Why Choose us?

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 WHAT can a respected customer expect from a member of the Guild of  Master Chimney Sweeps? Why should you employ the services of a Guild  sweep? Most importantly, can you trust his or her professionalism? To  reassure you, here are 10 simple true facts about every member of the  Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps:-

TRAINED – Our members receive  training and assessment, widely known to be of the highest standard in  the industry, with a superb mentoring programme. Every single aspect of  chimney sweeping is covered in these courses, which combine theory and  practical work. Aspects such as CCTV surveys and chimney integrity are  covered and there’s even teaching on sweeping thatched properties. The  courses have been developed over many years and take place at training  centres. Guild members are rightly proud of their high standards and to  underpin this they voted for a mandatory Refresher course every 5 years –  to keep up with changing regulations and practices. All this serves to  give you – the customer – peace of mind that your chimney technician is  using the latest best practices and utilising modern technology  effectively.

SUPPORTED – If your sweep is a member of the Guild,  it means they have access to a wide range of support by other chimney  professionals. This is important if your chimney set-up poses an unusual  challenge. It’s most likely the sweep will know how to deal with the  issue but they can call on a wealth of expert qualified advice if  needed.

EXPERIENCE – It’s no coincidence that Guild chimney sweeps  are often called ‘master chimney sweeps’. Our members present sheer  professionalism, they don’t just work to industry standards, they help  develop and set them. Many of our members have years and years of  experience. Every chimney job presents a unique challenge and it’s that  depth of experience which counts, when a sweep faces an issue – damage  to the chimney structure, bees’ nests, badly installed stoves, etc – our  sweeps really have ‘seen and done it all’!

COMPETITIVE RATES –  One of the first things you’ll notice about a Guild sweep is his or her  passion for the trade. Yes, they need to make a living. Don’t we all?  But a Guild sweep works as a chimney sweep simply because they love the  profession. That’s no exaggeration. Spend time browsing the Guild social  media sites and you’ll note the bonhomie culture amongst our sweeps.  They really do love their work and so offer reasonable prices. The main  concern of a Guild sweep is to protect lives from risks of carbon  monoxide poisoning and other dangers – not just to make money. Savings  made through following their advice on fuels and fire use can often  cover the cost of their entire visit.

KNOWLEDGE ABOUT DANGER – The  whole reason why your chimney needs sweeping by a Guild sweep isn’t  just to make it clean. This isn’t about tidying up the home. Your  chimney needs sweeping to keep you, your family or employees safe from  dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning and uncontrolled fires. Guild  sweeps are experts in spotting any dangers lurking in your chimney or  indoor fire set-up. He or she is obsessed (that’s a good thing!) with  ensuring your home or business premises is risk-free in regards to your  chimney. If there are any problems, you will be given professional  advice.

KNOWLEDGE ABOUT CARBON MONOXIDE – This is an add-on to the  point above. Carbon monoxide is an invisible, lethal gas which kills.  If your chimney is blocked with soot and other residue, there is no safe  escape route for the gas when your stove or open fire is alight. So it  will seep back down the chimney into your home and harm you and your  loved ones. If the chimney flue/flue liner is damaged, there’s also a  risk of this gas wafting into the inside of your property and poisoning  you. Guild sweeps know all the telltale signs of carbon monoxide and  will check your chimney and indoor fire meticulously, looking out for  any issues.

FLUES & APPLIANCES – It’s important that your open  fire or stove is installed by a registered competent installer, e.g  HETAS, OFTEC etc. However, sometimes a customer has had an appliance  fitted by a cowboy tradesman or a bad installer. A Guild sweep will see  if the appliance was not installed properly and give you best advice  about the next steps to remedy the problem.

HOUSEHOLD INSURANCE  CERTIFICATE – The certificate of chimney sweeping can be an important  document, particularly in the event of an insurance claim. Guild  certificates, signed by Guild sweeps, are recognised by insurance  companies. Thatch property owners need to pay particular attention to  their insurance policy with respect to sweeping requirements.

PERSONALLY  RECOMMENDED – Guild chimney sweeps build up an excellent, professional  relationship with customers. Browse through the website of a Guild sweep  and more often than not, you’ll see plenty of clients’ testimonials  about the good work of the sweep. Guild sweeps greatly appreciate the  personal recommendations of their customers.

CONTACTABLE – In this day and age of technology, it’s easy to contact a Guild chimney sweep. You can search our Findachimneysweep directory to contact your local sweep. And once you’ve made contact, he  or she can always be contacted when needed by phone, email or via  social media.

So there you go! 10 simple true reasons why you  can trust members of the Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps. Contact your  local sweep today via our directory [as above] and book a sweeping  appointment!

07398 90 80 77