# Charlie The Sweep

Charlie Forbes operates a professional chimney sweeping business based in Grantown-on-Spey, serving the Scottish Highlands and beyond. With over 10 years of experience, Charlie has built a reputation for thorough, modern chimney maintenance and inspection across a vast geographical area. The business maintains three operational bases: Grantown-on-Spey for the Central Highlands and Moray region, Dornoch for Sutherland, and Ullapool for the northwest including Gairloch to Durness.

What sets Charlie apart is his commitment to professional standards and technological advancement. He is NACS (National Association of Chimney Sweeps) certified, holding qualifications in chimney sweeping, CCTV inspection, and smoke testing. This certification demonstrates adherence to industry best practices and customer safety protocols. Charlie doesn't simply clean chimneys; he identifies potential hazards like damaged flue liners, malfunctioning register plates, and missing safety equipment such as carbon monoxide alarms.

The business caters to homeowners across the Highlands who rely on wood-burning stoves, fireplaces, and cookers. Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all service, Charlie provides comprehensive diagnostics and maintenance tailored to individual properties. His blog demonstrates active engagement with clients, documenting specific problems discovered and resolved, which builds trust through transparency. This combination of extensive experience, professional certification, technological capability, and genuine problem-solving approach distinguishes Charlie in a traditional trade.