Warm greetings to all future and current chimney sweeps! The trade of chimney sweeping is a unique and essential service that has been around for centuries. The profession has evolved, and today, it requires a blend of historical knowledge, technical skills, and a flair for customer service. If you’re pondering on how to set prices […]
Being a financially successful chimney sweep in the UK can be achieved by following these steps: 1. Get Certified: In the UK, it’s important to have industry-recognised certifications. Consider pursuing qualifications from organisations like Sweep Safe, HETAS, The Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps or The National Association of Chimney Sweeps. 2. Invest in Equipment: Quality […]
Wood soot, a common byproduct of incomplete combustion, is a complex mixture of several constituents. Composed of organic and inorganic compounds, including carbon, ash, and various trace elements, it may seem harmless at first glance. However, these tiny particles can pose significant health risks if handled or cleaned without the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). […]
If you use an open fire or stove, it’s important to know how to burn better. When using poor quality fuels, such as wet wood or house coal, tiny harmful particles present in smoke are released into the air, which could damage your health and the health of those around you. The good news is a few small changes to the way […]
Sweep Safe wants to be the best and a guarantee to the consumer for: High level of competence Highly knowledgeable & able to advise Safety Environmentally focused Politeness & Good manners High level of overall service Why wouldn’t you want to be that person? Why wouldn’t you want to be this highly competent, knowledgeable, safe, […]
Once you own a wood burning stove you become responsible to ensure it works safely, burns cleanly and lasts a long time. Unfortunately, many stove owners are unaware of the basic requirements needed to ensure it all keeps working. Stove maintenance can be broken down into three distinct sections. Much of the daily maintenance can […]
Woodburning stoves have been unfairly targeted by the press, blogs and videos lately and are being painted in a very negative light. So let’s take a look at the reality, which in our view is very different to the portrayal in the press. Firstly wood is one of the only truly renewable fuels. It is […]
Back in May 2018, we presented an Industry wide survey for all Chimney Sweeps to take part in, whether independent or part of an association. We wanted as many different opinions as possible and everyone to have a voice. Some of the questions are a little too difficult to summarise in graphs. For example there […]
The subject of the Sweep safe Technical update is type one and type two smoke testing. The two tests serve very different purposes and must not be confused with each other. Although you will find this guide very useful it does not supersede the process set out in building regulations section j and we highly […]
Are you ready for the chimney sweeping season? All over Europe and other parts of the globe, the chimney sweeping season is about to begin. Historically the 1st of September or there-about is the date that the chimney sweeping `Crazy Season` kicks off. The Chimney sweeping season in the UK is historically short, beginning September […]