If I had a pound for every time I heard the phrase, “I’ve had fires in this house for 30 years and it’s never done this before,” I’d have retired years ago! It is incredibly frustrating. You haven’t changed the fireplace, you haven’t changed the wood, and you haven’t changed
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I first encountered chimney science via the European Standard BS EN 13384-1 during a flue principles training course by Chris Geeves (pictured above). I’m not ashamed to admit I didn’t fully understand how chimneys worked until discussing this standard with Chris on his course. Previously, I’d received a lot of
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Flue Liners Explained: A Comprehensive UK Guide There’s nothing quite like the cosy warmth of a real fire or wood-burning stove on a chilly evening. But behind the comforting glow lies a crucial component often hidden from view: the flue liner. If you have a chimney, understanding flue liners is
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History Genealogy has become so popular, the number of people who want to see the places where their ancestors lived, walked, worked, and loved for themselves is at an all-time high. The search to learn more about your ancestors – who they were, where they came from, what happened to them,
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London Sweep Gets On His Bike To Beat Mayor Sadiq Khan’s ULEZ Charge London’s oldest chimney sweep firm has forked out thousands in a bid to beat Mayor Sadiq Khan’s ULEZ charge. H. Firkins & Sons used bikes to get around the city when they first started plying their trade
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Pigeons: lots of calls since the hot weather arrived. Pigeons disorientated / heat stroke maybe? Resting on your pot then whoops in they go. Call us!
We were established in 1860. Say it slowly. That’s a long time for a small business to keep going. 1860! Crinolines, horse and carts, gas lamps. Tenement buildings. Amazing. Now it’s congestion charge, road tax, vans and diesel. Tv, Internet fashion is ‘do as you will’.
