ChimChiminy Sweep

ChimChiminy Sweep ChimChiminy Sweep is based in the village of Kempsford in the heart of the Cotswold Water Park.

Sweeps from £50 - discount for second flue
Roof top services
Cowls supplied and fitted: conical or top hat
Visual or video inspection of flue/chimneys
Smoke testing Set up as a business in 2011 it is it is run and owned by Mark Shipway, who has many years experience in building construction and fire service industry. ChimChiminy Sweep carries out cleaning of lined and unlined chimneys and flues, both residential and commercial, from open fires, wood and multi-fuel burners and stoves. Sweeps are carried out in an area approximately 15mile radius from kempsford, covering the border area of Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Oxfordshire including the towns and villages of Cricklade, Cirencester, Fairford, Lechlade, Highworth, Faringdon, Swindon, and Purton. The whole process of chimney sweeping is 99% clean for the customer. All I ask prior to our appointment is that you dont have a fire on the day of the sweep and that you have a standard electrical plug socket available. Typically a sweep will take approximately 45 - 60 minutes to complete. Before coming into your property I will have already carried out an assessment as to the height of the chimney and the general condition of the stack from the ground. I will then assemble my equipment and don shoe covers before coming inside. Firstly i will make a space in front of the hearth if nessessary, lay down a plastic sheet on the floor followed by a cotton soot sheet. On this I will place my tools and any parts of the hearth or stove which I may have to dissassemble. I will then select the correct size and stiffness of brush and correct rods for the sweep. with the brush attached to the first rod inside the hearth I will then tape a hearth sheet over the opening of the fire, this will stop the majority of the soot entering the room

With the hazardous material vacuum switched on to extract any of the dust which escapes the soot sheet, I will then connect the rods one by one, pushing and rotating them up the chimney. When the brush pops out the top or comes in contact with the cowl, I will reverse the process. The soot collected in the hearth will be vacuumed up, surrounds wire brushed, and any metal or glass cleaned,- prior to reassembly - JOB DONE!

Family notice for Mark, he worked for many of you and you would be most welcome to attend his funeral if you wish to pay...
31/07/2026

Family notice for Mark, he worked for many of you and you would be most welcome to attend his funeral if you wish to pay your respects.

We are sad to share this news of his passing.

SHIPWAY
Mark Anthony

At the family’s request, we sadly announce the passing of Mark who passed away at home on 7th July 2026, aged 61 years.

A devoted husband to Lesley. A much-loved father to Luke, Seb and Amelie and a treasured grandfather to Ryley. Mark will be dearly missed by all.

A service to celebrate Mark's life will be held at North Wiltshire Crematorium on Tuesday 11th August 2026 at 11:30am.

Family flowers only but donations in memory of Mark would be appreciated to Guide Dogs and/or RNLI c/o Hillier Funeral Service, Lime Kiln House, Lime Kiln, Royal Wootton Bassett, SN4 7HF or online at www.hillierfuneralservice.co.uk/obituaries/mark-anthony-shipway
Enquiries; 01793 315490

Address

The Cottage, Mount Pleasant, Kempsford
Fairford
GL74HB

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