Category: Formby
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Chimney Cowls and Pot Maintenance
While most homeowners focus on the hearth, the most critical part of your chimney system is often the part you can’t see without a ladder. As the leading chimney specialist near you in the Liverpool area, we often find that summer is the most effective time to address “terminal” issues—the pots, cowls, and guards that…
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Summer Structural Work: Liners, Repairs & Pointing
The Critical Window for Chimney Liner Installation and Repairs If your chimney requires more than just a sweep, the weather is your biggest ally or your worst enemy. For chimney repairs in Liverpool, the summer months provide the dry conditions necessary for mortar to cure and for safe roof access. If you have been searching…
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Test flight fail
We find lots of pigeons and birds trapped in chimneys when we are working on them. Unfortunately this one didn’t make a successful test flight, but we did put it in a box until it was settled and released it unscathed in a safe environment.
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Not swept in a while
Debris and blockages in a flueliner are a fire risk Allerton. Flueliner not swept in years If you have a flueliner installed regular sweeping and maintenance of the liner is essential. Debris and blockages in a flueliner are a fire risk Get yours checked by our expert team today!
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The Importance of Chimney Sweeping for Gas and Multi-Fuel Appliances
When it comes to installing gas or multi-fuel appliances, chimney sweeping is a crucial step that should not be overlooked. The team at Wilsons Chimney Specialists can explain why chimney sweeping is an essential requirement for multi fuel and wood burning stove installations. From the prevention of potential problems like blocked flues to the detection…
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Unseen Dangers: The Risks of Neglecting Chimney Sweeping
Neglecting chimney sweeping and smoke testing is akin to turning a blind eye to potential hazards lurking within your home. In this post, we’ll cast a spotlight on the often underestimated risks associated with overlooking these essential maintenance steps. The consequences of neglecting chimney maintenance go far beyond mere inconvenience; they pose genuine threats to…