HETAS registered chimney sweep. £100 — sweep, smoke draw test and HETAS certificate issued on the day.
Hornchurch has a good mix of property types — inter-war semis, post-war detached houses and some older stock around the High Street and Hornchurch village. Many of these properties have original chimney stacks that have seen decades of use, and a good number have been opened up in recent years with log burners installed. Whether the chimney has been used for years or a stove has recently been fitted, a HETAS sweep and certificate is the right starting point.
We cover all of Hornchurch including Emerson Park and Elm Park. Neighbouring Upminster is also covered — see our Upminster page.
Every sweep includes the full brush clean, smoke draw test, and HETAS certificate issued before we leave. The certificate is accepted by home insurers as proof of professional sweeping.
HETAS sweep registration is described in different ways — HETAS approved, HETAS registered, and HETAS certified are all terms used for sweeps trained and registered under the HETAS Sweep and Service Scheme. Whatever term brought you here, the credential is the same. You can verify it on HETAS.co.uk.
Full sweep · Smoke draw test · HETAS certificate
Dust sheets down · No mess left behind
A typical Hornchurch job is a log burner sweep on a lined flue in a 1930s or 1950s semi — straightforward, clean, certificate issued before we leave. Emerson Park properties tend to be larger with more complex flue arrangements, and we regularly sweep two appliances in a single visit there. The price is the same per flue regardless of property size.
The process is straightforward from the moment we arrive. Dust sheets go down before any tools come out. The sweep is carried out through the appliance — not through the room. An industrial HEPA vacuum runs throughout, capturing every particle before it can settle. By the time we pack up, the hearth looks as it did when we arrived. The only thing left behind is the HETAS certificate. A HETAS certified sweep works to the same standard — the training covers how the job is conducted in a customer's home as much as the sweep itself.
HETAS recommends sweeping at least twice a year when burning wood, and at least once a year for smokeless fuel. Best time: just before the heating season starts.
Do you cover Emerson Park and Elm Park?
Yes. Emerson Park, Elm Park and all of Hornchurch are within our standard area. We work across all of these regularly.
My chimney hasn't been swept for a few years. Do I need a Level 1 or Level 2?
If the flue has been in regular use without significant changes, a Level 1 standard sweep is the right starting point. If a new appliance has been fitted or there is no sweep history at all, a Level 2 is more appropriate. Call us and describe the situation — we will advise before you book.
£100 fixed price. HETAS certificate on the day. Verify our HETAS registration →
We also cover Upminster and all surrounding areas. See our full chimney sweep service page for a complete list of locations covered.
