Traditional Chimney Sweeping
Traditional brush-and-rod chimney sweeping for open fires, multi-fuel stoves, and inglenook fireplaces across Cumbria and the Borders.
Learn moreAikton is a small agricultural settlement on the Solway Plain where farmhouses with solid-fuel appliances — Aga and Rayburn ranges alongside open fires — make up the bulk of our work in the area, alongside the associated flue sweeping that these appliances require annually.
Aikton is a small agricultural settlement on the Solway Plain where farmhouses with solid-fuel appliances — Aga and Rayburn ranges alongside open fires — make up the bulk of our work in the area, alongside the associated flue sweeping that these appliances require annually.
We also serve customers in nearby Wigton, Thursby, Carlisle.
Traditional brush-and-rod chimney sweeping for open fires, multi-fuel stoves, and inglenook fireplaces across Cumbria and the Borders.
Learn moreRotary power sweeping for stubborn soot, tar, and compacted debris — the method of choice when a flue has not been swept for several seasons or has significant tar build-up.
Learn moreFull wood-burner and multi-fuel stove service — door rope gaskets, baffle plate, glass, and combustion draw check — to keep your stove burning cleanly and safely.
Learn moreTraditional sweeping for open fires, inglenook hearths, and period fireplaces — covering the brick chimneys and multi-flue stacks common across Carlisle and Cumbria.
Learn moreSpecialist servicing of Aga, Rayburn, and solid-fuel range cookers — the working heart of many Cumbrian farmhouses and rural properties across the Eden Valley.
Learn moreGas flue inspections carried out in conjunction with Gas Safe registered engineers — confirming your flue is clear, undamaged, and venting safely.
Learn moreCCTV inspection of your chimney flue — identifying cracks, blockages, liner damage, or collapsed sections not visible during a standard sweep.
Learn moreSafe removal of bird nests from chimneys and flues — a summer priority across Cumbria where jackdaws and starlings nest in unused chimney pots from spring onwards.
Learn moreSupply and fitting of replacement chimney pots, anti-downdraught cowls, and bird guards — important on the exposed Solway Coast and upland Cumbrian properties.
Learn moreRepointing of deteriorated mortar joints and chimney stack rebuilds — maintaining the weathertight envelope above the roofline in Cumbria's demanding climate.
Learn moreProfessional removal and safe decommissioning of redundant wood-burners and multi-fuel stoves — including flue pipe disconnection and register plate fitting.
Learn moreLead flashing repair and renewal at chimney stack junctions — preventing the water ingress that causes staining and structural damage in Cumbria's wet climate.
Learn moreRoof and gutter repairs across Cumbria, backed by 30 years' roofing experience — from slipped slates to blocked guttering.
Learn moreBook your free no-obligation survey in Aikton today.