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Wilkins Chimney Sweep Limited
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WILKINS CHIMNEY SWEEP, Established 1895 is a modern take on a traditional business. A ‘man in a van’ franchise, the package comes complete with everything you’d expect from a quality franchise model.

Provided you don’t mind getting a bit grubby, being a chimney sweep ticks many of the boxes for a business owner in 2012;
  • Almost debt-free ‘pay on the day’ model
  • Good cash flow
  • Repeat business
  • A ‘need, not a want’ service
  • And it can be great fun!
About the Work

Chimney sweeping is a year-round service with franchisees offering a, clean, punctual, efficient, friendly and value for money service. Work is primarily in people’s homes, so applicants will need to be police checked.

What’s included?

Our franchise fee is £14,000 plus VAT and includes:
  • Trading Name – your right to trade as WILKINS CHIMNEY SWEEP, established 1895, is granted for an initial 6-year term
  • Practical Training – all technical aspects of sweeping chimneys, (no previous experience necessary and actually preferred!)
  • Business Training – how to run a business that delivers chimney sweeping services; finding and retaining customers, administration, customer service and accounting
  • PR and Marketing Launch – getting you started with your own web page, professional photographs, bespoke PR, marketing and promotional material and a campaign for the year
  • Professional Accreditation – HETAS Approved Chimney Sweep course, APICS assessment and membership plus certification with the Ladder Association
  • Branding – Our franchisees tell us that one of their top marketing tools is their liveried vehicle, so we brand it for you with the WILKINS CHIMNEY SWEEP logos and your local telephone number. To make sure you’re promoting your business at all times, you’ll receive fully branded overalls and shirts for business meetings.
  • Equipment – A full equipment package that meets and exceeds APICS membership requirements
  • Operations Manual – whilst nothing beats picking up the phone and asking for help (and we’re always happy to hear from you) we’ll loan you a complete operations manual, which covers everything, from sweeping to getting paid, from accounting to reporting and everything in between
  • Software Licence – our unique back-office customer booking system is licensed to you for the term of your franchise
  • Territory - based on number of properties, you’ll have a territory that is yours alone to trade as WILKINS CHIMNEY SWEEP Established 1895
Finding out more

Husband and wife team Peter and Louise Harris are the Directors of the business and their philosophy is to make the process of becoming a WILKINS CHIMNEY SWEEP franchisee an easy one.

It starts with an initial phone call to establish a few basic facts: Do you drive? How are your computer skills? Are you practical? Do you mind getting grubby? This phone call allows them to establish some basic facts before they can move you on to the next stage; it will give you the chance to ask some initial questions too

Next you’ll be invited to a one to one meeting or a Discovery Day, where you’ll have the chance to ask questions, find out more about the franchise, and the rest of the recruitment process will be explained to you in detail.

First and foremost Peter and Louise’s aim is to build a good working relationship with prospective franchisees so everyone feels comfortable when the time comes to make that all important decision.

Would you like to take the first step? Then contact us today!

Read recent testimonials from Wilkins Chimney Sweep Limited Franchisees

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Successful Wilkins Chimney Sweep Franchisee Dave Connolly
Wilkins Chimney Sweep Franchisee: Dave ConnollyTrading Area: Black CountryWhat made you buy a franchise business?I’d been reading about the success of some much larger franchise companies in the UK so thought I’d look into it. At my age, 50 when I took it on, I didn’t want to be starting from scratch again and I liked the fact tha...Read more...

Successful Franchisee Mark Frost Wilkins Chimney Sweep
Mark Frost (52) purchased his Wilkins Chimney Sweep – Brighton and Worthing franchise after meeting owners Peter and Louise Harris at a franchise exhibition at ExCel in London in February 2011, having recently been made redundant from his job as a surveyor.  Mark is married to Sue and they have two sons, Nicholas and Simon.What made you ...Read more...

A clean sweep for Cambridge Franchise couple
Steven (46) and Anne (44) Gallacher decided to purchase a Wilkins Chimney Sweep franchise after meeting owners Peter and Louise Harris at a franchise exhibition held at ExCel in London in February 2011. Steven had recently taken voluntary redundancy from his job as a senior manager in the Home Office and Ministry of Justice; Deputy head teacher Ann...Read more...

Recent Franchise News Articles from Wilkins Chimney Sweep Limited

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Awardwinning franchisor Wilkins Chimney Sweep in radio doublebill!
26-Apr-2012 - Award-winning Wilkins Chimney Sweep Franchisor Louise Harris was surprised and delighted when she was unexpectedly a guest on not one but two radio shows to discuss the benefits of franchising yesterday. Louise, who was recently awarded ‘New Woman Franchisor 2011’ by EWIF (Encouraging Women Into Franchising) had initially been invited ...Read more...

2011 New Woman Franchisor of the Year Louise Harris Wilkins Chimney Sweep
29-Mar-2012 - Wilkins Chimney Sweep are delighted to announce that Franchise Director  at an award ceremony in London organised by EWIF, Encouraging Women into Franchising.Wilkins Chimney Sweep was originally established in 1895 and franchised by husband and wife team Peter and Louise Harris in December 2010.The business is based in Newbury and Wilkins Chim...Read more...

Wilkins Chimney Sweep franchise number four Springs up in Malvern!
29-Feb-2012 - Man-in-a-van franchise Wilkins Chimney Sweep is delighted to announce the signing of their fourth franchisee, having recently awarded a territory to ex Police and Trading Standards Officer John Parker. John’s territory will be Malvern and Worcester, joining the three existing franchisees based in Brighton and Worthing, Cambridge and the Black...Read more...

Sir Bernard Ingham presents certificate to Wilkins Chimney Sweep Franchisee
12-Dec-2011 - L to R: Sir Bernard Ingham, President of the British Franchise Association, Louise Harris, Franchise Director at Wilkins Chimney Sweep, Steven Gallacher, Owner of Wilkins Chimney Sweep Cambridge, Brian Smart, Director General of the British Franchise Association  Wilkins Chimney Sweep were delighted when President of the BFA Sir Bernar...Read more...

Wilkins Sweeps to Success in First Year!
2-Dec-2011 - Newbury-based franchise operation Wilkins Chimney Sweep is celebrating an incredibly successful first year in business.The new franchising arm of Wilkins Chimney Sweep, which has been trading in Newbury since 1865, beat all targets by awarding four franchises in their first 12 months. The new franchisees are based in Brighton, Cambridge, Malvern an...Read more...

Wilkins Chimney Sweep signs up first three franchisees!
23-Aug-2011 - Pictured (Left to right) Mark Frost, Wilkins Chimney Sweep - Brighton and Worthing Peter Harris, MD Wilkins Chimney Sweep Ltd (Franchisor) Steven Gallacher, Wilkins Chimney Sweep - Cambridge Dave Connolly, Wilkins Chimney Sweep - Black Country Anne Gallacher, Wilkins Chimney Sweep - Cambridge In record time, Newbury based Wilk...Read more...

Fair Franchise Package from WILKINS CHIMNEY SWEEP Limited
14-Feb-2011 - Wilkins Chimney Sweep, a successful Newbury chimney sweeping firm founded in 1895, has today officially opened its doors to enthusiastic potential business people looking for a stable, recession proof business. The company’s directors, husband and wife team Louise and Peter Harris, have created a fair franchise package for potential chimney ...Read more...

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