by Alfred Poppins | Dec 23, 2013 | News
Knowing why it is important to clean the chimney is the right way to prevent such accident and chimney fires. The main reason why there is a chimney fire is because of the build-up of the creosote in the inner walls of the chimneys. When the smoke rises to the...
by Alfred Poppins | Oct 24, 2013 | News
The sweeping season is in full swing now but in recent weeks here at Alfred Poppins we have been asked to attend properties where another sweep has been and left most of the soot in the chimney or has failed to remove a birds nest. Any fool can can buy a cheap set...
by Alfred Poppins | Apr 7, 2013 | News
The heartbroken owner of a thatched cottage in Somerset that went up in flames suddenly yesterday was shortly due to open a bed and breakfast business there. Ian Allen owner of the Granary Barn, in Thorney, near Langport, with his wife Deborah and daughter Molly, aged...
by Alfred Poppins | Jan 28, 2013 | News
Q – Why is the chimney breast in my room damp? A – There are a few possibilities that could be causing your damp patches. First port of call would be to us call by and check whether your leadwork is all intact and performing its proper function, on older...
by Alfred Poppins | Dec 17, 2012 | News
It might seem a straightforward to arrange the repair or building of a chimney but there are many questions that you might not have realised the importance of asking. Here’s a beginner’s guide to finding the best person to carry out your chimney...
