Chimney Safety Advice for Consumers

UK fire statistics show that each year on average over 30 thousand houses have chimney fires.  This will be largely due to not getting the chimney swept often enough or burning fuel that is inappropriate for the appliance and causing tar to build up in the...

Chimney Safety Advice for Consumers

  UK fire statistics show that each year on average over 30 thousands houses have chimney fires.  This will be largely due to not getting the chimney swept often enough or burning fuel that is inappropriate for the appliance and causing tar to build up in...

What we have been up to.

It’s been a busy winter for us here at Alfred Poppins and we have gone from strength to strength with the help of our valued customer base that we have built up.                            ...

Is your sweep qualified?

The sweeping season is in full swing now but in recent weeks here at Alfred Poppins we   have been asked to attend properties where another sweep has been and left most of the soot in the chimney or has failed to remove a birds nest. Any fool can can buy a cheap set...

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...