prevent chimney fires

As the end of winter draws nearer and you prepare to bid farewell to your fireplace until next season, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about scheduling your annual chimney cleaning and inspection.

Although your chimney may look fine from the outside, there could be a whole host of problems which could compromise its functionality and jeopardise your home's safety.

Taking proactive steps to maintain your chimney at the end of the burning season, rather than waiting until autumn, gives you plenty of time to identify and rectify any underlying problems.

Continue reading to discover why we recommend getting your chimney cleaned in the spring!

Preventing Chimney Fires

Many chimney fires go unnoticed, often stemming from the buildup of creosote—a hig

Fire and Rescue services are advising people to take extra care after a spate of fires involving chimneys and wood burning stoves. People with wood burning stoves, which are growing in popularity due to the spiralling cost of gas and electricity, are reminded to get them correctly installed and regularly maintained. HETAS, the Heating Equipment Testing and Approvals Scheme, provides details of chimney sweeps at https://www.hetas.co.uk/consumer/services/chimney-sweeps/.

Sweeping your chimney at least once a year and using a quality-assured fuel is the key to prevention. Not only does this remove soot and tar deposits but also gives chimney sweeps the opportunity to check for any problems with the chimney or liner. A typical sweep only takes about 90 minutes and doesn’t make a mess. Professional chimney sweeps use modern methods and tools such a