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🔥 EAT. SWEEP. SLEEP. REPEAT! 🧹😂Well, it’s really refreshing to know that my next day off is currently 22nd November! 😂No...
10/10/2026

🔥 EAT. SWEEP. SLEEP. REPEAT! 🧹😂

Well, it’s really refreshing to know that my next day off is currently 22nd November! 😂

No matter how prepared I think I am for sweep season, the phone just keeps ringing and the enquiries keep coming!

When I first started building the chimney sweeping side of DCL, I was lucky if I managed 5–7 sweeps a week. Fast-forward five years and I’m now doing well over 50 sweeps a week! 🤯

I’m absolutely over the moon with how the business has grown, and I certainly don’t take any of it for granted.

A massive thank you to everyone who has used my services, recommended me to friends and family, shared my posts or simply helped spread the word.

As a small local business, those recommendations mean more than you probably realise, and I genuinely appreciate every single one of you.

Thank you all for keeping DCL so busy!

🔥 CHIMNEY SWEEPING – COVERING ALL OF KENT! 🔥Sweep season is well underway and appointments are filling up fast!Whether y...
07/10/2026

🔥 CHIMNEY SWEEPING – COVERING ALL OF KENT! 🔥

Sweep season is well underway and appointments are filling up fast!

Whether you’ve got a log burner, multi-fuel stove or open fire, DCL has you covered.

✅ HETAS Registered
✅ 335+ Google Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
✅ Chimney Sweeping & Inspections
✅ Certificates Issued
✅ Covering the Whole of Kent

Don’t leave it until the cold weather really kicks in!

🔥 Book now to avoid disappointment!

Drop me a message to arrange your appointment.

DCL – Keeping Kent’s chimneys clean and safe! 🔥

18/09/2026

🧹 Chim chiminey, chim chiminey… look what’s popped out the top! 😂

No, Dick Van D**e hasn’t joined DCL — that’s just us making sure the brush has made it all the way through the flue! 🔥🧹

There’s something strangely satisfying about seeing that brush appear at the top of the chimney. More importantly, it’s a good sign that we’ve swept right through from the appliance/fireplace to the chimney pot.

Another chimney swept, another certificate issued, and another customer ready for the colder weather. 🔥

If your chimney is due its sweep, give DCL a shout and we’ll get you booked in.

🧹 Professional chimney sweeping
🔥 Open fires, log burners & multi-fuel stoves
📄 Sweep certificate provided
⭐ 333 five-star Google reviews
✅ HETAS trained

DCL Group – keeping Kent’s chimneys sweeping practically perfect in every way. ☂️😂

⚠️ TWO CHIMNEYS. TWO PROPERTIES. LESS THAN 48 HOURS APART.Both of these customers believed they were doing the right thi...
27/08/2026

⚠️ TWO CHIMNEYS. TWO PROPERTIES. LESS THAN 48 HOURS APART.

Both of these customers believed they were doing the right thing by sweeping their own chimneys.

Unfortunately, what we found tells a very different story.

The photographs show significant creosote deposits inside the flues. This isn’t simply a bit of soot that has been missed. Creosote can be highly combustible, and when deposits are allowed to build up, the potential consequences can be serious.

🔥 Increased risk of a chimney fire
🔥 Extremely high temperatures if the deposits ignite
🏠 Potential damage to the flue, chimney and surrounding building structure
💨 Restriction of the flue and reduced performance
⚠️ Increased risk of dangerous combustion gases not being drawn away correctly
💷 And, as both customers have unfortunately discovered, potentially expensive remedial treatment

A chimney may look clean from the fireplace, but that doesn’t mean the entire flue is clean or safe.

A professional chimney sweep isn’t simply pushing a brush up the chimney. We are looking at the condition of the flue, the deposits being removed, signs of tar and creosote, potential blockages and other warning signs that may require further investigation.

Both of these properties are now undergoing intensive creosote treatment to remove the deposits properly — a considerably bigger and more expensive job than routine chimney maintenance.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with homeowners wanting to look after their own properties.

But sometimes DIY can give a false sense of security.

These two chimneys are a very good example of why having your chimney properly swept and inspected matters.

If you’re burning wood or solid fuel, don’t assume that because a brush has been up the chimney, the chimney is clean.

Get it swept properly. Get it checked properly. And know what you’re burning into.

DCL Group
Professional Chimney Sweeping & Flue Care

19/08/2026

How the hell have I gone from a handwritten diary and Post-it notes… to designing our own business management system? 😂

Anyone who knows me will know that technology and I have never exactly been best mates.

Over the years, we’ve tried various systems to help run DCL. Some have been good, some not so good — but I kept coming back to the same problem:

They wanted us to change the way we work to fit their software.

I wanted it the other way round.

I wanted a system built around the way DCL actually works.

So somehow, despite having virtually zero technical ability, I’ve ended up designing DCL One Hub.

Customers, jobs, our digital T-card planner, quotes, invoices, payments, reporting, vehicles, plant, Health & Safety…

Everything in one place.

And most importantly, I’ve tried to make it simple, practical and as idiot-proof as possible — because if I can use it, there really is hope for everyone. 😂

And next week, somewhat unbelievably, my idea starts becoming a reality.

Is it completely finished? No.

I’m sure there’ll be a few sharp corners to knock off, buttons to move and things we’ll only discover once we start using it properly in the real world.

But considering where this started — a handwritten diary, Post-it notes and an idea in my head — I’m pretty bloody proud of where we’ve got to.

Not bad, if I do say so myself.

🔥 DCL ONE HUB
Everything in one place.
Coming very soon.

“It was working fine last winter…”I hear those words all the time.Then I sweep the chimney and find this… 👇🐦 Birds’ nest...
01/08/2026

“It was working fine last winter…”

I hear those words all the time.

Then I sweep the chimney and find this… 👇

🐦 Birds’ nests blocking the flue.

🖤 Thick creosote and tar lining the chimney.

The frightening thing is, most homeowners have no idea what’s hiding inside until it’s swept.

A blocked chimney can stop dangerous gases from escaping, while creosote is one of the leading causes of chimney fires.

That’s why I always recommend having your chimney swept before winter, not after.

✅ Full chimney inspection
✅ Professional chimney sweep
✅ HETAS-recognised sweeping certificate

My diary always fills up once the colder weather arrives, so if your chimney hasn’t been swept in the last 12 months, now is the perfect time to book.

❤️ Thanks for continuing to support my small local business. It genuinely means the world to me.

Dom

👇 One question…

When was the last time your chimney was swept?

There’s something satisfying about loading a clean, tidy van with shiny new equipment… but it doesn’t stay that way for ...
27/07/2026

There’s something satisfying about loading a clean, tidy van with shiny new equipment… but it doesn’t stay that way for long!

This week I’ve stocked up on over £700 worth of consumables:
• 2,000 gloves
• 40 vacuum bags
• 600 smoke pellets
• New sweeping brushes
• Brand-new rods ready for another busy season

These are the things most customers never see and probably never think about when comparing quotes. The cost of keeping equipment maintained and replacing consumables soon adds up, but they’re essential if you’re going to do the job properly.

For me, it’s never about doing the cheapest job – it’s about doing the right job.

Every chimney I service is treated with the same care and attention because your fire and chimney are there to keep your family warm and safe. Investing in the right equipment and quality consumables gives me the confidence that every sweep is carried out to the highest standard, and gives you peace of mind that your appliance has been serviced correctly.

It’s all part of being a professional.

☀️ Enjoying the sunshine? Now is actually the perfect time to book your chimney sweep! 🔥It might seem strange to think a...
21/07/2026

☀️ Enjoying the sunshine? Now is actually the perfect time to book your chimney sweep! 🔥

It might seem strange to think about lighting the fire when we’re enjoying this beautiful weather, but summer is the ideal time to make sure your chimney is safe and ready for the colder months.

Over the spring and summer, birds often take an interest in chimneys. They may have built a nest, dropped debris down the flue, or, unfortunately, sometimes become trapped. A professional chimney sweep will identify and safely remove any blockages before they become a problem.

If you’ve used your stove or open fire over the winter, it should also be professionally swept at least once a year to remove soot and creosote build-up.

Why should you have your chimney swept?

✅ Removes dangerous soot and creosote that can lead to chimney fires.
✅ Checks for bird nests and other blockages.
✅ Helps your stove or fire burn more efficiently.
✅ Improves airflow and reduces the risk of smoke entering your home.
✅ Helps reduce unpleasant odours during the warmer months.
✅ Gives you peace of mind before the heating season begins.

🏠 Did you know? Many home insurance policies require your chimney to be regularly maintained. If the worst were to happen and you suffered a chimney fire, not having your chimney professionally swept and certificated could affect an insurance claim.

As a HETAS Registered Chimney Sweep, every sweep includes a recognised certificate for your records.

🍂 Don’t wait until autumn when diaries fill up quickly. Beat the rush, choose a date that suits you, and have everything ready long before the first cold evening arrives.

📅 Get in touch today to book your appointment.

⭐ Join the hundreds of happy customers who have trusted DCL with their chimney sweeping.

Stay safe, stay warm, and enjoy the rest of the summer! ☀️🔥

🔥 Stove Restoration & Safety Check Complete 🔥This poor stove was crying out for some TLC! 🥵Even in what felt like 900° h...
22/06/2026

🔥 Stove Restoration & Safety Check Complete 🔥

This poor stove was crying out for some TLC! 🥵

Even in what felt like 900° heat, I got stuck in and carried out a full sweep and service:

✅ Full chimney and stove sweep
✅ Removed and cleaned the glass
✅ Removed failed rope seals
✅ Pulled out the “jigsaw puzzle” of thermal bricks that had been glued into the stove by a previous sweep 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️
✅ Cleaned and polished the stove
✅ Rebuilt and fitted correctly
✅ Safety checked and ready to use

The difference speaks for itself! A stove isn’t just about looking good – damaged seals, incorrectly fitted fire bricks and poor maintenance can affect both performance and safety.

One happy customer ✔️
One very sweaty Dom ✔️🥵
One beautiful, safe stove ready for the colder months ✔️🔥

If your stove hasn’t been serviced or swept recently, now is the perfect time to get it sorted before the winter rush starts.

📍 Covering Medway & Kent
🌐 DCL Group⁠

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Fu*k me I’m cycling now apparently to price up jobs 😂😂😂😂😂Yes. In the UK, if you use a bicycle for business journeys, you...
25/05/2026

Fu*k me
I’m cycling now apparently to price up jobs
😂😂😂😂😂
Yes. In the UK, if you use a bicycle for business journeys, you can usually claim a tax-free mileage allowance from your company or employer.

HMRC’s approved cycle mileage rate is:

* 20p per mile for business travel by bicycle.

That’s designed to cover wear and tear, maintenance, tyres, chains, etc. You do not pay tax on it if it’s within the HMRC approved rate.

Examples of valid business mileage:

* Riding to visit customers.
* Going between jobs/sites.
* Going to suppliers.
* Riding between offices or business premises.

What does not count:

* Normal commuting from home to your regular workplace.

If you run your own limited company:

* Your company can reimburse you 20p/mile tax-free.
* Keep a mileage log:
* Date
* Destination
* Purpose
* Miles ridden

Example:

* 1,500 business miles per year × 20p = £300 tax-free reimbursement.

Now here’s the useful bit many people miss:

If the bike is bought personally:

* You claim the 20p mileage from the company.

If the company buys the bike:

* The company may be able to claim it as a business asset/capital allowance.
* But then you generally would not also claim the 20p mileage personally because the company already owns the bike and pays the costs.

There’s also the UK government’s Cycle to Work scheme through Cycle to Work Alliance, which lets employees get bikes tax-efficiently via salary sacrifice.

Frankly, from a business angle, a bike for local quoting and customer visits is not a bad move at all:

* Cheap to run.
* Easy parking.
* Looks approachable and environmentally conscious.
* In London traffic, sometimes faster than a van. Nothing says “efficient operator” like overtaking stationary traffic while white vans are fermenting in a queue.

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