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KEEP YOUR CHIMNEY CLEAN AND KEEP YOUR HOME SAFE! We all know this but often ignore it ! But it is essential to keep your chimney clean to avoid the build up of tar and creosote which could lead to a serious fire. Birds also try to

At ProSweep, we want to show you that there’s more to consider than just our price as you seek a local chimney sweep: Competitive and transparent Pricing. Maintaining not only a competitive range of fees for our services is important to us, but not as important as

Maintaining Your Chimney Liner and why it is Important   What is a Chimney Liner? Chimney liners are most commonly made using stainless steel. They are usually attached to wood burners and multi-fuel stoves. Liners are helpful in taking any harmful gases out into the air, rather

Call ProSweep today for a mess-free chimney sweep who are trained, effecient, on time and fairly priced If it’s been a year or more since you last had your chimney swept, be sure to give us a call on 01626 832051. Booking your sweep before the autumn

Why You Should Use Kiln Dried Logs Kiln dried hardwood logs are the best firewood for your home and your family. The reason is simple science. When you start a fire, what you want to generate is heat. But before you feel any heat from the wood

  Spring is best time to have your chimney swept. Why wait until later in the year? To book a convenient appointment, please call today. Take advantage of the warm and dry early summer months and put your annual chimney sweep on your to-do list! While some

Tips and Tricks for Drying Wood Like a Pro As a Devon Chimney Sweep, ProSweep are often asked about drying wood and whether it is worth it. I thought I would impart my wisdom in a written form, so please share far and wide! If you own

There’s nothing more despairing than the sound of firewood ‘hissing’ on a fire. If you hear that, it is a sign that the wood you are trying to burn could have excessive moisture content. Above 30% water content, water bubbles can be noticed escaping from the end

With their increasing popularity over recent years, wood burners are fast becoming the must have home trend; even homes without chimneys can get in on the action too. But is there a possible fly in the ointment in the shape of Michael Gove, Secretary of State for

What is really happening with Wood Burners? The truth behind the headlines. Wood burners are not being banned. You can buy a new wood burner or keep using your old one. New wood burners that are ECO DESIGN 2022 compliant are the cleanest and most efficient they