FLUE CLEANING

FLUE CLEANING is a professional service that removes soot, ash and hazardous creosote from your chimney or flue and includes a full safety inspection.

Flue Cleaning — Overview

Regular Flue Cleaning keeps your heater or fireplace running efficiently and reduces the risk of chimney fire. Our technicians clear blockages, remove build-up and provide a safety check so you can enjoy reliable heat when you need it most.

Flue Cleaning — Specifications at a glance

• Removes soot, ash and creosote build-up
• Full safety inspection included with every clean
• Recommended to book before the colder months to avoid delays

Flue Cleaning — Key features

• Thorough Flue Cleaning to restore airflow and improve heater efficiency
• Inspection of flue components and seals for safety and performance
• Advice on ongoing maintenance and fuel selection to minimise re‑build
• Performed by experienced technicians using industry‑appropriate tools

Dimensions & portability

This is a service rather than a product — technicians bring their own equipment and access tools suitable for a wide range of chimney and flue sizes. No on‑site storage or customer assembly is required.

Fuel & setup

While Flue Cleaning itself does not use fuel, the service assesses the suitability of the fuels you use (for example seasoned hardwood) and provides guidance to reduce creosote formation and smoke emissions.

What's included

• Complete removal of loose soot and creosote deposits
• Full safety inspection of flue, chimney and visible components
• Advice on reducing future build-up and maintaining performance
• Service scheduling to suit seasonal demand

Who it's for

Ideal for owners of wood heaters, open fireplaces and solid fuel appliances who want safer, more efficient operation. Recommended for anyone who hasn’t had their flue inspected or cleaned in the last season.

Care & maintenance

• Follow technician recommendations for fuel type and burning practices
• Schedule this product prior to the heating season to avoid long wait times
• Arrange periodic inspections after heavy use or prolonged shutdowns

Choosing the right option

If you're comparing options in this range, focus on how it will fit your space, how often you’ll use it, and what matters most day-to-day. For many households, the best choice is the one that’s easy to live with — straightforward to use, simple to keep looking good, and suited to Australian conditions. When you’re weighing up your shortlist, consider your layout, traffic flow, and whether you want something that’s more entertaining-focused or more everyday practical. If you’d like a second opinion, our team can help you narrow it down based on your space, style and how you plan to use it. A quick way to decide is to ask: does “this product” describe what you’re actually trying to achieve in your outdoor area? Once you’re clear on the goal, this product becomes much easier to compare across different options and configurations.

Helpful links

• Check out our extensive range of indoor wood fired heaters at Alfresco Outdoors and Heating

Delivery Area

Delivery is currently available to selected postcodes only.

Please check that your delivery address is within our eligible postcode delivery area before placing your order.

If your postcode is not listed, please get in touch with our team before ordering and we’ll be happy to discuss whether delivery may be available to your area.

Please note: Delivery availability is subject to the postcodes listed on our Shipping page.