10/2026)
Thank you for such honest feedback, and we're really sorry. Turning up early without checking, leaving the door open with your poorly cat indoors, and not respecting your shoes-off home simply aren't the standards we hold ourselves to. We're so relieved the Dreamies came to the rescue! We're glad you were happy with the work itself, and please do get in touch if there's anything more we can do.
Good quality, quick and on time
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I was very pleased with the service I received. It was my first time having a chimney sweep so I didn't know what to expect. The guys were perfectly on time, slightly early. They got cracking straight away, no nonsense whilst I was upstairs working. They noticed a few issues with the previous installation that required fixing and got straight to it. I will 100% be using them again as it was so easy and I have a lot of trust in their abilities after chatting with them around the issues they found and fixed. Great Job
Customer in Greater London Posted on 10/09/2026 , work completed 08/09/2026
The trader replied (on 03/10/2026)
Thank you, and welcome to the world of chimney sweeping! Glad we could sort out those issues from the previous installation and that you feel confident in the work. We look forward to seeing you again.
Great service
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Paul attended today to sweep the flue for my woodburner. The whole process has been very good, from the initial booking to completion. Faith was responsive on emails when booking, and I was sent email/text updates, with a 2 hour slot. I received a final update to say 20 mins eta - which was accurate. My woodburner was left clean, as was my house. Certificate received by email instantly. Very pleased with the service, and I will use again, and also recommend.
Customer in Hertfordshire Posted on 09/09/2026 , work completed 09/09/2026
The trader replied (on 03/10/2026)
Thank you! We'll let Faith know her emails hit the mark, and Paul's very pleased his 20-minute ETA really was 20 minutes. Thanks for recommending us.
Fantastic!
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Mason and Leo attended our property to put an access plate in the chimney and to sweep it at the same time. We were a little anxious as we'd had a dodgy installation previously. We neednt have worried....they were on time, reasonably priced, friendly, extremely professional and thorough! They explained what they were doing throughout and we couldn't be more pleased with the end result. They even straightened out the log burner as it was wonky when first installed! So nice to look at now. ☺️ We will be using them again and highly recommend to anyone! Thank you so much
Customer in Hertfordshire Posted on 02/09/2026 , work completed 28/08/2026
The trader replied (on 03/10/2026)
Thank you so much! Sorry to hear about the previous installation, but we're delighted Mason and Leo could put your mind at rest, and straighten that wonky log burner while they were at it. Enjoy the view!
Great job very happy with service
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James and his colleague arrived on time and after cleaning our chimney, James gave good advice regarding a query we had and reassured us our chimney and log burner are currently safe and we don’t need to replace anything for about a year or two. Polite and left the area spotless - also a shout out to the office staff who are friendly and helpful when you need to change appointments. Highly recommend!
Customer in Hertfordshire Posted on 24/08/2026 , work completed 24/08/2026
The trader replied (on 25/08/2026)
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We’re pleased James and the team could reassure you and provide honest advice about your chimney and log burner. It’s also great to hear that our office team were helpful when rearranging your appointment. We really appreciate your recommendation and look forward to helping again in the future.
very professional
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Mason arrived on time, was polite and explained the process well, even dealing with an old bird's nest blocking the chimney!
Customer in Greater London Posted on 12/08/2026 , work completed 12/08/2026
The trader replied (on 25/08/2026)
Thank you for your review. We’re glad Mason explained everything clearly and was able to remove the old bird’s nest from the chimney. We’ll be sure to pass your kind comments on to him.
Excellent service
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Excellent chimney sweep service! Very professional, friendly, and punctual. They kept me fully updated about the process, what to expect, when they would be arriving. They responded promptly to my queries. The job was done thoroughly and everything was left clean and tidy afterwards. Really pleased with the service and would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable chimney sweep. Mason and James were both very friendly and so polite. Great job!
Customer in Hertfordshire Posted on 11/08/2026 , work completed 11/08/2026
The trader replied (on 25/08/2026)
Thank you very much for such a fantastic review. We’re really pleased you were happy with the communication throughout, as well as the work carried out. We’ll make sure Mason and James see your kind comments. Thank you for recommending us!
Very happy
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Always professional, prompt, clean and tidy. Get a reminder in plenty of time to remind me it's due, which is very helpful. Would recommend happily.
Customer in Hertfordshire Posted on 09/08/2026 , work completed 05/08/2026
The trader replied (on 25/08/2026)
Thank you for continuing to choose SweepSmart. We’re pleased you find the reminders helpful and that our team consistently provides a professional, prompt and tidy service. We really appreciate your recommendation and look forward to seeing you next time.
Super helpful, prompt, efficient & friendly
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We had a chimney partially blocked and problems with multiple jackdaw nests which were completely blocking the top half of the chimney, with limited access from inside the house. It was quite tricky so we created a wider access for the stack from our bedroom and then Tony and Leo did their thing. Buckets of yukky old jackdaw nests later, plus a visual and camera inspection and all was good. They carefully vacuumed up and left everything really tidy and were really nice to have in the house. They then used their special ladders to re-cap the chimney, allowing air to flow but preventing and more birds coming in and creating nests. A special shout out to Faith, who was a delight to deal with and who patiently answered all my questions with good humour and gave good advice into the bargain. Would absolutely recommend.
Customer in Hertfordshire Posted on 07/08/2026 , work completed 03/08/2026
The trader replied (on 25/08/2026)
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed review. It certainly sounds as though the jackdaws had been busy! We’re glad Tony and Leo were able to overcome the limited access, fully clear the chimney and confirm everything was in good order afterwards. We’ll pass your lovely feedback on to them both, and we really appreciate your recommendation.
Fast, friendly and clean
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We had Mason and his colleague do our annual chimney clean and check for our multifuel burner. We received an email in advance, listing what they would do, and contact on the day with an arrival time. They arrived bang on time, did exactly what we were told they would, and left the place absolutely spotless. Very friendly team too. Will definitely use them next time.
Customer in Hertfordshire Posted on 05/08/2026 , work completed 04/08/2026
The trader replied (on 08/08/2026)
Thank you for the fantastic review and for choosing us again for your annual sweep. It’s great to hear Mason and his colleague arrived exactly when expected, kept everything spotless and made the whole visit straightforward. We really appreciate your continued custom and look forward to seeing you next time.
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First class service. Easy to arrange, prompt response and arrived exactly as promised. Carried out first class flue sweep under difficult site conditions. Will use Sweepsmart exclusively from now on. Thoroughly recommend this company
Customer in Surrey Posted on 30/07/2026 , work completed 30/07/2026
The trader replied (on 08/08/2026)
Thank you for the fantastic review. This was certainly a more challenging sweep than usual, so it’s great to hear you were pleased with how everything was handled. We really appreciate you choosing SweepSmart and look forward to helping again.
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Another great experience with SweepSmart. Always on time with plenty of warning. The whole team are always friendly, polite, knowledgeable, and very helpful. Thank you to Mason, who attended my property today.
Customer in Hertfordshire Posted on 23/07/2026 , work completed 23/07/2026
The trader replied (on 08/08/2026)
Thanks so much for the lovely feedback and for continuing to use us. We’ll make sure Mason sees your comments — he’ll be really pleased. See you next time!
a very good all round service
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My experience was excellent from start to finish. I rang to make an appointment and the phone was answered promptly. I found I was actually speaking to someone. She was helpful and efficient. The appointment was booked, there and then. No fuss, no compications. On the day I was updated regularily as to when the chiney sweep would arrive. The work was carried out efficiently. The man was friendly and helpful. He was able to give advice when asked.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 18/07/2026 , work completed 10/07/2026
The trader replied (on 08/08/2026)
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed review. It’s great to hear that everything ran smoothly from the initial phone call through to the sweep itself. Making the whole process straightforward is exactly what we aim for.