🌍 Geopolitics & Your Fireplace: Why the Iran-Israel Conflict Could Affect Your Heating Costs

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As tensions escalate between Iran and Israel, the world holds its breath—not just for political outcomes, but for the real impact this may have on your household budget. With oil prices already reacting to the uncertainty, it’s time to prepare—especially if you’re relying on a wood burner or multi-fuel stove to heat your home this… Read more »

From Hearth to Home Front: UK Chimney Sweeps During World War II

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Introduction: Unsung Heroes Around D-Day On June 6, 1944 – D-Day – while Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy, life on the British home front pressed on under wartime conditions. In cities and towns across the UK, even humble tradespeople like chimney sweeps played their part in the war effort. These sooty figures, normally… Read more »

🔥Commercial Biomass Flue Sweeping in North Wales – Keeping Big Systems Safe and Efficient

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Today, the Hodgsons Chimney Sweeps team were hard at work in North Wales, carrying out a full commercial biomass flue sweeping on a large-scale system. These kinds of jobs are all about ensuring performance, safety, and long-term reliability — especially for high-output commercial biomass boilers. 🌱 Why Biomass Flue Systems Need Regular Sweeping Biomass heating systems are efficient… Read more »

What Is a Chimney Camera Inspection? (And Do You Need One?)

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Keeping your chimney in good shape is essential for a safe and cozy home. But how do you really know what’s going on inside that dark flue? That’s where a chimney camera inspection comes in. In this post, we’ll explain what a chimney camera inspection is, why it’s important for maintenance and safety, and how Hodgsons Chimney Sweep uses… Read more »