I was recently asked to write a short article on Keeping Safe whilst Keeping Warm, for a magazine we advertise with in the East Cleveland (Saltburn & Guisborough) area.  This is the first draft...

CLEANSWEEP chimney sweeping is now an Approved HETAS Chimney Sweep. 

HETAS is the official body recognised by Government to approve biomass and solid fuel heating appliances, fuels and services, including the registration of competent installers and servicing...

Thank you to Rodtech for supplying this video, which is best watched from 6 minutes in, on how not to sweep a chimney and the importance of effective dust control...

It has been a strange few days in this part of North Yorkshire.  Winter arrived, long neglected fires were lit and my phone started to ring.  I can't prove cause and effect, but my brushes have certainly been in great demand as the soot truck and I slipped and slid aro...