Mr Soot owner’s believes there needs to be more trained chimney sweeps in the UK.

Writing on the company’s dedicated Chimney Sweep Careers website, David says this winter’s shortage of appointments is unsustainable.

He believes that ‘the writing is on the wall – in huge capital letters no less’.

He explains: “Many sweeps’ diaries have been full since September.  That’s actually terrible – terrible for customers, terrible for home safety and terrible for all the excellent progress we’ve made on reducing emissions.

“In a world we can order items and get them delivered on the same day, fewer and fewer people will wait months.

“Given the amount of new stoves being installed. it’s unlikely to be any quieter in 2023 and beyond. The dye is cast.”

David, who also dedicates this week’s Trade Entrepreneur Podcast to the debate, tackles related subjects such as competition and sweeping association training.

He also reveals that Mr Soot is planning further growth in 2023.

“A shift is happening in our industry, and has been for a while. Issues such as gas prices have simply expedited it.

“For companies like Mr Soot, who have seen this coming on the horizon for a while, the process of adaptation has already started.”

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