Steve came, and did the chimney and explained some remedial work that I may need to undertake in the future and also provided some useful contacts. I was quite busy with the electrician at the time, so I left him to it. He was in and out in well under an hour. No mess or dust. Very nice guy.
Public evidence profile
Basil The Brush
Trust Score
30out of 100
30 out of 100, with a caution: newest review we found is from November 2023. Weigh that age against the score.
- Rated 5.0 from 12 reviews
Newest review November 2023
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 12
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say25.9 of 60
Independent checks0 of 30
Track record3.6 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 8.3
- Ways to reach them0 of 8.3
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 6.2
- Registered company details0 of 4.1
- Photos of their work0 of 2.1
- Industry recognition0 of 1
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What customers say
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5.0out of 5
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Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade12 reviews · 5.0 avg
Detailed reviews
Basil the Brush came into sweep our chimney. He worked quickly and quietly and you never know he had been in after he had finished. He arrived on time and spent a few minutes going over what he was going to do. Overall I would highly recommend Basil the Brush service for quality or service, tidiness and price.
Steve arrived at the time we arranged. He was very courteous, left his shoes at the door, clean and tidy. Steve is very knowledgeable about his job and mentioned that he'd been a chimney sweep for over 20 years. I'm very pleased with his work and glad I employed a small local business. My chimney probably hasn't been swept for about 10 years as we stopped using it. Will definitely use his services again next year.
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Chimney Sweep
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Is Basil The Brush a legitimate business?
Basil The Brush has 12 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.
What do customers say about Basil The Brush?
Basil The Brush has 12 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
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What does Basil The Brush specialise in?
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How long has Basil The Brush been trading?
Basil The Brush has been reviewed on public sources since 2023.