Newcastle Borough Council will improve the flue accessories of many homes in the Silverdale area as part of a new £1.1 million home repair initiative.
The scheme began in September and is set to renovate 69 homes in Church Street, Silverdale, while properties in Newcastle Street and Congleton Road will also be refurbished, according to local newspaper The Sentinel.
Local homeowner Richard Forrester told the newspaper: "I'm having new felting in the roof and replacements of broken tiles, new guttering, work done on the chimney and new front doors. It'll increase the value of the property."
Meanwhile, Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) has told ThisIsTheWestCountry.co.uk that property owners must be extremely careful when using heating tools this winter.
CFRS advised residents to check that all heating systems are installed and approved by creditable engineers, while fires should not be overloaded as they could pose a safety risk to homeowners.