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SmokyPistols

9.97/10

Chessington, Surrey

Checkatrade member since December 2018
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Services

  • Emergency Chimney Sweep Service

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9.97 /10

Based on 131 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

9.98

Reliability

9.98

Communication

9.97

What customers are saying

AI-generated from customer reviews over last 24 months

Customers consistently praise this chimney sweep for being professional, friendly, and exceptionally tidy. Reviewers often mention their reliability and efficiency, with many being loyal customers who book year after year.

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Reviews (844)

  • 10

    Local Chimney Sweep

    Posted 6 days ago

    I have been using this chimney sweep company since the installation of my wood burner. Michael, the sweep ,completes the annual service efficiently and cleanly He will explain anything clearly. I have always been satisfied with the service in the knowledge that my wood burner is winter ready for another year.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: KT19
  • 10

    CHIMNEY SWEEP

    Posted 1 week ago

    Mike is superb. He is meticulously clean and does a great job. We use him annually for our chimney sweep. So polite an friendly. I would highly recommend him.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SM3
  • 10

    Excellent chimney sweep

    Posted 07 August

    I would highly recommend Michael to sweep your chimney. He is excellent at his job and a pleasure to have in the house. Leaves everything clean and tidy and with a fire laid ready for the first fire of the season.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: KT10
  • 10

    Professional, polite, efficient chimney sweep

    Posted 06 August

    Mike came and did a chimney sweep and burner check and as usual he was, polite, friendly, professional, efficient and tidy. He is always clear on his arrival time, puts down dust sheets as he comes in and gets on with the job.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: KT1
  • 10

    A wonderful service

    Posted 04 August

    Mike provides a pain-free, efficient, clean and professional experience. He is friendly and helpful and a pleasure to have in our home. The beautiful candle presentation at the end is a thoughtful addition to a lovely visit. We couldn't recommend Smoky Pistols more!
    Job location: KT18
  • 10

    Annual check of the chimney and burner

    Posted 01 August

    As always, Mike provided a fantastic service, with clear communication about arrival time and very tidy in the home. Always super polite and pleasant conversation blended with efficiency in getting the work done.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: KT22

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Company Info

Owner

Mr Michael Pistol

Sole Trader

7 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

No

Local. Professional. Friendly.


At SmokyPistols’, we don’t just sweep your chimney, we look after you as a customer.


Trust starts with good communication. We aim to build trust with you from the beginning.


Based in Chessington, we cover a 7-8 mile radius, including Kingston, Wimbledon, Epsom, Leatherhead, Dorking, Cobham, and Esher.


If you’re not sure if we cover your area, just get in touch.


We are Fully Insured and members of the Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps.


This gives us accreditation, and connects with the wider world of chimney sweeping, giving us a strong knowledge base.


We offer:

  • Chimney Sweeping of Open Fires, Gas Fires, Wood Burning Stoves, and Disused Fires
  • Smoke Test and Certificate as standard with every sweep (please note there are occasional circumstances when a smoke test is not possible).
  • Integrity Testing (a more in-depth smoke test used to check for leakage of any kind, or damage to the chimney; can also be used to help diagnose damp problems).
  • Birds’ and squirrels’ nest removal.
  • Live bird removal (as gently as possible!).
  • Installation or Removal of Caps and Cowls on certain houses, where there is access.
  • A Caring Approach.

One of our key values is Customer Education. Customers don’t just need their chimneys swept, they need to be taught how to use their fire properly.


Why won’t my chimney draw properly?


I’ve just bought a wood burning stove, but I’ve never had one before – how do I use it properly?


How do I prevent my fire back smoking and filling my house with smoke on Christmas day with all the relatives there?


These are the kind of issues that we educate our customers on. SmokyPistols’ customers know how to use their fires.


We don’t just give you generic advice; we take into consideration your house and your individual circumstances.


We bring a Thorough Approach to our work.


This applies not only to the advice we give our customers, but also to the way we sweep the chimney.


Nobody looks up their chimney to check if the job’s been done properly; SmokyPistols’ aims to make the whole experience one that builds trust from start to finish, so that customers have peace of mind that the things that they can’t check have been done well.


We look forwards to hearing from you.

Accreditations and awards

Guild of Master Sweeps
Guild of Master Sweeps

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Member since 2018

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