New Zealand's Chimney Sweep & Wood Burner Safety Resource
The most comprehensive NZ resource for chimney maintenance, wood burner safety, regional regulations, and firewood selection. Everything you need to keep your home warm and safe.
What You'll Learn
Safety & Compliance
Insurance requirements, AS/NZS 2918 standards, building consents, and certified installer guides.
Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Smoke issues, bird nests, creosote build-up, flue types, and earthquake damage repair.
Fuel & Performance
NZ firewood species, moisture content testing, burning efficiency, and heat output ratings.
Commercial & Strata
Restaurant flue requirements, multi-story buildings, heritage properties, and landlord obligations.
Regional Regulations
Council-by-council wood burner rules, clean air zones, emission limits, and subsidy programmes across NZ.
Start with Our Most-Read Guides
In-depth answers to the questions NZ homeowners ask most.
How Often Should You Sweep Your Chimney in NZ?
Annual sweep minimums, wood type factors, and what certified NZ sweeps actually recommend.
Read guide →Chimney Sweep Cost Comparison NZ
Region-by-region pricing, what's included, and how to avoid being overcharged.
Read guide →Chimney Fire Causes & Prevention in NZ
The creosote stages, warning signs, and the one maintenance step that prevents most chimney fires.
Read guide →Best Firewood in NZ — Ranked by Heat Output
Macrocarpa vs pine vs hardwoods — which NZ species burns longest, hottest, and cleanest.
Read guide →Wood Burner Replacement Subsidies in NZ
Canterbury, Otago, and Wellington subsidy programmes — eligibility, amounts, and how to apply.
Read guide →Installing a Wood Burner in NZ — Permits & Rules
Building consent, AS/NZS 2918, certified installers, and what councils actually check.
Read guide →Did You Know?
Up to $5,000
in subsidies available in Canterbury for replacing old wood burners
3x more creosote
created when burning wet or unseasoned wood below 25% moisture
$85 - $150
typical cost for an annual chimney sweep in New Zealand
1 in 4 house fires
in NZ are caused by heating appliances — most are preventable
Where we serve
We match homeowners with verified local sweeps in our four launch markets — chosen for cold climate, regulatory compliance demands, and existing demand depth. More cities coming soon.
Need a chimney sweep?
Tell us where you are and what you need. We'll match you with a verified local sweep and have them in touch within one business day.