The Best Chimney Sweep Software in the UK, Compared
Full disclosure: we build We Sweep, so we have a horse in this race. That's exactly why this guide sticks to what each tool actually does and costs — including where a competitor is the better fit. Last updated July 2026.
UK chimney sweep software at a glance
| Software | Best for | Price | Customer online booking & prepayment | Digital certificates | Offline field app |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| We Sweep | Winning bookings online and getting paid upfront | £0/month — 2% per booking | Yes — widget on your website, paid via Stripe | Yes — with photos, issued on-site | Yes |
| Sweep Certificates | Certificates, diary and accounting in one place | From £18.50/month | Not a headline feature* | Yes | Yes |
| SmartSweep | Simple, low-cost certificate generation | £14.99/month | Not a headline feature* | Yes | Not advertised* |
| The Sweeps App | Job management with mileage and routes | See vendor site | Not a headline feature* | Yes | Not advertised* |
| Jobber / Tradify (generic) | Larger teams wanting a general trade platform | Typically £25+/user/month | Varies by plan | No sweep-specific certificates | Varies |
*Based on each vendor's public website in July 2026 — features and prices change, so always check the vendor's own site before deciding.
What to look for in chimney sweep software
- Does it win you work, or just record it? Certificates and invoices organise the jobs you already have. Online booking with upfront payment brings in jobs while you're up a ladder.
- Sweep-specific certificates — with photos attached and completed on-site, not typed up in the evening.
- The annual cycle — sweeps live on repeat business. Automatic twelve-month reminders are worth more than any single feature.
- Honest pricing for seasonal work — a fixed monthly fee costs the same in a snowed-off January as in peak season. Percentage pricing scales with your revenue.
- Works in a rural cottage — if the app needs signal to complete a job, it will let you down exactly where chimneys are most common.
The options, honestly reviewed
We Sweep
Built around a simple idea: the software should win you work, not just organise it. Customers book and pay on your own website 24/7, each day's jobs are ordered into an optimised driving route, certificates with photos are completed on-site (offline if needed), and every certificate triggers an annual reminder that brings the customer back next year. There's no monthly fee at all — We Sweep takes 2% per booking, so it costs nothing in the months you're quiet. The trade-off to know about: it's booking-first, so if you never want customers booking themselves, a diary-first tool may suit you better.
Sweep Certificates
The most established niche player, associated with the Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps and APICS. Strong on certificates, diary, quotes and invoices, with reminders by email, SMS and WhatsApp and accounting integrations (Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent). A solid choice if invoicing and accounting sync are your priority and you're happy with a monthly subscription. Full Sweep Certificates vs We Sweep comparison →
SmartSweep
A focused, low-cost tool for generating insurance-ready sweep certificates and warning notices quickly, with a customer database and simple scheduling. Built by a chimney sweep. If certificates are the only problem you want solved, it's the cheapest dedicated option — but you'll still be handling bookings and payments elsewhere. Full SmartSweep vs We Sweep comparison →
The Sweeps App
Chimney-specific business management covering appointments, invoicing, payments, digital certificates, mileage tracking and routes, with a 30-day free trial. Worth a look if mileage capture matters to your bookkeeping.
Jobber, Tradify and other generic trade apps
Powerful general-purpose field service platforms with quoting, scheduling, invoicing and accounting integrations. They aren't built for sweeps — no sweep certificates, no annual re-sweep cycle — and per-user monthly pricing adds up for multi-van teams. Best suited to businesses where chimney work is one trade among several.
The only one with no monthly fee
We Sweep is free to join and free every month — we take 2% per booking, so we only earn when you do. See the full chimney sweep software platform, how online booking fills your diary, or exactly what 2% means in pounds.
Frequently asked questions
What does chimney sweep software cost in the UK?
Dedicated chimney sweep tools typically run £15–£35 per month, and generic trade platforms usually charge per user, often £25 or more each per month. We Sweep uses a different model: no monthly fee at all, with a 2% fee per booking processed via Stripe — so you only pay when you get paid.
Do I need chimney-specific software, or will a generic trade app do?
Generic platforms like Jobber or Tradify handle quoting and invoicing well, but they don't produce sweep certificates, track appliances and flues, or run the annual re-sweep reminder cycle that drives repeat work. Most UK sweeps are better served by software built for the trade.
What's the difference between certificate software and booking software?
Certificate software digitises the paperwork after the job. Booking software fills your diary in the first place — customers choose a slot on your website and pay upfront. We Sweep combines both, along with route optimisation and automated reminders.
Which chimney sweep software has no monthly fee?
Of the options compared here, We Sweep is the only one with no monthly subscription — it takes a 2% fee per booking instead, with unlimited technicians and unlimited certificates included.