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50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Professional Chimney Sweeping Services in Salisbury
The VacuumSweep is a family-run business established in 1959, serving Wiltshire and Hampshire with a focus on Salisbury and surrounding areas. We specialise in modern, efficient chimney sweeping and provide expert advice to ensure customer safety and compliance with industry standards. Our services include the removal of soot, bird nests, and other obstructions, alongside the installation of cowls, chimney liners, and hearth stones. With decades of experience, we prioritise education on chimney maintenance and safety, offering tailored guidance to homeowners using wood burners, open fires, or multi-fuel stoves.Our team combines traditional craftsmanship with advanced techniques to deliver clean, dust-free services, ensuring minimal disruption to clients' homes. We pride ourselves on reliability, professionalism, and a commitment to customer satisfaction, as evidenced by numerous testimonials highlighting our thoroughness, punctuality, and friendly approach. Our reputation is built on trust, expertise, and a dedication to preventing chimney fires and carbon monoxide risks through regular maintenance and inspections.
Services
Chimney Sweeping
Bird Nest Removal
Cowl Installation
Chimney Lining
Woodburner Fitting
Details
- Year established: 1959
Highlights and features
- Family-run business with over 60 years of industry experience
- Specialists in modern, dust-free chimney cleaning techniques
- Comprehensive safety advice for wood burners and open fires
- Award-winning customer service with 5-star online testimonials
- Serving Wiltshire and Hampshire with same-day emergency response
What people say
Excellent service
Professional and friendly
Helpful advice
No mess
Highly recommended
Services
Chimney Sweeping
Our chimney sweeping service removes soot, debris, and obstructions to ensure safe, efficient operation. Using advanced tools, we clean coal, wood, oil, and gas systems without creating mess. Regular maintenance prevents dangerous carbon monoxide buildup and chimney fires, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Bird Nest Removal
We safely remove bird nests and animal debris from chimneys using specialist equipment. This service prevents blockages that could cause dangerous fume emissions. Post-removal inspections ensure complete clearance and chimney integrity, protecting your home from fire hazards and ventilation issues.
Cowl Installation
Our cowl installation service prevents birds and debris from entering chimneys while maintaining proper airflow. We fit durable, weather-resistant cowls that comply with building regulations, reducing down-draught risks and ensuring uninterrupted appliance operation for open fires and wood burners.
Chimney Lining
We install stainless steel chimney liners for improved safety and efficiency. This service ensures proper venting of combustion gases, prevents heat loss, and meets building regulations for modern heating systems. Liners are tailored to specific appliance requirements and chimney dimensions.
Woodburner Fitting
Our certified technicians install wood-burning stoves with precision, including necessary chimney modifications. We provide safety checks, ventilation assessments, and compliance certifications. The service includes advice on fuel selection and ongoing maintenance for optimal performance and safety.
People
Simon Morton
Chimney Sweep & Owner
Third-generation chimney sweep with over 25 years' experience. Specialises in modern sweeping techniques and carbon monoxide safety. Recognised for exceptional customer service and technical expertise in complex chimney systems.
Jim Morton
Founder
Established The VacuumSweep in 1959. Pioneered modern chimney sweeping methods in Wiltshire. Retired but occasionally assists with complex installations and training apprentices in traditional techniques.
Questions
What services does The VacuumSweep offer?
We provide chimney sweeping, bird nest removal, cowl installation, chimney lining, woodburner fitting, and safety inspections.
How often should I have my chimney swept?
The Solid Fuel Association recommends: smokeless fuel yearly, coal twice yearly, wood quarterly when in use, and gas/oil yearly.
Do you serve areas outside Salisbury?
We cover Wiltshire and Hampshire, including Andover and surrounding regions.
Are your services safe for modern wood burners?
Yes, we specialise in modern systems and provide tailored advice for safe, efficient operation.
What safety certifications do you hold?
We follow industry safety standards and provide carbon monoxide risk assessments with all services.
Reviews (5)
Kymmie Shimmey Shiney
Oct 27, 2021
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Excellent service very helpful and professional would highly recommend this company 😊😊
Susan Sumner
Oct 23, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Superb service from Simon and Lydia, cant recommend them highly enough. Simon took great care, was extremely knowledgeable and was very generous with his time answering questions. A first class service.
Service:Chimney cleaning
Superb service from Simon and Lydia, cant recommend them highly enough. Simon took great care, was extremely knowledgeable and was very generous with his time answering questions. A first class service.
Service:Chimney cleaning
David Harding
Jun 20, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality
Many thanks Simon. Turned up on time for our first sweep since moving in. Not only swept both chimneys, but also gave us novices a run down on the best way of operating the wood burning stoves. We will find out if we passed our first test when Simon next visits in January.
Service:Chimney cleaning
Many thanks Simon. Turned up on time for our first sweep since moving in. Not only swept both chimneys, but also gave us novices a run down on the best way of operating the wood burning stoves. We will find out if we passed our first test when Simon next visits in January.
Service:Chimney cleaning
Mark Tucker
Sep 20, 2018
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Just had Simon from Vacuum Sweep around to service my log burner on the recommendation of a friend. Not only has Simon done a first rate job he's also extremely knowledgeable and gave me loads of good tips on how to get the most out of the fire. I cannot rate Simon and Vacuum Sweep highly enough and I'll certainly be calling them again for my next service.
Tim Jackson
Aug 20, 2016
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As a Chimney Sweep I would like to thank Simon for all his professional advise while I've been on the job. He's always helped me make the safest decisions and along with this I would say he is one of the most experienced chimney sweeps ICS has.
Cheers Si for all your help
Cheers Si for all your help
