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Too many individuals still die each year in the UK from CO poisoning. Do you have a working carbon monoxide (CO) alarm? If not, WHY NOT Taking Place between...

Howards (Tarleton) wish to assure all our customers that we take safety very seriously, and have strict safety procedures in place to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19)...

The 3 Stages and Associated Dangers Most homeowners will realise that the thought of a build-up of creosote and tars inside a chimney is likely to be dangerous. It can cause...

Yes, is the simple answer, providing the species is dry. You may have been informed that these types of wood cause “tar” or “sap” problems in chimneys, but it...

Birds nests in chimneys can be a BIG problem. Your local professional Chimney Sweep can help. ❗ Do not light the fire and try to “smoke them out”. You are...

What Is the Difference Between Them?  At Howards (Tarleton), we install many different makes and models of appliances throughout the year. Customer often say they have bought a “Wood...

What is a Chimney Liner and Why Do I Need One? A chimney liner, also known as flue liner, is a flexible metal tube used for relining traditional masonry...

Is Your Stove Looking Tired and Neglected? Howards (Tarleton) offer a full stove maintenance service, in addition to stove fitting, chimney lining and sweeping chimneys A good quality stove...

What is A Smoke Test, and Why Do I Need One? Here at Howards (Tarleton) we get hundreds of calls from customers each year asking us to check if...