Richard Sweeps

14/08/2025

The summer is in full swing and folks are thinking ahead! Even in this heat I'm keeping busy so don't hesitate to book in before the rush 😁

09/04/2025

No this isn't a ghost hunting camera (or maybe it is!) but it does help me to spot potential blockages before a flue liner is dropped. Here you can see a lump of mortar from when the chimney was built (delightfully called 'snots') which will need to be knocked out before the liner is dropped. You can make out the circle of daylight from the chimney pot to help the slightly upside down orientation 😄.

04/04/2025

This was taken a few weeks back now but the birds are definitely in full Spring mode now and busy with their nests. Remember, if you come across a nest it mustn't be disturbed until Autumn when the breeding season is over.

This Spring has started in earnest for me too and I'm looking forward to catching up with my regular customers on their news. It's wonderful the relationships you can build, even only seeing people for an hour a year, over the course of a decade ☺️

30/01/2025

Somebody appreciated my efforts 😅

23/12/2024

Merry Christmas and warm wishes for the new year to all my customers, past, present and yet to meet! 🎄🎄🎄

10/12/2024

Cup of tea and a mince pie kind of morning? Don't mind if I do!

08/12/2024

Don't be duped by unseasoned sellers this season, stay safe 👍🏼

Our most recent supplier newsletter included a message about wood fuel testing over the festive period. 🪵🔥

The team will aim to complete the testing of any samples received before Wednesday 18 December before closing for the festive period. Any samples received after 5 pm on 18 December may not be processed until the lab reopens at 8.30 am, 2 January 2025. 🎄❄

Until then the team are available and you can find advice on sending a wood sample for testing linked below. 👇🔗

https://pulse.ly/atyhmvksy4

23/11/2024

Haven't used your fireplace this year so think it doesn't need a sweep - this chimney was blocked with simple spider webs, enough to block the escape of smoke and cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Get your flue swept every year for peace of mind.

16/11/2024

Stay safe around your stove. Fire and smoke can be dangerous but there are other risks to be mindful of this burning season 🔥

Hot and cooling ashes can be a fire and carbon monoxide hazard.

To ensure safe disposal of stove ash, allow adequate time for cooling after a fire. Also, keep the stove door closed until the ash is cool. Remember to have the correct equipment on hand, like safety gloves. 🧤🔥

For more detailed information, visit the HETAS Advice Hub. 👇🔗

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27/10/2024

Friday Friendly Reminder - Clocks change on Sunday.
With nights drawing in are you thinking of lighting your fire?
Make sure your chimneys are checked and swept before use. Thanks to Wiltown Sweeps for the great shot of chimney and bird guard.

26/10/2024

Such great advice. Be aware of cobwebs blocking flues and the reason to get your chimney sweep in, even if you haven't used the flue.

With the leaves falling and the colder mornings, it's essential to be aware of a 'cold plug' that can form in your flue. 🍂❄️

This can often be an unexpected issue during this weather and you'll find details on how to prevent this happening on the HETAS Advice Hub. 👇🔗

https://pulse.ly/gwxbvvaroc