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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

We are often driving around the Teignbridge/South Devon Area from one client to another. Bovey Tracey to Torquay to Exeter, to Christow to Moretonhampstead and so on… Some of our business comes from people who stop us on the street or come up to us at the

Is There a Time Bomb in Your Chimney? Fireplaces and wood-stoves are designed to safely contain wood fuelled fires, while providing heat for a home. The chimneys that serve them have the job of expelling the by-products of combustion (substances given off when the wood burns). These

Certificate of Compliance   Why should my stove be installed by a HETAS installer when my friendly local builder will do the job  cheaper? Customers using a HETAS Registered Installer will be given a HETAS Certificate of Compliance by the installer on the completion of installation work.

As your wood burning stove may have not been used for a few months, it is important to make sure that your chimney is swept before you start to use it again to ensure it is free from bird nests or other obstructions. Now is a great