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 »
Today, the team at Hodgsons Chimney Sweeps had the privilege of servicing and sweeping a Heizomat commercial wood gasification boiler — a powerful and highly efficient biomass system used for large-scale heating. These cutting-edge boilers are designed to burn wood chips or biomass efficiently, providing renewable heat for commercial buildings, schools, agricultural facilities, and industrial sites. But like any… Read more »
With recent changes in trade agreements and steel tariffs, we’re keeping a close eye on how this could impact chimney sweeping costs. Many of our tools—like brushes, rods, and even liner materials—rely on imported steel and manufacturing. If tariffs increase, we could see higher costs for replacement parts and chimney liners, which may affect pricing across the industry…. Read more »
Years had passed since Thomas had left the life of a chimney boy behind, and his fight for reform had begun to take hold across England. The days of young children being forced into narrow flues and soot-filled tunnels were slowly coming to an end, replaced by safer methods and better protections. But for Mr…. Read more »
As the colder months fade and we start to enjoy warmer weather, it’s easy to forget about your chimney. However, post-season chimney sweeping is just as important as pre-season maintenance. At Hodgsons Chimney Sweeps, we’ve been serving the UK since since 1964, and with over 15 years of personal experience, I’ve seen firsthand how crucial… Read more »
The Importance of Servicing Your Log Burner: A Guide by Hodgsons Chimney Sweeps As the warm days of summer transition into the cool embrace of autumn, many homeowners in Devon are preparing to light their log burners for the first time this season. At Hodgsons Chimney Sweeps, we understand the allure of a cozy fire… Read more »
Hello all here is an insight into our lockdown prep Behind the scenes Hodgsons Chimney Sweeps have been very Busy. Over the last few weeks we have spent a considerable amount of time and money preparing ourselves to serve our incredible customers. So just what have we been doing? Updated risk assessments Updated method statements… Read more »
Hi all very quick Blog. Click the link below to see Dannys thoughts on the future of trades and chimney sweeps specifically post lockdown! https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/how-your-chimney-sweep-look-4112620
Hi all, is your chimney sweep upto standard for the future and what is coming? The burning season will come. People will need there chimney swept again and it is likely Covid-19 will still be here. We have already blogged about updates in our PPE, RPE and aircleaning technology. However, there has never been a… Read more »
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