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Clean air is a hot topic at the moment (no pun intended!).  There has been a lot of chat around wood burning stoves, and whether they should be banned. The government has just published its strategy.  HETAS, of which we are a member, has summarised a lot of the information here, it makes for anRead 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