Chimney Repair in Fort Lauderdale - Inspected on Camera, Then Priced in Writing

Trusted Chimney Repair for Fort Lauderdale Homeowners

Chimney Repair - Fort Lauderdale usually means fixing water intrusion, cracked masonry, or a failing liner before it turns into a bigger problem. Most repairs run between $180 and $2,400 depending on what’s actually wrong. We’ve been doing this since 2002, and every job gets a written price before any work starts, plus a one-year written guarantee. If you’re seeing water stains near the fireplace, crumbling mortar, or rust on the damper, call (754) 354-1430. Hank Delano leads our Fort Lauderdale crew, and he answers questions the same way he runs a job: straight, no guesswork.

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Chimney Cap Installation

Chimney cap installation puts a fitted metal cover on top of your flue to keep rain, animals, and debris out. In Fort Lauderdale, the real threats are afternoon downpours and nesting birds. A cap also stops sparks from landing on your roof. We install Gelco and Copperfield caps, sized to your flue and secured with stainless hardware. A standard cap installation in Fort Lauderdale runs $180 to $540, including the cap, and you’ll have that number in writing before we start. From our home base in Fort Lauderdale, we schedule cap work on a defined arrival window and show up on time.

Rain Protection

Fort Lauderdale’s rainy season from May through October pushes a lot of water down uncapped flues. That water sits in the smoke shelf and eventually rots the damper or degrades the flue liner. A properly installed cap with an overhanging lid diverts that water before it gets inside.

Bird and Debris Blocking

Chimney swifts and other migrating birds treat open flues like ready-made nesting sites. A nest inside the flue restricts airflow and can push smoke into the house. Our caps include the right screen mesh to keep birds out without blocking draft.

Chimney Cap Replacement

Chimney cap replacement swaps out a rusted, bent, or improperly sized cap for a new one. South Florida’s salt air accelerates rust on galvanized caps, especially within a few miles of the coast. You’ll know it’s time when you see rust streaks on the cap, hear rattling, or find the cap lying in the yard after a storm. Flint Chimney Co Fort Lauderdale replaces caps with stainless steel or copper units from Copperfield and Olympia Chimney, priced between $200 and $620. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers every cap we install.

Rust and Salt Corrosion

Homes near the Intracoastal and ocean-facing neighborhoods get hit hardest by salt-laden air. A galvanized cap that would last 10 years inland can start failing in 3 to 5 years here. We check the existing cap’s material and recommend stainless or copper where corrosion is active.

Sizing and Fit Problems

Off-the-shelf caps from big box stores rarely match the flue tile shape correctly. A cap that’s too loose lets rain in around the edges; too tight chokes the draft. We measure the flue and cut the replacement to spec before installation.

Chimney Liner Installation

Chimney liner installation means putting a new inner liner inside the flue to channel smoke and combustion gases safely out. When the original clay liner cracks or you’re switching fuel types, a liner is what keeps heat and carbon monoxide away from combustible framing. For Fort Lauderdale homes, we typically install DuraFlex stainless liners because they handle the humidity and salt air without degrading. A full liner installation in Fort Lauderdale runs $2,200 to $6,000 depending on chimney height and liner diameter. That price is written down and approved before any work begins.

When a Liner Is Required

A cracked liner isn’t always visible from the fireplace. We scope the flue with a camera and show you exactly what we’re seeing, which is the only honest way to make this call. If smoke leaks through liner gaps into wall framing, that’s a fire risk, full stop.

Fuel Type Changes

Switching a wood-burning fireplace to gas or adding a high-efficiency furnace often requires a correctly sized liner. The old liner may have been fine for an open fire but can’t handle the different exhaust temperature and chemistry. We size the new liner to the appliance, not the other way around.

Chimney Flashing Repair

Chimney flashing repair addresses the metal barrier where the chimney meets the roofline, which is the single most common source of chimney-related leaks in Fort Lauderdale. Flashing fails when the sealant dries out, the metal lifts, or the original install was sloppy. We strip away the old flashing, install new metal, and then seal with a flexible membrane that moves with the roof. A standard flashing repair runs $325 to $950. Our techs inspect the surrounding shingles and roof deck at no additional charge and photograph the entire area before and after.

Flat Roof Details

Fort Lauderdale has a lot of low-slope and flat roofs, and they leak differently than pitched roofs. On flat roofs, the chimney flashing needs extra membrane work and proper crickets so water can’t pool against the chimney. Our crew handles these details without subbing the work out.

What “New Sealant” Won’t Fix

A lot of companies will caulk around a failing flashing joint and call it fixed. Caulk fails within a season under Florida sun. The only reliable fix is to remove the old flashing and replace it with new metal properly lapped over shingles or membrane, then seal the correct joint.

Chimney Crown Repair

Chimney crown repair fixes the concrete slab at the top of the chimney, the part that sheds water away from the flue and masonry. When a crown cracks or was cast too thin with no overhang, water soaks into the brickwork below and causes Spalling Brick Repair, which is the flaking and popping you see on older chimneys. For most Fort Lauderdale homes, crown repair runs $400 to $1,300 depending on whether we’re sealing hairline cracks or rebuilding the crown entirely. We use a pre-mixed crown material designed to handle thermal movement and the hard Florida rains.

Hairline Crack Sealing

Small cracks can be routed and sealed before they become structural. We inspect the crown surface, clean out the cracks, and apply a flexible sealant that bonds to concrete and expands with temperature swings. This extends the crown’s life by years and is the most cost-effective repair we do.

Full Crown Rebuild

When the existing crown is cracked through, spalling, or missing its correct overhang, patching won’t work. We form and cast a new crown with an edge that extends past the brick line and a slight slope away from the flue. That profile is what actually keeps water off the chimney.

Chimney Repair Companies

Chimney repair companies in Fort Lauderdale vary a lot in how they quote, what they inspect, and whether they stand behind the work. The honest difference comes down to process. Flint Chimney Co Fort Lauderdale operates under The Garrison Standard: a live person answers the phone, a background-checked and uniformed tech arrives in a defined window, and you get a written price before any tool comes off the truck. For service, call (754) 354-1430. We’ve operated as part of the Garrison Partners family since 2002 and serve the greater Fort Lauderdale area without subcontractors.

Written Price, Every Time

Some companies quote a range over the phone, then present a different number after they’ve started. That’s not how we work. The price we put in writing before the repair starts is the price on the invoice, no exceptions. If we find something else during the job, we stop, show you, and get approval before proceeding.

Guaranteed in Writing

Every repair carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If a covered repair fails within one full year, we come back and make it right at no charge. That’s not a verbal promise. It’s written on your invoice. Compare that when you’re calling Chimney Repair in Oakland Park or other chimney repair companies.

Chimney Masonry Repair

Chimney masonry repair rebuilds the brick and mortar structure itself, typically after years of water absorption and thermal stress. In Fort Lauderdale’s climate, the freeze-thaw cycles are not the issue, but the combination of heavy rain and intense sun weathers mortar joints quickly. We do Mortar Repointing, which is removing deteriorated mortar and replacing it with fresh, matching mortar, plus brick replacement when individual units have spalled. Typical masonry repair in Fort Lauderdale runs $450 to $1,800 depending on the square footage and access. All mortar is color-matched to the existing brick.

Tuckpointing and Repointing

When the mortar between bricks turns to sand and falls out, water gets in and the chimney starts to shift. Tuckpointing restores that structural joint. We grind out the old mortar to a consistent depth, clean the joint, and pack in fresh mortar that matches the original color and profile.

Brick Replacement

Spalled bricks, the ones with the face popped off, can’t be patched back. We cut out the damaged brick, install a new one matched for size and color, and point it in cleanly. Leaving spalled bricks in place lets water reach the interior wythe and accelerates the damage.

Brands We Service

We install and repair Gelco chimney caps and dampers. These caps have a reputation for heavy-gauge construction and we’ve installed enough of them to know the exact sizing quirks with pre-fab flues. When the cap fits tight and locks down right, you get years of rain and bird protection.

Copperfield and Olympia Chimney make interchangeable components we see across Fort Lauderdale, from chase covers to caps to flashing kits. If your home has one of those setups, we carry the correct replacement parts instead of forcing a universal fit. Whether you have Gelco, Copperfield, Olympia Chimney, or any other make, we can help with parts and service.

Signs You Need a Pro Right Now

• Water staining around the fireplace or ceiling near the chimney. This usually means flashing, crown, or cap failure. Water that’s been getting in for months is already doing damage to framing and drywall you can’t see.
• Crumbling mortar or flaking brick on the chimney exterior. That’s spalling, and it means water has penetrated the masonry. The structural shell of the chimney is breaking down, and it doesn’t get better in South Florida humidity.
• Rust on the damper, firebox, or cap. Rust means moisture has been sitting inside the flue. Once the damper seizes or the cap corrodes through, you’re looking at a bigger repair than early intervention would have required.
• A smell like a wet fireplace or old smoke when it hasn’t rained. That’s usually creosote mixed with moisture, often from a failed liner or a blocked flue. It’s not just unpleasant; it can signal incomplete venting.
• Visible cracks in the chimney crown concrete. Hairline cracks turn into through-cracks after a few heavy rain seasons. Caught early, crown sealing is a same-day job; wait too long and you’re into a full rebuild.

Our Process, Step by Step

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   Book the call, get a defined arrival window. A live person answers at (754) 354-1430, and we give you a time window, not “sometime this week.” You’ll know the technician’s name before they arrive.
2. 2
   Inspection with a camera and photos. We run a camera up the flue to check the liner, damper, cap, and masonry from the inside. You see the photos. If the repair is exterior, we also inspect from the roof and document everything.
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   Written price before work starts. After the inspection, we write down the exact scope, the materials, and the total. You approve it. The number doesn’t change unless you add work or we find something that requires a separate approval.
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   Repair with professional-grade materials. We use brands like DuraFlex, Gelco, and Copperfield because they’re specified for chimney use. No generic substitutes, no hardware store parts.
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   Final walkthrough and written guarantee. We show you the finished work, hand over the photos, and put the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If it fails within a year, we come back at no charge.

How Much Does Chimney Repair Cost in Fort Lauderdale?

Our Service Area Near Fort Lauderdale

We serve Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding communities including Oakland Park, Davie, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Sunrise, Tamarac, Coconut Creek, Hallandale Beach, Dania Beach, West Park, and Lighthouse Point. Most repair calls in the immediate Fort Lauderdale area are scheduled within three to five business days, depending on the season. If you’re in Chimney Repair in Davie or nearby, the process works exactly the same: written price, written guarantee, done right.

Frequently Asked Questions About Chimney Repair in Fort Lauderdale

Schedule Your Chimney Repair Service in Fort Lauderdale Today

Call (754) 354-1430 for a free, no-obligation estimate. You’ll get a defined arrival window, a written price before any work begins, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. Hank Delano and our Fort Lauderdale crew will show up, do the work, and leave you with photos and a guarantee. That’s how we’ve operated since 2002.

Written by Hank Delano, Owner at Flint Chimney Co Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale since 2002.