Nick Van Dyke Chimney Sweep
Woking, Surrey
Checkatrade member since March 2023
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Based on 29 reviews over the past 12 months
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10
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10
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10
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Nick receives high praise for his punctuality, professionalism, thoroughness, and friendly demeanour, consistently providing excellent service and clear communication; customers also appreciate his tidiness and helpful advice regarding chimney maintenance.
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Reviews (111)
10 emergency chimney sweep
Posted 14 July
We had a bird stuck in the chimney so I posted a job for an emergency sweep. Nick was fantastic, great communication from the minute he's picked up the job. He was polite, friendly and left the place immaculate, safely removing the bird and sweeping the chimney. Thank you so much for attending so quickly and carrying out an excellent job! highly recommend!Verified reviewerJob location: GU2110 A first class job
Posted 10 July
Job location: GU21Nick was very thorough in explaining what he was going to do and set about it in a very methodical manner. We had a safety issue which he sorted,and whilst working and when finishing he was very clean .The wood burner even got a polish. A very pleasant man and very professional, will book again without a doubt.10 Great service - highly recommend
Posted 09 July
Really impressed with the service I received from Nick. He is so professional and friendly. It was easy to book in a chimney sweep and he did a full check of the fireplace to check it was safe and clean. Very happy with the comms and overall service and I will definitely recommend him to everyone. Thanks Nick!Verified reviewerJob location: GU410 Professional job
Posted 20 June
Nick was punctual and did a great job plus explained what he had done. Really good communication beforehand. Would definitely recommend.Verified reviewerJob location: GU2310 Excellent service from Nick
Posted 11 May
We installed a gas fireplace and needed the chimney sealed promptly so no bird could fall down the chimney as had happened before. Nick’s service was excellent - he replied to my email promptly, visited the next workday and sealed the chimney. He also removed the aerial for us while up there. I’d highly recommend him !Verified reviewerJob location: GU2110 Couldn’t recommend more highly
Posted 08 May
Nick was prompt and friendly and put us at ease immediately. He was meticulous in his work and got the job done to the highest standard - he was very informative and clear about the process (which was so interesting!) as he was completing the job, and communication before, during and after the job was exemplary. I would recommend Nick’s services to anyone!Verified reviewerJob location: GU4
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Owner
Mr Nicholas Davidson
Sole Trader
2 years on Checkatrade
VAT Registered
No
Nick Van Dyke is a professional traditional and thorough chimney sweep service based in central Surrey.
Repeat clients come back to us time and again because we believe in the '3 P's' of business being professional, polite and punctual. We are clean, tidy, considerate and respectful to our clients and their homes.
We understand working hours are not always Monday to Friday 9-5 so we tailor our traditional chimney sweeping service to suit our client’s availability and meet your requests.
We are conveniently situated between Guildford, Woking, and Dorking in Surrey so in easy reach of all the beautiful surrounding Surrey countryside as well as including west Sussex, north Hampshire, east Berkshire and parts of Middlesex *.
Regardless of whether you have a log burner, multi-fuel stove or traditional open fire, your chimney it will be swept clean from bottom to top using the most appropriate method, ensuring it is working at its most efficient and safest for you and your family.**
We provide a premium service of care and attention in everything we do, communicating openly and clearly with our clients every step of the way.
We are experienced in both traditional and power sweeping but have a clear preference for traditional sweeping methods honed over the years and constantly strive to improve our knowledge and training through continuous professional development. We certainly do not rest on our laurels and are keen to keep learning and adapting to new and emerging trends. Fully CiTB NVQ trade qualified, SFA approved as well as member of professional organisation, APICS.
We are also conversant with the extra requirements for thatched properties as well and hold certification of those standards.
We can also offer:
- CCTV inspection and investigation
- Wood burner servicing
- Bird and bird nest removal
- Cowls and bird guards fitted
- Thatched property sweeping
- Narrowboat flues
- Blockage clearing
- End of tenancy sweeps
- Carbon monoxide alarms
On completion of the sweep, we will provide you with a choice of either a written or PDF Certificate of Sweeping for your home insurance company. We will also keep the most recent document on safe electronic backup in line with Data Protection and GDPR legislation.
Nick Van Dyke is fully insured and DBS cleared so you can rely on us to carry out our service in the most respectful and considerate manner.
* Please note, we do not work within the GLA
**only gas fires with a viable hatch or opening for sweeping.
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