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Wood Stoves Victoria BC Area

Wood Stoves Victoria BC Area

There a a great many wood stoves Victoria BC where good quality firewood is abundant and reasonably priced.


The most popular wood stove systems that we see as WETT inspectors, Chimney sweeps and Wood Heat Installers are Pacific Energy and Regency. We also see many older Osburn Units that still are giving good service,

Services We Offer

  • Inspection of existing wood burning systems
  • Cleaning and Chimney Repairs
  • Installing Chimneys, Chimney liners, Stoves Stovepipes
  • Sealing up and Decommissioning unused systems

Wood stoves victoria bc

Servicing a wood stove

Installing a Used Wood Stove

  • Although it is possible to install a used wood stove, the stove must be EPA Certified (Environmental Protection Agency) in order to be installed
    • The EPA certification label is on the stove’s Information Label – be sure to check before you buy that bargain online. An old ULC or CSA sticker on the stove means nothing when it is associated with a new installation.
    • Similarly, a UL or Warnock Hersey sticker also means nothing unless the label also states ULC S 627 and EPA approved to be legally installed in British Columbia.
    • This is important because we get calls daily from people who have purchased a used non code compliant stove somewhere which is not able to fit the re-install criteria.
wood stoves victoria bc
Wood Stove with Child Safety Railing

We find this safety railing a good thing if you have small children. Note it is not to be used to keep the pile of flammable newspapers in like this one apparently was 🙂 However, if you are looking for fuel for your wood stove you might want to check out somewhere that sells bulk pellets as they can be a more reliable source of fuel than newspapers.

If you’re seriously considering a wood furnace installation in your home, click here to find out what your best options are at this moment, according to Architecture Republic.

Our Video about Installing High Temperature Chimney to Vent Your Stove

Call us for all your wood stove servicing needs.

Firewood Moisture Meters

Burning Wet Wood Creates Creosote which Causes Chimney Fires

We carry a supply of reasonably priced moisture meters on our service vehicle.


Roland von Schellwitz, B.Eng
Victoria BC’s “Flue Guru”

WETT Certified Chimney Services
10 Years Successful Contracting and Trade Experience

  • Local “Owner Operator” Family Business Serving Greater Victoria BC
  • Trained by the late Dean Brandhagen, Master Tradesman ( Interprovincial RedSeal Journeyman Brick Mason since 1973, Journeyman Carpenter since 1988, Journeyman Concrete Technician)
  • WETT Certified Wood Heat Professional System Advisor, Inspector, Installer and Chimney Sweep
  • Engineering graduate: Systems Engineering UVic, 2004
  • Licenced – Worksafe BC – Insured – BBB

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  • Since 1 in every 7 House fires is caused by a wood burning appliance – BC Fire Code and most Insurance Companies Require Annual Inspections & Cleanings on Wood Burning Devices.

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