The Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps is a UK trade association for chimney sweeps with more than 500 members. It runs certified training courses across the country combining theory with practical work, publishes the bi-monthly members’ magazine Sweep Stuff, and stages the annual Sweep Stuff Live trade show. Its technical content covers stove smoke and safety testing and the Ready to Burn rules on fuel moisture. Members offer sweeping, appliance servicing, chimney inspection and testing, and can be located through the Guild’s findachimneysweep.co.uk directory.
Suitable for: finding a trained sweep to inspect, test and maintain flues in an older house before lighting fires or fitting a stove.
Services: member directory; chimney sweep training and certification; industry standards for sweeping, inspection and appliance testing; members’ magazine and trade show.
Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire; members nationwide.