Dry, responsibly sourced wood is the ethical choice to heat your living space because wood not a fossil fuel and so burning it does not add to the atmospheric carbon dioxide which is causing climate change.
Whether you use wood or another solid fuel you need do two other things to be fair to local lungs. Use a modern accredited stove to minimise heavy and harmful soot particles. And regularly sweep your flue to remove these particles before they climb your flue and escape into the environment.
We use the latest powered equipment to capture as much harmful soot and other residue as possible before it escapes into the local environment leaving your flue or chimney as clean, safe and efficient as possible. All the while being tidy, polite and knowledgeable.
Harpers Chimney Sweeps are fully insured and accredited. We exceed the industry best practice recommendations on safety and cleanliness as standard ensuring your peace of mind throughout the process.
We are chimney sweeps serving the Plymouth area and beyond, covering everything from the city itself to the surrounding towns and villages. Heading east, we serve Ivybridge, South Brent, and the edges of Torbay. To the north, we go as far as Dartmoor, including Tavistock and Yelverton, ensuring homes in our beautiful region stay safe and cosy.
Professional clean of your flue or open chimney with the latest powered equipment and our proprietary method. Further details below. From:
A sweep plus a service of your appliance including replacing rope seals, cleaning glass, checking all internals. From:
Do a factory reset with a sweep, service and a full respray and bring you appliance back to nearly new. From:
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Text and email confirmation Call en route Your home sheeted up from front door to appliance First class sweep of flue Visual safety check indoors and outdoors Certificate emailed upon completion 12 month reminder text
Excellent service. Very happy. Would recommend
A really swift and clean service and the sweeping of the chimney did not leave behind a sooty smell like we have has before. Very happy with the service and happy there will be a reminder for next year.
Very professional service, will definitely be using this service again.
At Harpers Chimney Sweeps in Plymouth our focus lies on delivering outstanding customer service and a clean local environment.
Since we started back in 2011, Harpers Chimney Sweeps has become a name people trust in the areas we serve.
We're all about offering reliable, top-notch chimney sweeping services, with safety and looking after the environment at the heart of everything we do. Our team of skilled HETAS approved sweeps is growing, and we're on a mission to bring warmth and peace of mind to homes across the UK. Using a mix of traditional methods and modern tools, we make sure every chimney is in great shape, removing as much soot as possible to help create a cleaner, greener local environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to the things we’re asked most often.
It’s generally recommended to have your chimney swept at least once a year, especially if you use it regularly during colder months. The ideal frequency depends on how often you use your fireplace or stove and the type of fuel you burn. Wood burning appliances typically produce more soot and may need cleaning every three to six months. If you're unsure, we can inspect your chimney and advise on a suitable cleaning schedule. Regular sweeping improves safety and helps your appliance run efficiently.
Not at all. When done professionally, chimney sweeping is clean and efficient. We sheet up from your front door to the appliance and cover the stove or fireplace during the sweep so soot can’t escape. We use high efficiency vacuums, dust sheets and modern tools to keep your home spotless. A typical sweep takes under an hour and is very low disruption.
Yes. Even occasional use can lead to soot or creosote build up, especially with wood burners. Infrequent use doesn’t prevent blockages either as birds, cobwebs or debris can restrict airflow. We recommend an annual inspection and sweep regardless of how often you use your appliance. Prevention is always better than cure when it comes to fire safety.
Yes. We email you a HETAS certificate on completion and send a 12 month reminder when your next sweep is due.
We’re fully insured and HETAS approved and we follow industry best practice on safety and cleanliness.
Yes. We sweep open fires and all common stove types. You can also book a Sweep and Service or a Sweep, Service and Full Respray to revive a tired stove.
Please clear the hearth if possible, remove any ash if safe to do so and don’t use the appliance before we arrive on the day. If access or parking is tricky, let us know when you book.
A sweep removes soot and debris from your chimney or flue to ensure that it’s clear and safe.
A service relates to wood burners and involves removing and checking the fire bricks, cleaning internal parts, cleaning the glass and replacing the door rope seal.
A respray refurbishes a black stove by applying the manufacturer’s recommended paint and baking it on by lighting your fire afterwards.
We don’t go on roofs so we can repair the stove itself — doors, latches, baffles and glass — but not anything that requires working at height. For cowls or bird guards we can put you in touch with someone who works on roofs and for liner fitting we work with installation partners. The first step before fitting a liner is always a sweep and we can take care of that.
We’re a growing team of chimney sweeps based in locations around the country. We started on the Fylde Coast over ten years ago and new sweeps train with us here to our standards before working in their home territories. We share one office for efficiency and support each other on trickier jobs. We also have a bespoke IT system that makes booking simple and keeps everything running smoothly.
Meet Your Friendly Local Chimney Sweep
Hello, I'm Jamie
I joined Harpers Chimney Sweeps as an apprentice in 2024. Since then, I've gained plenty of experience and now take pride in providing top-quality chimney sweeping services across Plymouth. I've been trained by some of the best in the industry, and with each sweep, I'm focused on delivering reliable, professional service to ensure your chimney stays in perfect condition.
I'm passionate about helping customers keep their homes warm, safe, and efficient, and I love the variety that comes with the job. From routine cleans to more specialised services, you can count on me to get the job done right every time. Alongside chimney sweeping, I also provide wood burner service, dependable log burner service, and professional multi fuel stove servicing, so whatever appliance you use, I can make sure it runs safely and efficiently. My goal is to give homeowners complete peace of mind, knowing their heating system is maintained to the highest standard and ready for cosy nights by the fire.