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Fans That Pull Their Weight

A Blower Moves Warm Air Only When It Is Clean

Insert fans sit low and collect dust, pet hair and lint until the airflow fades and the motor starts to grumble. For Chimney Sweep New Westminster, Gas Fireplace Cleaning includes pulling the blower and clearing the housing, not just wiping the glass. Wood inserts get equal attention: a Chimney Sweep keeps the flue clear while we clean the fan that pushes heat into the room. Plenty of homes around New Westminster lean on an insert for steady warmth, so a quiet, working blower matters.

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Chimney and Hearth CareWood, Gas and Pellet

Flue and Insert Surround Cleared

The flue is brushed and vacuumed, then the area around the insert is cleaned of ash and dust so warm air has an easy path out into the room.

Blower Housing Cleaned Out

Fans are removed where possible, vacuumed, wiped and tested, which restores airflow and turns up any rubbing, buzzing or squealing.

No Job Too Small

A Quick Fix Gets the Same Care as a Full Service

Single Fixes Taken On

A loose cap, a damper handle that will not budge or a pilot that needs a look is a perfectly good reason to call.


Right-Sized Visits

We plan the time and equipment around the task at hand, so you are not asked to take on a bigger appointment than the problem calls for.


Bigger Items Flagged Kindly

If something larger shows up while we are there, you hear about it along with the evidence, and the choice about what to do next is yours.

Why Choose Chimney Sweep New Westminster
Hearth Services

Serving New Westminster Hearths and Chimneys

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Chimney Cleaning

Chimney Cleaning

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Chimney Sweep

Chimney Sweep

Your New Westminster fireplace, swept and checked: Chimney Sweep

Chimney Sweep Services

Chimney Sweep Services

Swept and checked: Chimney Sweep Services in New Westminster

Fireplace Experts

Fireplace Experts

Wood units, stoves and inserts: Fireplace Experts serving New Westminster

Gas Fireplace Cleaning

Gas Fireplace Cleaning

Fireplace smell at startup? Gas Fireplace Cleaning in New Westminster

Glass Doors and Screens

Glass Doors and Screens for Masonry Fireplaces by Maker

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Testimonials

What Homeowners in New Westminster Say About Us

Hear from homeowners in New Westminster about how Chimney Sweep New Westminster transformed their chimney and fireplace experience with reliable, professional services you can trust.

Danielle Fournier

Our fireplace damper became stuck halfway open and cold air kept entering our home. Chimney Sweep New Westminster inspected the assembly at our house in Brow of the Hill, removed the rust, adjusted the mechanism, and confirmed it sealed properly. I am very grateful for the careful and effective repair.

Nathaniel Brooks

Water stains appeared around our fireplace after several days of heavy rain, so I contacted Chimney Sweep New Westminster. Their technician traced the leak to damaged chimney flashing, replaced the worn sections, and sealed the surrounding joints. The room has stayed completely dry since, and I truly appreciate their thorough work.

Priya Sandhu

We heard scratching sounds inside the chimney and worried an animal had become trapped. Chimney Sweep New Westminster carefully removed a squirrel nest from our apartment at Downtown, checked the flue for damage, and installed a secure guard. Their humane approach and attention to safety meant so much to us.

Colin MacArthur

Several mortar joints had started crumbling around our chimney, and loose pieces were falling onto the roof. Chimney Sweep New Westminster repaired the masonry at our place in Glenbrooke North, replaced the damaged mortar, and stabilized the surrounding bricks. I am extremely thankful they prevented the problem from becoming more serious.

Marissa Chen

Smoke was escaping through small gaps inside the firebox whenever we used the fireplace. Chimney Sweep New Westminster performed a detailed inspection, repaired the damaged smoke chamber, and applied a protective coating to the affected surfaces. The fireplace now vents safely, and we are grateful for their knowledgeable and professional service.

Trevor Halstrom

Our gas fireplace kept shutting off shortly after ignition during a cold evening. The technician from Chimney Sweep New Westminster visited our home at McBride Sapperton, cleaned the pilot assembly, replaced a faulty sensor, and tested the unit repeatedly. We are very grateful to have dependable heat again.

Alyssa Beaumont

A freeze and thaw cycle left a wide crack across the chimney crown, allowing moisture to seep into the masonry. Chimney Sweep New Westminster rebuilt the damaged section, added a proper slope for drainage, and applied a weather-resistant seal. Their prompt repair gave us real peace of mind before the next storm.

Graham Okafor

A routine sweep revealed a thick layer of glazed creosote that ordinary brushing could not remove. Chimney Sweep New Westminster treated the buildup at our house in Queen's Park, cleaned the flue thoroughly, and verified safe airflow afterward. I am incredibly thankful for their patience and commitment to fireplace safety.

Natalie Kowalski

Our old metal chimney liner had developed corrosion and was no longer protecting the masonry properly. Chimney Sweep New Westminster installed a new insulated liner in our place at Queensborough, connected it securely, and completed a full safety test. Their excellent workmanship made us feel confident using the fireplace again.

Evan Desjardins

Every time the kitchen exhaust fan was running, smoke from the fireplace drifted back into the living room. Chimney Sweep New Westminster assessed the home's air pressure, improved the chimney draft, and recommended a practical ventilation solution. The issue is completely resolved, and I greatly appreciate their clear explanations and careful testing.

Oven Flue Sweeping

The short stack above a backyard oven still collects soot and tar, and it is cleaned with tools sized to a smaller flue.

Dome and Arch Checks

Brick domes and arches are checked for hairline cracks and loose mortar, which grow with repeated heating and cooling.

Smoker Chimneys

Cooking smoke leaves a sticky residue that builds fast, and we look at how a smoker chimney is set up and drawing.

Ash Handling Habits

Cool ash goes in a metal container, never a bag or a bin on a deck, and we explain how to empty an oven safely.

Cap and Rain Cover

An open stack sends rain into hot masonry, so a simple cap or cover is checked for fit and condition.

Seasonal Tune-Ups

Outdoor ovens often sit idle for months, and a spring look makes sure nests and debris are out before cooking season.

Tight Modern Houses

Why Newer, Airtight Homes Sometimes Fight Their Fireplaces

Modern Canadian homes are built to leak very little air, and that changes how a fireplace behaves compared with a drafty old farmhouse. Fans, furnaces and the fire itself all pull from the same limited supply. The answers below put the ideas in simple terms, and you can reach out about your home in New Westminster for specifics.

Some municipalities have bylaws about nuisance smoke or visible emissions, and the wording differs from town to town. Your city office can tell you what applies where you live in New Westminster. Even where nothing is written, dark or constant smoke means incomplete burning, so adjusting your wood, your air supply and your chimney helps everyone, including your own indoor air.

Give tenants proper notice and a clear time window, then group the units together so the technician works through the building in one visit. In buildings with shared flues, a single chimney may serve several units, so coordinate with everyone connected. Ask tenants to clear the hearth area and secure pets beforehand, and name one contact person for access and questions.

Often, because extra height lifts the opening above the swirling air that forms around the roof and nearby trees. The extension has to be built or supported properly, though, and a tall unbraced pipe can sway or fail in strong wind. Brick extensions need masonry work, while metal pipe needs the correct braces and parts for the system. A technician can tell you how much height is useful and what the chimney can safely carry.

Climbing vines such as ivy grip masonry, hold moisture against it and push into open mortar joints, which speeds up deterioration. Roots near the base of an outside chimney can shift the ground and the footing underneath it. If you have vines on the stack, cut them at the base and let them die back before gently removing them, rather than ripping at the brick. Ask a technician to check the joints.

A chimney is heavy, and if its footing is small, poorly built or sitting on soil that moves, one side can sink. Poor drainage, leaking downspouts and frost action make the soil less stable. Water in the masonry can also weaken the mortar so the stack shifts. A repair plan starts with figuring out why it moved, since rebuilding the top will not stop the ground under it.

The evening before, stop burning so everything has time to cool. Shift rugs, small furniture, plants and breakables well away from the hearth, and make sure the technician has a clear path from the door. Put away anything fragile on the mantel. Unlock gates, and tell the office if you have pets, locked doors or low ceilings. These small things let the visit begin on time.
Why Newer, Airtight Homes Sometimes Fight Their Fireplaces

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