46 Best Chimney Sweeps in North Yorkshire [2026 Update]

46 chimney sweeps in 23 towns across North Yorkshire, England. Pick your town to see its sweeps ranked by Sweep Score.

46 sweeps
23 towns
2,645 reviews
£55–85 typical sweep

Forty-six chimney sweeps across North Yorkshire have built a solid reputation on nearly 2,650 customer reviews between them. York or Harrogate, or tucked into a village in the North York Moors or Yorkshire Dales, you'll find sweeps operating in both rural pockets and urban areas. This substantial local network means reliable, trustworthy work is within reach for most of the county.

Top Rated Chimney Sweeps Across North Yorkshire

Ranked by Sweep Score. Tap a sweep to see it in its town's full guide.

1
D. Williams and Son Chimney SweepWhitby · 979 reviewsHomeowners who want a sweep with a long track record
9.2
Call See in Whitby
2
Katie SweepWilstrop · 669 reviewsHomeowners who want a sweep with a long track record
9.2
Call See in Wilstrop
3
Wilkins Chimney SweepMiddlesbrough · 294 reviewsHomeowners who want a sweep with a long track record
8.7
Call See in Middlesbrough
4
Northern Sweeps Chimney ServicesScorton · 106 reviewsAn established local sweep with plenty of reviews
7.7
Call See in Scorton
5
Clean Sweep ChimneysLittle Smeaton · 56 reviewsAn established local sweep with plenty of reviews
6.8
Call See in Little Smeaton
6
Mucky Duck Chimney Sweep WhitbyWhitby · 50 reviewsAn established local sweep with plenty of reviews
6.6
Call See in Whitby
7
Pete The SweepHarrogate · 46 reviewsChecking services and hours online before you call
6.5
Call See in Harrogate
8
York Skyline Chimney SweepYork · 34 reviewsWeekend bookings, open Saturday and Sunday
6.1
Call See in York
9
Clean sweepsBedale · 32 reviewsSaturday appointments
6.0
Call See in Bedale
10
Soot & BristleYork · 30 reviewsChecking services and hours online before you call
6.0
Call See in York
11
Uredale Chimney SweepBoroughbridge · 29 reviewsWeekend bookings, open Saturday and Sunday
5.9
Call See in Boroughbridge
12
Sooty SweepScarborough · 49 reviewsWeekend bookings, open Saturday and Sunday
5.8
Call See in Scarborough
13
Chimney Sweep YorkYork · 27 reviewsWeekend bookings, open Saturday and Sunday
5.8
Call See in York
14
Wensleydale Chimney SweepingRipon · 27 reviewsWeekend bookings, open Saturday and Sunday
5.8
Call See in Ripon
15
Little Miss SweepYork · 26 reviewsSaturday appointments
5.8
Call See in York
16
She and He SweepsIngleton · 16 reviewsChecking services and hours online before you call
5.3
Call See in Ingleton
17
Kev Fuller Chimney SweepRedcar · 23 reviewsWeekend bookings, open Saturday and Sunday
4.9
Call See in Redcar
18
ALS ChimneysScarborough · 10 reviewsChecking services and hours online before you call
4.8
Call See in Scarborough
19
John Robson Chimney SweepHarrogate · 9 reviewsSaturday appointments
4.7
Call See in Harrogate
20
Gordon's Chimney SweepScarborough · 14 reviewsWeekend bookings, open Saturday and Sunday
4.3
Call See in Scarborough
21
Sweepin' the DalesRipon · 5 reviewsWeekend bookings, open Saturday and Sunday
4.2
Call See in Ripon
22
JP Chimney SweepScarborough · 11 reviewsSaturday appointments
4.1
Call See in Scarborough
23
Bert the Chimney SweepMiddlesbrough · 21 reviewsA local sweep you can call direct
4.0
Call See in Middlesbrough
24
Johnson's ChimneysScarborough · 10 reviewsWeekend bookings, open Saturday and Sunday
4.0
Call See in Scarborough
25
Cleveland Chimney SweepsSaltburn-By-The-Sea · 4 reviewsSaturday appointments
4.0
Call See in Saltburn-By-The-Sea
26
Dales SweepLeyburn · 8 reviewsA local sweep you can call direct
3.8
Call See in Leyburn
27
Dougies Chimney SweepThirsk · 8 reviewsA local sweep you can call direct
3.8
Call See in Thirsk
28
Hygienic Chimney ServiceHarrogate · 2 reviewsSaturday appointments
3.5
Call See in Harrogate
29
Bedale Chimney SweepBedale · 5 reviewsSaturday appointments
3.4
Call See in Bedale
30
Ryedale Chimney SweepPickering · 5 reviewsSaturday appointments
3.4
Call See in Pickering
31
ChimneycreteKnaresborough · 4 reviewsA local sweep you can call direct
3.2
Call See in Knaresborough
32
CleansweepLastingham · 4 reviewsSaturday appointments
3.2
Call See in Lastingham
33
CleansweepScarborough · 4 reviewsSaturday appointments
3.2
Call See in Scarborough
34
The Sowerby SweepThirsk · 4 reviewsA local sweep you can call direct
3.2
Call See in Thirsk
35
Foss Islands ChimneyYork · 9 reviewsA local sweep you can call direct
3.1
See in York
36
Chimney Sweep YorkYork · 1 reviewsChecking services and hours online before you call
3.1
Call See in York
37
Chimney SweepMalton · 8 reviewsA local sweep you can call direct
3.0
Call See in Malton
38
Sure safe chimney sweepMalton · 2 reviewsWeekend bookings, open Saturday and Sunday
2.7
Call See in Malton
39
Commercial Chimney SolutionsHarrogateChecking services and hours online before you call
2.4
Call See in Harrogate
40
Mister SweepHarrogate · 2 reviewsA local sweep you can call direct
1.9
Call See in Harrogate
41
Scarborough Sweepers LtdScarboroughTrying a newer local sweep
1.6
Call See in Scarborough
42
Settle chimney sweep services limitedSettleTrying a newer local sweep
1.6
Call See in Settle
43
Chimney SweepSkipton · 1 reviewsA local sweep you can call direct
1.5
Call See in Skipton
44
Jon Clapton Stove Fitting & Chimney ServicesRipon · 1 reviewsA local sweep you can call direct
1.5
Call See in Ripon
45
Chimneycrete BedaleLeyburnTrying a newer local sweep
0.8
Call See in Leyburn
46
Clean Sweep Chimney SweepingTadcasterTrying a newer local sweep
0.8
Call See in Tadcaster

Find a Local Chimney Sweep by Town in North Yorkshire

Every town in North Yorkshire with at least one listed sweep.

Bedale2 sweepsTop rated: Clean sweeps Boroughbridge1 sweepTop rated: Uredale Chimney Sweep Harrogate5 sweepsTop rated: Pete The Sweep Ingleton1 sweepTop rated: She and He Sweeps Knaresborough1 sweepTop rated: Chimneycrete Lastingham1 sweepTop rated: Cleansweep Leyburn2 sweepsTop rated: Dales Sweep Little Smeaton1 sweepTop rated: Clean Sweep Chimneys Malton2 sweepsTop rated: Chimney Sweep Middlesbrough2 sweepsTop rated: Wilkins Chimney Sweep Pickering1 sweepTop rated: Ryedale Chimney Sweep Redcar1 sweepTop rated: Kev Fuller Chimney Sweep Ripon3 sweepsTop rated: Wensleydale Chimney Sweeping Saltburn-By-The-Sea1 sweepTop rated: Cleveland Chimney Sweeps Scarborough7 sweepsTop rated: Sooty Sweep Scorton1 sweepTop rated: Northern Sweeps Chimney Services Settle1 sweepTop rated: Settle chimney sweep services limited Skipton1 sweepTop rated: Chimney Sweep Tadcaster1 sweepTop rated: Clean Sweep Chimney Sweeping Thirsk2 sweepsTop rated: Dougies Chimney Sweep Whitby2 sweepsTop rated: D. Williams and Son Chimney Sweep Wilstrop1 sweepTop rated: Katie Sweep York6 sweepsTop rated: York Skyline Chimney Sweep

How Much Does a Chimney Sweep Cost in North Yorkshire?

Chimney sweep costs in North Yorkshire typically range from £55 to £85 for an open fire and £60 to £90 for a wood burner. CCTV inspections sit between £85 and £140, while repairs scale upwards: bird guard fitting runs £65 to £140, and chimney stack repointing £280 to £930. What moves the price depends on the appliance type, how much soot and tar buildup you have, and 045) or chimney pot replacement (£140 to £370). Always ask for a quote before booking.

Typical standard sweep£55 to £852026 guide price for North Yorkshire

Typical chimney sweep prices in North Yorkshire
Service	Guide price
Sweeping
Open fire chimney sweepStandard brick chimney, one flue	£55 to £85
Wood burner or multi fuel stove sweepIncludes flue liner and baffle clean	£60 to £90
Range cooker or Aga flue sweepExtra time to strip down and reassemble	£75 to £110
Second flue on the same visitDiscount for an extra flue at the same address	£30 to £45
Power (rotary) sweep for heavy tarFor glazed or tarred flues a brush cannot shift	£85 to £140
Inspection and safety
CCTV chimney inspectionCamera survey with recorded footage	£85 to £140
Smoke or draw testOften included with a sweep; checks the flue pulls	£35 to £65
Wood burner annual serviceRope seals, glass, firebricks and baffle checked	£85 to £140
Repairs and fittings
Bird nest removalOutside nesting season; depends on size and depth	£75 to £150
Bird guard or cowl fittedSupply and fit, access dependent	£65 to £140
Chimney pot replacementAccess equipment or scaffold extra	£140 to £370
Chimney stack repointingSize, condition and scaffolding dependent	£280 to £930
Flexible flue liner supply and fitHeight of chimney and liner grade dependent	£835 to £2045

Guide prices only, not quotes from listed businesses. Always confirm with your sweep.

Scarborough, York and Harrogate: Finding Your Local Sweep

The largest clusters of sweeps in North Yorkshire are in Scarborough (7 sweeps), York (6) and Harrogate (5). Scarborough and Whitby on the coast draw strong local expertise, while rural areas from the Dales to the Moors are served by 24 sweeps based outside urban centres. This mix means you're unlikely to wait long for an appointment, whether you're in a town or a more remote parish like Commondale or Wilstrop.

Smaller market towns like Ripon, Bedale and Thirsk each have 2 to 3 sweeps, so choice still exists even in quieter corners. When you search for a sweep near you, check whether they're based locally and whether they work Saturdays, about half the directory does.

Coastal towns (Scarborough, Whitby) have dedicated local expertise built up over time
Rural sweeps cover parishes across the Dales and Moors; book ahead if you're remote
23 sweeps in the directory work Saturdays, making weekend appointments possible

What Sets the Highest-Rated North Yorkshire Sweeps Apart

D. Williams and Son in Whitby leads with 979 reviews and a 9.2 score, followed closely by Katie Sweep (Wilstrop, 669 reviews, 9.2 score). Both maintain websites and clear booking systems. Several others like Wilkins Chimney Sweep (Middlesbrough, 8.7 score) and York Skyline Chimney Sweep (6.1 score) also carry substantial review counts. High review numbers usually signal experience and consistent customer satisfaction, though even newer sweeps with fewer reviews can be trustworthy, look at individual feedback and whether they're active on Saturdays if timing matters.

Before You Book: Inspections, Services and Timing

Most sweeps in North Yorkshire offer CCTV chimney inspections (£85 to £140) which show blockages, cracks or damage you can't see. This is especially useful if you've inherited a chimney you've never used or suspect a problem. Many also provide smoke and draw tests (£35 to £65) to check whether your chimney is performing properly before you light a fire.

CCTV inspection reveals hidden damage and blockages; budget £85 to £140
Smoke tests check draw and confirm your chimney is working safely
Bird nest removal costs £75 to £150; nests are protected in breeding season, so timing matters
Second flue sweeps on the same visit cost just £30 to £45 extra

Best Time to Book Chimney Cleaning in North Yorkshire

Book your North Yorkshire sweep between May and August to avoid the September-to-December rush when everyone's preparing for winter. Sweep before your heating season starts, typically by early autumn. Early booking also gives you time to arrange any repairs that turn up during inspection.

General UK booking pattern for chimney sweeps, shown as a guide rather than measured local data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Chimney Sweeps in North Yorkshire

Straight answers to the questions homeowners ask before booking a sweep.

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How often should I have my chimney swept?

Wood burners and multi-fuel stoves should be swept once a year, ideally before the heating season. Open fires typically need sweeping 1 to 2 times yearly depending on use. If you burn wet wood or have never swept before, ask your sweep whether your chimney needs a power sweep to clear heavy tar buildup first.

Why does chimney sweep cost vary so much?

The type of appliance you're sweeping matters most, an Aga costs more than an open fire. Heavy tar deposits may need a power sweep (£85 to £140 instead of standard sweeping). Repairs like repointing (£280 to £930) or flue lining (£835 to £2,045) add significant cost. Always ask what's included in your quote.

What's the difference between a sweep and an inspection?

A sweep removes soot and deposits. An inspection uses CCTV to show structural cracks, blockages or damage that sweeping alone won't fix. Many sweeps recommend inspection before your first fire or if you suspect a problem.

Can I sweep my chimney myself?

DIY sweeping is risky, you can miss dangerous deposits, damage the flue, or miss structural problems. Professional sweeps have the right rods, brushes and safety gear. A sweep certificate also proves your chimney's safe for insurance purposes.

Do I need a chimney sweep certificate?

Yes. Your sweep provides a certificate confirming the chimney is safe and clean. Your home insurance may require this before covering any fire-related claims. Always ask for one after every sweep.

What if a bird's nest is blocking my chimney?

Bird nests are protected by law during breeding season (March to August). Outside this period, removal costs £75 to £150. Many sweeps fit bird guards or cowls (£65 to £140) to prevent nests returning. Ask your sweep about the best timing for your area.

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