Seaford, East Sussex · NACS Approved
Your local chimney sweep, from the hearth to the top of the stack.
My name is James. I sweep chimneys, service stoves and fit bird guards and cowls across Seaford and East Sussex. Clean, tidy, on time, and rated 5.0 on Google.
Up on the platform, Seaford
About
One sweep, doing the job himself, properly.
My name is James, your local NACS Approved chimney sweep, based in Seaford. When you ring, you get me, and I'm the one who turns up, sweeps the chimney and checks the fire.
I keep things clean and tidy in your home, turn up when I say I will, and charge fair prices. Some customers have had me back for years, and I'm always happy to give advice, whether that's on a stove you've inherited with a new house or where your carbon monoxide alarm should go.
Above the roofline, I fit bird guards, cowls and caps, and I clear the jackdaws, nests and debris that end up in Sussex chimneys. For tall or awkward stacks, I work from an access platform rather than a ladder.
“He popped around to check he could actually do the job as we had had another chimney sweep who had not been able to!”
Services
Everything from the fireplace to the chimney pot.
Not sure which you need? Ring or message and describe the problem. I'll tell you straight.
- 01
Chimney sweeping
Open fires, wood burners and flues swept properly, with the room left as clean as I found it. I check the fire while I'm there and give honest advice on what comes next.
- 02
Stove maintenance
Stove servicing, so yours burns safely and efficiently through the winter.
- 03
Stove glass, firebricks, door & glass seals
Cracked glass, crumbling firebricks and tired seals replaced, so the stove closes tight and draws as it should.
- 04
Birdguards, cowls & chimney pots
Bird guards, cowls and caps fitted to keep birds, rain and debris out of the flue, or to cap off a chimney that's no longer in use.
- 05
Bird & squirrel nests removed
Nests cleared from blocked flues, and trapped birds released, before a guard goes on to stop it happening again.
- 06
Seagull nesting & perching prevention
A coastal problem. Measures to stop gulls nesting and perching on your stack and roof.
- 07
CO & smoke detectors
Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, with advice on where they need to go in your home.
- 08
Landlord safety checks
Chimney and stove checks for landlords who need to know their tenants' fires are safe to use.
Birds in the chimney
Jackdaw in the flue? Get the bird out, then the guard on.
Jackdaws, gulls and squirrels love an open chimney pot. I release trapped birds, clear the nest and the flue, then fit a cowl or bird guard so you're not dealing with it again next spring. Chimneys you no longer use can be capped off neatly.
Bird trapped now? Call 07888 700799
“Just moved to Seaford and had 2 Jackdaws trapped in the flue! Rang James and he arrived same afternoon and managed to remove a live Jackdaw from our gas fire flue as well as a dead one. He then fitted a cowl to the chimney to stop further problems.”
Tall & awkward stacks
Three storeys up is no problem.
Town houses, steep pitches and stacks you can't reach from a ladder. I bring an access platform so cowls, caps and guards go on safely.
“Scaling a pitched roof of a 3-storey town house was no problem. Even sent me a picture!”
Why sweep?
What comes out of a flue in a year.
Soot and tar build up every time you light the fire. A swept flue draws better and burns cleaner, and a blocked one is a fire and carbon monoxide risk. Book in before the colder evenings, and I'll check the stove, seals and detectors while I'm there.
- Flue swept, room left clean
- Fire and stove checked
- CO and smoke detector advice
- Seals, glass and firebricks replaced if needed
Reviews
Rated 5.0 on Google.
5.0 from 25 Google reviews
“Just moved to Seaford and had 2 Jackdaws trapped in the flue! Rang James and he arrived same afternoon and managed to remove a live Jackdaw from our gas fire flue as well as a dead one. He then fitted a cowl to the chimney to stop further problems. James was courteous, friendly, helpful and efficient. He ensured everywhere was clean after the job. The cost was also very reasonable. We were very happy with the service provided. Highly recommended and will use again.”
“Thankyou James for a very professional service to sweep out chimney and check the fire in our new house. Lots of good advice for our future fireplace decisions! A lovely guy, would recommend to all. Thankyou!!”
“James was responsive with a Can-do attitude. He knew how to make a property as safe as possible, where to place CO2 monitors, how to service stoves and replace seals and has an eye for detail. He is patient and thorough. Highly recommend him.”
“James provides a very professional service - on time, very clean and tidy, and fair prices. James has been cleaning our chimney for several years now and we always feel confident of a job well done and a safe chimney. We are now all prepared for the colder evenings!”
“James was great. He popped around to check he could actually do the job as we had had another chimney sweep who had not been able to! He then returned and cleaned the chimney. Very nice, friendly chap and did an excellent job. Reasonable price too. Thank you James.”
188 reviews left on Checkatrade over the years
Scored 10/10
Excellent service
“James responded very quickly to a situation where we had a bird trapped in our chimney breast. He was able to release the bird safely and clean the flue. As promised he returned later to fix a new cowl to the chimney pot. All work carried out efficiently, with minimum disruption. James was very extremely knowledgable, polite and friendly. Highly recommeded.”
Scored 10/10
Capping off chimney to town house
“James replied immediately to my request for a quote through Checkatrade on the Friday with a friendly phone call. The job was done on the Wednesday following without any fuss. Scaling a pitched roof of a 3-storey town house was no problem. Even sent me a picture! Thank you James and would highly recommend.”
Where I work
Based in Seaford, covering Sussex.
Seaford, Newhaven, Lewes, Eastbourne, Brighton and beyond. If you're not sure I cover you, just ask.
- Seaford
- Newhaven
- Lewes
- Eastbourne
- Brighton and Hove
- Woodingdean
- Uckfield
- Haywards Heath
- East Sussex
- West Sussex
Opening hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 9am - 9pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Contact
Book a sweep, or ask a question.
Calling is quickest. If I'm up a chimney, leave a message or send a WhatsApp and I'll get back to you.
