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Devon and Somerset Fire crews deal with ‘a chimney blaze a day’ Fire crews in Devon and Somerset have been called out to at least one chimney fire a day, managers have said. Devon and Somerset Fire Service dealt with more than 40 fires in May, a

On my way to Widecombe looking for Tom Cobley and all!! with more and more homes being heated with open fire and especially Woodburning stoves it has been a busy day around Dartmoor sweeping all those chimneys now the weather has finally warmed up. If you would

DYING TO SAVE MONEY? Many people fail to sweep their chimney or service appliances often enough. Either through neglect, not understanding the necessity or for financial reasons. OF ALL CARBON MONOXIDE DEATHS IN THE UK 32% ARE SOLID FUEL RELATED 37% ARE MAINS GAS RELATED.(Statistics of deaths

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Why Should I have my  Chimney swept in the spring? Most people wait until just before the heating season to have their chimney swept. Here are five great reasons to get the job done now. When the heating season is done, it’s only natural for you to stop

Spring is just around the corner when it will be time to stop using the open fire and woodburning stove, but before you forget not only is now the best time to have you chimney cleaned, to prevent the risk of a soot fall or to help extend

Why sweep Your lined chimney in the spring? A flexi liner is constructed from a twin-wall stainless steel strip that is specially folded to produce a strong, resilient, air tight but flexible tube that is resistant to high temperatures, but with a smooth bore on the interior

What is a chimney fire and how does it happen? Chimney fires happen when products of incomplete combustion (soot) build up in a chimney of a fire or wood-burner. The build-up is called tar or creosote. Tar/creosote is usually black or dark brown and is readily combustible,

In an attempt by the Government to reduce the number of deaths caused by the poor installation practices, it has introduced strict measures and minimum standards to improve safety. The introduction of Document J in April 2002 Building Regulations, therefore, made it a legal requirement to obtain