Chimney Sweep Covering Sunderland, Washington and Wearside
Why Choose NE Sweep?
As a HETAS-certified chimney sweep, I provide a thorough, mess-free service across Sunderland, Washington and the surrounding Wearside area.
I sweep log burners, multi-fuel stoves, open fires and gas fire flues using professional power-sweeping equipment. A HEPA rated hazardous-dust vacuum and air scrubber are used to control soot and dust, helping to keep your home clean throughout the appointment.
During the sweep, I also look for issues such as heavy soot or creosote deposits, fallen debris, bird nesting material and signs of poor airflow. A smoke draw test is carried out afterwards and a sweep certificate is provided on completion.
Regular sweeping helps reduce the risk of chimney fires, keeps the flue clear and can highlight problems before they become more costly.
Highly recommended. Very happy with job done and left the job spotless. Friendly and professional. - Marie from Sunderland
Highly recommended. Very happy with job done and left the job spotless. Friendly and professional. - Marie from Sunderland
services include
Annual chimney sweeping
Power sweeping
Log burners and multi-fuel stoves
Open fires
Gas fires
New homeowner chimney safety checks
Bird nest and blockage removal
Creosote and tar removal
Replacement firebricks, stove glass and door rope
Camera & drone inspections
Animal rescue from chimneys
Tip:🔥 Don’t run your stove low and slow all the time — it’s creosote city.
A lot of people think keeping the stove ticking over at a low burn saves fuel or keeps the room gently warm. But running it like that all the time leads to cooler flue temps, which means creosote builds up faster — especially if you’re burning wood.
Instead:
Give it a hot burn once a day — open the air vents and let it roar for 5 minutes.
This gets the flue hot enough to burn off lingering nasties and keeps the system cleaner.
Especially important if you’re burning seasoned wood — it still gives off vapour that needs shifting.
It’s like clearing your throat after a cold — let it breathe or it'll choke up.