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Melbourne's Chimney Specialists

Chimney
Sweep Services

Professional, no-mess chimney and flue cleaning across Melbourne. We sweep wood burners, open fireplaces, and blocked flues — fast, clean, and done right.

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About

Melbourne's Trusted Sweep

The Chimney Chaps is a Melbourne-based chimney sweep service built on one principle: do the job properly, every time. From the first call to the final vacuum, every job is handled with professionalism, care, and the right equipment.

We work across all of Melbourne servicing open fireplaces, wood burners, and blocked flues — with zero mess, honest pricing, and a written service report on every visit.

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Fully insured — public liability coverage on every job
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ABN registered — accountable, legitimate business
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Professional rotary equipment & HEPA vacuum as standard
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Written service certificate provided after every sweep
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5.0★ — verified Google reviews across Melbourne
Don't Ignore This

An Uncleaned Chimney Is a Silent Hazard

Most Melbourne homeowners don't realise their chimney poses a serious risk until it's too late. Here's what a neglected flue can cause — and why annual sweeping isn't optional.

🔥 Chimney Fires

Creosote and soot build-up is the number one cause of chimney fires in Australia. These fires can reach over 1,000°C and spread to your roof structure in minutes — often with zero warning beforehand.

⚠️ Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

A blocked or deteriorated flue forces deadly carbon monoxide back into your living space. CO is colourless, odourless, and kills silently. Regular sweeping ensures your flue draws correctly and your family breathes safely.

🏚 Structural Deterioration

Moisture trapped in an unserviced chimney accelerates mortar decay, brick spalling, and liner deterioration. Repair costs can reach thousands of dollars — a professional sweep costs a fraction of that.

📋 Insurance Voidance

Many home insurers in Australia can deny fire damage claims if the chimney hasn't been regularly maintained by a professional. Protect your policy with documented annual servicing.

The solution is simple and affordable. Annual chimney sweeping eliminates all four risks and keeps your fireplace performing at its best every winter.

Book a Safety Sweep — From $175
Soot and creosote build-up inside an unswept flue
Annual sweeping prevents 90% of chimney-related house fires — Fire Services Victoria
What We Do

Complete Fireplace Services

From a straightforward annual sweep to full flue diagnostics — we handle it all with professional equipment and zero mess left behind.

Open Fireplace Sweep

Full clean of open fireplaces including firebox, smoke shelf, and entire flue. Drop sheets and HEPA vacuum used throughout — your home stays spotless.

From $175 — Most Popular

Wood Burner Service

Comprehensive service of slow combustion heaters and wood burners. Includes flue pipe clean, door gasket check, baffle plate inspection, and glass clean.

From $195

Blocked Flue Clearance

Smoke blowing back into your home? Bird nests, heavy debris, and full blockages cleared using professional rotary equipment. Same-day response available.

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Flue Inspection

Full visual inspection from firebox to chimney pot. Identify cracks, mortar decay, and fire hazards before they become expensive structural problems.

Included with every sweep

Service Certificates

Written, dated service report after every job — essential for home insurance compliance and peace of mind. Detailed and professionally presented.

Included with every job

Minor Repairs & Sealing

Flue rope replacement, mortar repointing, and minor repairs carried out on the spot where possible. No need to book a separate tradie.

POA — assessed on-site
How It Works

A Clean You Can See & Trust

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You Book — Otto Calls Back

Submit a booking request or call directly on 0434 291 009. Otto will confirm your time within a few hours — no automated systems, no runaround.

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Full Setup — Zero Risk to Your Home

Drop sheets are laid across all flooring, the fireplace opening is sealed with a containment sheet, and the HEPA vacuum is connected before anything is touched.

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Professional Sweep & Inspection

Rotary brushes clear the full length of the flue from bottom to top. Otto inspects every section for cracks, build-up, and hazards as he goes.

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Left Spotless — With Paperwork

All soot and debris is vacuumed, sealed, and removed. You receive a written service certificate on the spot. Your fireplace is ready to use safely.

Drop sheets and HEPA vacuum set up in the living room Rotary brush mid-sweep through the flue Before and after — inside the flue once the sweep is complete
Before and after — repaired and capped chimney top, with new stainless cap
Before and after — chimney top resealed and capped
Why Choose Us

Local, Accountable, Reliable

One point of contact from booking to completion. No subcontractors, no call centres — just consistent, professional work you can rely on before every Melbourne winter.

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Genuinely No-Mess

Drop sheets, containment seals, and HEPA vacuum on every job. Your home is left exactly as we found it — except your chimney will actually work.

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Fully Insured & ABN Registered

Public liability insurance and a registered ABN. You're protected, your insurer is satisfied, and you get paperwork after every job.

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Upfront, Honest Pricing

We quote before we start. No surprise charges on the day, no upselling work that doesn't need doing. What we say is what you pay.

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Perfect 5-Star Record

Verified Google reviews and a 5.0 rating. Built job by job, suburb by suburb, with homeowners who trust us enough to refer their neighbours.

Transparent Pricing

Simple, Honest Rates

No surprise charges. We quote before we start and stick to it. All prices include GST.

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Full Clean & Sweep
$175
Open fires & wood burners
Our complete single-visit service — flue to firebox, fully swept and inspected with zero mess left behind.
  • Full rotary flue sweep
  • Firebox deep clean
  • Smoke shelf clean
  • Wood burner inspection
  • Door glass clean
  • Baffle plate check
  • HEPA vacuum throughout
  • Written service certificate
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Cowl Installation
From $350
Supply & install
Chimney cowl supply and installation to prevent downdraft, rain ingress, and bird nesting. Assessed and fitted on-site.
  • Cowl supply included
  • Professional roof installation
  • Prevents bird nesting
  • Stops rain & downdraft
  • Improves flue draw
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Blockages & Repairs
POA
Assessed on-site
For blocked flues, bird nests, suspected damage, or chimneys not swept in many years. Otto assesses and quotes before starting.
  • Heavy blockage clearance
  • Bird nest removal
  • Flue rope replacement
  • Mortar repointing
  • Same-day when available
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Google Reviews

What Melbourne Homeowners Say

★★★★★

5.0 out of 5  ·  verified Google reviews

★★★★★

"Booked Otto from The Chimney Chaps for our place in St Kilda after years of putting off getting the chimney cleaned. Glad I finally did. He turned up on time, laid drop sheets before he even started, and had the whole job done without a speck of soot on the floorboards. Fair price, no upsell, no mess. The fireplace is drawing properly again for the first time in years. If you're in Melbourne and need a chimney sweep, just call Otto. Quick, clean and professional, exactly as advertised."

Matt — St Kilda
★★★★★

"The Chimney Chaps did a great job cleaning my chimney which had not been cleaned for many years. Good communication, on time, efficient and very tidy. Would have no hesitation recommending The Chimney Chaps."

Angela
★★★★★

"Great experience hiring Otto to clean a fireplace and flue in Camberwell. Very professional, communication was clear and easy. His work was fantastic and he cleaned up to leave the living room spotless. Thanks Otto! 11/10 will hire again. Highly recommend."

James — Camberwell
★★★★★

"Hadn't had my chimney swept before so wasn't sure what to expect. The guy who came was friendly, efficient and cleaned up thoroughly afterwards. My fireplace is now working beautifully! Reasonable price. Good service. Highly recommend."

Wendy
★★★★★

"These guys came and assessed my chimney and cleared it the same day. Very professional. Will use every year 👌🏼"

Olsen — St Kilda
★★★★★

"Otto is professional and efficient! Highly recommend."

Train — Middle Park
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Book Your Sweep Today

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Saturday: 8:00am – 4:00pm
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Common Questions

Everything You Need to Know

How often should I have my chimney swept? +
For fireplaces used regularly (more than once a week in winter), annual sweeping is recommended. For occasional use, every two years is acceptable — but an annual safety inspection is still advisable either way.
Will you make a mess in my house? +
No. We lay protective drop sheets across all flooring, seal the fireplace opening with a containment sheet, and run an industrial HEPA-filtered vacuum throughout the job. Your home is left spotless.
How long does a chimney sweep take? +
Most standard sweeps take 45 minutes to 1.5 hours depending on the fireplace type and flue condition. We'll let you know if we expect it to run longer before starting.
Do you provide a service report for insurance? +
Yes — a written, dated service report is provided after every job. This documents the condition of your flue and work carried out, which many home insurers require for compliance.
My wood burner smokes back into the room — can you help? +
Absolutely. Smoke blowback is usually caused by a blocked or dirty flue, downdraft issues, or a failed seal. We diagnose and fix on the same visit where possible.
Do you service all of Melbourne? +
Yes — we cover all Melbourne suburbs from the inner city to the outer suburbs. No travel surcharge for most areas. Call to confirm your suburb if you're unsure.
What types of fireplaces do you sweep? +
Open fireplaces, slow combustion wood heaters, wood-burning inserts, freestanding wood burners, and Victorian/heritage fireplaces. If it has a flue, we can sweep it.
How do I know if my chimney needs sweeping urgently? +
Warning signs include smoke coming back into the room, a smoky smell when not in use, reduced fire performance, visible soot falling from the flue, or if it hasn't been swept in over two years.
Service Area

Servicing All of Melbourne

From the inner city to the eastern, bayside, and northern suburbs — if you're in Melbourne, Otto can get to you.

RichmondHawthornSouth YarraToorakKewCamberwellFitzroyCarltonCollingwoodBrunswickNorthcotePrestonMalvernGlen IrisBrightonSt KildaAlbert ParkPort MelbourneWilliamstownYarravilleBox HillBalwynDoncasterTemplestoweElthamHeidelbergEssendonMoonee PondsAscot ValePrahranWindsorArmadaleGlen WaverleyOakleighCaulfieldElsternwickSandringham+ All Melbourne suburbs
Not sure if we cover your area?

Give Otto a call — chances are we're already in your neighbourhood this week.

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