Directory checked 5 November 2026
21 local sweeps with their memberships, services and contact details, plus clear answers on cost, certificates and how often to sweep.
Listed by trade body means we found the sweep in the directory or register of a trade body. Confirm membership means the claim comes from an older or general listing, so check it before you book.
Showing 21 of 21 sweeps
Adrian Shaw · Edwalton, Nottingham
Listed by trade body
Fireplace specialist and sweep covering West Bridgford, Cotgrave, Ruddington, Keyworth, Bingham and south into Leicestershire. Sweeps, stove repairs and installation.
Mike McElhatton · Sawley
Listed by trade body
Sweeping, CCTV inspection, stove servicing and installation across Nottingham, Derby, Loughborough, Coalville and Leicester. Approved for historic and thatched properties.
Greg Drozdowski · Ravenshead
Listed by trade body
Domestic and commercial sweeping, CCTV inspection, stove repairs and tar treatment within 30 miles of Ravenshead, from Bingham to north of Retford and from Toton to Plumtree.
Richard Cox · Long Bennington
Listed by trade body
Based east of Nottingham, covering the city along with Newark, Mansfield, Grantham and the Vale of Belvoir. Sweeping, stove servicing, repairs and installation.
Toby Espin · Nottingham
Listed by trade body
Covers Nottingham city, Sherwood, Arnold, Carlton, Gedling, Mapperley, Basford, Bulwell and Calverton. Power sweeping, tar treatment and stove repairs.
Simon Parker · Long Eaton
Listed by trade body
Chimney sweeping, advice and bird nest removal. Based in Long Eaton and travels to most of Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and north Leicestershire.
Jordan White · Carlton, Nottingham
Listed by trade body
Inspection, full clean and smoke test for open fires and stoves, with a certificate afterwards. Works within about 20 miles of Nottingham, including Beeston, Hucknall and Stapleford.
Stephen Ely · Walesby
Listed by trade body
Based in north Nottinghamshire. Sweeping and nest removal for homes and businesses across Nottingham, Mansfield, Hucknall, Southwell and Newark.
Mick Smith · Kirk Langley
Listed by trade body
Family firm with NVQ-qualified sweeps covering South Derbyshire, Ashbourne, Wirksworth, Matlock and Belper. Sweeping, CCTV surveys, chimney lining and stove installation.
Jason White · Spondon, Derby
Listed by trade body
Domestic and commercial sweeping, power sweeping, stove servicing and installation. Works across Derbyshire and into Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Staffordshire.
Mark Waring · Longford
Listed by trade body
Covers the south-west of the county, including Mickleover, Derby, Hilton, Melbourne and Ashbourne. Sweeping, nest removal, and wedding appearances.
Matthew Rogers · Ripley
Listed by trade body
Sweeping, camera inspection, stove servicing and installation, and chimney repairs across Ripley, Heanor, Ilkeston, Eastwood, Hucknall, Belper and Derby.
Contact details come from an older directory entry.
Simon Kowalik · Measham
Listed by trade body
Chimney sweeping plus stove servicing and maintenance, covering a 30-mile radius of Measham, south of Derby.
Ask whether your address is covered.
Gary Corah · Belper
Listed by trade body
Brush and vacuum sweeping for open fires, inglenooks and stoves, plus pots, cowls and nest removal. Covers Belper, Derby, Ilkeston, Heanor, Ripley and Matlock.
James Youson · Horsley Woodhouse
Listed by trade body
Sweeping, power sweeping, CCTV inspection, chimney testing and stove repairs, based between Derby and Ilkeston.
No coverage area is listed. Ask whether your address is covered.
John Eardley · Somercotes
Listed by trade body
Guild-approved trainer offering sweeping, CCTV, chimney testing, biomass work and tar treatment across Derby, Nottingham and Mansfield. Approved for historic and thatched properties.
Peter Cooke · Bestwood Park, Nottingham
Confirm membership
Sweeping, stove servicing and spare parts across Nottingham, Arnold, Beeston, Long Eaton, Mansfield, Alfreton and Derbyshire.
Martin Barks · Nottingham
Confirm membership
Domestic chimney sweeping across Nottingham and Derby.
Ian Carr · West Bridgford
Confirm membership
Domestic and commercial sweeping and solid fuel servicing in West Bridgford, Rushcliffe and the Vale of Belvoir.
Rich Bates · Ilkeston
Confirm membership
Brush and rotary sweeping with vacuum for open fires, log burners and multi-fuel stoves around Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.
Chris Wright · Newark
Confirm membership
Sweeping, pressure testing, camera inspection and solid fuel servicing across Nottingham, Newark, Southwell, Bingham and Calverton.
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| Fuel | HETAS | Northants Fire and Rescue |
|---|---|---|
| Wood | At least 2 a year | 4 a year |
| House coal | At least 2 a year | 2 a year |
| Smokeless fuel | At least 1 a year | At least 1 a year |
Sources: HETAS, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue. Your sweep may advise differently based on use.
| Extra | Typical add-on |
|---|---|
| Bird nest or blockage | £100–£200 |
| Heavy soot or creosote | £50–£100 |
| CCTV chimney inspection | £50–£100 |
| Difficult access | £30–£100 |
| Open fire or inglenook | £35–£50 |
Source: HETAS 2026 UK price guide. Local quotes vary.
Expect to pay roughly £60 to £120 for a standard sweep. HETAS puts the East Midlands average at £60 for one lined flue, and MyBuilder quotes £60 to £120 in Derby. Open fires, heavy soot, difficult access and nests can all add to the price, so ask for the full cost when you book.
Allow about an hour. Open fireplaces usually take less time than stoves, and a complex flue or a blockage can take longer.
Source: Checkatrade
A standard sweep should cover a full flue sweep, dust sheets and a sealed access point, vacuuming, a visual check of the flue and appliance connections, and a certificate recording the work and any findings. Many sweeps also run a smoke test, so ask if yours does.
Source: HETAS
Book just before the heating season starts, and again after the peak of the season if you sweep twice a year. Sweep before lighting a fire that has not been used for a long time.
Source: HETAS
HETAS advises at least twice a year for wood or house coal, and at least once a year for smokeless fuel. Some sources advise more for wood: Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue recommends four sweeps a year for wood burners. Heavy use and damp fuel increase the need, so follow the date your sweep writes on your certificate and any condition in your home insurance.
Source: HETAS, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue
Stop using the fire and book a sweep if you notice smoke entering the room, a bad smell when no fire is lit, tar around the flue or damper, soot falling into the stove, a weaker burn, or scratching and bird noises.
Source: HETAS
Yes. HETAS says a chimney needs regular sweeping whatever its type, even if it is lined. Tell your sweep about the liner, because some power-sweeping attachments can damage certain lining systems.
Source: HETAS, HETAS guidance
A chimney serving a gas fire usually needs an annual check, and a sweep only if there is a blockage. Balanced flue and flueless gas fires have no traditional chimney to sweep. Any work on the gas appliance needs a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Source: Direct Fireplaces
Get out, stay out and call 999. Warning signs include a loud roaring noise, sparks or flames from the chimney pot, and smoke or a burning smell in nearby rooms or the loft. Only if it is safe, close the air vents and flue dampers and move flammable items away from the fireplace.
Source: Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue
Sweeps do not need an official qualification to trade, so anyone can offer the service. Membership of a trade body shows that a sweep has been trained and assessed. NACS, for example, requires its members to hold valid insurance. Ask which body your sweep belongs to and check its directory.
Source: Derby Sweep, NACS
The Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps, NACS, APICS and Sweep Safe are sweep associations that train, assess and monitor their members. HETAS runs an Approved Chimney Sweep scheme, which has been open to members of those four associations and is adding a direct route for experienced sweeps. A sweep can hold more than one of these.
Source: HETAS
Often, yes. Many home insurance policies ask for proof of sweeping by an approved sweep. Requirements vary, so read your policy wording or ask your insurer, and keep each certificate in case you need to make a claim.
Source: Homebuilding & Renovating
You can, but you will not get a professional certificate, which your insurer may want. A trained sweep can also spot faults while they work, and HETAS recommends using a professional.
Source: HETAS, Homebuilding & Renovating
Stop using the appliance until the fault has been fixed. NACS members must record defects and dangerous conditions and issue a warning notice. Other sweeps should tell you what they found and note it on the paperwork.
Source: NACS
Let the fire go out completely the day before and avoid using the stove for several hours beforehand. Empty the ash pan, clear the mantelpiece and the area around the fire, and cover nearby furniture and soft furnishings.
Source: HETAS, Checkatrade
Much less than people expect. Sweeps bring protective sheets and use a vacuum, though HETAS notes that a mess-free sweep cannot be guaranteed. Cover furniture if the chimney has not been swept for a long time.
Source: HETAS, Checkatrade
Some sweeps take it away, and others double-bag and seal it for your household bin. Sweeps who remove waste must be on the Environment Agency's waste carrier register. Removal can cost extra, so ask first.
Source: HETAS
Yes, once the nest is inactive. Disturbing an active nest is illegal under the Wildlife and Countryside Act. If you suspect a nest, do not light the fire, and ask a sweep for advice. Nest removal typically adds £100 to £200, and a bird guard can help stop it happening again.
Source: Help Wildlife, HETAS
Landlords in England must provide a CO alarm in any room used as living accommodation that has a fixed combustion appliance, except a gas cooker. The rule covers private and social rented homes. It does not apply to owner-occupied homes, but the Guild still advises fitting an alarm if you have an open fire or wood burner.
Source: 2022 Regulations explanatory memorandum, Find a Chimney Sweep
Often yes, but check the local rules. All of Nottingham City Council's area is a smoke control area. In Erewash, the areas surround Long Eaton and Ilkeston. If you live in Derby, ask the council's environmental health team to confirm your address. In a smoke control area, wood is only allowed in a Defra-approved exempt appliance. In England, smoke from your chimney can bring a penalty of up to £300, and buying unauthorised fuel to use in a non-approved appliance can bring a fine of up to £1,000.
Source: GOV.UK, Nottingham City Council, Erewash Borough Council
Burn kiln-dried or well-seasoned wood, and look for the Woodsure Ready to Burn mark. Avoid old pallets, furniture and scrap wood, which can contain harmful contaminants.
Source: Nottingham City Council
Check your tenancy agreement and ask your landlord before you use the fire. Your landlord must also provide a CO alarm in a room with a fixed combustion appliance.
This directory is an independent guide. We compiled it from trade body directories and public business listings, and last checked them on 5 November 2026. Being listed is not an endorsement, and nobody paid to appear. We have not called each business, so confirm availability, insurance and membership before you book.
You can verify a sweep directly with the Guild's Find a Chimney Sweep, the HETAS sweep search, NACS, APICS or Sweep Safe.
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