Wanaka & Hawea’s Trusted Chimney Sweep & Log Fire Experts
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At Southern Lakes Fire & Chimney Services, we believe chimney sweeping and fire installation is more than just a trade — it’s a skill built on decades of family heritage and hands-on training. Led by Marc, an NZHHA-certified installer, we’re proud to deliver safe, reliable, and professional service across Wanaka and Hawea, keeping your home warm and your fire performing at its best
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LOG BURNER INSTALLATIONS & SUPPLY
As NZHHA-certified installers, we can:
Help you choose the right log burner for your home.
Handle all council consent paperwork.
Install safely and to compliance standards.
Provide ongoing servicing and maintenance.
We are agents for Most NZ Manufactured Log Burners and can supply on request
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Efficient Home Heating: Custom Log Burner Installations to Suit Your Needs
Expert Servicing & Maintenance for Safety and Peak Performance
Our Services
We specialize in installing freestanding wood stoves and in-built cavity fireplaces, ensuring the best fit for your home and heating needs.
From $95 + gst
Our professional chimney sweeping service ensures your chimney is free from dangerous soot and creosote buildup, improving the safety and efficiency of your fireplace.
Maintenance and Parts Supply
From minor repairs to full maintenance, we provide a range of services to ensure your heating system runs smoothly all year long.
About Us
Log Burner Installations and Chimney Sweep Services
Welcome to Our Family Business
We’re Marc & Lou, the team behind Southern Lakes Fire & Chimney Services. Based in Lake Hawea, we’re a family business combining certified skills with decades of family heritage in heating and chimney care. Our goal is simple: to keep Wanaka and Hawea homes safe, warm, and efficient through our alpine winters.
Also available in Cromwell & Queenstown.
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We offer full installation services for solid fuel heating systems (wood burners) in Wanaka, Hawea, Cromwell and Queenstown areas. Whether freestanding or cavity inbuilt, we can handle the entire installation process. If required, we also handle the necessary council consent formalities to ensure your installation meets all regulations. Our installations include:
• Freestanding or cavity-inbuilt log burners
• Outdoor open fires
• Compliance with council regulations
• Safe, certified installation by experienced professionals
• Council consent formalities on request
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Professional Chimney Sweep Service
We provide a thorough, professional chimney sweep service across Wanaka, Hawea, Cromwell and surrounding areas, ensuring your flue system and firebox are meticulously cleaned and vacuumed. We use both traditional wire brush sweeping rods and gear, as well as the latest rotary power sweeping equipment, giving you the most effective and safe clean possible. We also offer repair and maintenance services as needed to keep your wood burner in top condition.
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Replacement Parts, Repairs and Maintenance
We carry a wide range of replacement components for most fire brands or can order them in, including:
• Fire bricks
• Baffle plates
• Door and glass seals
• Airtubes
• Other essential parts
We aim to quickly supply and fit the parts your wood burner needs to stay safe and efficient.​
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Prevent birds from nesting in your chimney or cowl with our professional bird meshing service, keeping your system free from blockages and hazards. This service available in Wanaka, Hawea, Cromwell area.
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Ready to schedule your appointment?
Call, text, or email us today!
Our Clients Say
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"Brilliant service, I now have a sparkling clean chimney! Quick response and appointment made within days. Clean and efficient job will definitely book for the same next year."
Nicola - 5 star Google review
