Yes, is the simple answer to that question, Carbon Monoxide poisoning is another reason why your chimney should be swept regularly. Did you know that since 2010 it has been a legal requirement to fit a carbon monoxide alarm in the same room as a newly installed solid fuel/wood burning appliance? We also strongly recommend fitting alarms retrospective of that date.

Furthermore, private sector landlords have since 1 October 2015, been required to ensure there is a carbon monoxide alarm in any room containing a solid fuel/wood burning appliance and in continual working order.

We communicate with you every step of the way. If we can see that we will not have the work completed by the agreed-upon time, we will reach out to get a new completion date.

our fire / appliance requires air / oxygen to complete the burning / combustion process, it also needs a quantity of air to allow the fumes to get drawn up the chimney safely. If your fire/ appliance requires a vent and you do not have one, or decide to just “block it up” you will likely get smoke or fumes coming back into the room and in more serious cases can lead to Carbon Monoxide poisoning. Some stoves can now work with a Direct Air Supply