THIS dizzying footage shows the view from a steeplejack as he climbs an 165 foot chimney in Worcester.

The steeplejacks scale a ladder up the side of Powick Mill chimney to reach the top so they can repair the Grade 2 Listed building.

Powick Mill is one of the city's prominent landmarks but the steeplejacks who climb heights for a living say it's all in a day's work for them.

Ben Dawson, from Dawson Steeplejacks Ltd, said: "Chimney-wise this is pretty high but, with spires, we have gone up more than 300 feet.

"So height-wise, it's not a high one for us as such.

"The worst bit is the very top because it protrudes out at the top.

"There's a lip at the top of about a metre which we have to come out, around and over.

"That's the worst bit, going backwards. You climb over the top and you can't see any of the ladders below.

"It feels like you are going down into nothing."

Mr Dawson, who is there with his brother Sam and colleague Matt Pierwola, was spotted by Andy Dawson, from Lower Wick, who sent in these pictures.

He said: "My house backs onto Powick Mill.

"I just came out on the way to work and heard the guys banging away and looked up and there they were sitting on the edge of the chimney.

"It looks a bit precarious up there but I think they were harnessed up and had safety gear.

"I was a bit surprised to see them sat up there with their legs dangling over the side.

"I work for Western Power and I've been up a wobbly electricity pole before and that was bad enough."

The three steeplejacks have travelled from Weston-Super-Mare to investigate the chimney, repair some cracked iron, paint it and install lightning protection.

They have also been enjoying the view over the city.

Ben Dawson said: "The view's incredible.

"I can see the Cathedral. You can see for miles. It's a great view."

The steeplejack was introduced to heights at the age of four as Dawson Steeplejacks is a family business passed down from his father and grandfather.

He said: "I went up a Cathedral with my Dad and Grandad and I've done it with my own son from the age of four.

"It's something we've always done if they want to go up.

"It's something bred in so we don't think about it.

"I'm aware of the dangers though.

"Sometimes I get nervous when it's really windy or the weather's bad. That gets a bit hairy."

Mr Dawson said: "We use harnesses and are always clipped on or there is a rope by the side of the ladder and we have a runner system and if you fall it blocks off."

He added: "I'm aware of it because you know if an accident is going to happen, you don't really get a second chance."

*Video footage courtesy of Dawson Steeplejacks Ltd