Keep your home safe, warm, and efficient with professional, mess-free chimney services from Wendy The Sweep.
Burnley, Blackburn, Accrington, Great Harwood, Rossendale, Clitheroe, Rimmington, Skipton, Trawden, Colne, Todmorden & surrounding areas.
The National Association of Chimney Sweeps. Fully insured for peace of mind.
Keep your home safe, warm, and efficient with professional, mess-free chimney services from Wendy The Sweep.
Burnley, Blackburn, Accrington, Great Harwood, Rossendale, Clitheroe, Rimmington, Skipton, Trawden, Colne, Todmorden & surrounding areas.
The National Association of Chimney Sweeps. Fully insured for peace of mind.
Wendy the Sweep brings together traditional chimney sweeping skills with modern standards — combining a professional service with a friendly, down-to-earth approach, and taking pride in all she does.
With a background as an operational firefighter and health and safety professional, sweeping allows Wendy to bring together her skills, knowledge and values around safety, while building something meaningful and truly her own.
Alongside domestic sweeping, she also offers lucky sweep appearances for weddings and special occasions, donning traditional Victorian attire to bring a little luck, history and fun to your day.
With heart and heritage…
Removal of soot and debris to significantly reduce the risk of chimney fires & improve your stove's performance.
inspecting the interior of your chimney flue to identify hidden damage, cracks, or blockages that the naked eye can't see.
Jackdaws and other birds love to nest in Lancashire chimneys! I safely and legally remove nests & sweep the flue to restore full airflow.
Every sweep includes a smoke test. You will receive a Certificate of Sweeping upon completion, by most home insurers.
Our Lucky Sweep makes special appearances at weddings and events, bringing good fortune and a memorable talking point.
Servicing log burners, multi-fuel stoves, and AGAs.
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Choosing the right sweep is about more than just a clean flue — it’s about the safety of your home and the people in it.
Wendy has undergone rigorous training and competency assessment with the National Association of Chimney Sweeps (NACS), and invests in high-quality sweeping and inspection equipment to ensure every job is carried out thoroughly and professionally. This means clear advice, careful work, and reassurance you can trust.
Professionalism you can trust, with a feminine touch.
With heart and heritage – and modern standards
Regular sweeping reduces that risk of chimney fires, by removing the build-up of soot in your chimney.
Wendy the Sweep takes great care to work cleanly and respectfully in your home. Every effort is made to contain soot and waste, protecting your space while maintaining a safe working environment and leaving things just as they were found. Clean, careful and considered – every time.
Wendy the Sweep is fully insured with public liability cover and holds the appropriate environmental waste carrier’s licence. This means you can be confident that your home, your property and any waste removed are handled responsibly and professionally.
Wendy the Sweep has lived and worked in and around Pendle, and the Ribble, Calder and Aire Valleys for many years, giving her an in-depth understanding of local housing stock and fireplaces.
Alongside a career in fire safety and property and risk management, she offers professional, practical advice on the most suitable fuels and best practices for homes in the area.
With heart and heritage.
Contact me via phone, email or click on the booking form to arrange a visit at a time that suits you.
Wendy the Sweep will write a Certificate of Sweeping providing proof of maintenance for your home insurance records.
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According to the Solid Fuel Association guidelines:
No! I use a powerful industrial vacuum cleaner designed specifically for chimney sweeping, along with sealable sheets and dust sheets. I take every precaution to ensure your home remains clean.
A standard chimney sweep usually takes between 45 minutes to an hour, depending on the condition of the chimney and the type of appliance. Bird nest removals may take longer.
Yes, I am trained to sweep all types of flues, including those for open fires, wood-burning stoves, multi-fuel stoves, inglenooks, and AGA/Rayburn cookers.
There is no need to move all your furniture! To make things easier, please clear any ornaments or fuel from the hearth and ensure the fire is completely cold (don't light it for at least 24 hours). I will provide all the necessary clean floor coverings and industrial-grade sheeting to protect your carpet and furnishings while I work.
A standard sweep and safety inspection usually takes between 45 minutes to an hour. However, if I am removing a bird’s nest or performing a detailed CCTV inspection, it may take a little longer. I always aim to be thorough rather than rushed to ensure your flue is perfectly clear.
Yes, absolutely. Being based in Pendle, I am very experienced with the traditional stone-built terraces common in our area. I have specialised rods and brushes designed to navigate the tight bends and tall stacks often found in our local Northern architecture.
Traditional sweeping uses hand-pushed brushes, whilst ‘power-sweeping’ uses a specialised tool that rotates at a controlled speed. It allows the rotary head to shape with your chimney and is very effective at removing stubborn deposits of creosote.
Wendy the Sweep is trained in manual and rotary/power sweeping methods.
If the HD camera inspection reveals cracks, a degraded liner, or a hazardous obstruction, Wendy the Sweep will show you the footage and explain exactly what it means for your safety.
You can also request a detailed written report, outlining any necessary repairs or recommending a local chimney technician if the work falls outside Wendy the Sweep’s scope.
Yes! Summer is actually the best time to book your sweep. It ensures any soot or debris from the previous winter is removed (which prevents "damp soot" smells during humid weather) and means your fire is ready to be lit as soon as the first cold snap hits without the long waiting lists found in autumn.
