Case Study - Dave Connolly

Towns and villages across the Black Country can take advantage of a new service this week as local man Dave Connolly launches Wilkins Chimney Sweep – The Black Country.Dave will sweep chimneys, remove nests and fit cages caps and cowls to the chimneys of homes and businesses across the Black Country.  In a move specifically designed to give peace of mind to their new customers, especially the elderly, Dave is fully police checked.  

The Black Country based Dave (50), decided to pick up the brushes after more than 20 years working in a local business where he supplied woodworking machinery and components to the cabinet making industry (kitchens, bedrooms, office furniture etc) working together with designers, planners, manufacturers and showroom staff.

On learning the skills of one of the oldest trades in the land Dave says, ‘I am really excited about starting this new venture; Chimney Sweeping is not your ‘run of the mill’ profession but with the huge increase in energy prices and more people using open fires and wood-burners to heat their homes, chimney sweeping has seen a definite increase in trade and it made good business sense to be part of that trend.”

Franchise Director at Wilkins Chimney Sweep Ltd, Louise Harris says,‘We are delighted to welcome Dave into the Wilkins Chimney Sweep family and wish him well with his new business.  We pride ourselves on our professional approach to chimney sweeping and are looking forward to helping Dave build a successful business with full support from the team here in Newbury.”