Open Fire Maintenance in Lancashire – Don’t Get Burned by Neglect

Let’s be real — there’s nothing quite like a roaring open fire on a cold Lancashire evening. But here’s the thing: it’s not just about lighting logs and kicking back with a cup of tea. Proper maintenance is vital — not just for warmth and efficiency, but for safety too. And if you’re in Lancashire, there’s no one better to call than Harpers Chimney Sweeps.

Why Open Fires Need More Than a Match

An open fire that looks cosy can actually be a ticking timebomb. Soot and creosote build up, blocking your flue and turning your chimney into a potential fire hazard. Worse still, you’re pumping particulates into your living room — all that smoke, fine dust, and hidden nasties.

Ignoring it won’t make it go away. It just turns bedtime into a risk. And nobody wants a night interrupted by a chimney fire, a hospital visit, or a visit from your local fire brigade.

Local Experts You Can Trust

Harpers Chimney Sweeps aren’t some random guys in a van — these are your local HETAS approved chimney sweep pros, based on the Fylde Coast and serving the whole of Lancashire, including Blackpool, Lytham St Annes, Thornton-Cleveleys, and beyond. Family-run since 2011, they’re fully accredited, insured, Sweep Safe certified and HETAS-trained. That trace of soot in your carpet isn’t leaving with some cowboy wielding a feather duster — this is high-spec work by people who genuinely care.

What Harpers Bring to the Hearth

1. Thorough Sweeps – Using the latest powered brushes and vacuums, Harpers ensure your flue is as clean as it gets — no hidden soot, no sludgy build-up.
2. Open Fire Servicing – They’ll check your firebox, rope seals, glass, even downdraught cowls. If bits need replacing or cleaning, they handle it.
3. Resprays & TLC – Want your fire looking factory-new? They’ll sweep, service, and respray your stove — inside out — until it’s good as new.
4. Safety First – Smoke tests, visual checks, client certificates, and full insurance. Harpers do safety, not short-cuts.

Lancashire Winters Don’t Wait — and Neither Should You

Remember, Harpers are not just doing bits — they’ve banked 20+ years of experience servicing stoves and chimneys since 2011. Their Head Sweep started on-site in 2013 — from labourer to trainer, guiding new sweeps with hands-on knowledge and a bit of grit.

In Lancashire, your fire isn’t seasonal — it’s essential. Whether you’re up north battling winter chills or just lighting up for cosy weekends, your chimney needs attention before you need heating.

What Customers Say

“Liam and Jake were extremely personable. They arrived on time, left no mess at all… Highly recommend.”

“Took great care to minimise soot. Excellent service and will recommend to friends.”

When your clients leave reviews like that, you know you’re doing something right.

How to Stay Flame-Safe This Season

• Book annually – Even if your fire looks clean, it nearly always isn’t. Harpers recommend a yearly sweep and service.
• Choose the right option – Sweep only from £60; sweep & service from £100; full sweep, service & respray from £160.
• Book early – Winter slots fill fast — especially now heating costs aren’t exactly dropping.
• Ask questions – Harpers talk it through. No jargon. No pressure. Just advice and clarity.

Lancashire’s Top Choice for Open Fire Maintenance

There’s cosy. There’s warmth. Then there’s properly safe, clean, worry-free open fire. Make sure you’re at the third level this winter with Harpers Chimney Sweeps.

Lancashire’s cold knows what’s coming — but with a clean chimney, you can stay cosy, safe, and ready for anything.

Whether you light it once a week or every night without fail, your fire deserves looking after. And you deserve the peace of mind that comes with knowing it’s been done right, by people who care. Harpers don’t just sweep — they look after your home like it’s their own. Reliable, tidy, no-nonsense, and the kind of local business you’ll want to recommend to your neighbours.

Contact Harpers Chimney Sweeps on 01253 366020 or drop them an email at info@harperschimneysweeps.co.uk. They’ll talk through your setup, set a date, and get your flue cleared, your safety checked, and your fire roaring properly again.

Let Harpers deal with the mess, the checks, the bits and bobs. You just enjoy the warmth… minus the worry.