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The Showroom

Unit 16 & 17, Chater Business Estate, Pit Lane, Ketton PE9 3SZ

Stove showroom: 01780 720 240
Chimney sweeping: 07581 322069
Mobile: 07871 322 780 or 07581 322 069

Email. [email protected]

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Showroom Opening Times

Monday: Appointment only
Tuesday: Appointment only
Wednesday: Appointment only
Thursday:  Appointment only
Friday: Appointment only
Saturday: 10am – 3pm
Sunday: – Closed

To book an appointment please call 07581322069 or 07871322780

Stove & Wood Burner / Chimney Sweeping Areas we cover

    Latest News…

    Coal and Wood-burners DO NOT Mix

    Household coal and smokeless fuels should not be burnt in a wood-burner… the hint is in the name. Wood is burnt on a flat floored stove, whereas multi-fuel burning takes place on a raised grate.  The reason for this is that wood fuel requires air from above to...

    multi fuel stove or wood burning stove?

    A multi-fuel stove can burn wood as well as solid fuels such as coal, however you cannot burn coal on a dedicated wood burning stove. Wood burns best on a bed of ash and burns from the top downwards, because of this dedicated wood burning stoves do not require...

    The Importance of Sweeping

    The most common cause of chimney fires is infrequent cleaning and sweeping. Chimney sweeping is important. In order to enable your appliance to ‘breathe’ efficiently it is absolutely essential that you do not allow soot or ash to build up where it can hinder or...

    Whats in your chimney?

    A Chimney sweep made an unusual discovery while working on an inglenook fireplace at a house near Tenterden. Using a video camera to check for cracks and defects, he noticed a small ledge about 6ft up the chimney. On examination, he could see a small pot at the back...

    How often should I have my chimney swept?

    The sweeping frequencies below are for guidance. Frequency will depend on a number of factors including: Type of fuel, appliance used, duration of use, moisture content of wood fuel, type of chimney. Your Guild sweep will be able to advise on sweeping frequency during...