Heating & Boilers · Cheshire

Cost of Chimney Sweep in Crewe (2026)

A typical chimney sweep job in Crewe costs £50 at the budget end and £110 for a full-spec install, per chimney. Outside peak season you'll usually get booked in within three to four weeks; summer runs tighter.

Typical cost in Crewe -8%
Low £50
Typical £80
High £110
Typical price per chimney Last updated 22 April 2026
  • Gas Safe Registered engineers only
  • OFTEC For oil-fired appliances
  • MCS Heat-pump certification
  • HETAS Solid fuel & biomass

About chimney sweep in Crewe

Crewe is a medium town of around 74,000 in Cheshire. The housing is mostly red-brick Victorian terraces, stone-built millworker housing and post-war semi-detached estates typical of Northern industrial towns. That matters: older properties usually mean more pipework, rewiring and retrofit surprises, while newer builds in districts like CW1, CW2 tend to be quicker jobs with standardised fittings. Local trade prices sit below the UK average. Lower contractor overheads and shorter distances across Cheshire do most of the work.

The North West swings hard on location. Manchester, Chester and Trafford are around the UK average; Blackburn, Burnley and Cumbria are well under it. Liverpool has no shortage of firms. If the job's in a Lake District postcode (CA, LA) expect a travel surcharge past the A590.

Heating is a regulated trade. Gas Safe for anything gas, OFTEC for oil, HETAS for wood burners and stoves, MCS for heat pumps. The bulk of the price is the engineer's time, roughly £300 to £500 a day in 2025, plus the appliance. A summer quote on the same job is usually 10 to 15 percent less than a winter emergency one, so don't leave an ageing boiler until October.

Chimney Sweep cost breakdown in Crewe

Basic £50 – £75

Straight flue, annual clean on open fire

Standard £75 – £100

Wood burner flue with certificate

Complex £100 – £185

Twin-wall flue with CCTV inspection

What affects the price of chimney sweep in Crewe?

  • Chimney height and number of bends
  • Soot build-up severity
  • Whether a CCTV inspection is added
  • Insurance certificate required

Crewe vs the UK average

Crewe sits in the heating & boilers market at a cost multiplier of 0.92× the UK national average. That puts Crewe chimney sweep prices at £50–£110 versus the UK average of £55–£120 per chimney.

Crewe vs UK national average — per chimney Crewe £50 £110 UK average £55 £120
Typical price range, per chimney

Chimney Sweep cost calculator — Crewe

Estimated cost in Crewe
£80 – £105
per chimney

Estimate based on live 2025 UK trade pricing. Always get 3 written quotes before committing.

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What's typically included in a chimney sweep quote

  • HETAS-approved brush and rod sweep
  • Smoke draw test
  • Insurance-approved certificate
  • Dust sheet protection

Frequently asked questions

How much does chimney sweep cost in Crewe?

Budget £50 to £110 per chimney for chimney sweep in Crewe. Prices here are around 8% cheaper than the UK average. What moves a quote inside that range is mostly heating contractor day rates in Cheshire and the specific material list for your job.

How long does chimney sweep take in Crewe?

A straightforward chimney sweep job in Crewe runs to 45–90 minutes. You can lose days to things outside the contractor's control — parts on backorder, awkward access, or a firm slotting your job around existing bookings. Ask for a start date and expected finish up front.

What's included in the price of chimney sweep in Crewe?

A proper chimney sweep quote in Crewe should cover: HETAS-approved brush and rod sweep; Smoke draw test; Insurance-approved certificate; Dust sheet protection. If any of those aren't itemised on your quote, push back and ask. A written guarantee with a clear warranty period is reasonable to expect on this kind of work.

Is chimney sweep cheaper in Crewe than the UK average?

Chimney Sweep in Crewe runs around 8% cheaper than the UK average. The UK-wide benchmark for this job is £55 to £120 per chimney; Crewe quotes tend to land between £50 and £110. Handy to know what the average actually looks like before you price round.

Do I need planning permission for chimney sweep in Crewe?

Most chimney sweep jobs don't need planning permission, but Building Regulations and any manufacturer or trade-body sign-off still apply. If the property sits in a conservation area or is listed, ring Cheshire Council before you book anything in. It's a free call and saves a world of grief later.