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Spartan Chimney Sweeps Spartan offers a professional, clean and reliable chimney sweeping service. Fully trained and insured. Government security vetted to the highest level.

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We were back to the boats again today.Last week, we discovered a critical fault with one of the solid fuel stoves that w...
24/10/2026

We were back to the boats again today.

Last week, we discovered a critical fault with one of the solid fuel stoves that we were there to service. Unfortunately, we just didn’t have the time to fix it then but made a special visit today to rectify the fault.

Basically, the flue collar was not connected to the stove. If it had been lit, carbon monoxide along with other flue gasses would have filled the boat. Not what you ever want and particularly in a confined space.

Collar reattached using stainless steel bolts, a nice gasket made up with fibreglass rope seal and the top of the stove repainted as a bonus! Also, an air intake was repaired by fabricating a part on site.

This one is now safe to use and it will be very snug in there tonight.

On another boat, a new rain cap was riveted onto the existing chimney. A simple job which will keep water out of the stove.

Not a bad mornings work really and Jane’s apprenticeship is coming along nicely!

We’ve had some interesting jobs recently including sweeps and safety checks on three narrowboats.It’s fair to say that t...
23/10/2026

We’ve had some interesting jobs recently including sweeps and safety checks on three narrowboats.
It’s fair to say that there was a bit of work to do on them to make them safe to use and it was fun working in a confined space.

As boatey people, I even took Jane, my “Deployment Strategist” as an extra pair of hands. Her apprenticeship has started and it’s going well!

Life on the road…..I’ve been stationary on the A331 for well over an hour so I’m going to be late for some appointments ...
23/10/2026

Life on the road…..
I’ve been stationary on the A331 for well over an hour so I’m going to be late for some appointments today.
Judging by the number of emergency vehicles that have passed me, there is a serious accident ahead.
So, my thoughts are this. Whilst it’s frustrating to be late, it could be far, far worse. At least I’m not taking a journey in an ambulance today.
Sending chimney sweeping luck to all those involved including our fantastic emergency services.

First job of the day today in Farnborough. It’s a sign I tell you 🤣
23/10/2026

First job of the day today in Farnborough. It’s a sign I tell you 🤣

Public service announcement!If you have problems with smoke coming into your room when lighting your fire or wood burner...
23/10/2026

Public service announcement!

If you have problems with smoke coming into your room when lighting your fire or wood burner on a cold day, this may help.

This is a common problem caused by dense cold air sinking down the flue. There are several ways to deal with this but the top down method of lighting gets positive feedback.

Essentially, heat from the fire lighter warms the flue whilst lighting the kindling and reverses the cold air downdraught.

The problem is particularly noticeable if you have an external twin wall flue system.

During the busy season, which is now, I simply can’t answer the phone to customers or take any bookings by email. It’s n...
22/10/2026

During the busy season, which is now, I simply can’t answer the phone to customers or take any bookings by email. It’s not possible to provide the level of service to which I aspire whilst taking bookings.

This is where my wonderful wife Jane comes in. If you call, text, WhatsApp, email or send a carrier pigeon, Jane will book you in.

She has excelled in this role for several years and has risen through the ranks of our small but powerful organisation. Starting as Diary Manager, she was soon promoted to Operations Manager. However, Jane is now fully employed as a head honcho in the role of Deployment Strategist.

I have no doubt that Jane would have been a jolly good aircraft plotter during the Battle of Britain!

I was contacted by a customer recently saying that their nextdoor neighbour had reported smoke coming into her house whe...
22/10/2026

I was contacted by a customer recently saying that their nextdoor neighbour had reported smoke coming into her house when they had the fire lit.
Technology in the form of a high definition chimney camera to the rescue!

From this picture, you can clearly see bricks missing from the wall that divides my customers flue from their neighbours, known as the midfeathers. In fact, you can see the neighbours flue liner very clearly.

Problem diagnosed and a course of remedial action proposed.

Did you know that it is considered lucky to have a chimney sweep at your wedding? In fact, chimney sweeps were declared ...
22/10/2026

Did you know that it is considered lucky to have a chimney sweep at your wedding? In fact, chimney sweeps were declared lucky by Royal Decree of King George 3rd in the 1740s (he was known for being a little bonkers though!)

Earlier this summer, I had the privilege of attending the wedding of a very good friends daughter. Hopefully, following this centuries old tradition will bring the happy couple a lifetime of luck 🍀

By age I’m in category 5 but as sweeping is not my first (or indeed second) career, I’d put myself in category 3!
24/05/2026

By age I’m in category 5 but as sweeping is not my first (or indeed second) career, I’d put myself in category 3!

23/05/2026

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Wanborough Hill
Guildford
GU32

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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