Professional HVAC & Chimney Sweep Services in Wells
England’s smallest city, served by a team who know it well
With Wells Cathedral rising over the rooftops and the medieval lanes of Vicars’ Close just a short walk from the Market Place, Wells is a city built on centuries of careful craftsmanship — and its buildings deserve the same care today. The Sweeping Company provides expert chimney sweeping and HVAC services across Wells and the surrounding Mendip villages, keeping properties safe, warm, and compliant, from cathedral-close cottages to modern family homes on the edge of town.
Why choose The Sweeping Company in Wells?
Wells combines a dense, historic centre with a growing residential edge, and we’re equally at home in both. Our team understands the particular needs of the city’s older buildings as well as the practical demands of its schools, guesthouses, and independent businesses.
- Over a decade of experience across Somerset and the Mendip Hills
- HETAS, Sweep Safe, and NAAD UK certified technicians
- Fully insured and DBS-checked team
- Trusted by cathedral-close residents, schools, hoteliers, and landlords
- Digital certificates issued on every visit, ready for insurers or lettings
Our chimney sweep services in Wells
From a wood burner in a cottage near St Cuthbert Street to a multi-flue setup in a Cathedral Green guesthouse, we bring the right expertise to every chimney in the city.
Domestic chimney sweeping
Homeowners across Wells, from the streets around the Cathedral to the newer estates off North Road, count on us for thorough, no-mess chimney sweeping that keeps their home running safely all year round.
- Open fire, wood burner, and stove chimney sweeping
- Bird nest removal (compliant with Wildlife and Countryside Act)
- CCTV chimney inspections
- Certificates for insurance and letting compliance
- Homebuyer chimney surveys
- Regular chimney maintenance contracts
- Emergency chimney services
Wells has one of the highest concentrations of listed buildings in Somerset, and we work with the care and patience that older properties, particularly those close to the Cathedral and Bishop’s Palace, demand.
Commercial chimney sweeping
Wells draws a steady flow of visitors year-round, and its hospitality trade, schools, and public buildings rely on us to keep their chimney systems safe and fully compliant.
- Hospitality venues (restaurants, pubs, hotels, coffee roasters, pizzerias)
- Healthcare facilities
- Educational buildings (schools, colleges, universities)
- Heritage and listed buildings, including sites within the Cathedral precinct
- Construction and industrial sites
We plan commercial visits around opening hours and market days, so your business carries on as normal while we get the job done.
HVAC services in Wells
Beyond chimneys, our HVAC team looks after ductwork, kitchen extraction, and fire safety systems for homes and businesses right across the city.
- Ductwork cleaning – essential for air hygiene and energy efficiency
- Kitchen extract cleaning – protecting against fire risk and meeting TR19® standards
- Fire damper testing and installation – ensuring compliance with BS9999 and reducing fire spread
- Ventilation system maintenance – ideal for busy kitchens, schools, and healthcare settings
Whether you’re running a café near the Market Place or managing a school kitchen off Chamberlain Street, we’ll help keep your ventilation systems safe, efficient, and inspection-ready.
Where do we cover in Glastonbury?
Our team covers the whole of Wells and the villages that surround it, working across the city and out into the Mendip countryside. We serve:
- Wells city centre and the Cathedral precinct
- St Cuthbert Street and Chamberlain Street
- Milton and Keward
- North Road and Bath Road
- Dulcote and Coxley
- Wookey and Wookey Hole
- Croscombe, Easton, and Haybridge
- … and the surrounding Mendip villages
Ready to book a chimney sweep in Wells?
Getting booked in is simple. Whether you need a single sweep ahead of winter or a standing HVAC contract for a commercial kitchen, we’ll work around your diary and keep you compliant throughout.
📞 Call us today on 01373 836 986 / 07508 907 892 to book your chimney or HVAC service
📧 Email us for quotes, contracts, or commercial site assessments
🗓️ Flexible scheduling to suit your hours — early mornings, late afternoons, or weekend visits available
FAQs
How often should I have my chimney swept in Wells?
Once a year is standard for wood burners and open fires — more often if you’re using yours regularly through the colder months.
Do you work on Wells’ older and listed properties?
Yes. Wells has an exceptionally high number of listed and heritage properties, and our team is well practised in working carefully within their constraints, including sites close to the Cathedral.
Can you fit around Wells’ market days?
We can, depending on notice. Wells holds markets midweek and at the weekend, and we schedule commercial visits to avoid disrupting your trading hours.
Do you offer kitchen extract cleaning for local restaurants and cafés?
Yes — our TR19®-compliant kitchen extract cleaning is a core part of our HVAC service for Wells’ hospitality venues.
Can schools and care homes set up a maintenance contract?
Absolutely. We offer bespoke maintenance plans for educational and healthcare settings, with full digital documentation for every visit.
Book now: Chimney sweep and HVAC services in Wells
From the shadow of the Cathedral to the villages out towards the Mendips, The Sweeping Company keeps Wells’ homes and businesses safe, warm, and fully compliant.
