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.
Fast, Reliable Chimney Sweep Across Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
If you own a home in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, your chimney probably is not getting the attention it actually needs. In this town, flues sit idle for months, ocean air eats at metal components, and birds find their way into openings that look sealed. Flint Chimney Co Fort Lauderdale handles Chimney Sweep work across Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, from Commercial Boulevard down to El Prado Park. Our crews know what these beach-adjacent chimneys look like inside. Call (754) 354-1430 and we will give you a written price before any work starts.
Why Flint Chimney Co Fort Lauderdale Is Lauderdale-by-the-Sea’s Preferred Chimney Sweep Company
Homeowners in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea call us because they want a crew that shows up, does the job, and puts the price in writing first. That is the Garrison Standard, and it applies on every call from the Bel-Air neighborhood to the beachside condos along El Mar Drive. Hank Delano leads our team, and he has built our reputation on doing exactly what the work order says, no more and no less. A chimney sweep in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea should never turn into an upsell pitch for work you don’t need. We tell you what we found, show you the camera footage, and then you decide.
Every repair we make carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise. That is a written guarantee, valid for one full year from the service date. If a covered repair fails during that period, we come back at no charge. No argument, no second invoice. That matters in a salt-air environment where metal components corrode faster than they do inland. When we rebuild a damper assembly or seal a chimney crown in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, the work has to hold up against humidity, sea spray, and the occasional hurricane-season downpour. Our guarantee puts that expectation in writing.
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Chimney Sweep Certified in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Chimney Sweep Certified in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea means more than running a brush through a flue. Here, the work usually starts with removing starling and pigeon nests from flues that have not been used since the last cold snap, if they have ever been used at all. A standard chimney sweep in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea typically runs $189 to $329, depending on flue height, access, and how much debris has accumulated. That price covers the full sweep, a Level 1 inspection, and a photo report of what we found inside.
Creosote and Soot Removal
Wood-burning fireplaces near the beach do not produce the same heavy creosote you see in colder climates. But even occasional fires can leave a sticky glaze on the flue walls, especially when the wood is not fully seasoned. We remove it with mechanical brushes and document the before and after. A soot-and-creosote removal as part of a standard sweep runs $189 to $329.
Annual Sweep and Fireplace Cleaning
If you light your fireplace even a few times a year, an annual sweep keeps the flue clear and gives us a chance to catch rust or water damage early. In Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, the bigger issue is usually the fireplace itself: sand, salt film, and the occasional gecko. We clean the firebox, the damper shelf, and the smoke chamber. Fireplace cleaning added to a sweep runs $89 to $149.
Gas Fireplace Cleaning in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Gas Fireplace Cleaning in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is not just about dusting glass. Many homes here have gas inserts or gas log sets that were installed years ago and never serviced. The burners clog with sand and salt residue, the pilot assembly corrodes, and the ceramic logs collect a white film from humid ocean air. A full gas fireplace cleaning and inspection runs $149 to $249, and it includes removing the logs, cleaning the burner ports, checking the gas connection, and verifying proper flame color and carbon monoxide clearances.
Gas Insert and Log Set Service
We see plenty of homes in the 1950s-era neighborhoods of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea where a wood fireplace was converted to gas decades ago. The insert may work fine, but the venting gets ignored. We clean the insert, inspect the liner, and make sure the termination cap is not blocked by a nest or sand pack.
Damper and Venting Checks
Salt air is brutal on damper hardware. A gas fireplace with a seized damper can trap combustion gases in the house. We check the damper movement, the carbon monoxide levels, and the overall vent path. If the damper needs replacement, we quote a written price before any work starts, using components from Olympia Chimney or Famco.
Trusted Brands We Service in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
We stock and install parts from manufacturers we trust: Gelco, Olympia Chimney, Famco, and Copperfield. These are not whatever-if-it-fits parts. When we replace a damper assembly or a chimney cap in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, we use components rated for coastal exposure where possible. We keep common replacement parts in our trucks, so a seized damper or a cracked cap on a mid-century home near the Intracoastal usually gets fixed on the first visit, not after a week of waiting on a shipment.
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AfterCommon Chimney Sweep Problems We See in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Homes
- Bird nests in unused flues. Starlings and pigeons get into flues through missing or damaged caps, especially on the older beach cottages. The nest blocks the flue, and the first fire of the season pushes smoke back into the living room.
- Salt-corroded dampers that seize shut or open. The ocean air in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea eats at damper hinges and cables. A damper fused open lets humid air and rain pour down the flue all summer; a damper fused shut is a carbon monoxide risk when the fire is lit.
- Efflorescence and spalling brick. Salt-driven moisture wicks through masonry and leaves white mineral deposits, then starts breaking the brick face. We see it most on homes within a few blocks of the beach along El Mar Drive.
- Wind-blown sand filling the smoke shelf. Coastal winds push fine sand through the chimney cap mesh and into the flue. Over a season or two, it can pile up on the smoke shelf and block proper draft.
Pricing for Chimney Sweep in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL
A standard chimney sweep in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea runs $189 to $329. That is the price for a single flue, a Level 1 inspection, and the removal of normal soot, creosote, and debris. If we have to pull a bird nest out, add $59 to $119 depending on the size and how packed into the liner it is. Gas fireplace cleaning runs $149 to $249. A full Level 2 inspection, which we recommend if you have not had the chimney looked at in years or if you just bought the house, runs $299 to $449. Every job gets a written price before we touch a single tool. Call (754) 354-1430 and we will send you a flat quote for your chimney, no guesswork.
We Also Serve Cities Near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Flint Chimney Co Fort Lauderdale handles chimney sweeps throughout this stretch of Broward County, including Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Davie, and Sunrise. If your property is in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, you are in our core service area, and the pricing on this page applies directly to your job.
Serving Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lauderdale-by-the-Sea 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 Sweep in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Yes, and that is the most common mistake we see in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. An unused flue becomes a nesting site for starlings and pigeons, a catch basin for wind-blown sand, and a route for rainwater. We recommend a Level 1 inspection at least once every two years even if the fireplace never gets lit. A sweep is cheaper than repairing water damage from a blocked flue. Call (754) 354-1430 to schedule one.
Salt air corrodes the damper hinges, cable, and frame until the metal fuses. It happens faster in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea than almost anywhere else in Broward County. A stuck damper is usually repairable by cleaning and lubricating the assembly, but if the rust is deep, the damper needs replacement. We quote both options in writing before doing the work.
Extremely common. Starlings and pigeons are drawn to the warm, sheltered flues on the 1950s and 1960s homes throughout Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. A full nest can block an entire flue. We remove the nest, clean the liner, and can install a chimney cap that keeps birds out permanently. The cap usually pays for itself the first spring.
Yes, and it does. The constant onshore breeze carries fine salt particles that work into the mortar and metal flashing. Over time, the crown cracks and the flashing pulls away from the roof line, especially after a hurricane-season storm. We seal crowns and replace flashing with materials specified for coastal exposure. A quick inspection catches the problem before water starts staining your ceiling.
Mostly thin, flaky creosote from occasional fires with mixed wood. It brushes out quickly. The bigger problem we find is that fires here burn cooler and produce more smoke-particulate buildup on the smoke chamber walls. That is why we include the smoke chamber in every sweep, not just the flue liner. For an exact quote on your chimney, call (754) 354-1430.
Flint Chimney Co Fort Lauderdale serves all of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, from the Bel-Air neighborhood to the beach blocks along El Mar Drive and Ocean Drive. We schedule around your day, show up in a marked truck with a uniformed tech, and hand you a written price before any work begins. That applies whether we are pulling a pigeon nest from a flue, freeing a rusted damper, or doing a full gas fireplace cleaning. Call (754) 354-1430 today for a free estimate. No call center, no callback form, just a live person who can book your sweep.
Written by Hank Delano, Owner at Flint Chimney Co Fort Lauderdale, serving Lauderdale-by-the-Sea and the surrounding Broward County communities.