A Better Chimney Sweep, Christchurch

Chimney sweeping from St Martins, Christchurch. Keep your burner and fireplace drawing well and burning safely — call to book your sweep.

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Black wood-burning stove with tall black flue pipe and glowing embers beside a wire basket of split birch firewood in a Christchurch home

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Chimney Sweeping

A thorough sweep of your chimney and flue, clearing soot and creosote so your fire draws cleanly and burns safely.

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Your local chimney sweep

A Better Chimney Sweep is based at 122 Riverlaw Terrace, St Martins, Christchurch. If you heat with a wood burner or open fireplace, regular sweeping keeps the flue clear, the draught strong, and the winter warmth coming.

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What a sweep covers

The visit follows the same steps every time.

Flue inspection

Checking the condition of the flue and firebox before sweeping begins.

Soot and creosote removal

Brushing the full length of the flue to clear built-up soot and creosote.

Final check

Making sure the flue draws freely and the hearth is left tidy.

Fireplaces and flues we've seen

The kinds of burners, fireboxes and stacks a sweep deals with.

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Good to know before you book

A winter-ready fireplace starts with a booked sweep, then dry wood, a sound cowl and good airflow. If you book the sweep, burn only dry seasoned wood, check the cowl is secure, and make sure the room lets air in, the fire lights easily and draws cleanly all winter.

Infographic: the three stages of a chimney sweep — inspection, soot removal, final check

Is your fireplace winter-ready?

Before the cold sets in: book a sweep, burn only dry seasoned wood, check the cowl is secure, and test the airflow. A fire that lights easily and draws cleanly is a winter-ready fire — call 027 570 2027 to get there.

What a sweep covers

A Better Chimney Sweep

Chimney sweeping in St Martins, Christchurch — call to book.

Common questions

At 122 Riverlaw Terrace, St Martins, Christchurch 8022.

Call 027 570 2027 and we will arrange a time that suits.

An inspection of the flue and firebox, brushing the full length of the flue to remove soot and creosote, and a final check that everything draws freely.

No — the fastest way to reach us is by phone on 027 570 2027.

Time for a sweep?

Call A Better Chimney Sweep today and keep your fire burning clean.

Call 027 570 2027

Find us

122 Riverlaw Terrace, St Martins, Christchurch 8022, New Zealand