My name is Paddy McKeown, I am a retired police officer (Detective Sergeant – Metropolitan Police), turned chimney sweep. I have completed training with ‘The Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps’, and Rod Tech UK (Power Sweeping).
I do see a lot of Mendip stoves in and around the area, but not so much around Saffron Walden, but in the main I find them in and around the Royston area, and I can’t think of seeing any in Suffolk around Haverhill etc. I’m thinking that there must be a stove installer somewhere in the Royston area that installs Mendip stoves, which would explain the concentration in that area. Havin said all that I sweep this Mendip Loxton 8 Double-sided Woodburning Stove at an address in Arkesden and have done so for many years now, indeed, the original occupiers of the house where this stove is located have moved on and I now sweep for the new occupiers. As you can see from the photograph it is quite a large double-sided stove that heats two large rooms. The customer reports that it is very efficient at heating both rooms and is very pleased with the stove’s performance. To be honest, although I think it is an impressive, stylish stove, it is not my favorite appliance to dismantle and sweep. Unfortunately like most Mendip stoves it seems to be over engineered and with no thought to the poor chimney sweep who has to clean and service the appliance. In fact, some of the components have to be unbolted to dismantle the stove, which is never a good idea where high temperatures are involved. I suppose that is all part of being a busy chimney sweep!
Mendip’s internet blurb states: Mendip Stoves is a family business with our roots set firmly based in Somerset; we have been established since 2008 manufacturing quality wood and multi-fuel stoves. Our combined experience in the stove industry and knowledge of the European stove market enables us to manufacture exceptional appliances designed for the UK Market.
We only sell Mendip stoves through a specially selected group of retailers who are committed to wood burning, respected for their knowledge of freestanding and inset stoves. Each retailer can assess your requirements and recommend a stove that will suit your need and lifestyle. Most provide a complete supply and fit service for peace of mind.
Mendip Stoves is a family business with our roots set firmly based in Somerset; we have been established since 2008 manufacturing quality wood and multi-fuel stoves. Our combined experience in the stove industry and knowledge of the European stove market enables us to manufacture exceptional appliances designed for the UK Market.
We only sell Mendip stoves through a specially selected group of retailers who are committed to wood burning, respected for their knowledge of freestanding and inset stoves. Each retailer can assess your requirements and recommend a stove that will suit your need and lifestyle. Most provide a complete supply and fit service for peace of mind.
Unit H1
Mendip Industrial Estate
Mendip Road
Rooksbridge
Somerset
BS26 2UG
01173156207
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