What does an annual chimney sweep cost? Well how long is a piece of string, it really depends on what are you live, if you are in the centre of London searching for chimney sweep London you could expect to pay more than someone living in Kent for example, purely because of the travelling time that is required.
I would also say that you should consider the value of getting your chimney swept, a good thorough sweep by someone taking their time to ensure the job is done to completion will mean that you are getting more for your money, this means a clean burning virtually odorless chimney, than someone who does a quick cheap job, worst case scenario Is that your chimney is not swept thoroughly and you may need it done again part way through the year because you encounter problems.
What does a good sweep entail, well a good sweep will mean that your chimney is swept free of any dust, soot and any blockages, another thing that many chimney sweeps will do is a smoke test, this is great, you will now know that your chimney is safe and burning within the accordance of any local laws.
You should also expect that your living area where your fireplace is kept does not end up with any dust or soot on the furniture, so a good chimney sweep will come prepared with any dust sheets to cover your furniture and they will ensure that your room is just as you left it before they leave your property.
Another thing that a good chimney sweep will do for you is reward loyalty, if you have your chimney swept the recommended once a year, some will offer you a discount for choosing them again the next year, it may be hard for you to remember, but they often send you a reminder, wouldn’t it be nice if you got money off your weekly shopping every time you went back?