Webb & Son Chimney Sweeps
There are plenty of jobs around the house that are perfectly reasonable to tackle yourself. Painting a bedroom? Go for it. Clearing out the gutters? Possibly, provided you’re comfortable working at height and have the right equipment. Giving the fireplace a quick tidy? Absolutely. Cleaning the inside of your chimney, however, is a different matter. …
You clear a few twigs out of the fireplace, shrug, throw them in the bin and carry on with your day. Problem solved, right? Not quite. If you’re finding twigs, leaves, feathers or other bits of nesting material inside your fireplace, there is a very good chance that what you’re looking at is only the …
Buying a house is one of those occasions where the list of things to check seems endless. Is the roof sound? Is it damp? How old is the boiler? What is that strange noise coming from the pipes? And then there is the chimney. It is easy to look at a chimney during a viewing, …
If you stop and think about it, having a chimney sweep at a wedding is a really odd tradition. Of all the random attendees you could invite, a chimney sweep is surely the most unlikely. But it’s one of those very British things firmly rooted in folklore, and while most people know that it’s meant …
If you’ve ever heard strange noises coming from your chimney, there’s a good chance you’ve got some unexpected guests nesting inside. Birds like chimneys because they’re warm, sheltered, and provide protection against predators. Unfortunately, the feeling isn’t always mutual, and removing a nest can be complicated. We offer chimney bird nest removal as a service, …
If you’re having problems with your chimney, sweeping sometimes isn’t enough because there’s more going on than simply a buildup of soot. A CCTV chimney inspection helps you to gain a more complete picture. Using advanced camera technology, a professional chimney sweep can assess the internal condition of your flue system in detail, helping you …
If you have an open fire or wood burner, it can be really tempting to gather your own firewood. Whether it’s fallen branches from the garden, timber from a DIY project, or wood found during a walk. But what many people don’t realise is that not all wood is suitable or safe to burn at …
If your home has a chimney, you probably know that it’s a good idea to get it swept from time to time. But for most people, the primary thought is about soot and smoke and fire hazards. But while all that is a genuine threat, what many people don’t realise is that the most dangerous …
If you’re new to having a home with a fireplace, the associated maintenance can be… confusing. You may know that you need to keep your chimney clean, but while the whys and hows aren’t always obvious, the potential for mess seems fairly clear. So, will there be soot everywhere? Do you need to move furniture? …
There is nothing quite like the glow of a real fire to make a house feel like a home! Whether you have a traditional open fire or a modern wood-burning stove, it serves as the warming heart of your living space. However, that warmth comes with a responsibility: keeping your chimney safe, clean, and efficient. …
