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Solid Solutions
After a short time chimney sweeping I started to realize we had skipped two or three generations of people who knew how to operate and run open fires and solid fuel appliances in the home. I was being asked all sorts of questions from "What sort fire tools and fuel do I require for my appliance?", how to install room heaters and who in the area could install and supply such items?
I then decided to start a consultancy side of my business. I can visit your home to give you advice on the most suitable appliance you can install and a selection of the best companies in the area that can supply the products. All my advice is totally impartial. I can also visit your home should you have a problem with an existing appliance e.g. down draught problems, fires going out and even going back to basics - how to light a fire. To further my knowledge I have even taken the coal traders examination, in 2007 I attended a seminar in Germany and I try to attend most of the UK's trade shows.
Presentations
In 2008 I was a guest speaker at the Institute of Chimney Sweeps where I gave a talk on the Carbon Monoxide Consumer Awareness Alliance (COCAA), Basic Risk Assessment and P.P.E.(Personal Protective Equipment) for chimney sweeps. Following these lectures I was asked to become a honorary member of the Institute, which I happily accepted. I am now a regular speaker at the ICS and have also given talks to APICS and the Guild of Master Sweeps on PPE and risk assessment.
I am happy to extend my services as a speaker on these topics to any interested organisation or group upon request. So far, I've put together presentations on the following:
Speaking at the Connecticut Trade Show USA 2011
- The History of Chimney Sweeping
- Basic Risk Assessment and PPE for chimney sweeps
- COCAA and the dangers of carbon monoxide in the home
- Removal of tar and creosote using mechanical methods (Rotary / Power sweeping)
- Solid Fuel stoves and thatched cottages
If I am unable to solve a problem I can call upon a vast network of chimney sweeps and chimney engineers for advice.
Mission Statement
My mission is to provide the friendly and personal touch of a small business with the efficiency and professionalism of a large company.
