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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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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.

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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 $199
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Annual sweeping prevents 90% of chimney-related house fires — Fire Services Victoria
Services & Pricing

Complete Fireplace Services

Three straightforward tiers cover almost every job — plus extras included with every clean and specialist work quoted on-site. All prices include GST.

Inspection
$99
Visual flue & firebox check
A thorough visual inspection of your flue, firebox, and chimney structure. Ideal before lighting your first fire of the season or when buying a home with a fireplace.
  • Full visual flue inspection
  • Firebox & smoke shelf check
  • Hazard & build-up assessment
  • Written report on findings
  • Honest recommendation on next steps
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Full Clean & Service
From $199
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 / Damper Installation
From $499
Supply & install
Chimney cowl supply, installation, or replacement 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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Also Included & Available
✓Written service certificateEvery job
✓Full flue inspectionEvery sweep
✓Wood burner serviceIn Full Clean
✓HEPA vacuum & drop sheetsEvery visit
→Blocked flue clearanceQuoted on-site
→Minor repairs & sealingQuoted on-site
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What Melbourne Homeowners Say

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5.0 out of 5  ·  verified Google reviews

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"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
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"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 — St Kilda
★★★★★

"Firstly, Otto was super prompt in responding to my inquiry, booked me in quick and was very accommodating to give me a little more time on the day of the booking as I was running late getting home for the appointment. He did a great job of cleaning my chimney, brought all the drop sheet, shop vac and supplies for the job which ensured there was no residue or dust left behind. My fireplace is running great now with no smoke coming out as before! I would recommend him to everyone who needs a chimney sweep and fireplace refresh! He's a true professional and his experience shows! Thank you Otto!"

Raquel — Elwood
★★★★★

"Very happy with the great work by Otto to check and clear our 4 chimneys which had been unused for many years. He was very thorough, professional and efficient and so excellent to deal with. Highly recommended."

Ian — Brunswick
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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.

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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
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.

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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.
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Service Area

Servicing Inner Melbourne

Based in St Kilda — we service any Melbourne home within a 35–40 minute drive. That covers most of the inner city, bayside, inner east and inner north.

St KildaBalaclavaElwoodElsternwickCaulfieldMiddle ParkAlbert ParkPort MelbourneSouth MelbourneWindsorPrahranSouth YarraToorakArmadaleMalvernGlen IrisBrightonSandringhamHamptonRichmondCremorneHawthornKewCamberwellFitzroyCarltonCollingwoodAbbotsfordBrunswick+ any suburb within 35–40 min of St Kilda
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