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It might be the beginning of November but our diary for 2023 is now full, yes this means we have no appointments avialble in November or December this year. All enquiries taken from now will be booked into January 2024.

If you want to book a sweep with us and leave a message please be patient as we will get back to you as soon as possible, we aim to reply the same but this does not alwys happen especially if you contact us later in the

Autumn and winter are ridiculously busy for chimney sweeps, and this year even more so! It’s not uncommon for people who ring ProSweep to make a chimney sweep booking are surprised or even disappointed when we tell them that they’ll have to wait a up to a

Chimney Fire Safety Week is back for 2023! The annual campaign takes place between 4th and 10th September.With around 4,300 avoidable chimney fires in the UK each year, ProSweep, like many chimney sweeps are taking part in the annual campaign to raise awareness and promote safety messages

‘Sweep it – and keep safe’ is the message from ProSweep your professional chimney sweep. As householders across Devon; like the rest of the country, adopt solid fuel fires as a source of heating their homes, we are keen to educate people how to safely maintain their

May 1st has a special place in the hearts of chimney sweeps across the world. It’s a day of celebration, a day where we can let our hair down and enjoy ourselves. But what’s the story behind this annual celebration? May 1st, also known as May Day,

Many of us are guilty of leaving it until the last minute to stock up on winter fuel, whether it’s coal, heating oil, or logs. But with a little planning, you can save money and avoid the panic of a last-minute phone call to your supplier. One

 UK Government’s 2023 Environment plan does not ban wood burning stoves Following the recent publication of the UK Government’s 2023 Environment Plan, there has been some confusion and misinformation surrounding domestic wood burning. However, we can confirm that wood burning stoves are not going to be

The UK Government recently released its updated Environment Improvement Plan for 2023, which takes a closer look at the 25 Year Environment Plan. The new plan outlines the government’s efforts to improve the environment, and one of the key points it addresses is the issue of domestic

The top down firelighting method. The traditional method of firelighting has been around for centuries, but advancements in technology have allowed for the evolution of the process. With more efficient wood burners, less heat is lost up the chimney and more is radiated into the room. The

Christmas has come and gone, it will soon be 2023 and it is time to pack up the lights and decorations, dispose of your tree, and return your home to normal life. While you can store all of your decorations in the attic or the back of

Well, the pre-Christmas rush was absolutely manic this year! The phones were ringing off the hook along with emails coming through at all times of the day or night, with people desperate to have their chimneys swept in time for Christmas –we worked to the full to

I can hardly believe this myself. I am pretty much fully booked up until Christmas, a couple of spaces here and there in specific areas, but that is about it. I hope this page has done it job and kept you informed about fire & chimney related

With rising energy bills turning people towards other ways to heat their homes, this year we are experiencing an unprecedented demand for chimney sweeps. We are now currently booked up until mid/ late November for sweeping appointments, and unless we get a cancelation will not be able

If you are a landlord or living in rented accommodation the Smoke & carbon monoxide alarm changes will affect you. The new regulations mean…. Landlords must ensure a carbon monoxide alarm is provided in any room used as living accommodation that contains a fixed combustion appliance.  These

Waiting for a sweeps appointment to be available Autumn and winter are ridiculously busy for chimney sweeps, and this year even more so! It’s not uncommon for people who ring ProSweep to make a chimney sweep booking are surprised or even disappointed when we tell them that

Increased flexibility of alternative fuel payments, so more households will be supported with their energy bills Great news for those who bought their winter fuel in advance last year! The government has announced a 3-month extension for providing evidence of fuel purchases to qualify for the £200