Chimney sweeps · Northamptonshire

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8 Best Chimney Sweeps in Northampton: Trusted Local Experts

8 chimney sweeps in Northampton, ranked by Sweep Score using Google reviews and profile data.

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8sweeps ranked
225Google reviews analysed
4open Saturdays
£60–85typical standard sweep

Hiring a Local Chimney Sweep in Northampton

Eight chimney sweeps operate across Northampton, with seven carrying customer reviews that total over 225. They're based across both West and North Northamptonshire, serving neighbourhoods from Far Cotton and Delapre to Earls Barton, with four sweeps in rural areas and four in the urban core. Most can handle open fires, wood burners, and Agas, though checking their specific expertise before booking saves time.

Top Rated Chimney Sweeps in Northampton Compared

Compare the top picks side by side. Full write-ups follow below.

#SweepBest forScoreRatingVerified
#1Nobby the SweepHomeowners who want a sweep with a long track record8.3198 reviews—
#2Duston chimney sweepsChecking services and hours online before you call4.810 reviews—
#3Three Counties ChimneysWeekend bookings, open Saturday and Sunday3.56 reviews—
#4The Big SweepWeekend bookings, open Saturday and Sunday3.24 reviews—
#5M Smith Chimney SweepA local sweep you can call direct2.65 reviews—
#6Chimney Sweep ServicesSaturday appointments2.31 reviews—
#7ADK Chimney SweepA local sweep you can call direct1.51 reviews—
#8Northants Chimney SweepsTrying a newer local sweep0.8——
  1. 1Nobby the SweepHomeowners who want a sweep with a long track record8.3
  2. 2Duston chimney sweepsChecking services and hours online before you call4.8
  3. 3Three Counties ChimneysWeekend bookings, open Saturday and Sunday3.5
  4. 4The Big SweepWeekend bookings, open Saturday and Sunday3.2
  5. 5M Smith Chimney SweepA local sweep you can call direct2.6
  6. 6Chimney Sweep ServicesSaturday appointments2.3
  7. 7ADK Chimney SweepA local sweep you can call direct1.5
  8. 8Northants Chimney SweepsTrying a newer local sweep0.8

Northampton Chimney Sweep Reviews and Ratings

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1. Nobby the Sweep

Best for: Homeowners who want a sweep with a long track record

8.3Sweep Score

Northampton198 reviews

Score breakdown and details
Location
Northampton · 23 Parkfield Ave, Delapre, Northampton NN4 8QH
Track record
Established, very high review volume
Rating
198 Google reviews
Profile
Unclaimed listing (Google data)
Today
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Recommendation8.5
Trust8

Confidence: high

Strengths

  • 198 Google reviews, a well established track record
  • Direct phone number published, no lead form in the way
  • Has its own website with more detail on services
  • Opening hours published

Watch Out For

The Google profile is not owner verified. Double check the address and phone when you call.

Our take: Our top pick in this area. A Sweep Score of 8.3/10 reflects the best combination of rating, review depth and profile completeness here.

2

2. Duston Chimney Sweeps

Best for: Checking services and hours online before you call

4.8Sweep Score

Northampton10 reviews

Score breakdown and details
Location
Northampton · Duston Wildes, New Duston, Northampton NN5 6NR
Track record
Growing review base
Rating
10 Google reviews
Profile
Unclaimed listing (Google data)
Today
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Recommendation3.9
Trust6.2

Confidence: medium

Strengths

  • Direct phone number published, no lead form in the way
  • Has its own website with more detail on services
  • Opening hours published

Watch Out For

The Google profile is not owner verified. Double check the address and phone when you call.

Our take: A strong shortlist option with a Sweep Score of 4.8/10. Compare availability and price against the sweeps above.

3

3. Three Counties Chimneys

Best for: Weekend bookings, open Saturday and Sunday

3.5Sweep Score

Northampton6 reviews

Score breakdown and details
Location
Northampton · 38 Hoe Way, Roade, Northampton NN7 2NG
Track record
New or lightly reviewed
Rating
6 Google reviews
Profile
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Recommendation3.1
Trust4.1

Confidence: low

Strengths

  • Direct phone number published, no lead form in the way
  • Opening hours published
  • Open on Saturdays

Watch Out For

Only 6 reviews so far, so the rating could still move. Worth asking about experience.

Our take: A strong shortlist option with a Sweep Score of 3.5/10. Compare availability and price against the sweeps above.

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4. The Big Sweep

Best for: Weekend bookings, open Saturday and Sunday

3.2Sweep Score

Northampton4 reviews

Score breakdown and details
Location
Northampton · 22 Holdenby Rd, East Haddon, Northampton NN6 8DH
Track record
New or lightly reviewed
Rating
4 Google reviews
Profile
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Recommendation2.6
Trust4.1

Confidence: low

Strengths

  • Direct phone number published, no lead form in the way
  • Opening hours published
  • Open on Saturdays

Watch Out For

Only 4 reviews so far, so the rating could still move. Worth asking about experience.

Our take: Scores 3.2/10, but with few reviews the confidence is low. A reasonable call if the sweeps above are booked up.

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5. M Smith Chimney Sweep

Best for: A local sweep you can call direct

2.6Sweep Score

Northampton5 reviews

Score breakdown and details
Location
Northampton · 59 Donellan Grn, Northampton NN3 5DJ
Track record
New or lightly reviewed
Rating
5 Google reviews
Profile
Unclaimed listing (Google data)
Today
Hours not published
Recommendation2.9
Trust2.1

Confidence: low

Strengths

  • Direct phone number published, no lead form in the way

Watch Out For

Only 5 reviews so far, so the rating could still move. Worth asking about experience.

Our take: Scores 2.6/10, but with few reviews the confidence is low. A reasonable call if the sweeps above are booked up.

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6. Chimney Sweep Services

Best for: Saturday appointments

2.3Sweep Score

Northampton1 reviews

Score breakdown and details
Location
Northampton · Abington, Cogenhoe, Northampton NN7 1LU
Track record
New or lightly reviewed
Rating
1 Google reviews
Profile
Unclaimed listing (Google data)
Today
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Recommendation1.1
Trust4

Confidence: low

Strengths

  • Direct phone number published, no lead form in the way
  • Opening hours published
  • Open on Saturdays

Watch Out For

Only 1 reviews so far, so the rating could still move. Worth asking about experience.

Our take: Scores 2.3/10, but with few reviews the confidence is low. A reasonable call if the sweeps above are booked up.

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7. ADK Chimney Sweep

Best for: A local sweep you can call direct

1.5Sweep Score

Northampton1 reviews

Score breakdown and details
Location
Northampton · 172 Wycliffe Rd, Northampton NN1 5JH
Track record
New or lightly reviewed
Rating
1 Google reviews
Profile
Unclaimed listing (Google data)
Today
Hours not published
Recommendation1.1
Trust2

Confidence: low

Strengths

  • Direct phone number published, no lead form in the way

Watch Out For

Only 1 reviews so far, so the rating could still move. Worth asking about experience.

Our take: Scores 1.5/10, but with few reviews the confidence is low. A reasonable call if the sweeps above are booked up.

8

8. Northants Chimney Sweeps

Best for: Trying a newer local sweep

0.8Sweep Score

NorthamptonNo reviews yet

Score breakdown and details
Location
Northampton · 36 Clarke Ct, Earls Barton, Northampton NN6 0LX
Track record
New or lightly reviewed
Rating
No Google reviews yet
Profile
Unclaimed listing (Google data)
Today
Hours not published
Recommendation0
Trust2

Confidence: low

Strengths

  • Direct phone number published, no lead form in the way

Watch Out For

No Google reviews yet. Ask for references or recent customers you can speak to.

Our take: Scores 0.8/10, but with few reviews the confidence is low. A reasonable call if the sweeps above are booked up.

How Much Does a Chimney Sweep Cost in Northampton?

Routine sweeping in Northampton typically costs between £60 and £90, depending on what you're heating. A CCTV inspection to check for blockages or damage runs from £85 to £145. Larger jobs such as chimney pot replacement or fitting a flexible flue liner can reach several hundred pounds; stack repointing, for example, ranges from £290 to £960. What pushes costs up or down is often the condition of your flue, how much soot buildup there is, and whether you need specialist work like power sweeping for heavy tar or bird guard installation.

Typical standard sweep£60 to £852026 guide price for Northampton
Chimney sweep Northampton prices
Typical chimney sweep prices in Northampton
ServiceGuide price
Sweeping
Open fire chimney sweepStandard brick chimney, one flue£60 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 £115
Second flue on the same visitDiscount for an extra flue at the same address£30 to £50
Power (rotary) sweep for heavy tarFor glazed or tarred flues a brush cannot shift£85 to £145
Inspection and safety
CCTV chimney inspectionCamera survey with recorded footage£85 to £145
Smoke or draw testOften included with a sweep; checks the flue pulls£40 to £65
Wood burner annual serviceRope seals, glass, firebricks and baffle checked£85 to £145
Repairs and fittings
Bird nest removalOutside nesting season; depends on size and depth£75 to £155
Bird guard or cowl fittedSupply and fit, access dependent£65 to £145
Chimney pot replacementAccess equipment or scaffold extra£145 to £385
Chimney stack repointingSize, condition and scaffolding dependent£290 to £960
Flexible flue liner supply and fitHeight of chimney and liner grade dependent£865 to £2110

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

Northampton Sweeps Across West and North Districts

Northampton's eight sweeps are split evenly between the built-up town centre and surrounding rural parishes. Urban sweeps serve Northampton itself and nearby Roade, Cogenhoe and East Haddon, while rural-based specialists cover the outer villages and smaller hamlets. Two of the local sweeps maintain websites for easy booking, and four open on Saturdays, which can be helpful if you work during the week.

  • Far Cotton, Delapre and Duston in the south, Abington and Talavera in the centre
  • Hackleton, Roade and Long Buckby to the north and east
  • Four sweeps available on Saturdays for weekend bookings

What Draws Homeowners to Northampton's Most Reviewed Sweeps

One local sweep has built a strong reputation with nearly 200 customer reviews, scoring highly for reliability and professionalism. Others are newer or less widely reviewed, but they all operate within Northampton's postcode districts NN1 through NN7. When choosing, look at the number and tone of reviews rather than the business name alone; a newer sweep with a handful of five-star ratings can be just as trustworthy as an established name with mixed feedback.

Repairs and Specialist Work in Northampton

Beyond sweeping, many Northampton sweeps offer repairs and fittings. Bird nests in your flue are common and removal costs £75 to £155; if you want to prevent them returning, a guard or cowl costs £65 to £145 fitted. Chimney pots that have cracked or blown off typically cost £145 to £385 to replace. For older properties with tar buildup, power sweeping runs £85 to £145 and is more effective than brush alone.

  • Bird nest removal and guard installation to protect flues year-round
  • Chimney pot replacement for damaged or missing terminals
  • Power sweeping for heavy tar deposits in older chimneys

Best Time to Book Chimney Cleaning in Northampton

Book your Northampton sweep between May and August to avoid the autumn rush. Most people call between September and December when the heating season starts, so booking early gives you more choice of dates and helps ensure your chimney is clear before winter.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chimney Sweeps in Northampton

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

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How often should I have my chimney swept in Northampton?

If you use an open fire or wood burner, sweep at least once a year before winter. If you burn wood regularly, twice yearly is safer. For solid fuel stoves or Agas used daily, once or twice yearly depending on use. Oil or gas heating systems need less frequent sweeping; ask your sweep what suits your appliance.

What does a CCTV chimney inspection show?

A CCTV camera is pushed up your flue to reveal blockages, cracks, loose mortar, bird nests and creosote buildup that a brush alone might miss. It costs £85 to £145 and gives you a clear picture of whether repairs are needed before you light a fire.

Do Northampton sweeps offer same-day or emergency visits?

Response times vary between sweeps. Four of the eight are open on Saturdays, which helps if weekday booking is tight. Contact your chosen sweep directly to ask about availability and whether they handle emergency blockages.

What should I check before booking a chimney sweep in Northampton?

Read their reviews on this directory. Check whether they have a website (two do locally) and their opening hours. Ask if they're insured and whether they offer a sweeping certificate. Most sweeps can answer these by phone or email quickly.

Are there chimney sweeps near Northampton if mine isn't listed?

Nearby towns have sweeps too: Kettering has four, Daventry and Towcester have three and two respectively, all within 10 to 13 miles. You can search those towns on this directory if you want more options.

What does it cost to fit a flexible flue liner in Northampton?

Supply and fitting of a flexible flue liner ranges from £865 to £2110, making it one of the larger jobs. The price depends on flue length, accessibility and whether your chimney needs prep work first. Most sweeps will quote once they've inspected the flue.

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