Toast Surrey Professional Chimney sweeping and Wood Burner installation 

Services we provide

Chimney sweeping 

Bird nest removal

Pest clearance ( dead birds )

Chimney cowls

New chimney pot fitting

Chimney repair and removal

Full fireplace fitting service

CCTV survey

Wood burner installation

Integrity testing of flues

Fully insured with the NFU

Gary Evans with the Toast Citroen van. In the background the Historic Derby Grandstand
Toast Chimney sweep van. Citroen Dispatch
Hetas registration Card

What are the benefits of chimney sweeps?

Chimney sweeping provides several important benefits, ensuring Safety, efficiency and longevity for your fireplace and your home. Here are the key advantages.

  1. Fire Hazard Prevention

    Creosote, that builds up inside chimneys over time, is highly flammable. Regular sweeping removes creosote deposit, reducing the risk of chimney fires.

  2. Improved Air Quality

    A clean chimney prevents blockages, such as soot, debris, or nests, allowing smoke and harmful gases such as Carbon Monoxide to exit your home properly.

  3. Enhanced Heating Efficiency

    A clean chimney improves airflow, ensuring your fireplace burns more efficiently, saving your money and providing better heat output.

  4. Early Problem Detection

    Regular inspections during sweeping can identify structural issues, such as loose bricks, dangerous chimney stacks, or leaks before they become costly repairs.

  5. Prolongs Chimney Life

    Removing corrosive substances like creosote and soot prevents chimney liner and masonry damage, extending the life of your fireplace.

  6. Prevents Pest Infestations

    Birds, Squirrels and other pests often nest in chimney flues. Sweeping removes these and prevents infestations, such as flies.

  7. Compliance with Insurance Companies

    Many insurance policies and local fire codes require yearly chimney maintenance if they are in use. Sweeping ensures compliance, avoiding potential liability in the case of a chimney fire.

  8. Odour Reduction

    Creosote, soot and damp debris cause unpleasant odours. Regular cleaning helps eliminate these smells, especially during the warmer summer months

Toast

I first started out in 1992 in Battersea Park Road as the manager of Toast Fireplaces. After a year I purchased the business. I became a NACS chimney sweep some years later and eventually I became a full time sweep and stove installer.

I provide a complete service to my customers, from sweeping to repairs and installations of new fireplaces. I am reliable, clean working and always work with you, the customer in mind.

I am fully insured including public liability insurance.

HETAS installer and for customer reassurance, I have a DBS certificate.

Customer reviews

“ Excellent, very courteous and knowledgeable “ 10/10

Richard KT17

“ Gary is a friendly chap who works away causing the minimum of disruption. I opted to remove the old built in fire and line the fire myself, and he explained exactly what I needed to do. Good price friendly service. Highly recommend. “ 10/10

Philip SM5

“Gary was brilliant-he did a through and professional job, and gave me extremely useful tips . we’ll be using him again as he’s very good at what he does”

Jennifer RH6

Exactly as described. No mess Quick and efficient

Tim RH3

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CHINMEY SWEEP CHARGES

Chimney sweep. £75

Bird nest removal. £95

Pest removal. £75

Cowl fitting. £75

Cowls supply from £45

new chimney pot £120

CCTV survey. £120

Integrity test. £150

Areas covered for Chimney sweeps

All the KT 1-24 postcodes

All the SM 1-7 postcodes

CR 3-4-5-8 Postcodes

RH 1-2-3-4-5-6-9

These are the areas during the winter season (October-December) During the less busy times of the year I can be more flexible.