East Riding Chimney Sweep and Services.

19/01/2026

Don't forget your annual sweep.

Clean Air Night 2026 puts air quality in focus. The SIA explains why how we burn matters, and how practical choices can reduce emissions.

16/01/2026

January - March is the peak season for chimney fires, and incidents are being reported across the UK. This is why we are running our Book a Sweep campaign, hoping to reduce instances of chimney fires this winter!

Some simple steps to reduce your risk:
🔴 Use Ready to Burn fuels
🔴 Stick to guidance on distances to combustibles for your log burner
🔴 Regular servicing and sweeping routines

Find your local sweep and service technician using your postcode on the HETAS website. 👇🎩

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06/01/2026

Oh dear... Not the start to the new year this customer wanted.
Flexible flue liner totally corroded and split into 2 sections.

06/12/2025

Christmas is coming fast! Make sure your chimney is clean, safe, and Santa-approved.
Limited appointments left before Christmas—book today! 🎄✨

03/12/2025

🚨 Don’t Believe the Scaremongering Headlines — Woodburning Stoves Are Not Being BANNED 🚨

There’s a growing wave of panic online saying that woodburning stoves are being outlawed — but the facts say otherwise.

✅ The UK government recently confirmed under the upcoming Future Homes Standard (FHS) that wood-burning stoves will still be permitted as a secondary heating source in new homes.
✅ According to the independent consumer body Which?, as of 2025 “there are no plans to ban wood burners” outright — though regulations and fuel requirements are tighter.
✅ Yes — there are new rules to improve air quality (e.g. only Ecodesign-certified stoves can be sold, certain fuels are restricted in smoke control areas) — but that’s about responsible use, not a blanket ban.

➡️ In short: the headlines claiming “WOODBURNING STOVES BANNED” are misleading. What’s really happening is a push for cleaner, safer wood-burning practices, not a ban.

If you already own a stove — or are thinking of installing one — there’s no evidence they’re being outlawed. They remain legal when used correctly.

Feel free to share this post if you see friends or neighbours panicking over misleading claims. 👍

08/11/2025

Something a little bit different to finish the day off yesterday.
Two Biomass boiler flues swept out for a customer near Malton.
I've still got availability before Christmas 🎄 so get in touch now to arrange your annual sweep and service.

30/10/2025

Slumbering your stove is when your appliance is set at minimal output, usually overnight, so that burning can be resumed without needing to relight a fire.

It can lead to:
🔴 Sooty and/or dry deposits on the flue lining
🔴 Increased levels of carbon monoxide and particulates
🔴 Increased likelihood of condensation within the chimney

These problems will contribute to a risk of corrosion, ultimately reducing the lifespan of your liner. Find further guidance on our Advice Hub or contact your local HETAS registrant. 👇🔗

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20/10/2025

Great to help another local business last week. Flue swept and some internal bricks replaced for The Blue Bell in Nafferton.

08/10/2025

First nest of the season today. Don't chance it, get your chimney checked and swept before the colder weather comes.
Cowls also fitted to prevent birds getting in.

02/09/2025

Something I see alot of whilst out on the rounds... It's just not worth the few ££ you may save on logs or coal!

We normally share carbon monoxide (CO) safety tips on a Tuesday, so our post is in keeping with this and Chimney Fire Safety Week. Avoid slumbering your stove as this can increase levels of CO and the risk of a chimney fire!

Slumbering refers to the practice of intentionally dampening down the fire and reducing the air supply to make the fire burn slowly for an extended period, often overnight. 🌃🔥

Find further guidance on our Advice Hub or contact your local HETAS registrant. 👇🔗

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22/08/2025

It's getting to that time of year again, the colder weather is drawing in and you'll soon be lighting your fires.
Don't leave it till last minute, get ready for winter now and get your chimney sweep booked.

05/08/2025

My diary is beginning to fill up for the season ahead.
Don't delay and book today!

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Don’t get left in the cold this winter.
With autumn fast approaching, so is the peak season for heating technician.
Make sure your heating system is in top shape by booking a service now - before the rush begins.

Book a service with an OFTEC technician today. https://www.oftec.org/find-technician