I used to sweep chimneys and the only trouble is the lack of decent wood to burn. It has to be absolutely dry as the smoke causes terrible congestion in the neck of the chimney. Wood burners need sweeping twice yearly if used on a regular basis but most people tend to use them from october onwards.

Find a decent fire supplier or builders merchant and ask them about supply of wood burners, there is a good installer of wood burners in tongwymlais and I know them well. The rate of wood burners is increasing and certain areas will use wood/coal as no natural gas.

t is very good for the environment and the waste will go straight into the compost or garden

herr goat