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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

A couple of recent sweeps resulted in red cards. This isn’t what we wanted to see, especially just before Christmas, but as professional and experienced sweeps, we have to ensure that the installation is safe before use.  One of these red cards was issued due to soot falling down the back of the stove, whichRead more

10 important reasons as to why you should use a member of the Guild of Master Sweeps – it’s all here! https://www.guildofmasterchimneysweeps.co.uk/10-reasons-why-you-can-trust-a-guild-sweep/  We are a member of the Guild, so get in touch today!Read more

Ever wondered what your chimney actually looks like inside?  Here are before and after pictures of a pre-stove installation sweep.   Our customer is having a new stove installed, so they needed to make sure the chimney was safe and ready for use.  To the left we see a clay chimney liner glazed with tar. WeRead more

Any wood can be burnt in my fire, right?   Wrong.  A warm and welcoming fire is perfect as we approach Winter.  But do you know the best type of wood to burn and why? Some wood burns too quickly, some too slowly (or not at all), others can leave lots of ash residue.  Here’s a light-heartedRead more

Storing logs around your fire is an accident waiting to happen.  This is a major fire hazard; the logs are self-combustible, so as the fire heats up, so do the logs.  And then they can start a fire.  Although they look lovely, they are a fire risk! The burning temperature in a stove can vary depending onRead more

We recently went to sweep a chimney in North Dorset which had a wood burning stove. We found it to be a poorly installed appliance – the customer was unaware of how dangerous the installation was, and in addition, didn’t have a carbon monoxide alarm fitted.  When you have a stove installed, you should be advised thatRead more

Ever wondered if your chimney is safe from the top down?  We have access to a drone, which means we can get up close and personal to the top of your chimney and carry out a detailed inspection. This is a better alternative to using ladders,  as there is no risk of slipping or missing anything,Read more

If you like what we do, please leave us a Google review!  Most people do their company research online these days, and we’d love to see what you think of us. It also helps others to make an informed decision when looking for services.   Dorset Chimney Sweep on Google   Read more

Have you noticed a few twigs and bits falling down into your fireplace? If yes, the chances are you’ve got a bird nest up there.  It might be vacant (probably at this time of year), but you need to have it removed before lighting a fire, as any blockage like a nest could cause smokeRead more