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Defra released the latest data (2022) on the emissions of air pollutants in the UK late last niight

The top level points relevant to our sector within the latest data to note are:

This is why you NEED a birdguard on your chimney.

Why do I need a bird guard on my chimney? - Home Sweep Home A birdguard will benefit your chimney, wildlife and potentially even your living room carpet! Stop birds from entering your chimney A birdguard first and foremost is to prevent birds and squirrels from entering your chimney. Pigeons especially have a habit of ‘falling in’ to chimneys in the spri...

The best time to sweep your chimney?

When is the best time to have my chimney swept? - Home Sweep Home Why should you get your chimney swept in the Spring? Every year in October as soon as it gets chilly our phone get ridiculously busy. It remains pretty relentless until about February.. Then it dies! Some days we have to ring our own number because we’re not sure if the phone is working or not …

So far today Darren has been in Walthamstow carrying out a new homeowner chimney inspection (https://www.thelocalchimneysweep.co.uk/new-homeowner-chimney-inspection/) while Josh was carrying out the same service for clients in Mill Hill. Darren has since gone on to Wood Green, Cheshunt and his next stop is back in Walthamstow to make a full circle.
Josh went on to Cricklewood to clear a chimney prior to fumigation by pest specialists due to a moth infestation. Now Josh is in Uxbridge installing a cowl before heading into Gerrards Cross to install some more!

And breath!

Some repairs of a fireplace today. The cast fireback was in very poor condition so it was replaced with a Vitcas refractory fireback. It looks much better, and the installation of the new fireback with a throat forming lintel should improve efficiency and increase heat output.

Keep an eye to meet the next member of our growing team.

Dave is a Chimney Sweep in training joining Chimney Sweeps Josh and Darren, Josh's PA Esther and Customer Relations Manager Eleanor in the Home Sweep Home team.

Dave started his Chimney Sweeping career on Tuesday after a long and arduous process, including several interviews and DBS checks etc, with Dave successfully beating off over 100 potential candidates. We're sure he's the best person for the job and we're looking forward to keeping you updated with his progress.

Pictures to follow in due course.

Such a busy day today I forgot to take any decent pictures.

Darren was out sweeping several chimneys in St Albans and Harpenden.

We also visited Markyate in Herts to remove a stove and flue, sweep the chimney and ventilate the existing plate ready for an electric stove to be installed.

Then across to Kimpton near Hitchin to replace a broken birdguard and install some new glass on a stove.

At HOME SWEEP HOME LIMITED, we have an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) in place, available to all of our employees.
This means that when you work for us, you have:

• 24/7 access to a qualified counsellor by telephone, or even by email.
•Face to face counselling.
• Unlimited free legal advice in areas such as landlord and tenant advice, education, housing, bereavement and probate, medical negligence, personal injury and property.
• A medical line. When you need medical help, use the 24-hour helpline to speak to a trained nurse.
• Advice. Family issues. Housing. Childcare. Tax. Bereavement. Relationships. Domestic issues. Eldercare. General finance.

We believe that if we can help to support our employees through poor physical or mental health or issues with emotional wellbeing – we get a happier, healthier workforce who feel valued and supported by us.

If you're interested in embarking on a career in the Chimney Sweeping and Inspection industry, get in touch with me today.

A nice cup of tea on the job is always very much appreciated!

We always do a smoke test after each and every sweep.

What a lovely Hobbit Stove from Salamander Stoves

We were out chimney sweeping recently.
Can you spot our brush?

When did you last have your chimney stack checked?
Whether by ladder or drone, we can thoroughly inspect your chimney as well as sweep it for you ready for the winter months.

Another pre and post sweep.

Remember, regularly sweeping your chimney will ensure it produces fewer emissions, will prolong the life expectancy of your chimney liner and will reduce the risk of issues such as chimney fire and spillage of smoke into the room.

See the effects of having your stove fully serviced by us with these fantastic before and after photos!

Home Sweep Home updated their business hours.

Meet the team!
Josh and Darren the local sweeps..

An opening for a school leaver apprentice, (maybe older for the right person) to learn the art of being a chimney sweep. This will involve working on site with the senior chimney sweep, attending training courses ranging from rotating disc to flue physics, putting together a portfolio to go towards an NVQ L2 in chimney sweeping, learning to operate a cherry picker, piloting drones for chimney surveys among other exciting opportunities.
The hourly wage will depend on experience and CV, but will exceed to the minimum wage for an apprentice in the applicable age group.

This is a good opportunity to embark on a career in an unusual trade with opportunity for progression, diversification and independent working, which will culminate in a rewarding career and good pay.

If your neighbour is planning on removing their chimney breast make sure you have a pre and post removal party wall chimney inspection. The damage the removal of a breast in an adjacent property can cause is catastrophic.

Party wall chimney problems - next door neighbour chimney breast removal? - Home Sweep Home Is your neighbour having work done on the party wall or having their chimney breast removed? We have many requests to carry out chimney inspections from party wall surveyors – in particular in London. Many issues can arise when works are carried out, ranging from loft extensions to chimney breast ...

This Woodwarm Stoves Fireview C-5 Eco looks great. The super efficient modern log burner complemented by the original marble surround.
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Today we removed an old inefficent log burner in London and replaced it with a super efficient Woodwarm Stoves Phoenix Firegem Eco.

The homeowner was literally amazed by the difference between the old and new stove.

ClearSkies 5 rated ✔️
Defra exempt ✔️
90% lower emissions compared to previous stove ✔️
Ecoready ✔️
Renewable energy ✔️
Beautiful ✔️✔️✔️