The Good Sweep Blog

May 15, 2026

Your chimney works hard all winter — and by spring, it's earned a check-up. Here are five signs that your chimney needs some attention before you light the firs

May 15, 2026

If you manage holiday lets, Airbnb properties, or short-term rentals with open fires or wood burners, there's one compliance box that's easy to overlook: your c

May 15, 2026

If you're like most people, chimney sweeping probably crosses your mind around October — when the nights draw in and the fire gets its first outing of the year.

May 15, 2026

Professional chimney sweeping for holiday lets, Airbnb properties and landlords across East Anglia.

January 2, 2026

Not all logs and fuels are equal. This practical Bury St Edmunds guide explains what to burn for a cleaner, safer fire, what causes heavy soot and tar, and why seasoned wood matters. Great if you want better heat, fewer chimney issues, and a safer fireplace or wood burner this season.

January 2, 2026

Many home insurance policies expect proof of sweeping, but most homeowners only discover that after there’s a problem. This post explains how chimney sweeping certificates work, what insurers usually look for, and how to protect your cover with simple chimney maintenance in Bury St Edmunds and across Suffolk.