Bonds Chimney Sweep

30/09/2026

Unfortunately this well established company no longer operates but Bonds Chimney Sweep service and sweeps many of there very well installed Wood burning stoves call Bonds Chimney Sweep on 07398888576 or visit our website at www.bonds-chimney-sweep.co.uk we are the oldest most well established company that sweeps chimneys fits cowls and chimney pots in the Essex and Suffolk area

Retailers and installers of wood burning stoves, gas fires, fireplaces, range cookers and outdoor li

21/09/2026

Call Bonds Chimney Sweep on 07398888576 or visit our website at www.bonds-chimney-sweep.co.uk
Sweeping chimneys since 1959 Bonds Chimney Sweep

07/09/2026

Due to some health issues regarding a love of sugar and not addressing the danger of diabetes we are currently experiencing a minor shutdown till Saturday the 12 of September . We have been serving your community’s with distinction since 1959 providing an unrivalled service at fair honest prices call Bonds Chimney Sweep on 07398888576 Bonds Chimney Sweep visit our website at www.bonds-chimney-sweep.co.uk

08/01/2026

Visit our website at www.bonds-chimney-sweep.co.uk or call 07398888576 for all your chimney related issues.
Winter is here and you must have your chimneys and stoves along with any other solid fuel appliances cleaned and maintained to ensure your home stays safe and warm

02/01/2026

With the new year and very cold weather upon us it’s absolutely time to get your chimneys, stoves and solid fuel appliances cleaned and inspected.
Nesting season is coming up towards the end of winter and making sure your chimney is protected from birds and other nesting vermin is essential and well advised. call us on 07398888576 or visit our website at www.bonds-chimney-sweep.co.uk
Happy New Year to all our loyal customers and all our potential new ones

27/12/2025

Bonds Chimney SweepVisit our website at www.bonds-chimney-sweep.co.uk or WhatsApp 07398888576

In the UK, bird nesting season for chimneys runs roughly from February to August, with peak activity from March to July, making it illegal to disturb active nests due to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. Common culprits like jackdaws build nests from twigs and debris, blocking flues and creating fire hazards, so prevention with cowls/guards is best, and removal is only legal and safe in September/October after birds have fledged.
When to Expect Nests:
Season: Late February to late August.
Peak: March to July.
Common Birds: Jackdaws are frequent nesters, often starting in April.
Signs of a Nest:
Twigs, leaves, mud falling into your fireplace.
Unusual chirping sounds from the chimney.
Fire smoking back into the room.
Legal & Safety Issues:
Illegal to Disturb: It's an offense to damage or destroy an active nest.
Fire Hazard: Nests are highly flammable and block chimneys, preventing dangerous gases (like carbon monoxide) from escaping.
What to Do (and When):
During Nesting Season (Mar-Aug): Do not remove the nest; wait for the chicks to fledge.
After Nesting Season (Sept/Oct): This is the legal time to have the nest safely removed by a professional sweep and install deterrents.
Prevention: Install chimney cowls or bird guards before the next nesting season to stop birds from nesting in the first place.
Key Action: Contact a certified chimney sweep in early autumn (September/October) to clear any old nests and fit protective cowls for the following year.

03/12/2025

Visit our website at www.bonds-chimney-sweep.co.uk or call Bonds Chimney Sweep on 07398888576
All of your chimney related issues are in very capable hands. We have been doing this since 1959 and have a Sweep with 40 plus years of experience at our disposal
Fully insured and our certificates are backed by the biggest guild overseeing our industry. It’s only going to get much more colder so contact us to get your chimneys and stoves ready for the WINTER