Professional Chimney Sweep, Air Duct & Dryer Vent Cleaning in Workington

It seems that cats have a fascination with open chimneys. A question we are asked on a regular basis is “will it stop my cat from climbing up the chimney?” Apparently curious felines can’t help but investigate. Some just enjoy exploring and climbing – and come out covered in soot, distributing this around the house, with obvious health implications to themselves when they try to lick it off. Apart from being sticky and filthy and difficult to clean, soot can contain creosote and other nasties. There are stories of cats being stuck in chimneys, and needing to be extracted by the RSPCA. In other instances the fire brigade have had to come to the rescue by knocking a hole in the chimney breast to extract the cat. Some cats make it all the way to the roof, then find themselves stuck at an irretrievable height – resulting in more calls to the rescue services. All in all, cats up chimneys are to be avoided.