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- New South Wales48chimney cleaners based here
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Learn the rules for hiring chimney cleaners in your state
Licences, contracts and deposits for chimney cleaning work differ across the country. Check yours before you sign.
| Rule | NSW | VIC | QLD | SA | WA | TAS | NT | ACT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LicenceWhat the register calls it | Contractor licence (minor maintenance and cleaning) | No licence needed | No licence needed | No licence needed | No licence needed | No licence needed | No licence needed | No licence needed |
| Licence needed fromJob value that triggers it | Over $5,0001 | Never | Never | Never | Never | Never | Never | Never |
| Check the registerThe official public register | Official register | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Written contractRequired above | Over $5,000 · large job contract over $20,000 | Does not apply | Does not apply | Does not apply | Does not apply | Does not apply | Does not apply | Does not apply |
| Deposit capMost you can be asked for | Up to 10%2 | Does not apply | Does not apply | Does not apply | Does not apply | Does not apply | Does not apply | Does not apply |
| Warranty insuranceBuilder must hold it above | Over $20,000 · minimum cover $340,000 | Does not apply | Does not apply | Does not apply | Does not apply | Does not apply | Does not apply | Does not apply |
| Cooling-offAfter you sign | 5 business days · on contracts over $20,0003 | Does not apply | Does not apply | Does not apply | Does not apply | Does not apply | Does not apply | Does not apply |
- 1NSW · Licence needed from: The licence for chimney cleaning is the minor maintenance and cleaning licence. NSW has no separate chimney sweep licence.
- 2NSW · Deposit cap: Applies to jobs over $5,000. The cap does not apply to smaller jobs.
- 3NSW · Cooling-off: The price includes GST.
NSW Sources: nsw.gov.au, Home Building Regulation 2014, Home Building Act 1989. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
VIC Sources: Plumbing Regulations 2018, Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
QLD Sources: Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
SA Sources: Building Work Contractors Act 1995. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
WA Sources: Building Services (Registration) Regulations 2011, Home Building Contracts Act 1991, wa.gov.au. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
TAS Sources: Occupational Licensing Act 2005, Residential Building Work Contracts and Dispute Resolution Act 2016. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
NT Sources: Building Act 1993, Building Regulations 1993, Building (RBI and Fidelity Fund Schemes) Regulations 2012. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
ACT Sources: Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004, planning.act.gov.au. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
What chimney cleaning costs
Across Australia, chimney cleaning typically runs $187 – $380 for chimney sweep, and $187 – $308 for fireplace safety inspection.
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