Professional Chimney Sweeping in Chard, Ilminster & Surrounding Areas
Looking for a reliable chimney sweep in Chard?
Countryside Sweep, run by Ben Stoddart, provides professional chimney sweeping and wood burner cleaning throughout Chard, Ilminster, Crewkerne and the surrounding villages across Somerset, Devon and Dorset.
Ben is also a Historic and Thatched Property Approved Sweep
Open fires, wood-burning stove or multi-fuel appliance.
Every chimney is swept thoroughly using modern equipment with care taken to protect your home. We are fully insured, work cleanly and efficiently, and every sweep includes a certificate for your records or insurance.
Book your chimney sweep today: info@countrysidesweep.co.uk
Fully Insured
Certificate with Every Sweep
Clean, Tidy & No Mess Left Behind
Historical and Thatch Qualified
Why Regular Chimney Sweeping Matters
Every time you light your fire, your chimney collects soot, ash, tar (creosote) and small amounts of debris. Over time this build-up restricts airflow, making your fire harder to light, reducing efficiency and increasing the risk of chimney fires or dangerous carbon monoxide entering your home.
For most households, an annual chimney sweep is recommended. If you regularly burn logs, coal or smokeless fuel throughout the winter, sweeping twice a year is often the safest option.
Having your chimney professionally swept keeps your fireplace and stove working safely and efficiently by:
Professional Chimney & Flue Sweeping Services
Whether you have an open fireplace or a modern stove, Ben provides thorough chimney and flue sweeping for all types of domestic appliances.
Chimney & Flue Sweeping
Whether you have an open fireplace or a modern stove, Ben provides thorough chimney and flue sweeping for all types of domestic appliances.
Every chimney is swept from top to bottom where appropriate, removing soot, tar and debris before checking that the flue is drawing correctly. Before work begins, your fireplace and surrounding area are fully protected with dust sheets, leaving your home clean when the job is complete.
Wood Burner &
Multi-Fuel Stove Sweeping
Wood-burning stoves require regular maintenance to keep them operating safely and efficiently. Alongside every sweep, Ben carries out a visual inspection of your stove, checking for common wear such as:
- Damaged rope seals
- Cracked fire bricks
- Signs of excessive soot or tar build-up
- General condition of the appliance
Spotting these issues early can help prevent expensive repairs later.
Covering Towns & Villages within a 30 mile radius of Chard
Trained, certified and insured
Ben Stoddart is a certified member of the Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps and has completed the Guild’s training in sweeping historic and thatched properties — a specialism most sweeps don’t hold.
Certified Guild Chimney Sweep
GUILD OF MASTER CHIMNEY SWEEPS
Certified by the Guild after demonstrating competence through both practical and written assessment.
Historic & Thatched Property Sweeps Course
GUILD OF MASTER CHIMNEY SWEEPS
Trained in the sweeping techniques required for historic buildings and thatched roofs — where chimney condition and fire risk need a different approach.
