Restaurant & Pub Chimney Sweeping in Bristol & Somerset

Safe, compliant, and disruption-free sweeping for commercial kitchens, pubs, and restaurants across the South West.

Fireplaces and solid fuel appliances add warmth, character, and charm to pubs and restaurants — but they also come with legal responsibilities.

We provide expert chimney sweeping for restaurants and pubs in Bristol, Bath, and Somerset to keep your business compliant, efficient, and safe for staff and customers alike.

Why chimney sweeping matters for restaurants and pubs

A blocked or neglected chimney isn’t just a fire risk — it’s a hazard to health, business reputation, and insurance coverage.

If you burn wood, coal, or use gas appliances with flues, you need regular professional chimney maintenance as part of your commercial fire safety plan.

We help pubs and restaurants:

• Comply with fire safety regulations
• Meet insurance requirements
• Prevent chimney fires and carbon monoxide risks
• Improve air flow and energy efficiency
• Avoid costly downtime or closures

What we offer

From cosy pubs with log burners to busy restaurants with biomass heating or gas fires, we tailor our service to suit your setup.

Every sweep is carried out by qualified professionals with commercial premises in mind.

• Chimney sweeping for restaurants: Commercial kitchens can create a heavy build-up of soot and grease, especially where solid fuel is used. We sweep chimneys and flues efficiently to avoid disruption to service while helping you stay compliant with health and safety rules.
• Chimney sweeping for pubs and bars: Open fires, wood burners, and traditional chimney systems are a staple in many pubs. We sweep flues with minimal mess and maximum professionalism — perfect for keeping your venue cosy and compliant through every season.
• Flue inspections and condition reports: Need a safety check or insurance sign-off? We offer visual or CCTV inspections, including reports and recommendations for remedial work, if required.
• Flexible scheduling to suit your hours: We offer early morning, late night, or midweek slots to work around your opening hours. Whether you need a pre-winter sweep or ongoing maintenance, we’ll book you in at a time that won’t disrupt your flow of customers.

How often should restaurant and pub chimneys be swept?

If your business burns solid fuel, you should be sweeping more frequently than a domestic property.

As a general guide:

• Wood or biomass – every quarter
• Coal – twice a year
• Gas – once a year (if a chimney or flue is present)

High usage or multiple appliances may require more frequent sweeping.

If you’re unsure, we can assess and advise based on your fuel type and volume of use.

Who we work with

We regularly sweep chimneys for:

• Independent pubs and gastropubs
• Country inns and coaching houses
• City-centre restaurants
• Café-bars with feature fireplaces
• Commercial kitchens with biomass or wood-fired heating
• Brewery taprooms and food-led venues

Whether you run a heritage pub in Bath or a busy restaurant in Bristol, we’ll work cleanly, efficiently, and on your terms.

Why choose The Sweeping Company for your hotel

We specialise in chimney sweeping for commercial premises across the South West.

When you choose us, you’re working with a team that understands the hospitality sector — and how to work around it.

• HETAS-registered and fully insured
• Certificates of sweeping provided for records and insurance
• Experienced with heritage buildings, listed pubs, and multi-flue systems
• Respectful, efficient, and tidy — no mess, no stress
• Serving independents, chains, and landlords alike

More than just restaurant and pub chimney sweeping

We also offer:

• Home chimney sweeping
• Ductwork and ventilation cleaning
• Kitchen extract system cleaning
• HVAC system cleaning
• Fire damper installation
• Fire damper testing and certification
• Bird nest removal
• CCTV chimney inspection
• Homebuyer chimney survey
• Emergency chimney callouts