Archive for the Chimney Sweep News Category

Why we always smoke test as standard Sometimes we notice that Chimney Sweep companies offer smoke testing as a somewhat optional extra to their service, and this always comes as a surprise to us as we very much consider it an integral part of the work we

Who is responsible for having the chimney swept in a rental property? The occurrence of chimney fires, especially in the winter months, highlights the importance of ensuring that all chimneys are swept annually by a professional chimney sweep.  However, a chimney’s primary function is to carry dangerous

Have you thought about having your chimney swept in the spring? Most people wait until just before the heating season to book the chimney sweep. Here are five great reasons to book your sweep now. (We can sweep over the Easter holiday whilst you are off work

What is Creosote? In short creosote is essentially a by-product of incomplete combustion: leaving behind deposits of unburned and flammable tar vapours from wood smoke. Creosote is sometimes crusty or flaky in texture, but it can often be sticky or hard. Creosote deposits can be very challenging

Christmas is over and now is the time to pack up the lights and decorations get rid of your tree, returning your home to normal. Whilst you might store all your decorations in the roof or at the back of the garage, what can you do with

Will the New Year bring with it some bitterly cold temperatures in Newton Abbot? Staying warm in this weather does not just involve getting indoors. Once inside, people might retreat under blankets or crank up the central heating thermostat. For others, keeping toasty might involve lighting up

ProSweep The Devon Chimney Sweeps Are you looking for a reliable , efficient, trained and insured Sweep in Devon ? then you are looking in the right place. If you burn wood or coal fires in your home, you are at risk from chimney fires and, the

Do you own a picture postcard holiday cottgae in Devon with a log burning stove or an open fire? When was the last time you had it inspected or swept by a professional chimney sweep? Chimney & flues require sweeping and checking regularly to be in good

Start Off the New Year with a Clean and Safe Chimney At ProSweep, we love celebrating the arrival of a new year and the excitement and promises it brings. When you are making your resolutions for this New Year, remember your chimney. HETAS, The Solid Fuel Association

Creosote in Your Chimney and Why You Don’t Want It Creosote is another name for tarring inside your chimney, it is a build-up of a sticky substance that is not only smelly but is also an extremely combustible material. Creosote begins to build-up when the gasses that