NZHHA-certified chimney sweeps for wood burners, log burners and open fires across Northland — insurance-approved cleans and fireplace safety checks before winter bites.
Every fire you light leaves soot and creosote — a flammable tar — inside your flue. Left to build up, it's the leading cause of chimney fires and can push dangerous carbon monoxide back into the room.

From a full sweep to a top-to-bottom safety check, we keep your wood burner and open fire running clean.
A thorough, mess-free sweep that clears soot and creosote from your flue for a cleaner, safer burn.
Learn moreWe check the flue, firebox, door and seals for obstructions, deterioration and venting problems.
Learn moreA look over the cowl, cap and flashing for leaks or structural issues while we're up top.
Learn moreFree-standing and inbuilt burners cleaned inside and out, with glass, baffle and firebox checked.
Learn moreCowls, caps, firebricks, baffles and door seals repaired or replaced — plus honest advice on anything bigger.
Learn moreGive Brandon a call and describe your fire — he'll tell you honestly what's worth doing.
Call 09 430 8103Anyone can run a brush up a flue. What sets BJ Chimney Sweeping apart is the safety audit that comes with it: we inspect the firebox, door seals, baffle and flue for obstructions, deterioration and venting problems, then tell you plainly what we found. It's the difference between a fire that looks fine and one you know is safe.
Two decades keeping Northland's chimneys clean and safe — experience you can trust.
A member of the New Zealand Home Heating Association — trained to the industry standard.
You deal with Brandon & Carolyn every time — not a call centre or a rotating crew.
A documented annual sweep that helps you meet what your home insurer expects.
Careful drop-sheets and dust control mean we leave the room as tidy as we found it.
Honest, no-obligation quotes before we start — and mobile EFTPOS to pay on the day.
“Good communication and efficiency and a great result. Arrival on time and a great job undertaken — a very well-informed serviceman who gave us helpful information as well.”
“I wouldn't use anyone else now. BJ are the best — from the first phone call until the job is done.”
“Always prompt, courteous and professional. I recommend BJ to all my friends.”
“Brandon came and cleaned my chimney. He was very informative and gave me some tips on how to use the fire and be more efficient. I am so pleased with the service — he is coming back to do my carpets as well. Friendly and excellent at his job.”
Real reviews for Brandon & Carolyn's family business, trusted across Northland for 20+ years.
BJ Chimney Sweeping is an owner-operated business run by Brandon and Carolyn Hawke — Whangārei locals who've been sweeping chimneys and checking fireplaces across Northland for over 20 years.
When you book, you deal with Brandon directly, from the first phone call to the finished job. NZHHA-certified, insurance-approved, and genuinely proud of a tidy, thorough job — that's why customers call back year after year.
Chimney sweeping, wood burner cleaning and fireplace safety checks across the region.
Autumn and early winter fill up fast across Northland. Get your sweep and safety check booked now so your fire's ready for the first cold night.
Most home insurers and the NZ Home Heating Association recommend sweeping a wood burner or open-fire chimney once a year, ideally before winter. Regular use, burning damp wood or a slow-burning fire builds creosote faster and may need more frequent cleaning.
Burning wood leaves soot and creosote — a flammable tar — on the inside of the flue. Once it builds up it can ignite and cause a chimney fire, and a blocked flue can push carbon monoxide back into your home. An annual sweep clears the build-up so your fire burns safely.
Yes. BJ Chimney Sweeping serves Whangārei and the wider Northland region — including Kamo, Tikipunga, Onerahi, Kensington, Regent, Maunu, Bream Bay and Ruakaka. If you're nearby and not sure, just ask.
No. Brandon sweeps with professional equipment and takes care to protect your hearth and floor, leaving the room as clean as he found it. A cleaner, safer sweep is the whole point.
Many home and contents policies expect solid-fuel fires to be swept regularly by a competent person. Our cleans are insurance-approved and we can talk you through what your insurer typically looks for. Keep your receipt as your record.
Every job is a little different, so we give you a free, no-obligation quote first. Call Brandon on 09 430 8103, Monday to Saturday 8am–6pm, or send a message through the website and he'll get straight back to you.
Tell Brandon about your fire and he'll get straight back to you. Or call 09 430 8103 — Mon–Sat, 8am–6pm.
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Prefer to talk? Call Brandon on 09 430 8103 · Mon–Sat 8am–6pm