“As always a great service from Mike. His communication ahead of the sweep is really clear and very helpful for something that happens once a year. Have used Mike for many years now and would recommend to anyone.”
Public evidence profile
SmokyPistols
Trust Score
64out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 892 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
Worth checking: NFRC Competent Person Scheme (CompetentRoofer)
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume892
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say56.1 of 60
Independent checks2.9 of 30
Track record5 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 10.3
- Ways to reach them2.9 of 3.4
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 5.1
- Registered company details0 of 5.1
- Photos of their work0 of 4.3
- Industry recognition0 of 1.7
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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
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Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade892 reviews
Highlights
“Wow! Seriously impressed by Michael and his service! This guy will not only clear your Chimney of soot, but also do a full analysis of your fireplace and log storage.... all for a very reasonable price!!! Providing helpful, practical ways on: 1) How to store and season your logs efficiently 2) How to get the most out of your fire 3) Fire safety (how to not burn your house down with a candle loving Wife) I will most likely be using Michael until the day he retires or dies....I was that impressed!”
“Excellent service. As always Michael is very friendly and efficient. The fireplace always looks amazing after he has been. Highly recommended”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for SmokyPistols, including the highlights above. The 892 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
As always a great service from Mike. His communication ahead of the sweep is really clear and very helpful for something that happens once a year. Have used Mike for many years now and would recommend to anyone.
Wow! Seriously impressed by Michael and his service! This guy will not only clear your Chimney of soot, but also do a full analysis of your fireplace and log storage.... all for a very reasonable price!!! Providing helpful, practical ways on: 1) How to store and season your logs efficiently 2) How to get the most out of your fire 3) Fire safety (how to not burn your house down with a candle loving Wife) I will most likely be using Michael until the day he retires or dies....I was that impressed!
Excellent service. As always Michael is very friendly and efficient. The fireplace always looks amazing after he has been. Highly recommended
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for roofers in Chessington
Across 26 roofers in Chessington, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
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About
Chimney sweep in Chessington, Surrey.
Areas served
ChessingtonSurrey
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Independent checks
About this business
Recently reviewed3 reviews in the last 12 months.
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Roofing isn't licensed, so anyone can set up - and it's a trade with more than its share of cowboys. A big re-roof must meet building regulations; CompetentRoofer (the Government-authorised NFRC scheme) registers roofers who can self-certify that, and vets and inspects them at least twice a year. Check they're on it before you hire.
Check the CompetentRoofer registerNever agree to roof work from a cold-caller at your door or an unsolicited 'we noticed your roof' note. That is the classic roofing scam.
Get a written quote that itemises access (scaffolding or a tower), the exact materials, and the workmanship guarantee, not a vague day rate.
Be wary of demands for a large cash deposit; agree staged payments against work you can actually see completed.
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Common questions about SmokyPistols
Is SmokyPistols a legitimate business?
SmokyPistols has 892 independent public reviews, rated 5.0 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 SmokyPistols?
SmokyPistols has 892 public reviews, averaging 5.0 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know SmokyPistols' reviews are genuine?
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Has SmokyPistols had recent public reviews?
SmokyPistols has 3 public reviews dated within the last 12 months. That shows their review history includes recent feedback; it does not prove current availability, so confirm capacity before hiring.