Sweep & inspection
Caps & crowns
Flue relining
Masonry repair
Gas fireplace serviceLevel 1 sweep and inspection to the NFPA 211 annual standard - flue, crown, cap, and flashing checked and photographed
Chimney sweep logs do not sweep chimneys. They loosen some creosote - which then falls where a brush and vacuum still have to collect it.
Chimney Company in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Chimney cleaning in Fort Lauderdale typically costs $189 to $329 for a standard sweep, with inspections starting around $165 and most masonry repairs falling between $450 and $2,800 depending on what the camera finds. We’re Flint Chimney Sweep, part of the Garrison Partners family founded in 2002, and we work on the 50-to-70-year-old masonry chimneys that make up so much of Fort Lauderdale’s housing stock. The humidity and salt air here corrode metal parts faster than almost anywhere else in Florida, so we quote every job the same way: a written price before any tool comes off the truck. Call (754) 354-1430 and a live person answers, day or night.
Why Fort Lauderdale Homes Are Different
Most Fort Lauderdale chimneys are attached to single-story ranch homes and mid-century modern houses built between the 1950s and 1970s. That means the clay flue liners, mortar joints, and metal caps have been absorbing subtropical humidity and salt air for five to seven decades. The result is rust on the damper assembly, spalling brick faces, and creosote that sets up harder and faster than it does in drier climates, even in homes where the fireplace gets used only a handful of times each winter.
In the older neighborhoods east of US-1, places like Victoria Park and Poinsettia Heights, the original clay liners crack from thermal shock and years of moisture cycling. Homeowners usually find out after noticing water stains around the chimney breast, not from any visible damage outside. Salt-laden ocean air pushes a few miles inland and attacks galvanized caps and flashings. A chimney that looked fine five years ago can need a new crown or flashing now. Our crews schedule around Fort Lauderdale’s afternoon rain patterns when we can, because wet masonry changes how sealants cure and how soot releases during a sweep.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Fort Lauderdale Services
The two calls we get most in Fort Lauderdale are for chimney sweeps before the winter burn season, and inspections after a homeowner spots water staining or a rusted damper. Each service has its own page with full pricing and detail, routed below.
Chimney Sweep in Fort Lauderdale
A standard sweep removes the creosote and soot from the flue and smoke chamber, and in Fort Lauderdale it almost always includes knocking surface rust off the damper and checking the cap for salt corrosion. Homes within a couple miles of the Intracoastal pick up more salt in the flue than inland ranches do, which is why we note the house’s location on the work order. Full details and Fort Lauderdale sweep pricing are on the Chimney Sweep in Fort Lauderdale page.
Chimney Inspection in Fort Lauderdale
An inspection here usually starts with water staining inside the house, because the first sign of a cracked liner or failed flashing in Fort Lauderdale is moisture bleeding through drywall or around the hearth. We run a camera through the flue and give you a photo report before recommending anything. The Chimney Inspection in Fort Lauderdale page explains the three inspection levels and when each applies.
Chimney Repair in Fort Lauderdale
Repairs in Fort Lauderdale split into two groups: masonry work like crowns, tuckpointing, and flashing replacement, and interior work like flue relining and damper replacement. The salt air means we specify stainless steel parts more often here than our crews do inland. Every repair carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. See the Chimney Repair in Fort Lauderdale page for scope and guarantee terms.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in Fort Lauderdale
We install and work with DuraFlex liners, HeatShield resurfacing material, Gelco caps, and Cooperfield dampers. Most common parts are stocked in our South Florida dispatch office, so a Fort Lauderdale repair rarely waits on a shipment. See our brands for the full list of what we specify and why.
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| Service | Typical range in Fort Lauderdale |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep | $189 – $329 |
| Heavy creosote removal (add-on) | $85 – $165 |
| Level 1 inspection (no camera) | $165 – $225 |
| Level 2 inspection (with camera) | $285 – $425 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $195 – $450 |
| Flashing repair | $300 – $750 |
| Crown repair or rebuild | $450 – $1,200 |
| Clay flue tile repair (single tile) | $220 – $400 |
| Flue relining (stainless steel) | $1,850 – $3,500 |
| Damper replacement | $225 – $575 |
Salt-corroded flashings and rusted caps are the two items that most often push a Fort Lauderdale quote toward the top of these ranges. Whatever the number is, you get it in writing before any work starts, and the invoice matches the approved price.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Fort Lauderdale
Our crews cover all of Fort Lauderdale proper, from the beachside condos on the barrier island west to the ranch subdivisions around Plantation and Davie. Response time across the service area is usually one to three business days for non-urgent work, with scheduling built around the afternoon rain pattern when possible.
- Victoria Park
- Poinsettia Heights
- Rio Vista
- Colee Hammock
- Shady Banks
Service Area – Cities Near Fort Lauderdale
Beyond Fort Lauderdale itself, we take chimney sweep and inspection calls throughout northern Broward County. If you’re up in Coconut Creek, FL and need a sweep or an inspection, our scheduling runs out of the same South Florida office and the written-price policy applies there exactly as it does here.
Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fort Lauderdale area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Chimney Company in Fort Lauderdale
Most chimney sweeps and inspections in Fort Lauderdale are scheduled within one to three business days. Larger repair jobs, like a full relining, may take a week or two to fit into the schedule. Call (754) 354-1430 and a live person will give you the next available window.
Many Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods, especially gated communities and historic districts like Victoria Park, require HOA or architectural board approval before exterior masonry work. Interior sweeps and inspections typically don’t need it. Check with your board first, and we’ll put the scope in writing for whatever approval form they use.
Yes. The metal parts, such as caps, flashing, and dampers, corrode from ambient salt and humidity even if the fireplace is never lit. We regularly replace rusted dampers and flashing on Fort Lauderdale chimneys that haven’t seen a fire in years. An inspection once every couple years catches it early.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local chimney cleaning pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Fort Lauderdale Customers Say
"Direct, no nonsense, and polite. Exactly what I wanted."
- Tina W."Sweep showed up on time, in uniform, and ran a tight job. Cleaned the flue, inspected the firebox, and gave me a short written report. Veteran-run and it shows."
- Walt R."Very respectful, wore boot covers, laid drop cloths. Left no soot."
- Jan S.