by Alfred Poppins | Jun 19, 2013 | News
When you call Alfred Poppins chimney sweeping not only do we just sweep the chimney we check that the fire is safe for you and your family. Recently we have been attending jobs with installs that are unsafe and not fit for use. When this is the case we issue a warning...
by Alfred Poppins | Jun 3, 2013 | News
Most stoves and wood burners are installed with a flexible steel flue liner. The quality of the steel used can vary greatly, so can the price. If you burn smokeless fuel in your multi fuel stove you will need the highest grade liner because the fuel is very corrosive....
by Alfred Poppins | May 8, 2013 | News
A clean chimney can help prevent fires and structural damage to your property. Regular cleaning of your chimney or flues will eliminate the build up of soot and clear obstructions such as bird or animal nests, leaves and debris. You will also reduce emissions into the...
by Alfred Poppins | May 8, 2013 | News
We have been getting lots of call outs with birds nesting in chimneys so far this year. Dont wait until it’s too late call Alfred Poppins and we can come and fit you a quality bird guard.
by Alfred Poppins | Apr 14, 2013 | News
If you have a wood-burning stove, you will have plenty of wood ash. You may not know this, but wood ash has many uses… 1. Use wood ash to add nutrients (potash and calcium carbonate) to your compost. 2. Deter snails from plants by...
by Alfred Poppins | Apr 14, 2013 | News
Most people have the image of Dick Van Dyke in their mind at the mention of Chimney Sweeps, yet their profession has seldom been a lucky one. Their work, Often done by children, was extremely dangerous and often fatal. In recent times, the industry has also been hit...
