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.
See what our customers say about us. Check out our Testimonials Page
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Latest News...
It matters what fuel you burn!
Does it matter what I use for fuel? If you live in a smokeless zone then you will be restricted to burning smokeless fuels. To check if you live in such an area, you can phone your local authority and ask them. If, like most people, you do not live in a smokeless zone...
What do you do with the soot?
I am often asked what is done with the soot that I remove from the chimney. Because it is classed as household waste it is often left in the customers rubbish bin. Sometimes people like to use the soot on their allotments or rose bushes. If you want us to leave it for...
The history of sweeping
A Brief History of Our Craft It was understood even in the Georgian period of our history that chimneys had to be brush cleaned. Way back to the 17th century the Master Sweep of the day would employ small boys to climb and scramble up chimneys. The task for these...
Lucky Sweep at your wedding
The tradition of a chimney sweep bringing the bride and groom luck on their wedding day is one that goes back for many years. Legend has it that 200 years ago a chimney sweep bravely stepped out and stopped the King's horse and coach as it bolted. King George II was...
BUYING LOGS AND FIREWOOD
Consumer guidance for buying logs and firewood BUYING FIREWOOD - QUALITY OF WOOD You should only ever burn dry wood! It is important that you only ever burn dry wood ie wood with a moisture content of less than twenty percent. Burning wood with a higher moisture...
How’s the condition of your chimney stack?
Over the years chimney stacks deteriorate due to extreme weather conditions and internal corrosion caused by harmful emissions from solid fuel/wood burning appliances/fires. Acids caused by combustion of fuel errode the mortar and brickwork from the inside out whilst...
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. [email protected]