Wilkins Chimney Sweep - West Berkshire

23/11/2022

Please see our blog regarding Carbon Monoxide awareness week.

Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week aims to get people talking about the dangers of carbon monoxide.

30/06/2022

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17/05/2022

Please read our blog on the energy price crisis.

So, who hasn’t seen their central heating bills rise significantly recently? According to Ofgem (the energy regulator for Great Britain) we aren’t finished yet, with unprecedented increases still to come. In fact, Martin Lewis the ‘Money Saving Expert’ warns 'This "winter" could last for yea...

17/05/2022

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08/04/2022

Why not include your chimney as part of your spring clean? It will leave your chimney ready for the next cold snap we have become accustomed to and winter ready! Your sweep will be able to alert you to any bird activity and act now – next month it will be too late as it’s against the law to remove a nest in May or June since there may be young in the nest.

21/03/2022

Interesting fact, 40% of chimney fire happen between January and March!

Now spring is upon us those little jackdaws are eying up a place to build their nests, they love a dark enclosed space, and your chimney could be perfect! They will be starting to nest march/April, but this is dependent on the weather. They are of nothing, persistent and resourceful and will find any weakness in your chimney to being setting up their cosy home ready to lay their eggs. By May the chicks will be hatching and for the next couple of months its illegal to remove a live nest.

Keep your eyes peeled for signs of a nest, twigs in the grate are a clue!
The problem will be obvious when you choose to light a fire as smoke will enter the room. Worse still if you have a gas fire as carbon monoxide is colourless and odourless. It can enter the room undetected unless you have taken appropriate action.
Top tips:
- Check your chimney stack for bird activity
- Make sure you have cowls/bird guard fitted to stop them entering your chimney
- Make sure you have a working Carbon monoxide detector fitted
- Make sure you get your chimney swept every 12 months

15/03/2022

Please take a look at our blog!

We blogged in 2020 and 2021 about misrepresentation in the media around the impact of wood burning on the environment and the future for wood burning stoves. At Wilkins Chimney Sweep we have always aimed to provide consumers with appropriate factual information, to help inform the debate. The below....

07/02/2022

As domestic energy prices soar, we are seeing more and more homeowners using solid fuel appliances such as woodburners and open fires for the first time.

The attached article with data from one Fire & Rescue Service relating to December 2021 and January 2022, highlights the importance of ensuring your chimney or flue is swept by a professional and approved chimney sweep.

At Wilkins Chimney Sweep we pride ourselves on providing a clean, reliable and friendly service that offers great value and minimum fuss.

Please contact your local Wilkins Chimney Sweep to book an appointment or discuss any concerns that you may have.

A fire service has warned residents to get their chimneys swept after a recent spate of blazes.

01/02/2022

This is a great month to consider ordering your logs and seasoning them yourself (dry storage). We have been very surprised at the number of times people believe they are using seasoned wood, only to discover (using our moisture meters) that the wood is really damp! It should only contain 15-20% moisture – it burns more efficiently and makes your log purchase more economical.
To obtain more information about getting the best from your solid fuel and reducing its environmental impact visit the ‘Ready to Burn’ website (https://www.readytoburn.org/)

20/01/2022

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26/11/2021

25/11/2021

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