
About Us
We are a family run business operating from beautiful village of Ketton nr Stamford. Alfred Poppins Stove fitting & Chimney Sweeping was established to improve the standards and professionalism of the chimney sweeping and stove industry. We want to ensure the longevity of the chimney sweeping profession while safeguarding both the public and trade from the risk of chimney fires and CO poisoning.
We make it our goal to offer a professional, reliable and friendly service at a competitive price.We have invested heavily in our business on tools and equipment and are a member of Sweep Safe, The guild of master chimney sweeps and HETAS. We give a certificate of sweeping after each sweep which most house insurers are now insisting on for houses with functioning fires.
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Latest News...
I HAVE LINING IN MY CHIMNEY WHICH WAS USED FOR A GAS FIRE CAN I USE IT FOR MY WOODBURNER?
I HAVE LINING IN MY CHIMNEY WHICH WAS USED FOR A GAS FIRE CAN I USE IT FOR MY WOODBURNER? The usual rule for any chimney lining or alteration which has been done to run a gas fire is "ALL OUT". The gas liner is not made from a metal strong enough to cope with the heat...
Why Does My Fireplace Blow Back Smoke?
A fireplace is an inviting fixture in a room, but when it blows black smoke, it becomes a health and fire hazard. Multiple factors can cause a fireplace to smoke. While some problems are quick fixes, others may require assistance from a professional chimney service. ...
What to look for in a sweep
It might seem a straightforward to arrange the repair or building of a chimney but there are many questions that you might not have realised the importance of asking. Here's a beginner's guide to finding the best person to carry out your chimney maintenance – for...
How to light the perfect wood burning stove
Lighting a wood burning stove is simple to do and here are some simple steps that will help you make your wood burning stove spark into life. There is no one set way to light a fire in a wood burning stove and seasoned stove owners all have their own individual ways...
Choosing the right stove for you.
Choosing the right output for your multi fuel stove or wood burner Choosing the correct heat output will be fundamental to your future enjoyment of your wood burning or multi fuel stove and its potential running costs. Just because you have a big space or a big hearth...
How does a chimney work?
All chimneys work on the same principle of something called an updraft. Some are as small as a two-inch pipe and others are so large that even Jolly Old Saint Nick and his reindeer can easily manoeuvre down them. Despite the size, they all work the same way as long as...

The Showroom:
Unit 18 Chater business estate, Pit Lane, Ketton, PE9 3SZ
Stove showroom: 01780 720240
Chimney sweeping: 07581 322069
Mobile: 07871 322 780 or 07581 322 069
Email. info@alfredpoppins.co.uk