Chimney Cleaning Providers

Compare chimney sweep companies for sweeps, inspections, relining, cap installation, creosote removal and heritage chimney restoration before you request quotes.

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Compare specialist chimney sweeps, local operators, and national franchise networks before you request quotes.

Providers tracked

5

Standard sweep from

$180

Chimney relining from

$1,350

Jim's Chimney Sweep

Melbourne, VIC (National) · Est. 2012

4.3/5

Part of the Jim's Group franchise network, offering standardised chimney sweeping services across Australian capital cities and regional centres. Provides chimney sweeps, inspections, cap installations, bird nest removal and minor chimney repairs with the backing of a national franchise support system and satisfaction guarantee.

From

$160

Coverage

10 cities

Best For

Homeowners across Australia wanting a nationally recognised franchise brand with wide coverage, easy booking, and a satisfaction guarantee for standard residential chimney sweeping work

Price ranges

Standard Chimney Sweep$200–$380
Multi-Flue Sweep$360–$620
Chimney Inspection (Camera)$160–$320
Chimney Cap Installation$260–$520

Pros

  • +National coverage across all capital cities and major regional centres with consistent brand standards and satisfaction guarantee
  • +Easy online and phone booking with generally fast scheduling in metropolitan areas
  • +Franchise support system ensures operators maintain training and equipment standards for chimney sweeping

Cons

  • Franchise model means service quality and chimney expertise can vary between individual operators in different areas
  • May not match the specialist depth of dedicated chimney businesses for complex relining or heritage chimney work

The Chimney Sweep Company

Melbourne, VIC · Est. 2005

4.7/5

Melbourne-based specialist chimney sweep service with deep expertise in Victorian and Edwardian-era chimneys. Offers comprehensive chimney sweeping, CCTV inspections, relining, repointing, cap installation and heritage chimney restoration across Greater Melbourne, Geelong and regional Victoria.

From

$180

Coverage

6 cities

Best For

Melbourne homeowners and heritage property owners wanting specialist chimney expertise with comprehensive capability from routine sweeps through to complex relining and restoration work

Price ranges

Standard Chimney Sweep$220–$380
CCTV Chimney Inspection$180–$340
Chimney Relining (Stainless Steel)$1,600–$4,400
Chimney Repointing$550–$1,700

Pros

  • +Deep expertise with Melbourne and Victorian-era heritage chimneys including sandstone, bluestone and original brick construction
  • +Full-service capability from routine sweeps through to CCTV inspections, relining, repointing and complete chimney restoration
  • +Strong reputation across Melbourne with detailed condition reports and clear communication about repair recommendations

Cons

  • Victoria coverage only — no interstate operations
  • Heritage chimney restoration work can have 4-6 week lead times during peak autumn season due to high demand

Sydney Chimney Sweeps

Sydney, NSW · Est. 2010

4.6/5

Sydney-based chimney sweep service covering Greater Sydney, the Central Coast and Blue Mountains. Specialises in chimney sweeping, inspections, cap installation, bird nest removal and minor chimney repairs for residential properties across the Sydney metropolitan area.

From

$180

Coverage

6 cities

Best For

Sydney homeowners needing reliable chimney sweeping with specialist knowledge of Sydney heritage chimneys and strong Blue Mountains wood heater expertise

Price ranges

Standard Chimney Sweep$240–$400
Chimney Inspection (Camera)$180–$350
Bird Nest Removal$230–$450
Chimney Cap Installation$290–$560

Pros

  • +Strong Sydney metro coverage including inner suburbs with heritage chimneys and Blue Mountains properties with heavy wood heater usage
  • +Experience with Sydney sandstone and convict-era brick chimney construction common in Paddington, Balmain and inner west
  • +Same-week availability for standard sweeps in most Sydney metropolitan areas

Cons

  • Sydney and surrounding areas only — no coverage in Melbourne, Brisbane or other capitals
  • Premium pricing compared to national averages, reflecting Sydney labour costs and access challenges

Adelaide Chimney Sweep

Adelaide, SA · Est. 2014

4.5/5

Adelaide-based chimney sweep service covering metropolitan Adelaide, the Adelaide Hills, Barossa Valley and regional South Australia. Offers chimney sweeping, inspections, cap installation, creosote removal and minor chimney repairs with competitive pricing for the SA market.

From

$130

Coverage

6 cities

Best For

Adelaide homeowners and Adelaide Hills residents wanting competitive chimney sweep pricing with strong local knowledge of SA chimney types and heating patterns

Price ranges

Standard Chimney Sweep$180–$310
Chimney Inspection (Camera)$130–$270
Creosote Removal (Heavy)$280–$520
Chimney Relining$1,350–$3,600

Pros

  • +Most affordable capital city chimney sweep service — 5-10% below national average pricing
  • +Strong Adelaide Hills coverage where wood heaters are the primary heat source for many homes
  • +Good availability year-round with shorter wait times than Melbourne or Sydney operators

Cons

  • South Australia coverage only — no interstate operations
  • Smaller team means availability can tighten during peak autumn months (March-May)

Tas Chimney Sweeps

Hobart, TAS · Est. 2008

4.8/5

Tasmania-based specialist chimney sweep service covering Hobart, Launceston and regional Tasmania. Deep expertise with Tasmania's heavy wood heater usage, high creosote conditions and heritage chimney maintenance. Offers sweeping, inspections, relining, cap installation and creosote treatment.

From

$190

Coverage

6 cities

Best For

Tasmanian homeowners wanting the state's most experienced chimney sweep service with specialist expertise in heavy creosote conditions, heritage chimneys and comprehensive relining capability

Price ranges

Standard Chimney Sweep$190–$330
Multi-Flue Sweep$340–$570
Creosote Removal (Heavy)$280–$520
Chimney Relining$1,400–$3,800

Pros

  • +Tasmania's highest-rated chimney sweep service with deep expertise in heavy creosote conditions common in the cold Tasmanian climate
  • +Specialist knowledge of heritage colonial chimneys found in Battery Point, South Hobart and Launceston's historic suburbs
  • +Strong statewide coverage including regional and rural Tasmania where wood heaters are the primary heat source

Cons

  • Tasmania only — no mainland operations
  • Peak season (March-September) wait times can extend to 3-4 weeks due to Tasmania's high per-capita wood heater usage