Chimney sweeping & flue cleaning

Chimney sweeping and flue cleaning in Australia

Updated 4 November 2026

In Australia a chimney sweep or flue clean usually costs between A$150 and A$380 per job, depending on the type of heater, the chimney and the city. The prices in the table are approximate, according to sellers' websites, November 2026. For a price that fits your chimney, send a request on BlaBlaPrice; it is free for buyers.

What the quote covers

This is where local prices differ most. In Sydney a sweep starts at A$349 plus GST, or A$383.90 with GST, and includes a camera inspection and draught test. In Melbourne some wood heater prices exclude the inspection or the written report, so ask what the quote covers before you agree. One Melbourne seller states there is no call-out fee, so ask whether one applies.

When to book in Australia

November is late spring, and summer runs from December to February, when heaters are not in use and the flue can be cleaned without rush. Winter runs from June to August. Booking from March to May means the heater is checked before the cold nights start, and a request on BlaBlaPrice gives you prices for the weeks you choose.

How the work is priced here

Chimney sweeping is usually priced as a fixed service per job, not per hour. The price rises with the number of storeys: for more intensive inspection and cleaning, prices run from A$200 for a single-storey home to A$300 for a triple-storey one. Give the flue height in metres and say whether the roof is easy to reach. Visits are at your address, so include the suburb and postcode in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth or Adelaide.

What to write in your request

Name the heater type: wood heater, gas or open fireplace. Say whether the chimney is brick or flue pipe, its height in metres, and its condition, since build-up changes the work. Add the suburb and postcode, the date you need the work, and your budget in A$. A clear request lets each seller quote on the same basis.

To get offers through BlaBlaPrice, describe the chimney and the job in your own words in the chat and add a photo if you have one. BlaBlaPrice asks for missing details, then looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Australia and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own price, terms and delivery, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose to exchange them. Start from the home page or read how BlaBlaPrice works.