The Chimney Keepers
Chimney Sweeps
The Chimney Keepers
8 Challacombe St, Dorchester
# The Chimney Keepers
The Chimney Keepers is a professional chimney sweeping service based in Dorchester, operated by Rob, who serves residential and commercial properties throughout Dorset. The business caters to a diverse clientele, including homeowners with traditional thatched cottages, country houses and bungalows, as well as hospitality venues such as hotels, guesthouses, restaurants and cafes.
What sets The Chimney Keepers apart is Rob's dual accreditation with HETAS and The Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps—the UK's premier body for maintaining rigorous industry standards. This membership demonstrates a commitment to safety and expertise that goes beyond basic sweeping. Every job includes comprehensive chimney assessment, professional sweeping, smoke testing and a safety certificate for insurance purposes.
The business emphasises preventative maintenance and safety. Rob educates clients about the risks of soot buildup, which causes chimney fires, and explains how inadequate cleaning leads to cracks and corrosion that allow hazardous gases into homes. He advocates for annual sweeping as standard, with six-monthly inspections recommended for heavily-used wood burners.
Distinguishing further, The Chimney Keepers offers CCTV camera inspection services, allowing detailed inner chimney diagnostics to pinpoint blockages, corroded liners and structural damage with precision. This technological approach ensures accurate problem identification and targeted solutions.
The Chimney Keepers is a professional chimney sweeping service based in Dorchester, operated by Rob, who serves residential and commercial properties throughout Dorset. The business caters to a diverse clientele, including homeowners with traditional thatched cottages, country houses and bungalows, as well as hospitality venues such as hotels, guesthouses, restaurants and cafes.
What sets The Chimney Keepers apart is Rob's dual accreditation with HETAS and The Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps—the UK's premier body for maintaining rigorous industry standards. This membership demonstrates a commitment to safety and expertise that goes beyond basic sweeping. Every job includes comprehensive chimney assessment, professional sweeping, smoke testing and a safety certificate for insurance purposes.
The business emphasises preventative maintenance and safety. Rob educates clients about the risks of soot buildup, which causes chimney fires, and explains how inadequate cleaning leads to cracks and corrosion that allow hazardous gases into homes. He advocates for annual sweeping as standard, with six-monthly inspections recommended for heavily-used wood burners.
Distinguishing further, The Chimney Keepers offers CCTV camera inspection services, allowing detailed inner chimney diagnostics to pinpoint blockages, corroded liners and structural damage with precision. This technological approach ensures accurate problem identification and targeted solutions.
Services offered
Chimney sweepingSafety inspectionsSmoke testingSafety certificationCCTV camera inspectionsChimney assessmentsBlockage removalLiner and damage diagnostics