
Alfred Poppins Stoves & Chimney Sweeping
We are a family run business based in Ketton, Rutland. We specialise in supplying and fitting wood burning stoves and multi-fuel stoves in the Stamford, Rutland, Peterborough and the South Lincolnshire area.
If you are looking for a stunning way to transform the feel of your home then Alfred Poppins can help. Our fireplaces, fires and stoves offer wonderful ways to enhance your living space. Whether you are looking for something traditional, a contemporary twist on fireplace design or period-influenced styles, we would love to help you.
Our aim is to assist our customers in buying and installing the best stoves for their needs. We are proud stockists of Woodwarm stoves, Town & Country Clock stoves, Contura and Heta. Our showroom has many stoves on show and we also stock lots of fireside accessories and cleaning products. We offer a friendly professional service, with top quality products at highly competitive prices.
Since the Covid pandemic we have moved to an appointment only system in store, To book in please call 07581 322069 or 07871 322780. We live close by and can normally accommodate people wanting to visit the showroom.
We also offer a wide range of chimney sweeping and maintenance services for both residential and commercial customers.We pride ourselves on offering the very best level of service, cleanliness and punctuality.
We issue a certificate of sweeping after each job is completed and all work is fully insured. We are very proud to be a member of Sweep Safe, The guild of master chimney sweeps and HETAS. We offer free quotes and estimates for all our chimney sweeping, maintenance and Stove / Wood Burner services, please free to contact us to arrange a visit or for more information.



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...
Using an open fire, wood burning or multifuel stove in a Thatched property.
Using an open fire, wood burning or multifuel stove Using an open fire or stove safely in a thatched home is fairly straightforward, as long as you follow some simple rules. DO: Try to make sure all chimney tops are at least 1.8m above the thatch. This will allow...
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...

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]

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