All chimneys and flue-ways should be cleaned and checked during the summer months to ensure they are free from debris and in full working order before the heating season. A blocked or defective chimney can cause both chimney fires and carbon monoxide poisonings so it's very important to employ a professional qualified Chimney Sweep such as Safe-Sweep
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Why Clean Your Chimney Regularly?
The latest statistics show that there are approximately 7,000 chimney fires a year in England, but most of these are preventable.To keep yourself and your family safe from fire you should take care to have your chimney swept regularly, depending upon what fuel you burn, before the colder winter months set in and you begin to use your fire and chimneys again.
Cheshire firefighters deal with approximately 100 chimney fires in Cheshire every year. Most chimney fires are preventable. Regular inspection and cleaning of chimney flues will help prevent fires within chimneys.