An annual chimney sweep isn’t just a nice-to-have. For most home insurers in New Zealand, a clean, inspected flue is a requirement and if something goes wrong with a fireplace that hasn’t been maintained, you may find your claim declined.
Our NZHHA SFAST-trained chimney sweeps cover all of Northland. Every sweep includes a thorough clean, a visual flue inspection, dust containment so your home stays tidy, and a digital report with a chimney sweeping certificate emailed to you afterwards.
No chasing us for paperwork. No mess left behind. Just a clean, safe fireplace and the documentation your insurer expects. Sorted in one visit.
Bundle your chimney sweep with a house wash, roof treatment, or gutter clear and save 20–30% on the sweep. One team, one visit, sorted.
Every time you use a wood-burning fire, it produces creosote a sticky, flammable residue that builds up on the inside of your flue. Over time, this buildup becomes a serious fire risk. Chimney fires can spread rapidly, cause structural damage, and put your home and family in danger.
Beyond the fire risk, a blocked or restricted flue also means poor combustion, which pushes carbon monoxide back into your living space. Carbon monoxide is colourless and odourless. You won’t know it’s there until someone is affected.
Regular sweeping removes creosote buildup, clears any blockages (birds nests are a surprisingly common culprit), and gives you a visual inspection of the flue to catch any cracks or deterioration early.
Most insurance policies in New Zealand require evidence of regular chimney maintenance. Our chimney sweeping certificate and digital inspection report give you exactly what you need, documented, dated, and ready to hand to your insurer.
Every Blast Away Guys chimney sweep includes:
We don’t make you chase us for documentation. We know how much it matters to have the paperwork ready when your insurer asks for it.
After every sweep, we email you a digital report containing:
This is the documentation most New Zealand insurers ask for. It’s also a useful record to keep alongside your property file.
Chimney sweeping isn’t just about brushes and soot. Safe chimney work requires proper training in roof access, fall arrest systems, and hazard identification. Our team is NZHHA SFAST trained the industry standard for chimney sweeping in New Zealand.
That means:
Your safety and ours come first. No shortcuts, no risks.
Because we’re already on-site with our team, equipment, and safety gear, we offer meaningful savings when you bundle your chimney sweep with other services.
Here’s how the savings stack up:
These discounts apply automatically when services are scheduled together. Book during our off-peak season (April to August) and you can save twice over.
See all bundle options and pricing.
If your property is more than 15 km from central Whangarei and you’re booking a chimney sweep only (with no bundled services), a travel charge may apply. This will always be clearly included in your quote upfront no surprises.
We keep it simple and low-stress:
1. We confirm your service window before arrival
2. Our friendly, trained team introduces themselves
3. We lay down dust sheets and protect your space
4. We carry out the sweep and visual flue inspection
5. We clean up and leave everything as we found it
6. We email your chimney sweeping certificate and report
Most sweeps take around 45 minutes to an hour. You’ll have your documentation the same day.
Many customers tell us they’d been putting it off for years. Once it’s done, the relief is immediate especially heading into winter.
We provide chimney sweeping services across all of Northland, including:
Not sure if we cover your area? Just get in touch we’ll give you a quick answer.
NZHHA SFAST is the New Zealand Home Heating Association’s industry-standard chimney sweeping training programme. It covers professional sweep techniques, chimney inspection, hazard identification, and health and safety documentation requirements.
It’s the qualification that gives insurance companies confidence that a chimney sweep has been carried out by someone who knows what they’re doing.
Working at heights is a separate qualification entirely. Our team hold a WorkSafe-recognised working at heights certification to New Zealand and Australia unit standards — meaning when they’re on your roof, they’re trained and certified to be there safely.
No. We use dust sheets and full containment throughout the job to keep soot and debris out of your living space. We remove and dispose of everything, and we clean up before we leave. You shouldn’t know we were there — except for the fresh, clean flue.
We’ll let you know straightaway and include it in your digital report with any relevant observations and photos. We give honest, straightforward advice on next steps. We don’t create unnecessary alarm, but we do tell you what you need to know.
Yes, and we encourage it. Bundling your chimney sweep with a house wash, roof treatment, or gutter clear saves you 20–30% on the sweep and means just one visit to your property. See the pricing section above for the full breakdown.
A standalone chimney sweep starts from $120 including GST. When bundled with another exterior service, it starts from $100 including GST. If your property is more than 15 km from central Whangarei and you’re booking a sweep only, a travel charge may apply. This will always be included in your quote upfront.
Most sweeps take around 45 minutes to an hour. You’ll have your chimney sweeping certificate and digital report emailed to you the same day.
Our chimney sweeping service currently covers Northland only. If you’re in Auckland and want to be added to our waiting list for future Auckland coverage, just get in touch.
Choose house washing, roof treatments, bug treatments, chimney sweeping and more, all in one visit.
Most customers save 10-15% by bundling services and off peak savings can reach 30-35%.
See bundle pricing and packages.
