8 chimney sweeps in 5 towns across Scottish Borders, Scotland. Pick your town to see its sweeps ranked by Sweep Score.
Who sweeps chimneys across Scottish Borders? Eight local sweeps based in Duns, Peebles, Kelso, Hawick and Lauder serve neighbourhoods from Mid Berwickshire to Jedburgh and District. Seven are rated by customers, with 40 combined reviews covering open fires, wood burners, range cookers and Aga flues. Book in late spring or summer to beat the September rush and secure a slot before heating season.
Ranked by Sweep Score. Tap a sweep to see it in its town's full guide.
Every town in Scottish Borders with at least one listed sweep.
Chimney sweeps in Scottish Borders charge between £60 and £95 to sweep an open fire or stove, with CCTV inspections running £90 to £145. More specialist work costs more: bird nest removal sits at £80 to £155, while larger jobs like chimney stack repointing can reach £295 to £980. Prices vary based on how accessible your chimney is, whether deposits of tar require power sweeping, and the complexity of any repairs needed. Most sweeps quote individual jobs rather than offer fixed rates, so contact a few to compare.
| Service | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Sweeping | |
| Open fire chimney sweepStandard brick chimney, one flue | £60 to £90 |
| Wood burner or multi fuel stove sweepIncludes flue liner and baffle clean | £65 to £95 |
| Range cooker or Aga flue sweepExtra time to strip down and reassemble | £80 to £120 |
| 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 | £90 to £145 |
| Inspection and safety | |
| CCTV chimney inspectionCamera survey with recorded footage | £90 to £145 |
| Smoke or draw testOften included with a sweep; checks the flue pulls | £40 to £70 |
| Wood burner annual serviceRope seals, glass, firebricks and baffle checked | £90 to £145 |
| Repairs and fittings | |
| Bird nest removalOutside nesting season; depends on size and depth | £80 to £155 |
| Bird guard or cowl fittedSupply and fit, access dependent | £70 to £145 |
| Chimney pot replacementAccess equipment or scaffold extra | £145 to £390 |
| Chimney stack repointingSize, condition and scaffolding dependent | £295 to £980 |
| Flexible flue liner supply and fitHeight of chimney and liner grade dependent | £880 to £2155 |
Guide prices only, not quotes from listed businesses. Always confirm with your sweep.
With four of our eight sweeps maintaining websites, you can check availability and request quotes online before phoning. Two sweeps in the directory open on Saturdays if weekday access is tricky. Spring and early summer remains the ideal window to book, giving you breathing room before September when demand peaks and slots vanish quickly.
Most sweeps here handle the full range of heating appliances common to the region. Open fires attract guide prices of £60 to £90, while wood burners and multi-fuel stoves typically cost £65 to £95. Range cookers and Aga flues command higher fees, from £80 to £120. If you're uncertain what your chimney serves or how often it needs sweeping, ask whether the sweep can advise during an initial inspection.
Bird nests are a common issue in Scottish Borders, especially during the breeding season when removal is restricted by law. If you spot signs of nesting, ask your sweep about timing, they can fit a guard or cowl (£70 to £145) once birds have left to prevent future problems. Larger structural work like repointing crumbling stack mortar ranges from £295 to £980 depending on how much needs attention.
Late May through August is prime booking time in Scottish Borders. Sweeps fill quickly come September as the heating season looms. Ring now if you plan to use your chimney or stove before winter, and you'll have far better choice of dates.
General UK booking pattern for chimney sweeps, shown as a guide rather than measured local data.
Straight answers to the questions homeowners ask before booking a sweep.
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See plansOpen fires need sweeping at least once yearly, ideally before winter starts. Wood burners and multi-fuel stoves should be swept 1 to 2 times per year depending on how heavily you use them. If you burn wet wood or notice reduced draw, sweep more frequently. Your sweep can advise based on what they find.
A camera survey (£90 to £145) reveals blockages, damage to the flue lining, bird nests, or structural problems invisible from ground level. It's worth doing if your chimney draws poorly, you smell fumes, or you're buying a property with an old chimney you want checked before use.
Yes. Your sweep should provide a certificate confirming the work, which you'll want for insurance purposes and as proof the chimney is safe to use. Keep it with your boiler papers.
A standard sweep uses rods and brushes to dislodge debris. A power (rotary) sweep employs a motorised brush head to shift stubborn deposits like heavy tar buildup, costing £90 to £145. Power sweeping is more thorough if tar is a problem, but not always necessary.
Nests are legally protected during breeding season (roughly March to August). If you spot one, wait until late summer when birds have fledged, then ask your sweep to fit a bird guard to prevent future nesting.
Stop using the appliance and contact a sweep for inspection. A blockage could be a nest, debris, or damage to the flue. CCTV inspection (£90 to £145) identifies the cause, and your sweep can then advise whether removal, repair or relining is needed.
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