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The Importance of Servicing Your Log Burner: A Guide by Hodgsons Chimney Sweeps

The Importance of Servicing Your Log Burner: A Guide by Hodgsons Chimney Sweeps As the warm days of summer transition into the cool embrace of autumn, many homeowners in Devon are preparing to light their log burners for the first time this season. At Hodgsons Chimney Sweeps, we understand the allure of a cozy fire crackling in your hearth, providing warmth and ambiance to your home. However, to…

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Fireplaces in Plymouth

Tips for choosing the best fireplace in Plymouth

The fireplace is one of the most important parts of the house especially if you live in the UK where unfortunately the weather is quite often cold. Most of the people want to ensure that they have the best fireplace that will enhance the look of their interior as well as providing the essential functionality of keeping them warm.

Of course most homes these days have a central heating system but that doesn’t mean the fireplace is dead, in fact they are more popular than ever. So if you are looking for a great fireplace in Plymouth here are a few things to consider before you buy.

Fuel

There are three main choices to make here: Gas, electric and a real wood/coal burner. This will be the first decision you make before you start looking at designs.

Wood Burner

Obviously for a real fire you will need a chimney installed in your house if you don’t already have one. This isn’t as drastic as it sounds as it can be done quite easily with a pipe. All three of these have varying running costs. A wood burner can be the cheapest if you have a good wood supplier. Wood burners are also the most dangerous, probably not the best idea if you have small children. They also require the most maintenance and you will have to budget for a chimney sweep and regularly clean the fire itself.

Electric

Depending on the wattage electric fires can be expensive but it depends on what area you live in whether it’s going to be more expensive than gas. Electric require no maintenance and provide consistent heat at the flick of a button. There are no fumes to worry about and generally they are the easiest to install.

Gas

If you intend to choose gas then you must make sure there is a supply near to where you wish to position the fire. Gas fires will require a professional to install as doing it incorrectly could be deadly. You should also invest in a carbon monoxide monitor.

Design

Obviously this will come down to personal preference. There are many different styles to choose from. Traditional fire places are the most popular as they will look good in most environments. However there is a growing market for modern wall mounted fireplaces.

Wood Burners are incredibly popular right now and nothing beats having a real open flame in the house. There is something very special about it and it makes the house incredibly cosy. On a cold dark winters night there is nothing better.

You will also want to consider what kind of surround you want. Do you want a mantelpiece of a free standing unit?

Cost

One of the most important things to consider during the selection of the fireplace is your budget. You have to ensure that you select the material, fuel and service providers that will meet your requirements and your budget in the best possible way. It is important that you properly plan before getting the fireplace. Conduct a complete research that will give you the perfect idea about the things that you must select to keep it in your budget. Make sure that you compare two or more service providers so that you can have the best product at an affordable cost or discounted rate.

There may be interest free credit available depending on what you buy and where you buy it from.

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Construction

Make sure that you pay special attention towards the construction of the fireplace. Some materials are going to last longer than others. Wooden surrounds are popular and provide a really rustic and traditional look but it isn’t going to last as long as marble. Make sure that you select the highest quality material for the construction of the fireplace. This is especially important if you choose to buy online as you can’t always get a feel for the quality of the materials. If you do buy online make sure you hire a professional to install it in your home. An incorrectly installed fireplace could be extremely dangerous. Always check the reviews of online retailers and installers.

Weather

The weather in Plymouth should play a big part in your decision on what to buy. You may be buying it to enhance your living room but you want something practical which you can rely on as you get older and you start to feel the cold more.

The further North you live the more you will want something reliable and easy to use. Wood and coal burners provide fantastic heat but what happens when you run out of fuel and it’s the middle of the night? Consider this before you go down that road. Gas and electric are available at the flick of a switch.

Bottom line

It is important that you get the best quality fireplace that will stay with you and your property for a long time. To make this possible it is important that you hire professionals for the installation of the fireplace. We have the team of experts that have the knowledge and skills that you are looking for. Our team has the best reputation in market.

All you have to do is let us know your requirements and we will turn your vision into a reality. All our services are available at the most affordable rates so that you will not have to worry about your budget. Our quality services are the reason that we have gained the trust of our clients and they recommend us further. For more information about our products and services, you can take a look around our website or contact us directly.

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Transforming Chimney Maintenance: Introducing Hodgsons Chimney Sweeps' Secure Online Booking and Payment System with Stripe

In the realm of home maintenance, chimney sweeping might not be the first thing that comes to mind when discussing technological advancements. However, at Hodgsons Chimney Sweeps, we believe in blending tradition with innovation to provide our customers with the best possible service. That’s why we’re excited to announce the launch of our new online booking and payment system, powered by Stripe,…

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New Plymouth Office

Hi all, I am Danny Hodgson Owner of Hodgsons Chimney Sweeps and Clean Sweep Chimney Services. As many of you may or may not know we have deep roots in this business and industry starting in London in 1964.

We have for the past several years lived in Devon, Torquay and have served 1000s of customers for chimney sweeping, stove servcing, testing and many other of the great services we offer. Our…

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Solid Fuel Safety Inspections

Solid Fuel Safety Inspections

Solid Fuel Safety inspections, whats involved, what are the processes and how do we do them? At Hodgsons Chimney Sweeps we are HETAS Registered Installers and HETAS approved Chimney Sweeps so we use Hetas Safety Inspection Reports and the processes involved.

So what do we do?

How we will inspect your woodburning/ multifuel stove, Solid Fuel Cooking appliance.

Visually inspect the chimney stack,…

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Chimney Sweep Plymouth

Are you in Plymouth or in surrounding areas and in need of a Chimney Sweep or Solid Fuel Maintenance? At Hodgsons Chimney Sweeps We find ourselves travelling much of Devon and sweeping across the County.

With many years of experience a family run company since 1964, the Hodgsons have plenty of experience so you can be confident your Chimney Sweep can provide you with correct and accurate advice.…

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Smoke test type 1 vs machine integrity test

Smoke test type 1 vs machine integrity test

Hello everyone and welcome to todays blog. I am writing today about integrity testing and the procedures/ methods in place for testing in the UK under approved Documnet J.

First of all what is an integrity/ pressure test and why should we undertake them?

The first reason is to ensure that the chimney is not leaking dangerous fumes into other areas of the property.

Secondary reasons include the…

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Masks why should chimney sweeps wear one?

Hello all and welcome to todays blog i am Danny Hodgson a Master Chimney Sweep.

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Why should a chimney wear a mask at work?

Firstly lets think about what the main objective of what a chimney sweepis; the main objective of a chimney sweep is to remove soot from a flue system to prevent dangerous levels of build up, prevent chimneys catching on fire…

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Open fires vs stoves pros and cons

Hello all and welcome to todays adticle where we will be learning about the differences between an openfires and stoves.

French inglenook open fire

Firstly what is an open fire?

An open fire is just that, it is a fire sat within an opening on a grate, insert, chairbrick into an open flue/ chimney. The only control you have over an open fire is the amount of fuel you put into it.

What is a stove?…

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The difference between a master chimney sweep and a chimney sweep

The difference between a master chimney sweep and a chimney sweep

There is a perception amongst the community that a guild master chimney sweep is the same as a standard guild member with a different name. 

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This could not be further from the truth. There are many criteria to become a true master chimney sweep. 

Danny Hodgson Master Chimney Sweep

Firstly; the chimney must have a record of being a member of the guild of master…