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Chimney sweep in Bath & Bristol

Call the Captain.

Bath & Bristol’s favourite, fully qualified chimney sweep. NACS Qualified, Trading Standards Approved, fully insured and DBS checked.

655+

verified 5-star reviews on Google, Checkatrade and beyond

“Excellent communication, prompt arrival and swift, but thorough job completed. Great advice and follow up provided.”

Simon Jeffery, 3 November 2026

NACS member
Checkatrade recommended, vetted and monitored
Trading Standards Approved, Buy With Confidence

What do you need doing?

A spotless wood burner after a sweep, with the dog back on its bed
Bristol area: Friday and Saturday only

Chimney Sweep & Full Service

£80

about 45 minutes

For wood burners, multi-fuel stoves, open fires, Agas and biomass boilers.

  • 4K flue camera inspection
  • Level 2 smoke evacuation test
  • Official NACS sweeping certificate, accepted by insurers
  • Your home left spotless, with a No Mess or Dust Guarantee
The drone and camera kit laid out in front of a fire
£280 · 2 hours

The Full Monty Major Survey

Sweep, camera, drone, smoke test and a 5-page report. NACS and SIS approved.

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A bird nest of twigs removed from a chimney breast
£200 · 2 hours

Bird Nest Removal

Safe nest removal, then a 4K camera and drone check that it is clear. September to March.

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A restored and polished wood burner with its sweeping certificate
£60 · about 30 minutes

Stove & Hearth Restoration

Tired, rusty or scorched? Colour restoration, deep clean, polish and service.

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A DJI drone in flight, the kind used for the roof and stack survey
£80 · about 45 minutes

Drone Inspection & Report

Stack, pots, cowl, flashing and roof surveyed by drone, with a report and video.

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Not sure what you need?

Ring Paul and he will tell you straight. No sales patter, just the right job.

How it works

From ring-⁠ring to spotless

01

Pick a job

Sweep, bird nest, stove restoration, drone inspection or the full survey. Prices are on the ticket.

02

Pick a time

Book online in a minute. Bristol sweeps are Fridays and Saturdays; Bath and the towns around it, Monday to Thursday.

03

Paul does the rest

A 4K flue camera check, smoke test and your NACS certificate for the insurer. Spotless, with a No Mess or Dust Guarantee.

Hotels, pubs, estates and homes across Bath

Royal Crescent Hotel
Royal Crescent HotelWe're honoured to keep the fires going at Bath's most prestigious hotel!Bath
The Star Inn
The Star InnA magnificent pub, a Bath institution and a very happy client of the Captain!Bath
Macaulay Buildings, Bath
Macaulay Buildings, BathWe are proud to be the 'official' sweep for all the residences at one of Bath's most exclusive streets.Bath
Bathwick Estate
Bathwick EstateOne of our regulars, an exceptional client and an extraordinary home! An absolute joy for us.Bath
Homewood Hotel & Spa
Homewood Hotel & SpaA favourite venue of ours to both sweep and relax!Freshford
Bird nest removal, Bath
Bird nest removal, BathA nest of twigs cleared from a fireplace.Bath
Excellent communication, prompt arrival and swift, but thorough job completed. Great advice and follow up provided.
Simon Jeffery, 3 November 2026
Excellent - very efficient and helpful.
Judith Knight, 3 November 2026
Paul arrived on time and swiftly got to work. Cleaning the lined chimney took very little time and no visible soot entered the room. We are happy to continue calling Captain Sweep for an annual visit.
T W, 2 November 2026
Great communication and Paul did a great job on our log burner, left everything spotless! Now enjoying our cosy fire ❤️
Honor Elliott, 2 November 2026
Excellent service every time, have no hesitation in recommending Paul
Alan Seward, 2 November 2026
Very quick, tidy and professional. Highly recommend
Hugh Lucas, 31 October 2026
Great service. Would recommend to anyone with a wood burner.
Jessica Worlock, 30 October 2026
Efficient and friendly service with excellent communication. Would highly recommend and will book in for next year
Cassandra Treasure, 30 October 2026
Great service, very professional and efficient. Left the place immaculate. Great value will definitely use again.
Rachel Linegar, 29 October 2026
Paul Gibbs, Captain Sweep

Meet the Captain

Paul Gibbs, NACS qualified and proudly local

Paul got into sweeping in 2021, shadowing a family friend in the trade, and founded Captain Sweep in 2023. He lives in Bath, covers Bristol and the area around it, and sweeps around 900 flues a year. Dogs are welcome: “We love dogs and don’t mind working around wagging tails.”

Bath, Bristol and 20+ areas around them

Bristol sweeps are Friday and Saturday only.

Good to know before you book

Need your chimney swept? Call the Captain!

4 Queen Street, Bath, BA1 1HE. Visitors welcome, 8am–8pm Monday to Saturday.

NO MESS OR DUSTGUARANTEESPOTLESSHOMES