As the winter chill sets in and the festive season approaches, there’s nothing more inviting and comforting than the warmth of a roaring fire. However, the key to a safe and efficient fireplace lies in the maintenance of your chimney. This is where the expertise of a chimney sweep comes in. But not just any […]
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 […]
Hello chimney sweeps and industry professionals, todays article is about Hepa airborne dust extractors. We are going to explain; what they are?, what they do? Why we need one? And costs. What is an air cleaner? An air cleaner is a powerful adjustable, fan unit built within a casing. The casing houses a very large […]
Technical Update: Soot (Part 2) Welcome to part two of our three part article on soot. In this blog we talk about different types of soot, fuel types and cleaning methods. Chimney sweeps generally classify soot by the fuel type that it was formed by when it was combusted. There are a few general rules; […]
Technical update number 4. Soot (part one) What is soot? We all know it’s a black powder but few know what constituents make up the compound that we clean daily from the chimneys that we work on. Soot is a by-product of the incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons. It is black because it contains carbon particles […]