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Our new recruits!

7 October, 2019 | 1

Start them young!  Joe and Ben, Martin’s sons, are pictured here in their new branded Dorset Chimney Sweep t-shirts.  Gone are the days of sending young children up chimneys to sweep them, but we’ll happily train them up when they are old enough if they want to follow in their Dad’s footsteps!  

Have you got an AGA or Rayburn stove?

20 September, 2019 | 0

Have you got an AGA or Rayburn stove? If yes, when did you last get your flue swept? They MUST be swept even if they run on oil or gas. This article from the Guild explains why. We are experienced and qualified in all sweeps including AGAs and Rayburns. Contact us today for more information. Read more

Chimney Fire Safety Week 2-8 September

4 September, 2019 | 0

It’s Chimney Fire Safety Week! This campaign is supported by HETAS and various fire safety organisations, and aims to provide consumers with information and guidance on keeping fire safe.  We’ve put together these top tips to keep fire safe, but for more information visit HETAS.  Always use a professional and registered chimney sweep like us! https://www.hetas.co.uk/find-chimney-sweep/Read more

Summer offer ending soon! Book your sweep now

22 August, 2019 | 0

September is fast approaching, and with it we may get some chillier weather.   Make sure your chimney is ready to use as soon as you need it.  We are offering a standard sweep for £45 (Ts and Cs apply).   Why sweep your chimney?   There are lots of reasons, but the main one is for yourRead more

Why you shouldn’t slumber your stove

12 July, 2019 | 0

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

Tips for summer safety

29 June, 2019 | 0

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

Plants in the chimney – why they need to be removed

25 June, 2019 | 0

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

Not all chimneys are created equal

26 May, 2019 | 0

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

Treat your chimney to a spring clean!

13 May, 2019 | 0

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 pot and cowl

We do more than sweeping chimneys!

23 April, 2019 | 0

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

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