About us

Our creation

Jennings Chimney Sweeping was created in the summer of 2019 by founder Kristian Jennings. The genesis of the business was due to Kristian’s own parents struggling to find a local Chimney Sweep who could sweep their woodburner, required for thier house insurance.

Kristian, having moved to France only a few months prior did not yet have a strong enough hold of the French language to benifit from the French Chimney Sweeping courses and therefore set off on a reconnaissance mission on how he could become a chimney sweep in France.

After a lengthy back and forth correspondance with the Chambre de Metiers et d’Artisnat (CMA) to fully understand the requirements of sweeping in France, Kristian set off to acquire equivalent qualifications which were recognised in France by the CMA.

Kristian initially completed training with the Chimney Sweep Academy (UK) before passing further examinations and assessments allowing him to become a certified member of the Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps.

Our creation

Jennings Chimney Sweeping was founded in the summer of 2019 by Kristian Jennings, after his parents struggled to find a local chimney sweep for their woodburner—a requirement for their house insurance.

From day one, Kristian built the business with rigorous professionalism, earning recognition as a Master Chimney Sweep and certified member of the Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps. Over several months, he personally trained James Kittle in every aspect of the trade, ensuring the same high standards would continue under new leadership.

In 2025, the business was officially taken over by James Kittle—an experienced, enthusiastic sweep who trained with RodTechnology in Ireland and is also a certified member of the Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps. James is proud to carry on the Jennings Chimney Sweeping name and deliver the trusted, high-quality service the region has come to expect.

James initially completed training with the RodTechnology (IRE) before passing further examinations and assessments allowing him to become a certified member of the Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps.

Meet your Chimney Sweep

Continued Professional Development

We are committed to undergoing Continued Professional Development (CPD) in order to retain our expertise in our field.

Problem diagnosis experts

Already we have undergone extensive training and have passed assessments and are proud to identify as problem diagnosis experts.

Stove service & Maintenance

This summer Kristian completed two additional training courses, one of which has educated us to expertly service and maintain the stoves we come across.

Continued Professional Development

We are committed to undergoing Continued Professional Development (CPD) in order to retain our expertise in our field.

Problem diagnosis experts

We have undergone extensive training and have passed assessments and are proud to identify as problem diagnosis experts.

Stove service & Maintenance

We have completed additional training courses, which have educated us to expertly service and maintain the stoves we come across.

Continued Professional Development

We are committed to undergoing Continued Professional Development (CPD) in order to retain our expertise in our field.

This summer Kristian completed two additional training courses, one of which has educated us to expertly service and maintain the stoves we come across.