The Chimney Sweeper

04/11/2025

🔧 Why Choose Alastair? Expertly Qualified. Fully Trusted. 🔧

Your chimney’s in safe hands, here’s why:

🔥 Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps – Trained to the highest UK standards with continuous assessment

🔥HETAS Registered Sweep, Stove & System Installer – Certified to install and maintain solid-fuel appliances safely and legally

🔥Power Sweeping Trained – Provides a deep, thorough clean that helps reduce fire risk

🔥Certified for Working at Height – Safety always comes first

🔥£2.5M Public Liability Insurance – Giving you total peace of mind

With years of hands-on experience and advanced industry training, Alastair delivers a professional, reliable, and safety-focused service every time.

🔥 Book with confidence today! 🔥
📞 07450 944849 | 01666 826889
📍 Serving Malmesbury and the surrounding areas

28/10/2025

🚨 Carbon Monoxide (CO) – Protect Your Home & Family 🚨

Carbon Monoxide is a silent, invisible danger. Here’s how to stay safe this season:

💨 Common Sources of CO
• Faulty boilers, cookers, or heaters
• Blocked flues & chimneys
• Running engines indoors
• Poorly ventilated wood burners & open fires (your sweep or gas engineer can confirm correct ventilation)
• Indoor charcoal BBQs

✅ Safety Checklist:
• Fit CO Alarms – One in every room with an appliance (within 3m). Test regularly.
• Service Appliances – Annual checks by a Gas Safe engineer.
• Ventilate – Keep rooms with gas or solid fuel appliances well aired.
• BBQs Outdoors Only – Never bring them inside.
• Know the Signs – Headache, dizziness, nausea? Get fresh air immediately and call for help.

⚠️ Don’t forget: CO alarms have a sensor life of 7 years (10 for newer models). The test button only checks the battery and the sounder, not the sensor. Applies to both battery and mains-powered alarms.

📞 Book your chimney sweep today: 07450 944849 | 01666 826889
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21/10/2025

A Clean Chimney = Peace of Mind

Nothing beats a crackling fire on a crisp evening. ✨ A clean chimney keeps your fire efficient and your home safe. Schedule your sweep and enjoy cosy evenings worry-free.

📞 07450 948 49 | 01666 826 889 – serving Malmesbury & surrounding areas

14/10/2025

Spot the Warning Signs

Smoke blowing back? Soot build up? Strange smells? These are signs your chimney may need attention. Don’t wait until it’s too late – keep your home safe and warm. Book your sweep today!

📞 07450 948 49 | 01666 826 889 – serving Malmesbury & surrounding areas

07/10/2025

Is Your Chimney Ready for Autumn?

Autumn evenings are perfect for cosy fires, but a blocked chimney can put a dampener on things. 🏡✨ Keep your home safe and warm this season. Book your sweep today!

📞 07450 948 49 | 01666 826 889 – serving Malmesbury & surrounding areas

07/10/2025

23/09/2025

✨ Keep Your Home Warm & Worry-Free ✨
A clean chimney isn’t just about looking neat – it’s about protecting your home and loved ones. 🏡💛

Regular sweeping reduces the risk of chimney fires, helps your fire burn more efficiently, and keeps your space cosy all season long. 🔥

Book your sweep today and enjoy peace of mind knowing your home is safe, snug, and ready for those chilly evenings. 🧹🍂

16/09/2025

Sustainably Sourced Wood: What Does That Actually Mean?

When it comes to heating with wood, not all fuel is created equal. Sustainability depends on where and how the wood was sourced.

✅ Wood from well-managed forests supports biodiversity and forest regeneration.

✅ Certified sources follow strict harvesting guidelines to protect ecosystems.

✅ Using wood from these sources prevents deforestation and ensures long-term forest health.

Sustainable sourcing isn’t just about keeping warm, it’s about making sure that warmth doesn’t come at the cost of the planet.

🌍 Want tips on choosing sustainable firewood or where to look for certification info?
Get in touch.
📞 07450 944849 | 01666 826889
📍 Serving Malmesbury and surrounding areas.



Post inspo from White Horse Energy

09/09/2025

🔥 Not Sure How Often to Sweep Your Chimney? Let’s Clear That Up.

If you’re burning wood, coal, or even running a gas appliance, your chimney needs regular attention to stay safe and efficient.

Here’s a quick guide:

🪵 Wood - Sweep quarterly while in use

🔥 Smokeless Fuel - At least once a year

🧱 Bituminous Coal - Quarterly while in use

🔥 Gas - Annually for safety and performance

Regular sweeping helps prevent chimney fires, carbon monoxide build-up, and keeps your stove or fire working as it should.

Not sure what’s right for your setup? We're always happy to offer advice based on your fuel type and how often you use it.

📞 Give us a call to book in or chat through your options, we’re here to help.
📞 07450 944849 | 01666 826889
📍 Serving Malmesbury and surrounding areas.

02/09/2025

🚗 A Stove Emits Like 18 Diesel Cars? Not Quite…

You may have seen headlines saying a woodburning stove gives off the same emissions as 18 diesel cars.

But let’s put that in context:

This claim compares the stove running at full power to a diesel car cruising at 21mph -not exactly apples to apples!

It also leaves out things like tyre and brake dust (a big source of pollution from cars), and the fact that car emissions are released at face height, while stove emissions exit through chimneys, where they disperse before reaching us.

🔍 There’s always more to the story!

Modern wood burners, used properly, are a responsible and sustainable choice.

📩 Want to learn more or chat about your setup? Get in touch any time!
📞 07450 944849 | 01666 826889
📍 Serving Malmesbury and surrounding areas.



Post inspo from Stove Industry Association

02/09/2025

🔥 Chimney Fire Safety Week 2025 🔥
1st–7th September 2025

The Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps is raising awareness this week. Regular sweeping and the right advice can help you reduce the risk of chimney fires and cut down on unnecessary pollution.

If you’re unsure about the best steps to take, read the attached post and article for info. Or get in touch if you have any questions.

Chimney Fire Safety Week - September 1st to 7th 2025 - for chimney advice and safety information, contact your local chimney sweep on Find a Chimney Sweep.

26/08/2025

🔥 Beat the Autumn Booking Rush

Every year, as the temperature drops, our calendar fills up fast.

Book your sweep now to secure your preferred date and make sure your chimney is clean, safe, and ready for the colder months ahead.

Getting ahead means one less thing to worry about, and a warm, worry-free season to come.

Let’s get you booked in early. Get in touch now to reserve your slot.
📞 07450 944849 | 01666 826889
📍 Serving Malmesbury and surrounding areas.