Carbon Clearing

Carbon Clearing is a Guild-certified chimney sweep and a certified member of the Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps. Based in Botley, it serves Southampton and surrounding Hampshire areas. The company is fully insured and carries out work in line with current Guild guidance. It uses modern equipment and clean working practices.

Services include chimney sweeping and chimney cleaning for wood-burning stoves, log burners, multi-fuel stoves and open fires, along with specialist services such as CCTV camera inspections, bird nest removal, chimney cowl and cap fitting, and stove maintenance. A smoke draw test is provided to confirm the flue is venting correctly. A sweeping certificate is issued noting the work carried out and any observations.

In and around Southampton, Carbon Clearing has built a strong reputation as a chimney sweeping specialist, with customers consistently praising the thoroughness of the work and the care taken to protect the home. The most frequently mentioned theme is cleanliness: reviewers describe how the work area is left spotless, with fireplaces carefully sealed and powerful vacuum equipment used so that no dust or soot escapes into living rooms. Doug Woodward, named in several accounts, is repeatedly described as friendly, polite and highly knowledgeable, taking time to explain each stage of servicing and sweeping multi fuel stoves, log burners and inset appliances.

The advice he offers on stove use and maintenance comes up often, as does the provision of digital certification after the visit. Customers also highlight reliability and punctuality, with appointments kept promptly and communication maintained throughout. The use of cameras to inspect chimney interiors is singled out as a sign of a meticulous approach. Fair pricing and a professional, courteous manner are noted, alongside the involvement of Leah in providing helpful support. Work on wood burners, flues and stove chimneys forms the core of the feedback, with several reviewers stating they would return for future servicing.