SmokyPistols
Skills
- Emergency Chimney Sweep Service
Customer Reviews
Write a review10 /10
Based on 54 reviews over the past 12 months
Quality of work
10
Reliability
10
Communication
10
What customers are saying
AI-generated from customer reviews over last 24 months
Customers consistently describe the service as professional, punctual, and exceptionally tidy. Many also appreciate the valuable advice shared on using their fires and stoves more efficiently.
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Reviews (919)
10 Chimney Sweep
Posted 5 days ago
Excellent Service – Friendly, Punctual and Professional
Mike swept our chimney this morning and did a great job. He arrived on time, was friendly, professional and clearly very knowledgeable. Really pleased with the service and would highly recommend him!Job location: SW1910 Emergency Chimney Sweep Service
Posted 19 October
Annual chimney sweep
Efficient, high quality service and thoughtful advice on improving heat circulation around the houseVerified reviewerJob location: KT5RAlison G10 Chimney Sweep
Posted 07 October
Excellent, professional and friendly service.
Excellent, professional and friendly service. Mike was a pleasure to have in the house. He worked in a well-organised manner and left the area clean and tidy. Highly recommended.Verified reviewerJob location: SW2010 Chimney Sweep
Posted 25 September
Annual sweep for log burner
Stellar service from Michael. Turned up on time and performed a quality job and was also very clean and tidy. Top work as usual.Job location: KT1710 Chimney Sweep
Posted 16 September
Highly recommended!
Mike has been cleaning our chimney for a number of years now and would highly recommend him. He’s efficient, polite and leaves the place spotless. He is also very knowledgeable and always happy to provide advice. He also leaves a very welcome finishing touch of some candles and matches which are much appreciated!Verified reviewerJob location: KT610 Chimney Sweep
Posted 05 September
Would 100% recommend SmokyPistols
From the moment I phoned Michael he was professional and friendly. I received text updates for the booking, and for his arrival time on the day. When he arrived he was polite and set up all his equipment then proceeded to sweep the chimney. His work is impeccable, and there was no mess at all when he had finished. I consider myself a "seasoned" wood burner, but Michael offered advice and suggestions to get the most from our fires and I will definitely be using them in the future. His candle gift at the end was a nice surprise, and I've already booked a mid-winter sweep with him.Verified reviewerJob location: KT21
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Company Info
Owner
Mr Michael Pistol
Sole Trader
8 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.
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