Chimney Sweeps: The Practical Guide to More Calls Every Week
Most chimney-sweeps in the UK are losing work to two or three competitors who simply rank higher on Google. Same job, same prices, different visibility.
Run by one person · UK-based · British English only
Why It's Different for Chimney Sweeps
If you are a chimney-sweep, your customers do not read blog posts or browse websites for fun. They Google something like 'emergency chimney-sweep near me' and call the first person who looks vaguely competent. The whole game is being one of the first three results.
What customers Google when they need a chimney-sweep: variations of cowl fitting, smoke problems, and bird nests in chimneys. The chimney-sweeps that target those exact phrases on their Google profile are the ones whose phones do not stop ringing.
What We Actually Do
Here is what we tell chimney-sweeps when they ask why their phone has slowed down. Most chimney-sweep businesses are not ranking for the search terms that bring buying-intent calls in their area. Honest list of what is included so you can compare: website (built and hosted), Google Business Profile (set up and run weekly), review automation, SEO work, missed-call text-back, monthly report. Nothing hidden.
Chimney Sweeps typically have between 30-100 direct competitors fighting for the same Google ranking. We get your chimney-sweep listing into the top three by working on the things Google's local algorithm rewards: relevance, prominence, and citation consistency.
What Most Owners Get Wrong
Among the chimney-sweeps we have already taken on, every single one had the same bottleneck. Their Google profile was half-empty and their site was not ranking for the urgent chimney-sweep searches. It's not the market. It's not the economy. It's not your prices. The phone is quiet because the people who used to find you in the Yellow Pages now search Google, and Google doesn't show your business. That's the entire problem.
The Clients We Already Run
For chimney-sweeps reading this who already feel like they have tried everything, here is the bit nobody mentions. Most chimney-sweep marketing advice is generic and does not actually move the needle for chimney-sweeps. Real client names you can verify on Google: Pinnacle Plumbers in Pontyclun, Tami Plumbing in Nottingham, Discount Heating NW in Liverpool, Optimum HVAC near Battle, M&R Property and Paving in Staines, Fylde Bathrooms in Blackpool, Alan's Plumbing in Cheshunt. All paying every month.
Next Step: A Free Audit
If you want a proper read on where your business stands online right now, ask for the free audit. We look at the same things we would look at if you were already paying us. You get the answer for free.
The Three Things That Move the Needle
Local SEO and Google Business Profile
We track every keyword you should be ranking for and check positions weekly. When something drops, we fix it that week, not next month. The monthly report shows every keyword and the change versus last month, in plain English.
Missed-Call Text-Back
Costs nothing extra to run, included in the monthly price. Most clients save the cost of the whole package within the first fortnight from this single feature.
Review Automation
After every job (or once a week, depending on your workflow) the system automatically asks your customers for a Google review. About one in three actually leaves one. Over a year, that adds up to dozens of fresh reviews on your listing.
What It Costs
Honest pricing, no asterisks: £199 one-time setup and £199 every month. Less than £6.70 a day. One job from Google pays for the month. The site is yours forever, even if you cancel after the third month.
Setup
£199
One-off. Covers your website. Yours to keep forever.
Monthly
£199/mo
Less than £6.70 a day. One job from Google pays for the month.
What's included every month
- Website (included in setup fee)
- SEO management
- AEO management
- Google Business Profile management
- Website updates included
- Monthly performance report
- 4 blog posts per month
- Missed call text back
- Quote follow-up automation
- Review automation
Frequently Asked
What does it actually cost?
Standard price is £199 once and £199 every month after. The website is included in the setup fee and you own it forever. Three months minimum, then rolling.
What do you actually do every month?
Plain English: we make your business show up first when people Google for what you do nearby, we make sure no calls get lost when you cannot answer, and we show you exactly what changed every month.
Do I need to do anything technical?
Not at all. We build, host, and run everything. If you can send a text message, you can use this service. We send you a monthly report and message you if we need anything from your end.
What if I already have a website?
Yes, that is normal. Most of our clients had a previous site (often built by an agency or a friend that did not work out). We bring it across, keep your domain, and rebuild whatever needs rebuilding.
How long until I see results?
Realistically: small wins from week one (more missed calls recovered, a few more reviews). Medium wins by month one (Google profile starting to climb). Bigger wins by month three (organic search rankings improving). Anyone promising overnight results is selling something.
Can I cancel?
You can cancel after the third month. No 30-day notice, no exit charge. The website is yours to keep. We just stop the management work.
More from SwiftLead
More for your trade
Get a Free Audit
Send us your business name and town. We'll send back a real audit of your Google listing, your website, and your top three local competitors. Same day, no sales call.