Established in 1895, the first franchisees joined the Wilkins Chimney Sweep brand in 2011. With ten (until you join them!) franchisees operating, the business model is proven up and down the UK and is now looking to ‘sweep’ across the country.
Managing Director, Peter Harris, is a member of the steering committee for the Association of Professional Independent Chimney Sweeps (APICS) and is a HETAS Approved Chimney Sweep.
Louise Harris, Franchise Director is a pro-active member of the bfa and EWIF, embracing and promoting ethical franchising in the UK and is a qualified business trainer.
The Wilkins Chimney Sweep multi-award winning business model appeals to professionals looking to take control of their future by developing their own local van based Chimney Cleaning Business.
“Wilkins are able to support franchisees through leveraging purchasing power and through offering support services that would normally be financially restrictive for a small business. By doing so it makes my business more profitable.
In addition to this, the knowledge base available to me on technical and commercial issues are extensive” John Baldacchino – Wilkins Chimney Sweep (West Cheshire)
“Whilst I enjoyed my previous employed role, I was constantly aware that I wanted a new challenge away from sales, as well as the opportunity to be my own boss. After lots of research regarding the different franchises available I discovered Wilkins Chimney Sweep” Adrian Steel – Wilkins Chimney Sweep (North Hampshire)
Franchisees and their teams deliver a range of seasonal domestic and commercial cleaning services including:
The franchise fee is ‘low’ at £5,000 plus VAT but there is additional investment in the training, kit, marketing launch, clothing, technology and van.
Your initial investment is £13,100 plus VAT and it is possible to borrow up to 70% of this initial investment through the major high street banks that have endorsed the Wilkins Chimney Sweep model.
If you are serious about becoming your own boss and building a saleable asset for your future then the Wilkins Chimney Sweep Franchise want to hear from you!
I liked the idea of working for myself doing something more hands on than I had been used to as an ex-surveyor. Franchising gave me professional backup, training and an established name to use.
WILKINS CHIMNEY SWEEP have been very supportive in providing both practical training, and also advice on how to run a business with accounting and tax information.
Build a sustainable, ethical, saleable and scalable business
We are the only bfa accredited chimney sweeping franchise
Annual repeat business with excellent cash flow!