Coal Merchants Federation of Great Britain

30/10/2026

28/10/2026

Good Morning to all the Solid Fuel Users, Merchants and Chimney Sweeps who read our page!
If you have just moved into a property with a Solid Fuel Appliance and not sure when it was last serviced or the chimney was swept, Click on the link below to find a chimney sweep in your local area

https://solidfuel.co.uk/chimney-sweeps/

Alternatively, contact our office on (01773 835400) We are always happy to help. Please note other Chimney Sweep Organisations are available.

26/10/2026

Good Morning to all the Solid Fuel Users, Merchants and Chimney Sweeps who read our page! Now that the colder weather is here and if you still need to get any maintenance done on your solid fuel appliance and/or chimneys swept or if you have used your solid fuel appliance for the first time and have encountered a problem. Take a look at this link it will assist you to find a chimney sweep local to you:

https://solidfuel.co.uk/chimney-sweeps/

Alternatively, you can always contact our office on (01773 835400) and speak to one of our friendly Technical Advisers and also we can locate a chimney sweep in your locality. We are always happy to help. Please note other Chimney Sweeps organisations are available.

23/10/2026

Good Morning to all the Solid Fuel Users, Merchants and Chimney Sweeps who read our page! Did you know that we have a wealth of useful literature? The picture shows a small sample of the brochures we produce. You can access and/or download them by clicking the link:

https://solidfuel.co.uk/solid-fuel-literature

Alternatively you can contact us by phone or email and request printed copies which can be posted out to you. We are also happy to give advice over the phone - contact us on 01773 835400 and talk to one of our friendly Technical Advisers

21/10/2026

Good Morning to all the Solid Fuel Users, Merchants and Chimney Sweeps who read our page! The dangers of burning waste wood such as wood pallets, old furniture, or painted wood treated timber should not be burnt on your multi-fuel or wood burning stove. All non Ready To Burn wood could possibly be to wet or contain wood preservatives, glue, paint, varnish and other organic compounds when burnt can emit dangerous fumes. These emissions are harmful to the environment your health and can also damage your multi-fuel and wood burning stove and your chimney. For more information about burning wood click on the link below:

https://solidfuel.co.uk/pdfs/GUIDE-TO-WOOD-AND-MULTIFUEL-MAR25.pdf

Alternatively, contact our office on (01773 835400) and we can find you an Approved Coal Merchant in your locality . We are always happy to help.

14/10/2026

Good Morning to all the Solid Fuel Users, Merchants, and Chimney Sweeps who read our page! When buying your fuel look for the Ready To Burn Logo and Certificate Number see examples attached below. The Logo and Certificate Number are legal requirement in England but will possibly be used by retailers in Wales and Scotland although not needed by law. For a list of all Authorised Smokeless Fuels click on the link below :

https://smokecontrol.defra.gov.uk/fuels.php?country=all

Alternatively, you can always contact our office on ( 01773 835400 ) and speak to one of our friendly Technical Advisers. We are always happy to help.

13/10/2026

Good Morning to all the Solid Fuel Users, Merchants and Chimney Sweeps who read our page! If you have just moved into a property with a Solid Fuel Appliance or had a new Solid Fuel Appliance installed please make sure you have got a Carbon Monoxide Alarm installed in accordance with the Building Regulations Approved Document J. The diagram below shows were the Carbon Monoxide Alarm should be installed, For more information regarding Carbon Monoxide Safety click on the link

https://solidfuel.co.uk/pdfs/Carbon-Monoxide-Safety-2026.pdf

Alternatively, contact our office on (01773 835400) We are always happy to help.

12/10/2026

Good Morning to all the Solid Fuel Users, Merchants and Chimney Sweeps who read our page!
Benefits of having solid fuel. With solid fuel you’ve no need to worry about high heating bills, paying for your fuel in advance can help you budget. Storms can cause major disruption to power lines leaving people without electricity for days, a flat top solid fuel stove not only provides warmth to beat the cold with a welcoming glow from the fire but the option to boil a kettle and heat up food. If you need any further advice contact or office on ( 01773 835400 ). We are always happy to help.

09/10/2026

Good Morning to all the Solid Fuel Users, Merchants and Chimney Sweeps who read our page!
The benefits of buying your fuel from an Approved Coal Merchant is the Approved Coal Merchant Scheme ( ACMS ) is recognised by Trading Standards. The ( ACMS ) is there for the consumer and gives you a peace of mind that you’re buying your fuel from a reputable Coal Merchant. If you click on the link below it will assist you to find an Approved Coal Merchant local to you.

https://solidfuel.co.uk/approved-coal-wood-merchants/

Alternatively, contact our office on (01773 835400) and we can find you an Approved Coal Merchant in your locality. We are always happy to help.

08/10/2026

Good Morning to all the Solid Fuel Users, Merchants, and Chimney Sweeps who read our page! As the colder weather is on the way and if you are preparing to purchase your winter fuel supplies; keep this sign in mind. If you click on the link below it will assist you to find an Approved Coal Merchant local to you.

https://solidfuel.co.uk/approved-coal-wood-merchants/

Alternatively, contact our office on (01773 835400) and we can find you an Approved Coal Merchant in your locality. We are always happy to help.