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Is your wood burner ready for winter.




Here is a revised, warmer version tailored specifically for your returning customers. It shifts the focus from danger to preparation, peak performance, and protecting their investment.

Welcome Back, Stove Season! Why It’s Time for Your Annual Pre-Winter Tune-Up
The leaves are turning, the evenings are drawing in, and that familiar autumn chill is officially back. For all of us who love the comfort of a real fire, this is the best time of year.
As a seasoned wood-burner owner, you already know how a well-maintained fire transforms a room. But before you light that very first fire of the season, taking a moment to sweep the flue and service your stoveensures your setup is primed for the months ahead.
Here is why an annual pre-winter check-up is the best way to kick off the season.
1. Maximize Your Heat Output
Over a long winter of burning, ash and soot naturally coat the inside of your stove and liner. This buildup actually acts as an insulator, trapping heat inside the system instead of letting it radiate into your room. A thorough sweep ensures maximum thermal efficiency, meaning you get more cozy heat out of every single log.
2. Protect Your Investment
Your wood burner is a fantastic asset to your home, and regular maintenance keeps it working like new for decades. An annual service catches normal wear and tear before it becomes a problem. We will check the vitals, including:
  • Rope Seals: Ensuring they still create an airtight seal so you retain full control over your burn rate.
  • Firebricks: Checking for cracks to ensure the outer casting remains perfectly protected from intense heat.
  • Baffle Plates: Confirming they are properly seated to direct heat into your home rather than straight up the flue.
3. Clear Out the Summer Guests
Even if you burned perfectly seasoned wood all last winter, chimneys are a favorite nesting spot for birds, insects, and twigs over the spring and summer. Clearing out these natural obstructions now ensures a clear, strong draft from day one, preventing a smoky living room when you first light the stove.
4. Beat the Mid-Winter Rush
As you know, the moment the first true freeze hits, everyone remembers their chimney needs sweeping! Booking your service now means you can choose a time that suits your schedule perfectly, without having to wait in line during the peak winter rush.
Ready for a Cozy Winter?
Let’s get your hearth ready for another season of perfect fires. Get in touch today to book your annual sweep and service, and you'll be all set to enjoy the colder months in complete comfort.

Call 07730598945 please leave a message I will get back to you
hirst.richard@btinternet.com


HWAM 2620 Wood burning stove installation. Cornwall.


Before

Removal of an old morso stove, slate hearth and mantle & Carpet. Repairs were carried out to the leaking chimney stack. The fireplace opening was taken back to bare stone, repaired, rendered and plastered as required. 


After


New engineered oak flooring, New skirting boards, honed black granite hearth by F. Wearne & son. Paint is Farrow & Ball Hague blue estate emulsion & eggshell. HWAM 2620 woodburning stove.