Professional assistance is necessary for those wanting to rectify chimney problems by installing their own flue accessories, or drawing out fitting plans, according to OSD Design Company.
The advice has been offered by the construction firm to ensure that homeowners comply with chimney safety standards, avoid damaging their chimney, or causing personal injury.
Also, to help avoid any potential injuries caused by using items such as flue liners for gas fires, Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is challenging people to question their perception of fire this autumn.
The campaign is backed by a series of events across Derby and South Derbyshire, Amber Valley and Erewash, with the hope that it will expose the dangers in using fire.
Group manager Steve Helps said: "People often have an unrealistic perception of fire and the devastating effect it can have on their lives."
He also added that the public don't often realise "how quickly" a fire can spread and that they must be aware of the life-threatening dangers of smoke and flames.