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SmokyPistols

9.98/10

Chessington, Surrey

Checkatrade member since December 2018
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Services

  • Emergency Chimney Sweep Service

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9.98 /10

Based on 117 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

9.98

Reliability

9.99

Communication

9.97

What customers are saying

AI-generated from customer reviews over last 24 months

Customers consistently praise this trade for their professional, punctual, and exceptionally tidy service. Many also appreciate the helpful advice provided on how to use their fires and stoves more efficiently.

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Reviews (887)

  • 10

    Trustworthy

    Posted 21 January

    Really friendly, helpful, conscientious and cleared up afterwards. Would highly recommend
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: KT10
  • 10

    Recommendation.

    Posted 20 January

    Another excellent sweep, service and inspection of the chimney, carried out by SmokyPistols, qualified to the industry standard. Highly recommended.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: KT3
  • 10

    Best Chimney technician in the area

    Posted 16 January

    Mike came along, swept the chimney and was extremely helpful and useful in terms of education. He has probably saved me several hundred pounds a year. Clean thorough out and nice guy to boot ... happy to recommend
    Job location: KT21
  • 10

    Brilliant Service!! A+++

    Posted 14 January

    We recently moved to our new home and needed to get our chimney cleaned. Michael was superb, he not even cleaned the chimney but also explained to us on how to get the best of our wood burner. Thanks for the lovely candles! I would highly recommend Michael We already booked them for next year.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SM1
  • 10

    Superb - punctual, high quality, and considerate

    Posted 13 January

    Michael was simply excellent. As well as carrying out the sweep, he took the time to answer my (numerous) questions about the stove, and also provided great recommendations on good wood burning methods. Left the area tidier than it was when he arrived, and with some nice finishing touches too. Have already booked Michael in for the sweep next year! Highly recommend.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: TW11
  • Chi C
    10

    Really Excellent Service

    Posted 20 December 2025

    All round excellent service. Michael was friendly, clean and punctual. He provided some really useful advice on maintaining the fireplace and how to create efficient fires, and even helped to lay out some logs for the next fire. Highly recommended.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: KT12

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Company Info

Owner

Mr Michael Pistol

Sole Trader

8 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

No

Local. Professional. Friendly.


At SmokyPistols’, we don’t just sweep your chimney, we look after you as a customer.


Trust starts with good communication. We aim to build trust with you from the beginning.


Based in Chessington, we cover a 7-8 mile radius, including Kingston, Wimbledon, Epsom, Leatherhead, Dorking, Cobham, and Esher.


If you’re not sure if we cover your area, just get in touch.


We are Fully Insured and members of the Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps.


This gives us accreditation, and connects with the wider world of chimney sweeping, giving us a strong knowledge base.


We offer:

  • Chimney Sweeping of Open Fires, Gas Fires, Wood Burning Stoves, and Disused Fires
  • Smoke Test and Certificate as standard with every sweep (please note there are occasional circumstances when a smoke test is not possible).
  • Integrity Testing (a more in-depth smoke test used to check for leakage of any kind, or damage to the chimney; can also be used to help diagnose damp problems).
  • Birds’ and squirrels’ nest removal.
  • Live bird removal (as gently as possible!).
  • Installation or Removal of Caps and Cowls on certain houses, where there is access.
  • A Caring Approach.

One of our key values is Customer Education. Customers don’t just need their chimneys swept, they need to be taught how to use their fire properly.


Why won’t my chimney draw properly?


I’ve just bought a wood burning stove, but I’ve never had one before – how do I use it properly?


How do I prevent my fire back smoking and filling my house with smoke on Christmas day with all the relatives there?


These are the kind of issues that we educate our customers on. SmokyPistols’ customers know how to use their fires.


We don’t just give you generic advice; we take into consideration your house and your individual circumstances.


We bring a Thorough Approach to our work.


This applies not only to the advice we give our customers, but also to the way we sweep the chimney.


Nobody looks up their chimney to check if the job’s been done properly; SmokyPistols’ aims to make the whole experience one that builds trust from start to finish, so that customers have peace of mind that the things that they can’t check have been done well.


We look forwards to hearing from you.

Accreditations and awards

Guild of Master Sweeps
Guild of Master Sweeps

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