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Please note: We offer a wide range of Stove / Woodburner fitting services and Chimney Sweeping in Stamford, Rutland, Peterborough, Bourne and all areas in between.
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What do you do with the soot?
I am often asked what is done with the soot that I remove from the chimney. Because it is classed as household waste it is often left in the customers rubbish bin. Sometimes people like to use the soot on their allotments or rose bushes. If you want us to leave it for...
The history of sweeping
A Brief History of Our Craft It was understood even in the Georgian period of our history that chimneys had to be brush cleaned. Way back to the 17th century the Master Sweep of the day would employ small boys to climb and scramble up chimneys. The task for these...
Lucky Sweep at your wedding
The tradition of a chimney sweep bringing the bride and groom luck on their wedding day is one that goes back for many years. Legend has it that 200 years ago a chimney sweep bravely stepped out and stopped the King's horse and coach as it bolted. King George II was...
BUYING LOGS AND FIREWOOD
Consumer guidance for buying logs and firewood BUYING FIREWOOD - QUALITY OF WOOD You should only ever burn dry wood! It is important that you only ever burn dry wood ie wood with a moisture content of less than twenty percent. Burning wood with a higher moisture...
How’s the condition of your chimney stack?
Over the years chimney stacks deteriorate due to extreme weather conditions and internal corrosion caused by harmful emissions from solid fuel/wood burning appliances/fires. Acids caused by combustion of fuel errode the mortar and brickwork from the inside out whilst...
Movember – raising money in the battle against prostate cancer.
November is officially MOVEMBER! We are doing our bit to help raise money in the battle against cancer. During the month of November I along with many other gentlemen across the UK will be growing a moustache and looking foolish all in the name of charity! Please dont...
The Showroom:
Unit 18 Chater business estate, Pit Lane, Ketton, PE9 3SZ
Stove showroom: 01780 720240
Chimney sweeping: 07581 322069
Mobile: 07871 322 780 or 07581 322 069
Email. [email protected]
