Business Details
Professional Chimney Sweeping Services in Sussex
Gary the Chimney Sweep is a fully qualified HETAS Approved Chimney Sweep with over a decade of experience serving Sussex and surrounding areas. Established to provide professional chimney maintenance, our services include sweeping, bird nest removal, CCTV inspections, and flue maintenance for domestic and commercial properties. We specialise in wood burners, open fires, Agas, Rayburns, and biomass systems, using modern equipment and industry-standard brushes.Our work is fully insured, and we issue sweep certificates required by most home insurance policies. With a focus on safety and efficiency, we offer discounts for multiple chimney sweeps and serve Brighton, Hove, Burgess Hill, Seaford, Worthing, Uckfield, Lancing, Shoreham-by-Sea, and Southwick. Our commitment to leaving no mess and providing expert chimney care advice ensures complete customer satisfaction.
Services
Chimney Sweeping
Bird Nest Removal
CCTV Inspection
Flue Maintenance
Wood Burner Servicing
Carbon Monoxide Safety Checks
Highlights and features
- Fully HETAS approved with over 10 years' experience
- Uses modern equipment and Hepa filter vacuum technology
- Issues insurance-recognised chimney sweep certificates
- Offers discounts for multiple chimney sweeps at one location
- Provides free chimney smoke tests with every sweep
Associations and certifications
- HETAS
- Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps
What people say
Professional to the letter
Never disappointed
Quick and clean job
Excellent service
Honest trader
Services
Chimney Sweeping
Our standard chimney sweeping service removes soot buildup and ensures safe operation. Using industry-standard brushes and Hepa filter vacuums, we clean chimneys for open fires, wood burners, and biomass systems. Each sweep includes a free smoke test and certificate required by most insurers, maintaining your chimney's efficiency and safety.
Bird Nest Removal
Professional removal of bird nests from chimneys using specialist equipment. We clear debris and blockages while ensuring humane treatment of wildlife. The nest waste is bagged and left for homeowner disposal, followed by a thorough chimney sweep and smoke test to restore safe functionality.
CCTV Inspection
Advanced CCTV inspections identify internal chimney issues like blockages, brickwork damage, or tar buildup. This diagnostic service helps diagnose smoking chimneys or poor performance, providing visual evidence to determine necessary repairs or maintenance work for commercial and domestic properties.
Wood Burner Servicing
Specialist maintenance for wood burners including fire brick placement and door seal replacement. We ensure optimal performance of Agas, Rayburns, and biomass systems through regular servicing, preventing heat loss and improving efficiency while maintaining safety standards for domestic and commercial clients.
Carbon Monoxide Safety
Comprehensive safety checks identify carbon monoxide risks from poorly maintained chimneys. We advise on detector placement and proper ventilation, addressing soot buildup and flue leaks that could allow deadly gas infiltration, ensuring safe fireplace operation for residential properties.
People
Gary
HETAS Approved Chimney Sweep
With over 10 years' experience, Gary is a fully qualified HETAS approved master chimney sweep and Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps member. He specialises in domestic and commercial chimney maintenance across Sussex, providing expert advice on fireplace safety and efficiency while maintaining strict insurance and professional standards.
Questions
What areas do you cover for chimney sweeping?
We cover Brighton, Hove, Burgess Hill, Seaford, Worthing, Uckfield, Lancing, Shoreham-by-Sea, and Southwick with surrounding areas in Sussex.
How often should chimneys be swept?
Annual sweeping is recommended for regular use, with more frequent service needed for heavy usage or commercial properties like pubs.
Do you provide certificates after chimney sweeping?
Yes, we issue chimney sweep certificates required by most home insurance policies after every standard sweep service.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, debit cards, and all major credit cards including American Express for our chimney maintenance services.
Can you help with bird nests in chimneys?
Yes, we offer bird nest removal services starting from £100, including debris clearance and follow-up chimney sweeping.
Are your services insured?
All our chimney sweeping work is fully insured, providing customers with complete peace of mind during service delivery.
Reviews (4)
John Burrows
Sep 21, 2025
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Great service from a friendly team...a very clean job with virtually no hassle. Thanks a lot, Gary!
Sarah Whybrow
Dec 14, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Highly recommend Gary! Super responsive, on time and gave me some really helpful advice. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend or work with Gary again.
Highly recommend Gary! Super responsive, on time and gave me some really helpful advice. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend or work with Gary again.
Daniel Mayles
Apr 30, 2021
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Gary was fantastic, we recently moved into a place and he came to clean the chimney and inspect the logburner. He cleaned the chimney fantastically and didn't make any mess in the house at all. He also spotted that the log burner was currently unsafe due to wear and tear from past occupants and recommended we replace it and recommended someone to help us find a new one and install it. We had a new log burner installed by the end of the week and we couldn't be happier!
100% would recommend!
100% would recommend!
Jenine Milburn
Feb 20, 2021
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Gary was extremely professional and knowledgeable I would highly recommend him ... which I have already to my sister
