by Alfred Poppins | Jun 3, 2014 | News
When did you last have the flue swept? Has it been tested for smoke integrity to ensure that no cracks or faults have developed? Are dangerous gases able to escape? ‘If you have a gas-flame effect fire or an occasional solid-fuel fire, you should have your chimney...
by Alfred Poppins | Mar 17, 2014 | News
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...
by Alfred Poppins | Jun 28, 2013 | News
No you don’t, unless the fireplace flue liners are cracked and/or the mortar is cracked and falling out from inbetween the flue liners. You may want to inspect it yourself, if you know what to look for or you can pay a chimney sweep company to inspect it for you...
by Alfred Poppins | Jan 20, 2013 | News
A fireplace is an inviting fixture in a room, but when it blows black smoke, it becomes a health and fire hazard. Multiple factors can cause a fireplace to smoke. While some problems are quick fixes, others may require assistance from a professional chimney service. ...
by Alfred Poppins | Nov 13, 2012 | News
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...
