The cost for chimney cleaning will vary depending on whether you already receive regular maintenance or not. If you do, it can cost anywhere from $100 - $175 for a check-up and a basic cleaning, otherwise, without regular maintenance it will cost you between $150 to $350, and as much as $1000.

On average, for a standard chimney sweep, you can expect to pay between £60 to £90. However, for more complex jobs or for chimneys that haven't been cleaned in a long time, the price can rise to around £100 to £120. Get a few quotes from different chimney sweepers to ensure you're getting a fair price.

Successful completion of the course (70% on the examination), when combined with the necessary 80 weeks of industry experience, including at least 30 sweeps of wood-burning appliances and a letter of verification results in WETT certification Chimney Sweeping and SITE Basic Inspection.