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History of chimney sweeps Traditionally, chimneys were cleaned by a master sweep, who took on apprentices (climbing boys). Climbing boys were usually orphans or from the workhouse and were trained to climb chimneys. This was a really dangerous and difficult job. As buildings became taller and more sophisticated, chimneys were grouped together.  This meant theRead more

Your chimney is put through its paces, and the top is exposed to all the elements all the time. A falling brick or chimney pot can do some serious damage. Do you know if your chimney is safe? As part of our inspection service, we use a drone to check the chimney from all angles.Read more

There’s nothing better than sitting in front of a roaring fire on a cold night but having to add more logs constantly isn’t so relaxing. Here’s a few tips to get your burner working effectively and efficiently. Always use dry, seasoned wood. The log may appear dry but it actually takes on average between 6-24Read more