Chacombe chimney services

Fully certified, family run business, providing a bespoke service for all your chimney needs

Fire safety

Always seek expert advice before reactivating and using an open fire. Ensure there is proper ventilation in the room Have the chimney swept regularly whatever fuel you use, to prevent build up of soot or ash. Never leave an open fire unattended without a fire-guard....

How a fireplace works

A constructional hearth is normally a concrete slab 125mm deep which runs beneath the fire out into the room. A decorative hearth lays upon the constructional hearth at or above floor level. Hearths must be constructed of non-combustible material to comply with...

Making a fire

Pre-warm the chimney Before lighting your first roaring fire of the year you may need to pre-warm the chimney so that it will work properly. A warm flue enables the smoke and products of combustion to vent the property quickly and more easily. Simply light one...