Chimney Sweeping in the Blue Mountains

Creosote builds up inside a flue every time you burn, and it is what chimney fires are made of. A swept flue also draws better, which means a hotter fire, less smoke back into the room, and less firewood burned for the same heat.

Why it matters here

Wood heaters are standard equipment up here in a way they are not further down the hill. Cold winters, long burning seasons, and a lot of older homes with flues that have not been looked at in years.

What is included

• Flue and chimney swept the full length
• Creosote and soot removed, the room protected and left clean
• Flue, flashing, cowl and firebox checked, anything of concern reported
• Draw tested before we leave
• Advice on what you are burning and how, if it is causing the build-up

What it costs

Price depends on the size of the home, the pitch and the access. Our indicative starting price for chimney sweeping is TBC, and a proper quote is free.

Booking this together with anything else in the same visit brings the total down, because it is one trip and one setup.

Before and after

Questions about chimney sweeping

When should I get the chimney swept?

Before you start burning for the season. Autumn is the window, and it is also when we are busiest, so ring early.

How often does a flue need sweeping?

Once a year for normal household use. More if you burn hard all winter, or if the wood you are burning is not properly seasoned.

Is it messy?

It should not be. The work area is sealed and protected before anything starts, and we leave the room as we found it.