Services

What I Do

Domestic and commercial garden services across Watford and Hertfordshire. Here's what I cover.

Lawn Care

Mowing, edging, feeding, and seasonal treatment. Regular or one-off — your lawn, looking sharp all year.

Domestic & Commercial

Hedge Trimming

Neat, well-shaped hedges that give your property a tidy, maintained look. Regular schedule or one-off cuts.

Domestic & Commercial

Tree Pruning

Crown reduction, thinning, and deadwood removal. Keeping trees healthy, safe, and looking their best.

Specialist

TPO Applications

Full Tree Preservation Order applications from start to finish. Proven experience across Hertfordshire and conservation areas, using fully insured and licensed tree surgeons.

Specialist

Jet Washing

Patios, driveways, paths, and decking brought back to life. Makes an incredible difference to your outdoor areas.

Popular

Gutter Clearing

Blocked gutters cause damp, leaks, and damage. I'll clear them out and get everything flowing properly.

Maintenance

Garden Maintenance

Regular visits to keep everything in order. Weeding, tidying, seasonal tasks — your garden, always on top of things.

Ongoing

Garden Clearance

Overgrown or neglected? I'll get it back to a usable space. All waste disposed of legally — licensed carrier.

One-off

Chimney Sweeping

Fully certified chimney sweeping — City & Guilds qualified. Thorough, professional, certificate issued on completion. CCTV flue inspections available. Sweeps from £85.

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Chimney Sweeping

Chimney Sweeping in Watford & Hertfordshire

A clean chimney is a safe chimney. Whether you have an open fire, a wood burner or a multi-fuel stove, I'll sweep it properly and give you a certificate to prove it. Sweeps start from £85, for homes and commercial premises.

What every sweep includes

  • Your home protected. Dust sheets down and the area covered before I start, so the soot stays where it belongs.
  • A proper, thorough sweep. The whole flue cleared of soot and creosote build-up, not just the bit you can see.
  • A check for blockages. I look out for bird nests, fallen debris and anything else that shouldn't be in there.
  • A tidy finish. I clear up after myself and leave the room as I found it.
  • Straight talking. If I spot something that needs a specialist, like a cracked pot or a damaged liner, I'll tell you plainly.
  • Certificate on completion. Issued for every sweep. Handy to have on file if your insurer ever asks.

How often should it be swept?

Wood or house coalAt least twice a year
Smokeless fuelAt least once a year

The best time is just before the heating season starts. If you sweep twice a year, make the second one after the peak of winter. It also pays to sweep after a stove has sat unused for a long stretch, and to follow your stove maker's own instructions.

Guidance from HETAS, the independent solid fuel certification body.

Prices

Standard chimney or stove sweepThorough sweep, blockage check, clean-up and your sweeping certificate.
From £85
Inglenook sweepLarge inglenook fireplaces take more time and care.
From £170
CCTV flue inspection (added to a sweep)A camera survey right up the flue, with photos of anything that needs attention.
From £75

These are starting prices. The final price depends on your appliance, how many chimneys you have and how easy they are to reach, and I'll confirm it up front, free of charge.

Signs it's time for a sweep

  • Smoke or fumes coming back into the room
  • Soot or flaky deposits falling into the fireplace
  • A strong smoky smell from the fireplace, especially in damp weather
  • A fire that's hard to light or burns poorly
  • You've just moved in, or it hasn't been swept in over a year

Safety first: if smoke or fumes are coming into the room, stop using the fire until it's been checked. And make sure you have a working carbon monoxide alarm near any fire or stove.

Chimney sweeping questions

How often should I have my chimney swept?

As a guide, HETAS (the independent solid fuel certification body) recommends at least twice a year if you burn wood or house coal, and at least once a year for smokeless fuels. The best time is just before the heating season starts. If you're not sure what suits your setup, ask me and I'll point you in the right direction.

How do I prepare for a sweep?

Make sure the fire has been out long enough for the ash to cool, and clear out any unburnt fuel. Move ornaments and small items away from the fireplace. I'll protect the rest of the room with dust sheets.

Do I still need a sweep if I only burn smokeless fuel?

Yes. Smokeless fuel is cleaner, but the chimney still needs sweeping at least once a year.

Will I get a certificate?

Yes. A certificate is issued on completion of every sweep.

What is a CCTV flue inspection, and do I need one?

A small camera is sent up the flue so I can see its condition along the whole length, and I take photos of anything that needs attention. It's worth adding to a sweep if you've just moved in, the flue hasn't been used for a while, or you suspect damage. It starts from £75 when added to a sweep.

Do you cover my area?

I'm based in Watford and cover homes and businesses across Hertfordshire. Have a look at the coverage map below, or just ask.

How much does a chimney sweep cost?

Standard chimney and stove sweeps start from £85 and inglenook sweeps from £170. A CCTV flue inspection added to a sweep starts from £75. The final price depends on the type of appliance, how many chimneys you have and how easy they are to reach. Send me a few details through the quote form or give me a call and I'll confirm a clear price up front, free of charge.

About

Meet Jason

Jason Rees - JR Garden Services, Watford

I'm Jason, the person behind JR Garden Services. I grew up in Rickmansworth and I'm now based in Watford, so Hertfordshire has always been home. I set up JR Garden Services to provide the kind of service I'd want myself: reliable, straightforward and built on doing a proper job.

Whether it's keeping a garden looking its best with regular maintenance, tackling a one-off clearance, carrying out tree work and TPO applications, or even getting your chimney swept, I'm happy to get stuck in and take care of it.

I'm a big believer in keeping things simple: a fair price, clear communication, turning up when I say I will and leaving your property tidy. If I say I'm going to do something, I'll make sure it's done properly.

I'm also a licensed waste carrier, and all green waste is disposed of responsibly and in line with UK regulations. No fly-tipping, no shortcuts, just a job done properly from start to finish.

Most of all, I want my customers to know who they're dealing with. It's my name on the van, and I take pride in the work I leave behind.

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Fully Insured

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Licensed Waste Carrier

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City & Guilds Certified

Coverage Area

Where I Work

Based in Watford, I cover a wide area across Hertfordshire and into north-west London. If you're not sure whether I cover your area, just ask.

M1 M25 A41 WATFORD Bushey Rickmansworth Croxley Green Abbots Langley Kings Langley Chorleywood Carpenders Park Oxhey Garston Northwood Pinner N Approx. 8 miles Indicative coverage — subject to address and schedule
Watford Bushey Rickmansworth Croxley Green Abbots Langley Kings Langley Chorleywood Carpenders Park Garston Oxhey Northwood Pinner + surrounding Hertfordshire
Credentials

Accreditations & Compliance

Insured, licensed, and qualified. The work gets done safely, legally, and properly.

Licensed Waste Carrier

Registered carrier — all green waste disposed of legally. No fly-tipping, ever.

Chimney Sweep Academy - Insurance Approved

City & Guilds — Chimney Sweeping

Fully certified, with a certificate issued on completion of every sweep.

Public Liability Insurance

Fully insured for domestic and commercial work. Details on request.

Health & Safety Compliant

Operating in accordance with UK H&S legislation and HSE guidance. Documented risk assessments and safe systems of work.

Want to see examples of my work? Check out my Instagram for recent projects across Watford and Hertfordshire.

@jrwatfordgardening on Instagram
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