Once upon a time….
1860 (to be precise)
There once lived young boy called Harry. Harry lived with his family in a little hamlet called Crouch End, London.
Harry’s family were very poor and after a particularly hard winter, were quite desperate.
Fortunately for them there were no laws that governed the use of small children working.
The Firkins family sent young Harry out into the cold so he could secure himself a nice little earner.
Whilst his father spent the the last of his pennies on ale at the Firkin pub on the corner, Harry set off.
He walked all through the night. The cobbles sparkled with frost under his feet, the gas lights
spluttered and hissed. The sound of London by night echoed through near empty streets.
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More than 165 years of chimney sweeping experience.
A family tradition of chimney sweeping spanning six generations.
Recognised professional standards and industry credentials.
Professional cover for complete peace of mind.
CCTV inspections, testing and detailed reporting where required.
A long-standing reputation built on professional service and customer care.
Professional chimney sweeping, inspections and related services across London.
Chimney sweeping has been part of the Firkins family story since 1860. Today, Josh and the Firkins team work across London, combining generations of experience with modern chimney sweeping equipment and techniques. From the sweeps who visit your home to the team in the office, these are the people behind H. Firkins & Sons.
Est. 1860
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