Hot Box ® Chimney Sweep Network

Join Our Chimney Sweeping Network

Your business. Your prices. Our booking platform.

Receive online chimney sweeping bookings through Hot Box ®, retain your independence and pay just 10% commission on completed bookings. No joining fee. No compulsory monthly subscription.

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A different approach

Not a Traditional Franchise

We believe professional chimney sweeps should be able to grow their businesses without expensive franchise fees, restrictive territories or unnecessary financial commitments.

Hot Box ® Chimney Sweep is developing an online booking marketplace connecting customers with independent chimney sweeping professionals throughout the United Kingdom.

Our platform is designed to make finding, comparing and booking professional chimney sweeping services straightforward for customers, while helping participating operators secure additional appointments.

Unlike a conventional franchise, independent partners retain their existing business identity, establish their own prices and manage their own availability.

Hot Box provides the digital booking infrastructure and earns commission on completed bookings processed through the platform.

Simple, Transparent Pricing

10% Commission. No Joining Fee.

Join the Hot Box ® Chimney Sweep network as an independent operator without purchasing a franchise or committing to a compulsory monthly subscription.

  • £0 joining fee for independent operators.
  • 10% commission on completed bookings.
  • No compulsory monthly subscription.
  • Set your own prices for the services you provide.
  • Trade under your existing business name.
  • Manage your availability and appointment capacity.
  • Receive online bookings through the Hot Box platform.
  • Benefit from repeat booking opportunities and customer reminders.

Commission is calculated on the completed booking value excluding applicable VAT. Payment processing arrangements and any additional charges will be disclosed in the operator agreement.

Choose how you operate

Two Ways to Join Hot Box ®

Whether you want additional bookings for your existing chimney sweeping business or would prefer to operate under the Hot Box ® brand, our flexible membership options are designed around your business.

Option One

Independent Partner

£0 per month

10% commission per completed booking.

Designed for established chimney sweeps who want additional customers while continuing to operate entirely under their own business name.

What’s Included?

  • No joining fee.
  • No compulsory monthly subscription.
  • Online booking profile.
  • Customer booking enquiries and appointments.
  • Freedom to establish your own prices.
  • Control over appointment availability.
  • Booking confirmations and notifications.
  • Customer booking management.
  • Automated repeat-service reminders.
  • Access to the Hot Box ® booking network.

Your business remains your own. You are responsible for delivering the services booked by your customers, maintaining appropriate insurance and meeting applicable professional requirements.

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Option Two

Hot Box ® Branded Partner

£150 + VAT per month

Plus 10% commission per completed booking.

Designed for qualified chimney sweeping professionals who want to benefit from operating under the established Hot Box ® identity while retaining ownership and control of their independent business.

What’s Included?

  • Everything included with Independent Membership.
  • Licence to use approved Hot Box ® Chimney Sweep branding.
  • Enhanced branded operator profile.
  • Dedicated local landing page.
  • Approved Hot Box ® marketing materials.
  • Access to branded promotional artwork.
  • Optional branded clothing and vehicle graphics.
  • Consistent professional brand presentation.
  • Participation in relevant Hot Box ® marketing activities.
  • Ongoing access to the Hot Box ® booking platform.

Branded partners remain independent businesses and must comply with the Hot Box ® brand licence, operational standards and applicable service requirements.

Brand membership does not guarantee booking volumes, exclusive territories or minimum earnings.

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Simple by design

How the Booking Platform Works

Hot Box ® provides the online marketplace. You provide the professional chimney sweeping service.

01. Create Your Profile

Register your chimney sweeping business, provide the necessary professional information and establish the services you wish to offer.

Set your operating area, service prices and appointment availability.

02. Receive Online Bookings

Customers searching for chimney sweeping services can find participating operators through the Hot Box ® booking platform.

Customers select their preferred service provider and book an available appointment.

03. Complete the Work

You attend the appointment, provide the agreed service and remain responsible for the quality, safety and completion of your work.

Hot Box earns 10% commission on completed bookings processed through the platform.

Professional chimney sweeping

Your Business. Our Platform.

From traditional chimney sweeping and wood-burning stove maintenance to specialist flue inspections, Hot Box ® connects customers with independent professionals offering services appropriate to their qualifications and experience.

Established stove industry experience

Built on Hot Box ® Experience

Hot Box ® has been involved in the supply, installation and maintenance of wood-burning stoves since 2008.

Our experience within the stove and chimney industry has highlighted the importance of reliable, accessible chimney sweeping and routine appliance maintenance.

Through Hot Box ® Chimney Sweep, we are developing a dedicated online marketplace designed to connect customers with independent chimney sweeping professionals throughout the United Kingdom.

Our objective is straightforward: provide customers with a convenient way to book chimney sweeping services while giving independent operators access to a specialist digital booking platform.

Operators can retain their own identity or choose to subscribe to our optional branded partnership programme.

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Understand the numbers

What Does 10% Commission Mean?

You establish your own service prices. Hot Box earns a straightforward 10% commission on completed bookings processed through the platform.

£80

Booking value

Hot Box commission: £8

Operator share: £72

£100

Booking value

Hot Box commission: £10

Operator share: £90

£125

Booking value

Hot Box commission: £12.50

Operator share: £112.50

£150

Booking value

Hot Box commission: £15

Operator share: £135

Illustrative examples based on booking values excluding VAT. Operator shares are shown before any applicable payment-processing charges, taxes and business expenses. VAT on platform commission is additional where applicable.

Professional standards

Who Can Join the Network?

Hot Box ® Chimney Sweep is intended for professional chimney sweeps who operate legitimate, appropriately insured businesses and can demonstrate the competence required for the services they offer.

We welcome applications from established independent operators and suitably qualified professionals developing their own chimney sweeping businesses.

All participating operators remain responsible for their own service delivery, equipment, insurance, professional compliance and customer workmanship obligations.

Operator Requirements

  • Evidence of relevant chimney sweeping training, qualifications or recognised professional competence.
  • Appropriate public liability insurance.
  • Suitable chimney sweeping equipment.
  • Ability to provide professional service documentation.
  • Compliance with applicable safety requirements.
  • Accurate service descriptions and transparent pricing.
  • Commitment to professional customer service.
  • Agreement to the Hot Box ® marketplace terms.

Additional requirements apply to operators choosing to use the Hot Box ® brand.

Frequently asked questions

Chimney Sweep Network Membership

Is Hot Box ® Chimney Sweep a franchise?

The standard independent membership is a booking platform arrangement rather than a traditional franchise. Independent operators retain their own business identity, establish their own prices and remain responsible for delivering their services. Optional branded membership is provided under a separate brand licence agreement.

How much does it cost to join?

Independent membership has no joining fee or compulsory monthly subscription. Hot Box charges 10% commission on completed bookings processed through the platform.

Can I set my own chimney sweeping prices?

Yes. Participating operators establish their own prices for the services they offer. Customers can view the applicable booking price before confirming an appointment.

Do I need to use the Hot Box ® brand?

No. Independent operators can continue trading under their own business names. The Hot Box ® Branded Partner option is entirely optional and costs £150 + VAT per month, in addition to the standard booking commission.

Does Hot Box guarantee bookings?

No. Booking volumes depend on customer demand, location, availability, pricing, competition and other factors. Neither membership option guarantees a minimum number of appointments or earnings.

Who is responsible for the chimney sweeping work?

The independent chimney sweep is responsible for providing the booked service, including professional competence, insurance, equipment, safety, workmanship and any applicable service documentation. Hot Box provides the online booking marketplace and associated platform services.

Can I offer stove servicing and CCTV chimney inspections?

Yes, where those services are supported by the operator’s competence, equipment and insurance and are accepted for listing on the platform. Operators must accurately describe the services they are qualified to provide.

How do I become a Hot Box ® Branded Partner?

Eligible operators can apply for the optional branded membership. Approval is subject to the relevant professional requirements, brand standards and execution of a separate brand licence agreement.

Grow your chimney sweeping business

Ready to Join Hot Box ® Chimney Sweep?

Keep your independence, set your own prices and access a dedicated chimney sweeping booking platform.

Join as an independent operator with no compulsory monthly subscription, or explore our optional Hot Box ® branded membership for £150 + VAT per month.

One platform. Two membership options. Your business, your choice.