Ablesweep

Ablesweep provides chimney sweeping and related services from its base near Biggar, serving homes across Lanarkshire and a wider area of central Scotland. The business is run by Simon Llewellyn, a City & Guilds-qualified and HETAS-registered sweep with extensive experience.

Power-vacuum sweeping and flue cleaning are central services. Smoke testing and chimney inspections, including CCTV checks, help identify issues such as poor draw, cracks, leaks, blockages and creosote build-up. Bird-nest removal, fitting or replacing chimney caps and cowls, and investigation of water or damp ingress are also offered.

The service covers open fires, solid-fuel appliances and wood-burning stoves. Advice is available on chimney and appliance safety, maintenance and performance problems, including smoky fires and downdraught. The company says it inspects accessible areas during home visits and aims to leave the work area clean, while issuing documentation for work carried out.

If you have a chimney or stove that needs attention, Ablesweep’s combination of sweeping, testing and practical problem-solving may be useful. Its published service information is aimed at householders and other property users who want their chimneys checked, cleaned or investigated.