Whether you are a novice looking for a new career or an experienced sweep, the Guild provide the training and support to make your business a success.
We want every member’s business to be as successful as possible. There’s a lot for you to think about and good training is just the start. Our extensive membership benefits provide the tools and support you’ll need.
If you are already a professional sweep then we want to hear from you. The Guild sets high standards for membership so if you are already trained / qualified and experienced, then you’ll be most welcome.
The Guild was founded over 25 years ago with training, standards and member co-operation at its heart. There are several organizations offering chimney sweep training. If you are serious about being a professional sweep you should look closely at what is offered and compare like for like. How will you choose?
We want every member’s business to be as successful as possible. There’s a lot for you to think about and good training is just the start. Our extensive membership benefits provide the tools and support you’ll need.
To get a flavour of what the Guild is all about take a look at some of our promotional work, please select your level of experience and download your Training Pack below.
All new members have the opportunity to opt in to the “pathway to NVQ qualification”.
We look forward to hearing from you soon.
If you are already a professional sweep then we want to hear from you. The Guild sets high standards for membership so if you are already trained / qualified and experienced, then you’ll be most welcome.
What does the Guild offer an experienced sweep? Why join us?
The benefits of membership are extensive.
We can’t list all the good stuff here so please see the Experienced Sweeps Pack below for more details. Then forward us your Membership Application. We will assess your qualifications / experience etc. and discuss the next steps with you.
Take a close look if you need to, get your questions answered and take your time.
We look forward hearing from you soon.
What our members say…
Meet our members
Guild Members
Watch our video to hear first hand from our members, and how being part of the Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps have benefited them and their business.
What our members say…
Jessica Hayes
Village Chimney Sweep
“I have never enjoyed a course as much as I enjoyed the one that you designed and delivered last week. It was, quite simply, faultless. “The training environment at Ripley was high quality and well equipped. The materials were well written, well researched, relevant and specific. It was apparent that a lot of intelligent and…
What our members say…
Richard Lawson
Hexham Chimney Sweeps
“I found the course to be very knowledgeable. Being a Guild sweep has given me greater confidence when going to customer’s homes and this has enabled me to become a HETAS approved chimney sweep.”
What our members say…
Ali Swainston
ISIS Chimney Care
“During my research I had come across some forum talk online which was very negative about the cost of the Guild’s training program. I guess it does seem like a lot of money to start with but, like most things, there is more to it than meets the eye and you get a lot more…
What our members say…
Jason Ross
Fire Work
“And what do you do?” “I’m a chimney sweep.” “The reactions can be interesting, from amusement to sympathy. But what people don’t often realise is that chimney sweeping is probably one of the best jobs in the world! “I have been sweeping for 7 years and have found it to be a very good way…
What our members say…
Nick Rance
Rance and Broom Chimney sweeping
In 2013 I decided to enter the chimney sweeping industry and paid to train as a sweep. After a couple of days training in a classroom I was given a certificate, sold some dodgy tools and wished the best of luck in my new career. I discovered after a couple of years trading as an…
What our members say…
Jo Thurgur
Joanna Thurgur Chimney Sweep Services
“The course was fantastic, with excellent facilities and trainers who have been in the business for years and really know their stuff. I met some great people on the course who I am still in touch with.”
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