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A sweep appointment today showed up some very interesting results, caused by slumbering a stove.  Slumbering is the term for when a fire is burning at a low rate to keep it going by restricting the oxygen flow, for example, overnight.  This can cause problems, as the smoke and chemicals released condense and can block the flue, andRead more

Summer is here finally! We’re looking forward to warmer weather, long days, BBQs, and just being outdoors.  But please always remember to be fire-aware!  Smouldering embers, a discarded cigarette, an unattended BBQ, a campfire, a broken piece of glass – all of these can lead to a devastating fire.  Cheshire Fire has some great infoRead more

Here at Dorset Chimney Sweep we always expect the unexpected when we receive a call about a blocked chimney. We’re finding it’s not just nests and birds that cause chimney problems. Vegetation such as this plant we removed from a chimney can be just as damaging. Once rooted, they can damage the mortar, which canRead more

Chimneys come in all shapes and sizes.  But they all have one thing in common. They need regular sweeping. And not just sweeping.  Regular inspections will identify any potential problems, from a build-up of creosote, to cracks in the chimney or pot, to birds nests and cracked bricks or glass.   All of the above areRead more

Now the weather is warming up nicely, it’s the ideal time to get the chimney and stove inspected and cleaned.  In the same way you give your house a spring clean, your chimney and stove should receive the same treatment!   Why spring clean your chimney? A thorough clean during Spring will get rid ofRead more

Chimney sweeping is our game, but we also carry out other services, maintenance and repairs to chimneys, stoves and appliances.  This includes: Removing and replacing chimney pots We also replace the flaunching (the mortar that holds the pot in place).  If it becomes cracked or weakened, it can let water in, which could lead to theRead more

Spring has sprung and we are celebrating with an offer you can’t miss! We will carry out a standard sweep for you for only £45.00* Contact us today for more information or to book.   * Terms and conditions: The offer applies to both new and existing customers The offer is for a standard chimney sweepRead more

House fires are very damaging, and at worst, fatal. You can lose everything. But they do happen, and some of the reasons why are below:     You don’t regularly have your chimney inspected for potential problems or unseen damage You let soot and creosote build up through a lack of regular sweeping You don’t haveRead more

Standard chimney sweeping gets rid of soot build-up, but sometimes tar and creosote can build up in the flue as well (caused by moisture and smoke when the chimney cools), which can’t be removed by a normal sweep and brush.  We are one of the few trained chimney sweep specialists in Dorset to offer aRead more

The science bit You’d think it’s simple.  Just through a log on the fire and watch burn. Wrong!   Burnright has an interesting article on the science behind burning wood and what happens if you get it wrong.  Read it here:  https://burnright.co.uk/what-to-burn/wood-as-fuel/    Dorset Chimney Sweep supports the Burnright campaign, an initiative to help everyone useRead more