HETAS-Approved Chimney Sweeping Across North East England

NE Sweep provides professional chimney sweeping, log burner and stove cleaning, and chimney safety inspections across Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham, Gateshead and surrounding areas throughout North East England.

HETAS-approved, fully insured, DBS checked and mess-free, every sweep includes a thorough safety check and certificate of work for complete peace of mind.

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  • I sweep the flue liner to remove soot and debris, check for blockages, and ensure the system is drawing safely. I also check stove seals, fire bricks, baffles and glass. A sweeping certificate is provided after every job.

    £70

  • I sweep the flue to remove soot and debris. I then check door seals and fire bricks, baffles and glass. Finally a smoke evacuation test to confirm it’s drawing safely. A sweeping certificate is provided after every job.

    £80

  • I sweep the chimney to remove soot, ash and debris, check for and clear any blockages, and ensure the flue is drawing safely and efficiently. A sweeping certificate is provided after every job.

    £80

  • I carry out a visual inspection of the chimney and terminal, then perform the main sweep to clear soot and debris from the flue. Once the flue is clear, I complete a smoke evacuation test to confirm it’s drawing safely.

    If the appliance design doesn’t allow access to the flue, a Gas Safe engineer may need to remove the fire before sweeping can be carried out. A sweeping certificate is provided after every job.

    £65

  • A full sweep of the flue to clear soot, debris, and any blockages, ensuring the chimney is clean and ready for your installer to fit a new log burner or stove.

    £80

  • Aerial inspection of your chimney stack, pot and cowl using a high-resolution drone. Ideal for new homeowners, checking the quality of recent roof work or investigating suspected chimney defects. Includes images, video footage and straightforward advice, with all footage provided via a download link for your records.

    From £50 or £20 when added to a chimney sweep

  • A full sweep, internal camera inspection and smoke draw test, along with checks for visible damage or deterioration to the accessible parts of the appliance. Any concerns will be explained and recorded on your HETAS sweeping certificate.

    £100

    Include a drone inspection of the chimney stack, pot and cowl, with photographs and video footage provided.

    £120 including drone inspection

  • Bird nest removal often takes longer than a standard sweep due to the amount of material involved. The price includes full removal of the nest and a complete sweep of the flue to ensure it’s clear, safe, and ready for use.

    Under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, it is illegal to remove an active bird’s nest. Nesting season typically runs from March to September. If the nest is active, I cannot remove it during this period.

    £100 for the first hour, then £30 for each subsequent half hour.

  • Rescue of an animal/bird from a flue.

    From £60

  • I fit replacement firebricks and door glass, replace rope seals, and remove creosote and tar build-up. I can also rescue wildlife from chimneys. For replacement parts, prices vary by manufacturer, so please enquire for a quote.

Inspections are visual and non-invasive. They do not confirm compliance with Building Regulations or replace a specialist structural survey or flue-integrity test. Drone inspections are subject to suitable weather and flight restrictions.

During Your Sweep, I Check:

  • Blockages such as bird nests, debris or restricted airflow

  • Soot and creosote build-up that could increase fire risk

  • Stove internals including baffles, seals and fire bricks

  • Burning practices and fuel usage for safe, efficient operation

  • The visible condition of the chimney from ground level

  • Chimney liners and flues using camera inspections where required

  • Chimney draw using a smoke test after sweeping

All work is carried out using professional power-sweeping equipment, a hazardous-dust HEPA vacuum and an air scrubber to help keep soot and dust under control.

Jon from NE Sweep wearing full PPE stands outside a customer’s house with a HEPA vacuum. A drone flies overhead.
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Drone Chimney Inspections

Problems with a chimney stack aren’t always visible from ground level.

Drone inspections provide a close-up view of the chimney, helping identify issues such as loose brickwork, failing mortar, damaged pots or cowls and other visible defects.

The footage can then be supplied to you, making it easier to see what needs attention and to show a roofer or builder if repairs are required.

Call, text, WhatsApp or email to arrange a drone inspection.