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 Lighthouse Point, FL
Chimney work in Lighthouse Point has to account for one thing more than any other: decades of salt air. Homes here run older than almost anywhere nearby, and the original masonry chimneys on 1950s-to-1970s ranches and waterfront estates take a beating from the Intracoastal breezes. We’re Flint Chimney Co Fort Lauderdale, part of the Garrison Partners family founded in 2002, and we handle sweep, inspection, and repair work across Lighthouse Point with written pricing on every job. Call (754) 354-1430 if you want a straight answer before anyone shows up.
Why Lighthouse Point Homes Are Different
Lighthouse Point sits on a narrow strip along the Intracoastal Waterway just north of Fort Lauderdale, and the steady easterly sea breezes do real work on exterior chimneys. Salt spray gets into mortar joints, and over 40 or 50 years that accelerates spalling: the face of a brick or stone begins to flake away in thin layers. We see it more in Lighthouse Point than a few miles inland in Oakland Park or Davie, where the same vintage chimney might only need a standard sweep. Less than 20% of homes here were built after 1990, so most chimneys are original construction, often with wood-burning fireplaces, exterior flues, and metal components that have corroded faster than the masonry around them. The humid subtropical climate also means mold and efflorescence, that white mineral staining on brick, inside flues during the long wet season. On a single block you can find a 1960s terrazzo-floored ranch with a masonry firebox, a 1970s two-story with a prefab metal flue, and a 1980s waterfront estate with a custom coral stone chimney. Each one fails differently, so our technicians diagnose before they touch anything.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Lighthouse Point Services
Most homeowners in Lighthouse Point reach out for one of two reasons: they have not had the flue cleaned in years, or they want a documented inspection before buying or selling a home with an original fireplace. All three services are covered here.
Chimney Sweep in Lighthouse Point
A standard Chimney Sweep in Lighthouse Point on a ranch-style home with a masonry firebox typically runs $189 to $239, which includes a Level 1 visual check of the flue and firebox while we’re on the roof. Salt air accelerates creosote buildup in some cases because the flue liner stays cooler and damper than it would inland, so we look for hardened, glazed deposits that a basic brush pass will not remove. The job usually takes 45 to 90 minutes, and you get a written condition note before we leave.
Chimney Inspection in Lighthouse Point
An Chimney Inspection in Lighthouse Point is the only way to see what decades of salt exposure have done to hidden components, and we document everything with camera footage. A Level 2 inspection runs $299 to $399 and is the right call after any direct storm hit from the Atlantic side or before a home sale closes. We look at flue liner condition, damper function, crown mortar, and exterior spalling, then give you a written report with photos, not just a verbal summary.
Chimney Repair in Lighthouse Point
Chimney Repair in Lighthouse Point often starts with a rusted damper assembly or cracked crown mortar, two things the salt air here worsens faster than inland weather does. Crown repair typically runs $350 to $600, and a standard damper replacement falls in the $300 to $550 range. Every repair includes our 365-Day Done Right Promise: a written guarantee valid for one full year, and if a covered repair fails inside that period, we return at no charge.
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 Lighthouse Point
We work with professional-grade chimney components and specify them by job, not by margin. On Lighthouse Point homes we commonly use our brands including DuraFlex for flue relining, HeatShield for liner repair, and Copperfield or Gelco components where rust has compromised the original hardware. Parts for most common rigs are handled quickly through our local supply route.
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| Service | Typical range in Lighthouse Point |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep (masonry firebox) | $189 – $239 |
| Chimney sweep with prefab metal flue | $199 – $259 |
| Level 1 inspection (visual, included with most sweeps) | $99 – $149 |
| Level 2 inspection (camera, full system) | $299 – $399 |
| Crown repair / reseal | $350 – $600 |
| Damper replacement (standard throat damper) | $300 – $550 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $225 – $425 |
| Flue relining (HeatShield or DuraFlex, per linear foot) | $125 – $175 |
| Masonry repointing (per square foot) | $12 – $20 |
Salt-driven spalling and corroded metal parts push Lighthouse Point prices toward the higher end of those ranges, since the repair usually involves removing damaged material rather than a simple patch. Whatever the number comes to, you get it in writing before any work starts, and the invoice matches the approved price.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Lighthouse Point
We cover all of Lighthouse Point, and our crews know the common chimney profiles in each pocket of the city. Response time is typically same-week, and we schedule around your availability, not the other way around.
- Coral Key Village and the waterfront streets east of Sample Road
- The central ranch-home blocks around Lighthouse Drive
- The canal-front estates off Northeast 31st Avenue
- The broad two-story stretch west of the Intracoastal
- The dated Mediterranean Revival homes around Venetian Isles
Service Area – Cities Near Lighthouse Point
Our Lighthouse Point crews also cover nearby South Florida cities with the same written pricing and 365-Day Done Right Promise. If you’re in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Oakland Park, FL, Davie, FL, or Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL, we can schedule a sweep, inspection, or repair with the same process.
Serving Lighthouse Point, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lighthouse Point 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 Lighthouse Point
Most Lighthouse Point calls are scheduled within the same week. We dispatch from our South Florida office and route crews to Lighthouse Point regularly, so you’re not waiting on a distant service area. Call (754) 354-1430 and a live person answers, no voicemail tree.
Most Lighthouse Point HOAs regulate exterior changes like chimney cap replacement or crown repair, not routine sweeps. If your property is in a canal-front association, we can note the proposed repair in writing so you have documentation for your board.
We show you the camera footage before recommending anything, and we give you a written price for any repair before it starts. Nothing is done without your approval, and every repair carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing.
If your Lighthouse Point chimney has not been looked at in a few years, call (754) 354-1430 for a free estimate. We’ll tell you the price before we schedule anything, and a live person will pick up.
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 Lighthouse Point 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.