About Chimney Guys

New Zealand's Chimney Safety Resource

Chimney Guys is New Zealand's most comprehensive online resource for chimney sweep information, wood burner safety, and fire regulations. We bring together expert knowledge on chimney maintenance, regional council rules, firewood selection, and home heating safety into one easy-to-navigate resource.

Our Mission

Every year in New Zealand, preventable house fires are caused by poorly maintained chimneys and wood burners. Our mission is to reduce that number through education. We believe every NZ homeowner, landlord, and property manager should have easy access to clear, accurate information about chimney safety, maintenance schedules, and compliance requirements.

What We Cover

• Safety & Compliance — Insurance requirements, AS/NZS 2918 standards, building consents, and finding certified installers.
• Maintenance & Troubleshooting — Smoke problems, bird nests, creosote build-up, flue types, and earthquake damage assessment.
• Fuel & Performance — NZ firewood species comparison, moisture content science, and burning efficiency tips.
• Regional Regulations — Council-by-council wood burner rules, clean air zones, emission limits, and subsidy programmes across New Zealand.
• Commercial & Strata — Restaurant flue compliance, multi-story building requirements, heritage property considerations, and landlord obligations.

Our Approach

We focus exclusively on New Zealand. Our content references NZ building codes, regional council regulations, NZ-native firewood species, and local climate conditions. We write in plain English, cite official sources, and keep our information current as regulations change.