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March to September is chimney nesting season. While this can cause problems with noisy chirping, bits of twigs and nests falling down the flue, or birds getting stuck, during this time it is illegal to disturb or remove active nests in the UK, as they are protected by law.   Under the under the Wildlife and Countryside ActRead more

While decorations are pretty and festive, Christmas can be one of the most dangerous times of the year for a fire. Placing decorations and presents on and around your fireplace and mantelpiece can be a real hazard, not to mention an obstacle for Father Christmas! Be fire-safe and follow our tips for a safe andRead more

The Daily Mail recently published an article about how woodburners have been linked to 2,500 deaths.  It mentions fine particles – PM2.5 – that have an impact on health. However, putting this into perspective, a home wood stove might be used for a few hours, perhaps only in winter, or alongside other heating sources, whichRead more

Did you know that slumbering your fire is dangerous? Slumbering, where you shut down the air vents in your wood-burner or stove, reduces the air supply and prevents it from burning overnight at a low rate, potentially requiring relighting. This practice should be avoided.  Why, we hear you ask?  For a number of reasons! Firstly,Read more

With Chimney Fire Safety Week coming to an end, here’s a quick summary of the key messages and information to prevent chimney fires.  Always use a professional, registered chimney sweep to carry out any work. You can find one here or call us to book!  Get your chimney swept regularly, but at least once a yearRead more

  Jet Master inset stoves were once very popular, and we still see many installed and in use. However, they do often have a build-up of tar in the flue, more so than a standard wood-burning stove.    Using a normal brush in the flue just ‘tickles’ it (proper chimney sweep phrase from DMS!), however,Read more

  We now offer external chimney inspections using drones. Fully licensed and insured to fly our drone commercially, this is a new service for customers, allowing us to view and assess the chimney from above and around visually.   This technology eliminates the need for manual climbing, ladders or scaffolding, so it is safer andRead more

As with everything these days, log burner owners also have rules to follow on what you can and can’t do, from where to install it safely to what you can burn sustainably and safely. As HETAS and Guild of Master Sweep members, we take these rules seriously too to ensure the safety of our customers,Read more

Dorset Master Sweep has become the only company in Dorset to employ a female, fully Guild-qualified sweep. Dorset Lady Sweep, Jenna Lee is also one of only 15 female sweeps in the country, following completion of her training with the Guild of Master Sweeps, the industry’s recognised training and standards organisation. Working alongside husband andRead more

On a recent visit to a lovely property, we discovered that the chimney liner had disconnected from the stove. This could lead to all sorts of problems, including damage to the chimney itself. Without a full inspection, this safety defect would have gone undetected. Contact us today to get your chimney safety-checked and ready forRead more