Emma Roddy is believed to be the first female sweep to take on such a senior role within a chimney sweeping association
Clearing the ashes from your woodburner or open fire is just part of the routine. Many of us will use a metal bucket to put them in as it’s not uncommon for there to be the odd hot ember.
Seeing debris falling into your open fireplace is relatively common, and there can be a few different reasons for it.
To preserve the guarantees on your woodburner and chimney, you may well need to have them swept / serviced.
There are new rules in England for the sale of wood fuel. There may be similar changes in the devolved parts of the UK in the future.
It’s relatively common for chimney sweeps to receive a call about a bird stuck in the chimney. With a bit of preparation and care, it is usually freed without harm (or mess!).
Jackdaws love nesting in chimneys and that can be a problem.
The combination of lockdown and cold weather means people are at home using their fires for many more hours per week. Unfortunately for some, this will result in a potentially dangerous chimney fire.
