Teign Sweep

26/03/2026

🫧 Got a dirty car?🫧

Four of our stations are hosting car washes this weekend in support of the Fire Fighters Charity.

📍 Head down to Torrington Fire Station , Crewkerne Fire Station , Chagford Fire Station or Shepton Mallet Fire Station to get your car sparkling, meet our firefighters and support the Fire Fighters Charity.

Every penny counts!

For the most up to date information, please check station pages tagged before you go.

21/01/2026

21/01/2026

10/01/2026

Your chimney sweep knows their stuff!
Next time they visit, if you are unsure ask them:
✔️ How to best use the air controls on your stove
✔️ Whether your fuel is suitable
✔️ How to improve efficiency
✔️ Whether any repairs are needed
Sweeps are there to help you burn better and stay safe. 🔥😊

10/01/2026

Did you know that having your chimney swept once a year is one of the simplest ways to keep your home warm and safe when using a wood burning stove? 🧹🔥
A professional sweep will clean the flue system, remove blockages, help your stove run more efficiently, and give you tailored advice on burning optimally.
Book your annual sweep and enjoy your stove with confidence this winter.

23/11/2025

HETAS is advising homeowners on safe disposal of ash from your stove following a recent carbon monoxide incident in Newton Abbot.

08/11/2025

HomeFind your local certified chimney sweep, for a regular sweep, chimney advice and safety information, from your local chimney professional.

25/10/2025

'I didn't use my chimney last winter so it doesn't need sweeping'. This chimney was completely blocked with cobweb and would have been dangerous to use.

18/10/2025

When did you last test your smoke alarms? Now is the perfect time, ahead of the colder months.

Check you have a working alarm on every level 🌟 Test monthly by pressing the button until it beeps 🌟 Plan an escape route and practice it 🌟 Help vulnerable friends or neighbours test theirs.

We’ve got some information about how to test your alarms on our website (link in the comments below), and National Fire Chiefs Council - NFCC also share lots of useful advice.

23/09/2025

The right wood fuel makes all the difference.

🌿 Always choose Ready to Burn certified logs when buying fuel.
🪵If seasoning yourself, ensure logs are at 20% or less moisture content before burning.
🔥 You’ll get more heat from less wood.
💨 It reduces smoke & particulate matter emissions (compared to wet and poor quality wood fuel).
📖 Always check your stove manufacturer’s fuel recommendations.

Correct fuel = better performance, lower costs, safer burning.