Milborrow Chimney Sweeps

Milborrow Chimney Sweeps, chimney sweeping and maintenance in West Sussex

Milborrow Chimney Sweeps is a family-run company based in Crawley Down, West Sussex, dedicated to chimney sweeping and comprehensive chimney services for homes and businesses. Its stated area of operation covers West Sussex, East Sussex, Surrey, Kent and South London, within the South East of England. The firm states it has accumulated over a hundred years of experience in the maintenance and installation of chimneys, flues and fireplaces.

The team consists of HETAS qualified chimney sweeps and Gas Safe registered engineers, enabling it to cover both routine sweeping and complex repairs and installations, including the servicing and installation of gas appliances. It serves both homes — from Victorian terraced houses to modern homes or stately properties — and commercial premises.

Services for homes and businesses

The work is organised across several areas: chimney sweeping, chimney repairs, commercial and specialist work, fireplace preparation, repairs and maintenance, and the installation and maintenance of stoves and boilers. The company works with all types of solid fuel appliances and offers everything from a one-off domestic sweep to contract chimney cleaning services for commercial clients, such as pubs, restaurants or other businesses with a chimney.

The company also states that it installs and maintains fireplaces, stoves and boilers, and that it can handle all aspects of chimney and flue maintenance.

Two Royal Warrants and work at the royal palaces

Milborrow Chimney Sweeps states that it holds two Royal Warrants for its services at the royal palaces, one from the Queen and another from the Prince of Wales, at palaces in London and the South East. The website also displays the wording “By Appointment to His Majesty The King Chimney Sweeps”. The firm states that it brings that same level of care and expertise to all its customers.

History and team

Kevin Giddings took over the company in 1982 from Mr Milborrow, at which time he worked alone. Today he runs the business alongside his son Ben Giddings, leading a team the company describes as professional. The firm states it has become one of the largest chimney sweeping companies in England.

The company presents itself as a family business with a reputation for carrying out well-managed and professional work, and for seeing jobs through to completion. Its head office in Crawley Down has a booking team that offers information, advice and immediate scheduled appointments.

Weddings and media appearances

Kevin or his son Ben attend weddings dressed in authentic Victorian attire and accompanied by a real black cat to bring good luck to the bride and groom. The company also mentions numerous appearances in magazines, newspapers, television and radio.

Showroom and sister company

At the same address operates the large showroom of its sister company, Croydon Fireplaces, which works closely with Milborrow Chimney Sweeps. The space displays over 100 appliances from 50 leading industry brands and offers nationwide next-day delivery for stock items and appliances.

Recommended chimney sweeping frequency

The company sets out the recommendations of the fire and rescue service according to the fuel used:

• Smokeless fuel: once a year.
• Coal: twice a year.
• Wood: quarterly.
• Gas: once a year (without bird protection).
• Liquid fuels: once a year.

These guidelines depend on actual use, and chimney sweeps can advise on the most appropriate frequency in each case.

Coverage and environmental commitment

In addition to West Sussex, East Sussex, South London, Kent and Surrey, the company lists locations served such as Bletchingley, Brighton, Burgess Hill, Carshalton, Caterham, Crawley Down, Crawley, Crowborough, Croydon, Dorking, East Grinstead, Edenbridge, Epsom, Forest Row, Guildford, Haywards Heath, Heathfield, Horley, Horsham, Lewes, Lindfield, Lingfield, Oxted, Partridge Green, Redhill, Reigate, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Sanderstead, Sevenoaks, Southborough, Tonbridge, Uckfield and Worthing.

The firm states environmental and social objectives: to reduce the impact of its work, improve waste management and recycling, limit polluting activities, reduce energy consumption and office printing to lower its carbon footprint, and advise customers on the correct use of fuels and appliances to improve efficiency and reduce emissions.

Location and contact

Parkfields Farmhouse, Hophurst Lane, Crawley Down, Crawley, RH10 4LN · Phone: 01342 717900 · Email: info@milborrowchimneysweeps.co.uk · Hours: Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 18:00; Saturday: 09:00 - 16:00; Sunday: closed