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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 a HETAS accredited chimney sweep proudly serving West Norfolk and its environs from our base in Downham Market. As well as the neighbouring towns of Kings Lynn, Wisbech and Swaffham we deliver our service to homes and businesses in Thetford, Bury St Edmunds and Ely and beyond.
Professional clean of your flue or open chimney with the latest powered equipment and our proprietary method. Open fire +£5
A sweep plus a service of your stove including replacing rope seals, cleaning glass, checking all internals.
Do a factory reset with a sweep, service and a full respray and bring you appliance back to nearly new.
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Do a factory reset with a sweep, service and a full respray and bring you appliance back to nearly new.
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Professional clean of your flue or open chimney with the latest powered equipment and our proprietary method. Open fire +£5
Sweep of an open fire or gas appliance.
A sweep plus a service of your stove including replacing rope seals, cleaning glass, checking all internals.
Service of stove, sweep of flue, CCTV camera inspection and smoke testing.
Sweep of flue and full CCTV inspection. Stove or open fire.
Safe removal of bird nests or blockages, followed by a CCTV flue inspection to ensure the flue is clear and safe to use.
Advice, incomplete jobs or live bird rescue.
Job was completed in a very professional manner , did not take long and left no mess whatsoever plus you could not ask for a nicer guy , I would highly recommend . Thank you Dan
Dan was polite, considerate and very efficient. A pleasure to have in our home.
Quick and efficient. Clean and tidy. Thanks.
At Harpers Chimney Sweeps in West Norfolk our focus lies on delivering outstanding customer service.
About Harpers Chimney Sweeps - Adrian
I'm Adrian, your local Harpers chimney sweep, providing professional chimney sweeping, wood burner and stove services throughout West Norfolk.
At Harpers Chimney Sweeps, we combine traditional sweeping skills with modern equipment and professional training to deliver a reliable, careful and efficient service. Every appointment is carried out with respect for your home, with particular attention paid to safety, cleanliness and leaving everything tidy.
Whether your chimney needs sweeping, your stove requires servicing or you simply need some straightforward advice, our aim is to keep your fireplace safe, efficient and ready to use.
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 Adrian
I provide a professional and reliable chimney sweeping service across West Norfolk, including King's Lynn, Hunstanton, Downham Market, Swaffham, Fakenham and the surrounding areas. I take great pride in my work and believe every job, large or small, deserves care, attention to detail and a commitment to safety.
I originally served in the RAF and later worked on the railways. I now bring that same reliability, discipline and attention to detail to chimney sweeping, helping to keep local home fires burning cleanly, safely and efficiently.
My aim is always to provide a friendly, dependable service and leave every customer confident that their chimney or stove has been properly cared for.