Buyer guide for UK and Irish chimney sweeps and stove installers
CarbonData is a lower-cost chimney sweep certificate app with a focus on simple certificates for an individual sweep and device. Sweep Certificates costs more per month, but adds automated reminders, WhatsApp Business, quotes, invoices, multi-user/company use, continuous sync, analytics and accounting records in one place.
A solo sweep who mainly wants simple certificates on one device and is happy with a lower-cost app-only workflow.
A UK or Irish sweep or installer who wants certificate paperwork, warning notices, appliance history, automated reminders, WhatsApp Business, quotes, invoices, multi-user access, analytics and accounting sync as the business grows.
This table is based on publicly listed positioning and the features Sweep Certificates provides today. Always check the competitor's current website before making a final decision.
| Area | Sweep Certificates | CarbonData |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £18.50/month Standard or £24/month Premium, or 12 months for the price of 11 annually | £9.99/month, with no yearly discount shown publicly |
| Certificates | Sweep certificates, warning notices and branding options | Simple chimney sweep certificates |
| Automated reminders | Appointment reminders, booking confirmations and reminders to book | Not offered |
| WhatsApp Business | Meta Tech Provider integration, with messages paid directly to Meta | Not offered |
| Quotes and invoices | Quotes, invoices, payment tracking and accounting sync | Not provided |
| Users and devices | Designed for solo sweeps, teams, admins and use across devices | Single sweep and single-device focused |
| Backups and sync | Cloud sync across the platform and mobile app | Sporadic backup approach |
| Analytics and metrics | Reports for due/overdue work, revenue, appointments, customers and trends | Not provided |
CarbonData costs £9.99/month and appears to be monthly only. Sweep Certificates costs £18.50/month for Standard or £24/month for Premium, with an annual option that gives 12 months for the price of 11.
Sweep Certificates is designed around the way small UK and Irish sweep and installer businesses work: unlimited jobs per month, trade-specific paperwork, automated reminders, quotes, invoices and accounting sync without a heavy setup project.
Choose CarbonData if price is the main factor and you only need simple certificates for one sweep on one device.
Choose Sweep Certificates if you want trade-specific paperwork plus reminders, WhatsApp Business, quotes, invoices, payments tracking, multi-user access, analytics and accounting sync.
Try Sweep Certificates free and see how certificates, reminders, quotes, invoices and customer records fit together in one place.