Dorchester Roofing Introduce Chimney Sweep Service

DORCHESTER, U.K. - Nov. 20, 2014 - PRLog -- As we enter the time of year where the nights draw in very early, the temperature drops and our home become extremely cold, a large number of homes decide to light the fire in order to warm the house.  However, one thing that is often overlooked, is the need to have your cleaned by a professionally Chimney Sweep.

Even if you only light your fire occasionally, perhaps just some evenings or at the weekend, it is still recommended that you have your chimney swept once per year, as this is usually enough.  However for more regular usage it’s worth considering having your chimney swept once at the beginning of the colder seasons, as well as an additional occasion half way through the seasons.  Chimneys have to be cleaned to clear the build up inside the chimney of ash, soot and creosote which, if left, could lead to a chimney fire.

Dorchester Roofing has specialised in all aspects of the roofing trades for over 20 years and comprise of a team of highly skilled tradesmen.   Chimney Sweeping is just one of the many services they provide for the winter months.  Their professional chimney sweeper can clean your chimney from as little as £40 (price based on a one storey bungalow).  Prices for a two storey home start at just £45.

Paul Sullivan, Director of Dorchester Roofing, said “A lot of people forget to have their chimneys cleaned and the results can be catastrophic.  It’s a simple thing to overlook but a very important safety factor.  As with all of our roofing services, we ensure that we provide only the highest level of service to all of our customers.  Personally I’m currently working towards my Master Chimney Sweep qualification which will ensure that  the quality of my work, high standards and professionalism meet the guidelines set out by the Guild of Master Chimney Sweep.

Another service we provide is the installation of chimney cowls.  These are essentially protective caps for chimney pots; they’re generally designed to keep out birds and reduce the entry of rain into the chimney.  Many people aren’t too keen to get up a ladder and prefer to get a professional to install any cowls for them”.

Having your chimney professionally swept regularly has a number of benefits in relation to health and also safety.  A fire that burns gas or solid fuels can release fumes that are unsafe and can cause harm to your health if they are breathed in.  A clean, freshly swept chimney allows any dangerous fumes to escape, via the flue, from the room you are sitting in, and therefore eliminates the risks associate with breathing those fumes in.

Another benefit of having your chimney swept is significantly reducing the risk of having a chimney fire.  Although they are not so common these days, a chimney fire is usually caused by a build up of ash, soot, creosote or wood tar which accumulates up the chimney and eventually combusts inside the chimney.  In the worst case scenario this can lead to you losing your home, at the very least a chimney fire is likely to cause a cracked chimney and structural damage which will need repairing; all of which is easily avoidable.

A blocked flue can result in smoke seeping into your room which, as well as being unhealthy for the family if inhaled, will often blacken your fireplace and surrounding area.

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