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.
Offering first class chimney sweep and stove servicing throughout the Preston area. Fulwood, Walton-Dale, Broughton, Bilsborough up to Galgate and down to Chorley and Ribchester.
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
Clean polite efficient service. Would reccomend
Very helpful, punctual and tidy, Thank you Liam.
Very professional service from start to finish
Not all Chimney Sweeps are the same. Choose Harpers Chimney sweeps.
Harpers Chimney Sweeps proudly serves the Preston area and surrounding towns and villages, bringing expert chimney care to homes across the area. Liam, your local sweep, covers a wide area, including Fulwood, Leyland, Chorley, and Penwortham, as well as villages like Longridge, Broughton, and Goosnargh. Whether you're in the heart of Preston or nestled in a quiet countryside village, Liam is dedicated to keeping your chimney safe, efficient, and performing at its best.
At Harpers, we care deeply about the environment. By using HETAS approved modern tools and techniques, we ensure that your chimney is thoroughly cleaned and running efficiently, which helps to reduce emissions and improve air quality in the local community. We're proud to combine traditional chimney sweeping expertise with a forward-thinking approach that prioritises sustainability. From routine maintenance to specialised services, Harpers Chimney Sweeps is here to help Preston homes stay warm, safe, and environmentally friendly.
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, Im Liam
... your local Harpers Chimney Sweep here in Preston! I'm proud to offer a full range of chimney services, from inspections and expert cleaning to repairs and installations. I love what I do because its all about helping people enjoy their homes safely and comfortably. Keeping your chimney in top shape doesn't just reduce risks â?? it also improves performance and helps create a cleaner, greener environment by removing heavy soot particles from the chimney before they get out into the atmosphere.
We use the latest tools and techniques to make sure every job is done to the highest standard. Whether you're after a routine sweep or need something more specialised, you can count on me to get it sorted. At Harpers, were all about keeping your home warm, safe, and ready for cosy nights by the fire. In addition to chimney care, I also provide wood burner service, dependable log burner service, and thorough multi fuel stove servicing, giving you complete confidence that all your heating appliances are maintained to the highest level. If you've got a chimney that needs some TLC, I'm here to help!