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Your qualified and dedicated Chimney Sweeping & Service provider in Northland
A healthy chimney flue is vital for your safety and the efficient function of your chimney.
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Creosote is a flammable and corrosive material that can build up over time on the walls of your firebox and flue system. In it's worst form it is a gooey, bad smelling, corrosive and combustible material. It happens when unburned wood particles, ash and other gases mix as they exit the flue system. Ongoing burning of unseasoned firewood/fuel and incorrect operation of the appliance on a low burn setting will promote creosote build-up. If this is not cleared it will create blockages or a chimney fire.
Creosote/Soot build up occurs quicker than you may expect and when this is left untreated can cause chimney fires as well as carbon monoxide build up in your home.
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The safety inspection of your open fireplace or firebox and flues is the most important part. This is to ensure everything is in a safe working condition and is done as part of the chimney sweep. Our service offers a chimney sweep and/or safety inspection and if any repairs are needed them we will give you a quote.
We absolutely recommend an annual chimney/fireplace inspection and sweep/service for your own safety and to meet your house insurance requirements.
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SOME NOTES ABOUT YOUR SWEEP/SERVICE VISIT
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You can use your fireplace/firebox the night before your sweep/service - as long as the damper is left fully open at bedtime.
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Please arrange for someone to be home as we need access to the inside of your fireplace.
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It is safer for us to sweep your firebox/chimney internally (from firebox to chimney top) but in some circumstances we need to do this from the rooftop (we will advise once on site). Please read our Health & Safety Regulations
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This is then followed by a thorough inspection to check that your fireplace/firebox and chimney are efficient and safe to use.
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If we come up on anything that may require repairs we may be able to complete the repairs on the spot (after your approval and if we have necessary tools/supplies on hand) or a second visit may be necessary if we have to order particular parts.
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We pride our self to complete our work in a careful and extremely clean manner.​
Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed - A Better Clean Chimney Services is a member of the New Zealand Home Heating Association. Our work complies with all New Zealand building standards and local council regulations.
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