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Christmas has come and gone, it will soon be 2023 and it is time to pack up the lights and decorations, dispose of your tree, and return your home to normal life. While you can store all of your decorations in the attic or the back of

Well, the pre-Christmas rush was absolutely manic this year! The phones were ringing off the hook along with emails coming through at all times of the day or night, with people desperate to have their chimneys swept in time for Christmas –we worked to the full to

Traditionally Small Business Saturday takes place during the first weekend of December – this year it’s on the 3rd of December 2022. It’s a nationwide event designed to support and promote the millions of small businesses across the UK. It has been running for the last nine

I can hardly believe this myself. I am pretty much fully booked up until Christmas, a couple of spaces here and there in specific areas, but that is about it. I hope this page has done it job and kept you informed about fire & chimney related

With rising energy bills turning people towards other ways to heat their homes, this year we are experiencing an unprecedented demand for chimney sweeps. We are now currently booked up until mid/ late November for sweeping appointments, and unless we get a cancelation will not be able

If you are a landlord or living in rented accommodation the Smoke & carbon monoxide alarm changes will affect you. The new regulations mean…. Landlords must ensure a carbon monoxide alarm is provided in any room used as living accommodation that contains a fixed combustion appliance.  These

Waiting for a sweeps appointment to be available 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

It might only be the first week in August and I can’t believe I’m writting this but ProSweep are now fully booked for the rest of August and now booking sweeps in for September and beyond! It does appear the rise of energy costs people are turning

From 1st May 2022 all firewood sold in quantities smaller than 2 cu metres will have to adhere to a maximum moisture content of no greater than 20%. Your seller will be required to be part of an audited scheme run by Woodsure, who will certify that

When’s a smart time to have your chimney cleaned?  The obvious time is when you’re not actively using your chimney, making the decision to have it swept in the spring or summer.  However, if you are an experienced user of solid fuel you know only too well