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Are you prepared for nesting season?
Spring is here and the birds are looking for the perfect place to nest. Chimneys are very popular and many birds start building their nest ready to lay eggs. Removing nests is not just part of a basic sweep and vacuum, it can take several hours to completely remove a...
It’s mid season… Is your chimney in need of a sweep?
Many people are relying on their stoves and fires to keep their house warm rather than use the central heating. With prolonged use it is easy for the flue to fill more quickly and in doing so this effects the efficiency of your fire. Frequency will depend on a number...
“Adding a wood burning stove can add 5% to the value of your home” according to the mail online.
Improve your home for a move: Six essential tips to add value to your property before selling Some changes, such as installing an expensive modern kitchen, add less to price than they cost Double glazing, en suite bathrooms and woodburning stoves are among the most...
Our recent work
We have had a busy few weeks at Alfred Poppins and we have been doing some interesting work in older properties in the area. The first stage of this job involved knocking out the old fireplace and then making good the stonework and we managed to use all of the...
Chimney Safety Advice for Consumers
UK fire statistics show that each year on average over 30 thousands houses have chimney fires. This will be largely due to not getting the chimney swept often enough or burning fuel that is inappropriate for the appliance and causing tar to build up in...
Teenager dies in summerhouse after wood-burning stove leaks carbon monoxide
A teenager who moved into a summerhouse in his parents’ garden for more independence died from carbon monoxide poisoning from a wood-burning stove he and his father fitted, an inquest heard. Declan Oliver, 19, installed the stove with his father Ian to heat the...
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