Tarka Chimney Sweeps - Devon - Lady sweep

Tarka Chimney Sweeps

Tarka Chimney Sweeps was founded in 2008 by Christine and Frank Adey.  Having retired in 2016 sweeping duties have been handed over to their daughter Korinna Adey who continues the high standards set over the years.

Korinna is trained by The Institute of Chimney Sweeps (ICS). Fully insured to carry out sweeping work and maintenance as required. Great care is taken to ensure your fires are safe and your chimney flues are clear.  Safety checks will be carried out to assess the condition of your appliance. Where necessary i can replace filters, mend door brade and use fire cement to fix any damaged seals. This will be included on our report to you.

Appliances cleaned are lined Woodburners, Open Fires, Solid Fuel and Oil Ranges.

Equipment Used

We use the power sweeping system which uses soft plastic brushes, which rotate to clean flues to perfection. This system is perfect on lined flues and difficult flues with heavy tar known as clinker. Rotation is far better than the older traditional push system and does a much better job especially clearing tarred up cowls. 

For sealing the fire from soot ingress into the room we use assorted industrial thick foam blocks, to fit any fire opening. This results in a far cleaner sweep as all the dirt is contained behind the blocks.   

We use an industrial vacuum for cleaning ONLY, and do not use as an aid to sweep the chimney. 

Carbon Monoxide

Carbon monoxide poisoning can be fatal or cause permanent damage to your health. CO is produced when carbon fuels dont burn completely. It has no smell or taste and, in large quantities, it can kill very quickly. It is therefore recommended that every household has a fully functional Carbon Monoxide Alarm located in the same room as their fire or appliance. For more information visit www.co-awareness.org

Tarka recommends

Chimney and Fire Installers

Graham Watts. 07789405088

Mark Broadhead. Registered HETAS installer. Based in Torrington - 01805 623521

Rob Batten - very careful registered HETAS installer. Also fits cowls. Based in Barnstaple - 01271 817813

Tarka Chimney Sweeps - Based in Bishops Tawton, 4 miles from Barnstaple and covering the following areas;

Atherington, Barnstaple, Bideford, Bishops Tawton, Braunton, Chittlehampton, Chulmleigh, Great Torrington

High Bickington, Ilfracombe, Landkey, Lapford, South Molton, Winkleigh and wider areas of North Devon