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Autumn and winter are ridiculously busy for chimney sweeps, and this year even more so! It’s not uncommon for people who ring ProSweep to make a chimney sweep booking are surprised or even disappointed when we tell them that they’ll have to wait a up to a

Chimney Fire Safety Week is back for 2023! The annual campaign takes place between 4th and 10th September.With around 4,300 avoidable chimney fires in the UK each year, ProSweep, like many chimney sweeps are taking part in the annual campaign to raise awareness and promote safety messages

‘Sweep it – and keep safe’ is the message from ProSweep your professional chimney sweep. As householders across Devon; like the rest of the country, adopt solid fuel fires as a source of heating their homes, we are keen to educate people how to safely maintain their

May 1st has a special place in the hearts of chimney sweeps across the world. It’s a day of celebration, a day where we can let our hair down and enjoy ourselves. But what’s the story behind this annual celebration? May 1st, also known as May Day,

Increased flexibility of alternative fuel payments, so more households will be supported with their energy bills Great news for those who bought their winter fuel in advance last year! The government has announced a 3-month extension for providing evidence of fuel purchases to qualify for the £200

Many of us are guilty of leaving it until the last minute to stock up on winter fuel, whether it’s coal, heating oil, or logs. But with a little planning, you can save money and avoid the panic of a last-minute phone call to your supplier. One

 UK Government’s 2023 Environment plan does not ban wood burning stoves Following the recent publication of the UK Government’s 2023 Environment Plan, there has been some confusion and misinformation surrounding domestic wood burning. However, we can confirm that wood burning stoves are not going to be

The UK Government recently released its updated Environment Improvement Plan for 2023, which takes a closer look at the 25 Year Environment Plan. The new plan outlines the government’s efforts to improve the environment, and one of the key points it addresses is the issue of domestic

The top down firelighting method. The traditional method of firelighting has been around for centuries, but advancements in technology have allowed for the evolution of the process. With more efficient wood burners, less heat is lost up the chimney and more is radiated into the room. The

I’m busier than ever and I’m sure it’s down to current energy bills that keep rising and we’re all desperate to hold off putting the heating on to keep warm  I regularly get asked about stove installations (which I don’t do, so I can offer truly independent