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Kris awarded 'Franchisee of the Year' by What Franchise Magazine
Kris McLernon, a former REME soldier who bought his Wilkins Chimney Sweep franchise in November 2021, has been listed as a 'Franchisee of...
Jan 9, 2023


Wilkins Chimney Sweep franchise celebrates top turnover and 5 Star Satisfaction award
Wilkins Chimney Sweep has broken through the £300,000 monthly turnover mark for the first time in the company’s history, whilst also...
Dec 12, 2022


Wilkins Chimney Sweep reaches finals of the Best Franchise Awards 2022
Franchise awards Wilkins Chimney Sweep has been announced as one of three finalists in the ‘Business to Consumer’ category of the 2022...
Nov 14, 2022


One of our franchisees wins at Scottish ex-forces business awards!
We are thrilled to announce that one of our franchisees, Kris McLernon (33) owner of the Lanarkshire franchise of Wilkins Chimney Sweep,...
May 31, 2022


Wilkins Chimney Sweep franchisee reaches finals of national awards!
Kris McLernon (33) owner of the Lanarkshire franchise of Wilkins Chimney Sweep, has made the finals of the 2022 Scottish Ex-Forces in...
Mar 21, 2022


What can you learn from a ten year old about investing in a Franchise?
I’ve spoken to a lot of people in a lot of different environments about running their own business through a Franchise. I’ve spoken at...
Mar 15, 2022


New franchisees and national franchising award finalists!
We are celebrating after welcoming three new franchisees to our network and being named as a finalist in the ‘Business to Consumer’...
Nov 5, 2021


Brendan launches Wilkins Chimney Sweep in Egham!
We are so pleased to welcome ex black cab driver Brendan Dunne to the Wilkins Chimney Sweeping franchise network. New chimney sweep in...
Oct 19, 2021


Happy 10th franchise anniversary to us!
We are delighted to announce that we are celebrating 10 years as franchise operation this year. To mark the occasion we have created...
Oct 4, 2021


New franchisees and territories for Wilkins Chimney Sweep in Sales Boom
Following record sales figures in 2020 and a huge increase in demand for sweeping services during the COVID pandemic, Wilkins Chimney...
Apr 19, 2021


Wilkins receives 'Continuous Improvement' certificate
Wilkins Chimney Sweep franchisees recently completed an anonymous survey by Work Buzz, founders of the Best Franchise Awards and the...
Jan 15, 2021


Wilkins Chimney Sweep named in Elite Franchise Top 100 Franchises list
We are proud to announce that we have been named in the Elite Franchise Top 100 franchise opportunities in the UK list (EF100). Judged...
Dec 11, 2020


Wilkins Celebrates 10,000 Trustpilot reviews!
We are celebrating having reached 10,000 reviews on Trustpilot, with 97% being graded as ‘excellent’ by satisfied customers. You can read...
Dec 8, 2020


Wilkins Chimney Sweep celebrates most successful month since records began!
16 November 2020 Image: Franchisee Jon McDougall owner of Wilkins Chimney Sweep (Marlborough and West Berks) We’ve just recorded our most...
Nov 16, 2020


New Franchisee smashes launch records!
Only a few short weeks ago we introduced you to Keiron Harding, our latest franchisee at Wilkins Chimney Sweep. At that time, he had just...
Oct 8, 2020


Wilkins reaches finals of Approved Franchise Association Awards
It gives us great pleasure to announce that we have been named as finalists in the Approved Franchise Association Awards, in the category...
Oct 1, 2020


Wilkins welcomes new franchisee despite COVID pandemic
We are pleased to announce that we have recently welcomed a new franchisee to Wilkins Chimney Sweep, despite the COVID pandemic. Keiron...
Aug 21, 2020


Wilkins franchisee keeps it in the Taylor Made Franchising family
Adrian Steel is the first franchisee to buy a sister franchise from within the Taylor Made Franchising group
Jun 17, 2020
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