cost of having a chimney swept on a medium semi-detached house

My chimney hasn't has a clean in some time. I'm planning to hire a chimney sweep. How much will it cost to have my chimney swept in total? I have a medium semi-detached house.

Asked by June on 18th Aug 2020
Expert Trade Answers
"This would cost you approx 80-100 pounds. Depending of the chimney is lined and what material has been used to line it."
Answered on 9th Apr 2025 - Member since Oct 2024 - report
"The cost of chimney sweeping can vary depending on factors such as your location, the condition of your chimney, and any additional services required. On average, chimney sweeping for a medium-sized semi-detached house can cost anywhere from $100 to $300. It’s best to contact a few local chimney sweep companies to get quotes tailored to your specific situation."
Answered on 19th Apr 2024 - Member since Apr 2024 - report
"Basic Chimney Sweep: For a standard chimney sweeping service, the cost usually ranges from £50 to £90.

Additional Services: If your chimney needs extra attention (such as a deep clean, smoke testing, or inspection), the cost can go up to £100 to £150 or more."
Answered on 7th Feb 2025 - Member since Feb 2025 - report
"On average, for a standard chimney sweep, you can expect to pay between £60 to £90. However, for more complex jobs or for chimneys that haven't been cleaned in a long time, the price can rise to around £100 to £120."
Answered on 4th Jan 2025 - Member since Jul 2024 - report
"For a budget chimney sweep on an open fire, you can usually expect to pay around £60-£70. This should only take around an hour to complete. If you need are looking for a chimney sweep on an unlined chimney, this will usually cost around £90-£150."
Answered on 2nd Mar 2025 - Member since Jan 2025 - report
"On a day rate for this service is around £425 and normally can be done in a day"
Answered on 4th Sep 2021 - Member since Oct 2020 - report
"I’ve seen these sweep companies before but not that often to tell the truth. I think the bloke mentioned around £149 to sweep a chimney but depends on condition"
Answered on 9th May 2021 - Member since Apr 2021 - report
Find Tradespeople, compare up to 3 quotes!
It's FREE and there are no obligations
Ask a Trade
Got a question that only a tradesperson can answer? We have thousands of trades ready to answer any question you may have.
Ask your question
Ask a Trade

Are you looking for advice on a DIY project or have a question for our tradespeople?

We'll email your question to tradespeople who are skilled in your chosen category.

Your question will be made public - please do not include any personal details.

{{ first(ask.errors)[0] }}

By continuing you agree to the Community Guidelines.

Report Content

{{ first(reportForm.errors) }}

Thank you

Your report has been created and will be investigated shortly.

Ready to get a price for your home improvement project?
Get started

Over 1 million homeowners and over 50,000 tradespeople
use MyJobQuote nationwide each year