Chimney sweep & stove cleaning in Malta & Gozo
More homes here now have a fireplace, wood burner or pellet stove, but finding someone to sweep and service them is hard and waiting lists are long. Reserve your preferred month and we will confirm a date.
Also called chimney sweeping, flue cleaning, fireplace cleaning, wood burner cleaning. In Maltese: tindif taċ-ċumnija u tal-fuklar.
Sound familiar?
Most fires in Malta are lit for a few months a year, which is exactly why chimneys get forgotten.
A fire at home should feel safe, not like a gamble.
- The fireplace smokes into the room on the first cold evening.
- Nobody remembers when the chimney was last swept.
- Twigs, straw or feathers keep falling into the grate.
- The pellet stove will not light, or keeps showing an error.
- Every sweep you call is booked up by November.
- You are not sure the old farmhouse flue is safe after years without a fire.
What's included
- Chimney or flue swept to remove soot and creosote
- Fireplace or stove firebox cleaned
- Pellet stove burn pot, ash and exchanger areas cleaned
- Visual check of the flue, seals and glass, with anything worrying reported to you
- Dust sheets and vacuum used, so your room stays clean
Who it's for
Chimney and stove jobs we cover
Chimney sweeping
Open fireplaces and chimneys swept to remove soot and creosote, with the flue checked for blockages.
Wood-burning stoves
Flue sweeping and stove cleaning for wood burners, before and during the season.
Pellet stove servicing
Burn pot, exchanger, exhaust fan and flue cleaned and seals checked, so the stove lights and runs reliably.
More about pellet stove servicing →Fireplace cleaning
Firebox, grate and surround cleaned, and soot staining reduced.
Bird nests and blockages
Nests, fallen mortar and debris cleared from chimneys left unused over the summer.
Farmhouses and holiday homes
Older and occasionally used chimneys in Gozo and rural Malta, checked before the first fire.
More about farmhouses and holiday homes →Why sweeping matters
Burning wood leaves soot and creosote inside the flue. As it builds up it restricts the draught, makes the fire smoky and harder to light, and can catch fire. A blocked flue can also push carbon monoxide back into the room.
A carbon monoxide alarm in any room with a fire or stove is a sensible, inexpensive safeguard alongside regular sweeping.
When to book
The best time is before you start using the fire in autumn, and again during the season if you use it a lot. Demand peaks from October to January, so reserving a month in advance is the surest way to get a slot.
Chimney sweep prices in Malta
Prices are fixed and agreed before the visit. What decides the price:
- Open fireplace, wood-burning stove or pellet stove
- How long since the last sweep, and how heavily the fire is used
- Height and access to the chimney
- Whether a nest or blockage needs clearing
- Location, since Gozo visits are grouped by area
Get a fixed price
Reserving your preferred month early is the best way to get a slot during the October to January peak.
Get a free quoteChimney & stove cleaning near you
We cover every locality in Malta and Gozo. These pages have details for specific areas.
Chimney & stove cleaning guides
How often should a chimney be swept?
How often to sweep a chimney in Malta and Gozo for open fires, wood burners and pellet stoves, when to book, and the signs it is overdue.
Read the guide →Guide · 4 min readChimney and stove safety before winter
A pre-winter checklist for fireplaces, wood burners and pellet stoves in Malta and Gozo, including sweeping, carbon monoxide alarms and what to burn.
Read the guide →Guide · 6 min readBest firewood for a wood burner
What firewood to burn in a wood burner or open fire in Malta, the 20% moisture rule, hardwood versus softwood, what never to burn, and how to store logs.
Read the guide →Guide · 4 min readBird nests in chimneys, removal and prevention
How to tell if birds have nested in your chimney in Malta, why you must never light a fire to burn a nest out, how a sweep removes it and how to keep birds out.
Read the guide →Guide · 3 min readBuying an old townhouse or farmhouse, what to check
What to look at when buying an old townhouse or farmhouse in Malta or Gozo: chimney, timber windows, roof, tanks, solar panels and what the last owners left.
Read the guide →Guide · 3 min readCarbon monoxide alarms for homes with stoves and fireplaces
Why homes in Malta with a stove or fireplace need a carbon monoxide alarm, how a blocked flue lets CO in, where to fit alarms and how to test them.
Read the guide →Guide · 4 min readSigns of a chimney fire and what to do
How to recognise a chimney fire, exactly what to do if you have one in Malta or Gozo, what never to do, and how to stop it happening again.
Read the guide →Guide · 3 min readChoosing and storing wood pellets
How to choose good wood pellets for a pellet stove in Malta, what ENplus A1 tells you, signs of poor pellets and how to keep bags dry in a humid Maltese winter.
Read the guide →Guide · 5 min readWhy is my fireplace smoking into the room?
The common reasons a fireplace or wood burner pushes smoke into the room in Maltese homes, what to try first, and when to stop and call a sweep.
Read the guide →Guide · 3 min readOpen fireplace, wood burner or pellet stove?
Open fireplace, wood-burning stove or pellet stove for a Maltese home? Heat, fuel, storage, cleaning and sweeping compared, so you can choose what suits you.
Read the guide →Guide · 4 min readLooking after a flat roof in Malta
A year-round routine for flat roofs in Malta and Gozo: clearing drains before winter rain, solar panels, pigeons, washrooms and what to leave to a roofer.
Read the guide →Guide · 5 min readA seasonal home maintenance calendar for Malta
A season-by-season home maintenance calendar for Malta and Gozo, covering windows, solar panels, chimneys and stoves, roofs and clear-outs through the year.
Read the guide →Guide · 4 min readLandlord checklist between tenants in Malta
A practical checklist for landlords and agents turning a rental property around between tenants in Malta and Gozo, from move-out photos to ready to let.
Read the guide →Guide · 4 min readMoving home in Malta: a checklist
A moving checklist for Malta and Gozo: decluttering, booking movers, narrow streets and stairs, meter readings, keys and getting the new home ready.
Read the guide →Guide · 4 min readUsing an old farmhouse fireplace for the first time
What to do before lighting a fireplace in an old Gozo or Malta farmhouse that has sat unused for years: the sweep, smoke test, nests, cracks and liners.
Read the guide →Guide · 4 min readWhy won't my pellet stove light?
The common reasons a pellet stove will not light or keeps shutting down, what you can safely check yourself, and when it needs a service or a technician.
Read the guide →Guide · 3 min readShort-let turnover checklist
A turnover checklist for short-let hosts in Malta covering glass, balconies, sliding doors, solar panels, stoves and clearing out what guests leave behind.
Read the guide →Guide · 4 min readWhat is creosote and is it dangerous?
What chimney creosote is, how it builds up in stages, why it causes chimney fires, and how to keep it down in a Maltese home with a fireplace or wood burner.
Read the guide →Guide · 3 min readPellet stove cleaning: what you can do yourself and what needs a professional
A practical pellet stove cleaning routine, daily, weekly and yearly, and the jobs that should be left to a professional service.
Read the guide →Chimney & stove cleaning: common questions
How often should a chimney or stove be swept?
At least once a year for most wood-burning fires and stoves, ideally before the cold season. If you burn wood most evenings through winter, a second sweep mid-season is a good idea. Pellet stoves also need regular cleaning in between, as set out in the manufacturer’s manual.
How long does a sweep take?
Usually around an hour for a straightforward chimney or stove, longer if the flue is heavily blocked or the stove needs a deeper clean.
Will it be messy?
No. The fireplace is sealed off and dust sheets and an industrial vacuum are used, so soot stays in the flue and the bag.
Do you cover Gozo?
Yes. Gozo has many farmhouses with fireplaces, and Gozo visits are grouped so they can be scheduled efficiently.
Who cleans chimneys in Malta?
Chimney sweeps are hard to find in Malta and Gozo and waiting lists are common in winter. clear.mt arranges chimney and stove cleaning across both islands: send a quote request with your preferred month and we confirm a date.
Why is my fireplace smoking into the room?
The most common causes are a partly blocked or dirty flue, a cold chimney that has not warmed up, wet wood, or not enough air reaching the fire. If it keeps happening, stop using the fire and have the chimney swept and checked.
- The flue swept before the season, with soot and creosote removed.
- Nests and blockages cleared, and anything worrying explained in plain words.
- Pellet stoves cleaned and serviced, not just swept.
- A date in your preferred month, booked before the rush.
- Clear advice on what to burn and when to book the next sweep.
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