James The Sweep

James the chimney Sweep is a HETAS approved chimney sweep and the highest rated chimney sweep and flue technician in Royal Tunbridge Wells, and nearby areas of Kent and East Sussex. He has swept hundreds of chimneys over the past 20 years and has given customers professional advice on all aspects of chimney care. When it comes to experience - James is a leader in the chimney sweeping trade, proving himself reliable, honest, helpful and technically accurate. He is dedicated to keeping people safe from the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning and uncontrolled fires.

James Hughes has worked in the chimney care trade for more than 20 years in Kent. He has got to know residents very well in that time and a number of his customers have chosen James as their favoured sweep for many years. James is also passionate about the future of the chimney sweeping trade and his wisdom is often called upon by younger sweeps keen to learn all aspects of sweeping. James has diverse interests when he is not sweeping. He loves living in Southborough and considers himself a proper Kentish man.

James is a member of the guild of master sweeps and approved by HETAS the industry standard for chimney sweeps. He has considerable experience in removing bird's nests from chimneys for clients in Kent and East Sussex. A bird's nest in the chimney can be an unexpected nightmare for householders. Jackdaws in particular can be a real nuisance. They can damage the internal brickwork of the chimney, cause damp and the nests themselves are a serious fire hazard. It's vitally important to keep your chimney clean of debris with a regular sweep.

James the sweep and has been giving chimney care advice and chimney sweeping for over 20 years. He is a fully qualified HETAS approved chimney sweeper and flue technician. A member of the guild of master sweeps he has chimney sweeping clients in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Crowborough, Hadlow, Pembury, Paddock wood, Maidstone and Orpington. James charges 60 for a standard chimney sweep - for wood-burners and open fires. This price includes the full chimney sweep, the fire and CO risk assessment, a chimney smoke test and an official certificate of chimney sweeping useful for household insurance.

James the Sweep can advise you on chimney liners and costs involved although I do not line chimneys. I can also inspect, measure and sweep your chimney and perform a smoke soundness test. I have observed, during my career, both professional and amateur/dangerous work by other tradesmen. I can now recommend certain reliable companies within your area of Kent and Sussex - contact me for more details. Why line a chimney? Because it's vital for your stove to work well. A stove has to be connected to a sound chimney and correctly sized flue.

I could be shooting myself in the foot giving advice about how to clean your own chimney! However I want you to have the right information to do the job properly IF you intend to try it yourself; especially if there's no chimney sweep in your local area, or you're living abroad. Safety is ESSENTIAL, so to have a safe and clean chimney flue - be sure you prepare against avoidable danger by listening to this advice. Warning: Check your houshold insurance details before sweeping your own chimney. Many household insurance policies state you need a certificate of chimney sweeping backed by a chimney sweeping association e.g.