S.K. Chimney Sweeps - a family business

S.K. Chimney Sweeps was established in 2015 by Sam AKA Sam the Sweep. Based in the village of Measham on the North West Leicestershire and South Derbyshire border, the business was founded with a straightforward aim: to deliver dependable chimney services, clear and honest advice, and a consistently high standard of workmanship. This customer-first approach quickly built trust and helped the business grow naturally through strong local recommendations.

Since then, S.K. Chimney Sweeps has worked on an extensive range of properties, from modest terraced houses to large rural homes and prestigious estates. The company has also undertaken work for organisations such as the National Trust, demonstrating its ability to meet the demands of both traditional and high-value properties. Every job is approached with the same attention to detail and care, regardless of scale.

A major step forward came in 2025 when Sam’s son joined the business, turning S.K. Chimney Sweeps into a family-run father-and-son operation. As an apprentice, Sam Junior is learning the trade under close guidance, ensuring the same professional standards and values are carried forward into the next generation.

Now serving customers across North West Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Sheffield, and South Yorkshire, S.K. Chimney Sweeps continues to offer a reliable, professional service built on experience, trust, and proven expertise—combining time-honoured sweeping skills with modern techniques to keep homes safe and compliant.

Simon Kowalik
APICS Chimney Sweep

Simon Kowalik, better known locally as Sam the Sweep, is a dedicated chimney sweep offering professional chimney sweeping and related services throughout Measham and the surrounding areas.

After leaving school, Sam began a demanding career with the Royal Marines, serving for ten years. He later went on to join the Metropolitan Police, completing his training at Hendon Police College. Over the course of a 26-year policing career, Sam worked across multiple forces and departments, gaining a strong reputation for discipline, reliability, and attention to detail.

In 2015, following decades of public service, Sam chose to apply those same values to a new profession and founded S.K. Chimney Sweep. True to his nature, he set out to operate at the highest possible standard. Sam is now a member of several recognised chimney sweeping organisations and is a strong advocate for correct fuel use to protect appliances, chimneys, and homes.

Known for his thorough approach, fair pricing, and extensive knowledge, Sam has built S.K. Chimney Sweep into a trusted local business—providing not only a high-quality service, but also clear, practical advice that customers can rely on.

APICS Member No : 123-APICS-16

Book Your Chimney Sweep

call Sam the Sweep on
07949 192458

Sam Wheeler
NACS Chimney Sweep

Sam Wheeler, known to customers as Sam Junior, represents the next generation of chimney sweeping, delivering NACS-qualified chimney sweeping and related services throughout Sheffield and the wider South Yorkshire area.

Having successfully completed his NACS training, Sam began working alongside his father as an apprentice in 2025. Together, they built on years of experience and a reputation for dependable service, leading to the growth of the business into S.K. Chimney Sweep & Son—a genuine family-run operation trusted by homeowners across the region.

With strong roots in Sheffield, Sam is focused on expanding the business locally while continuing to offer the same high standards of workmanship, reliability, and personal service that customers expect.

Sam also brings a modern approach to the trade, using drone technology to inspect chimney pots, cowls, and hard-to-reach areas safely and efficiently. These inspections help identify weather damage, nesting activity, or wear and tear early, allowing issues to be addressed before they become costly problems and ensuring chimneys remain safe and compliant.

Book Your Chimney Sweep

call Sam Junior on
07792 403606