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Dorset Chimney Sweep Spring offer

Spring offer – sweep for only £45

2 April, 2019 | 0

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

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How to avoid a potential house fire

28 March, 2019 | 0

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

New Tar and Creosote Removal Service

16 March, 2019 | 0

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

Burning wood safely – it’s easy, right?

3 March, 2019 | 0

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

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Why you shouldn’t burn damp or unseasoned wood

28 February, 2019 | 0

In this damp, cold weather, it’s tempting to put damp or wet wood on the fire, especially if there aren’t any dry logs.  Don’t do it!  It can lead to harmful emissions, which as well as damaging to the environment, can be dangerous to your health. Always use seasoned wood on your log burner or open fire.  Read more

“An excellent service, I won’t be using anyone else”

25 February, 2019 | 0

Chimney in Ferndown, Dorset We recently carried out an inspection and sweep on a flue and stove in Ferndown.  Our customer was really pleased with our work and said, “Martin, I’ve used a number of sweeps over the years but never have I witnessed such a thorough clean using methods I’ve never seen before, andRead more

Replacing rope

Rope replacement for your stove

3 February, 2019 | 0

As well as chimney sweeping, we can inspect and carry out maintenance on your stove or AGA.   You should inspect, and if necessary, replace the rope on your wood burner annually. This seal prevents the wood burner from drawing too much air, and over-firing your stove. It can also help to prevent  blackening of theRead more

Real Christmas tree

Here’s why you shouldn’t burn your real Christmas tree

30 December, 2018 | 0

Can you burn your Christmas tree on your fire or in your wood burner? NO! (yes we are shouting from the page) It’s time for the Christmas tree to be taken down, but what do you do with it?  We’ll tell you what not to do with it, and that’s burn it! Christmas trees contain aRead more

Log fire

When was your chimney last swept?

29 December, 2018 | 0

Keeping warm this winter with your real fire? Don’t forget to have the chimney regularly swept and inspected.  You can’t always see problems in the flue that could lead to a chimney fire, and without regular sweeps, soot builds up which is also a risk. Contact us today for a free quote or chat aboutRead more

Father Christmas and the Chimney

24 December, 2018 | 0

The story behind Father Christmas coming down the chimney on Christmas Eve is an interesting one. Our friends at the Guild of Master Sweeps have detailed it here, read all about Santa Claus / Sinterklaas / St Nic or just good old Father Christmas and how he came to bring presents to children down theRead more

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