Reliable, tidy and efficient professional chimney sweeping in the Exeter area from Amy + Ewan
Don’t forget, we cover other areas, too!
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Keeping your chimney and flue in good health!
- Chimney and flue sweeping with insurance-recognised certificate
- Birds nest, pest and blockage removal
- Minor repairs to log burners
- Camera inspections
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Why choose A+E to take care of your chimney and flue sweeping
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Efficient
We’re pros. So we keep you updated with what’s going on, are prompt, and work smartly. If you like, we can even give you a reminder when your next sweep is due.
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Family business
As a small local business, we rely on a good reputation. So our work needs to be top-notch. And you’ll always be able to personally speak with us.
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Legitimate and accountable
Having peace of mind is important for you and us. So we’re members of the NACS (National Association of Chimney Sweeps).
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Insurer recognised
We give you the proper paperwork that your home insurance needs. This is important for everyone, and especially if you live in a thatched home.
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Clean and careful
Sweeping’s a dirty job. But fear not, Ewan is a bit of a clean freak. So you can expect industry-leading ways to keep your home free of soot.
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Loads of insurance
We go above and beyond with our legal responsibilities, including the amount of insurance we have. So we’re ideally-placed for whatever you’d like to throw at us, either domestic or commercial.
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Skilled and kitted out
We’re trained by the leading industry body. We have all the kit (and we know how use it!). This includes professional vacuums with H13-class filtration – think Henry’s stronger, big brother.
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Safe
We want you and us to stay safe. We love a bit of PPE (personal protective equipment). We also carry out risk assessments as required, and work in a sensible way.
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We’re fully legit, for your peace of mind
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NACS registered
Being NACS (National Association of Chimney Sweeps) registered means we’re trained and follow the industry-standard national code of practice for chimney sweeps. After your sweep, we’ll also issue you an official NACS-backed certificate of compliance.
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Member of the FCBS
We’re a member of the FCBS (Federation of British Chimney Sweeps), who recognise our industry training. This gives you the confidence that we keep our skills up to date.
We’re a recommended Devon chimney sweep
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Our Local Expert recommends just one service provider in an area, so we’re really happy to be their choice of chimney sweeping professional for the Exeter, mid Devon and east Devon area.
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The Thatch Advice Centre is the go-to place for for information for owners of thatched properties. We’re pleased to be recommended by them.
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Three Best Rated chooses only three recommended businesses for a trade in a location. We’re proud to be one of their picks for chimney cleaning and maintenance.
And why not see what our happy clients say on our Google business profile
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Our chimney sweep services
Day to day, we care for people with their chimneys in Exeter, mid Devon, east Devon, and the Teignbridge area. But don’t worry if you’re further afield, contact us and we’ll see how we can help.
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Chimney sweeping
We take care of all types of chimneys and flues. That’s anything from traditional inglenooks to ranges and modern log burners. We use a mix of modern and traditional methods, to best suit what’s needed. If you’re unsure if we can take care of your chimney, just ask.
A proper certificate when the job’s done
All sweeping work comes with an insurance-recognised certificate as standard, backed by the NACS. This gives you and your insurance company important paperwork that proves you’ve maintained your chimney.
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Minor repairs to wood burners
To keep your log burner operating safely and efficiently, it needs servicing from time to time. This can include maintaining things like fire bricks, baffles, door rope seals, amongst other things. Contact us to have a chat about what your wood burner needs.
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Camera inspections and reports
Sometimes you’ll need to check the condition of your chimney’s interior, usually at the request of your home insurance company. So we use robust camera equipment to see where you can’t. We also offer a service of a full written report, which your insurance company may ask for.
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Bird nest and pest removal
We love animals, but you may not want them in your chimney! Nesting birds are protected in the UK between March and September, which is usually fine anyway as you won’t be using your chimney during this time. But nests in your chimney are unsafe, so outside these times we can carefully remove them for you. Find out why.
Need something else? Don’t worry if you need something for your chimney or solid fuel heating system and you don’t see it listed above. We may be able to help, or know someone trustworthy who can. Reach out to us.
For residential properties
We love taking care of all types of domestic buildings, including heritage, modern, listed and thatch – everything from stately homes, to chocolate box cottages.
For commercial properties
We have experience working with many business premises, including pub chains, tourism and hospitality, estate agents, housing associations and the public sector.
Before + after some chimney healthcare from A+E
Here’s a few examples of our work.
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A huge wood burner in an old forge just outside Exeter that needed the works, including new fire bricks, cheeks, baffle and door rope seals. -
A satisfying job with a smart finish to a log burner in a Topsham residential property. Door ropes, glass rope seal and glass were replaced, making it safe again and allowing it to perform the way it should. -
This flue in Bow was letting in dirt and debris from the chimney void. A polished stainless steel collar was fitted to solve the problem and give a nice finish to the wood burner in the customer’s lounge. -
Located in Whitstone, a modern wood burner manufactured here in Exeter. Due to the construction of the burner, special effort was needed to release the fixings to enable repair. 
Being not specifically made for the UK market, this North American-style stove in Exeter needed special care and remedial work. Access was cut into the flue pipe, followed by a sweep and finished off with a new brushed stainless steel soot door, allowing easy access for the future.
Have you ever wondered?
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Why bother having your sweep done by a professional?
For peace of mind! We have the needed training, tools, experience and public liability insurance. We really take pride in our work for you. And it’s certified to the NACS’ exacting standards.
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Why have birds nests removed?
To keep your chimney working properly (or at all)! If you try lighting a fire with a nest blocking the chimney, you risk filling your home with smoke, or even worse, a fire.
Even if you don’t plan to use a chimney, leaving a nest can also lead to damp, unpleasant pathogens, and fungal spores and bacteria. (The main culprits are Jackdaws. Good nest builders, but not too discerning in their building materials!)
So it’s always best to have nests removed. Dont’t forget, due to UK law protecting nesting birds between March and September, their nests can only be removed outside of this time.
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What do I need for my home insurance?
If your property is thatched, your insurers will want your NACS backed certificate on their records as soon as we’ve issued it to you. This shows them you’ve maintained your chimney in line with their policy requirements.
If your property isn’t thatched, chances are the insurers only requires sight of the certificate if you have a chimney fire. So it’s important for you to keep the certificate safe, and have the chimney swept at least annually if it’s used.
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About our family chimney sweep business
A+E Chimney Sweep is a small local business, run by husband-and-wife team Amy and Ewan.
We’re based in the village of Stoke Canon, just outside of Exeter – where there’s plenty of nice nearby places to walk our whippet. Our business covers other places in and around Devon, too.
- 3,700+ chimneys swept so far
- 700+ repeat customers and growing
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Amy
She’s the ‘A’ in A+E
Amy is the brains of the operation, working hard behind the scenes. She’s Cornish, so thinks ‘fine dining’ means eating a pasty with a knife and fork.
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Ewan
He’s the ‘E’ in A+E
Ewan takes care of the heavy grafting. He has over seven years’ industry experience. Ewan’s face is the one you’ll see for your sweep appointment. Here’s what it looks like beneath all the soot.
Contact Amy + Ewan
First time sweep with us?
Let’s have a friendly chat about your needs. Choose whichever way works for best for you get in touch. (Ironically, the only way you can’t reach us is through ‘smoke signals’!)
Repeat sweep?
We like to be loyal. After your first sweep with us, we’ll know exactly what you need, and when. So we’ll give you a handy reminder when your next sweep is due, just like your garage might do with your car’s MOT. That’s one less thing to worry about!
Let us know if you have any questions, need anything in the meantime like a repair, or if you’re moving home and want check if we cover your new location.
Sweep coming up?
We’re looking forward to seeing you. Here’s some handy information for you for your appointment. Give us a shout if you need to talk about anything in the meantime.
You’re in safe hands. Don’t worry if you reach our voicemail. We check calls and voicemails when we get home in the evening after work, and check messages when it’s safe and our vehicle is stopped. So we’ll get back to you at the very next chance we have.