Flue Doctor - Chimney Sweeping + Maintenance

06/03/2025

🔥 Keep Your Home Safe and Cozy This Winter! 🔥

As the temperatures drop, it’s time to ensure your fireplace is ready for those chilly nights. Our professional chimney sweeping and fire maintenance services will keep your home safe from creosote buildup, bird nests and other potential fire hazards.

✅ Comprehensive chimney cleaning
✅ Inspection for damage and blockages
✅ Expert advice on fireplace maintenance
✅ Affordable rates and reliable service

Don’t wait until it’s too late! Schedule your appointment today and enjoy peace of mind while keeping the warmth alive in your home.

Limeted spaces still available so contact us now to book your service!

📞027 318 1579
Fluedoctor.co.nz

Flue Doctor - Your prescription for clean and safe chimneys and fireplaces.

📍Bay of Plenty
📲027 318 1579
🔗Fluedoctor.co.nz

12/11/2024

🔥 Fire Maintenance 🔥

Our customer called us for a chimney sweep and to check their cowl cover as it wasn’t sitting correctly.

Once we pulled it apart we found much worse, with splitting along the top flue pipe which caused heat and smoke to escape into the outer chimney casing subsequently causing damage inside the chimney.

So we replaced the damaged sections and fitted a new cowl and they’re ready to go again 🔥

12/11/2024

🔥🏡 **Win Free Firewood!** 🏡🔥

Don’t leave your chimney sweep until the last minute and be left out in the cold next winter! Get in early and be prepared now!
Book a chimney sweep with us and you will automatically go in the draw to WIN FREE FIREWOOD! 🌲✨

PLUS if you share this post you’ll get an extra entry into the draw! 🎟️

👉 **How to Enter:**
1. Book a chimney sweep with us 👇
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Fluedoctor.co.nz

Flue Doctor - Your prescription for clean and safe chimneys and fireplaces.

📍Bay of Plenty
📲027 318 1579
🔗Fluedoctor.co.nz

27/10/2024

🔥Chimney Fires🔥

Chimney fires can be extremely dangerous, sometimes even lethal.
Understanding their common causes can help in prevention.
Here are some of the most frequent reasons for chimney fires:

1. **Creosote Buildup**: The most common cause of chimney fires is the accumulation of creosote, a flammable byproduct of burning wood. If it builds up in the chimney, it can ignite.

2. **Improper Wood Burning**: Burning unseasoned or treated wood releases more smoke and creates more creosote. Using materials like cardboard or plastic can also lead to increased buildup.

3. **Clogged Chimney**: Debris, such as leaves, animal nests, or soot, can block the chimney, restricting airflow and increasing the chance of a fire.

4. **Faulty Installation**: Poorly installed chimneys or flues can contribute to fire hazards. Inadequate clearance from combustibles or improper sizing can lead to overheating.

5. **Neglected Maintenance**: Failing to have regular chimney inspections and cleanings can lead to dangerous conditions. It's essential to schedule annual checks to ensure safety.

6. **Chimney Damage**: Cracks or structural damage in the chimney can allow heat to escape, igniting nearby materials.

7. **Using a Fireplace Incorrectly**: Not using a fireplace damper properly or overloading the firebox can create issues leading to fires.

Taking preventive measures, such as regular maintenance and using seasoned wood, can significantly reduce the risk of chimney fires.

26/10/2024

Flue Doctor - Your Prescription for Safe Chimneys & Fireplaces

At Flue Doctor, we ensure the safety and efficiency of your chimney and fireplace. Our team provides reliable cleaning and safety checks, focusing on creosote and soot removal, maintenance and thorough safety inspections.

Trust Flue Doctor to keep your home safe and warm. Contact us to book today!

📲027 318 1579
📧[email protected]