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 Ojus, FL
Chimney work in Ojus runs into a different set of problems than most of South Florida, and it starts with the salt air. Homes here sit close enough to the ocean that metal chimney caps, dampers, and flashing corrode years faster than they would ten miles inland. Add in a humid subtropical climate with heavy summer rain, and you get a pattern we see constantly: fireplaces that rarely get used but still leak, rust, and hold moisture. A standard chimney sweep in Ojus typically runs $189 to $349, depending on what’s built up inside. Call us at (754) 354-1430 and we’ll give you a written price before anything comes off the truck.
Why Ojus Homes Are Different
Ojus is mostly mid-century single-family homes built between the 1950s and 1970s, and that matters for chimney work. Most of those original masonry chimneys have clay flue liners, which spall and flake over time when humidity sits inside them. The bigger issue is what the climate does when a chimney sits idle for months. Moisture collects, creosote breaks down into a sticky acidic residue, and mold sets in where it never would in a drier climate. We also work on newer high-end Ojus construction with prefabricated metal chimneys, and those bring their own problem: the salt-laden air attacks the metal chase tops and caps. We regularly find rusted dampers that won’t open, corroded caps with holes, and water staining on the firebox floor in homes where the fireplace hasn’t been lit in two or three years. The salt content in the air along this stretch of northeast Miami-Dade is the quiet variable that makes Ojus chimneys degrade differently than inland ones. None of this is exotic. It’s just what happens when a chimney built for northern winters sits in a subtropical coastal climate.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Ojus Services
The two calls we get most from Ojus homeowners are for chimney sweeps and inspections, usually right before a cold snap or after noticing a musty smell from the firebox. Here’s how each job runs here.
Chimney Sweep in Ojus
A Chimney Sweep in Ojus is about more than soot. In this climate we’re often removing degraded creosote, mold, small debris, and sometimes the nests of birds or rodents that found an unused flue inviting. We run brushes sized to your flue, contain the dust, and leave the hearth clean. The Garrison Standard means you get a written price before work starts, and the scope of the sweep is documented, not guessed at.
Chimney Inspection in Ojus
An Chimney Inspection in Ojus is the right call if you notice water in the firebox, a rusted damper, or a drafty smell. We camera the flue so you see the condition yourself, and we write up exactly what we found and what it costs to fix. In Ojus, rust and humidity damage show up early, and a camera inspection tells you whether that rust is a surface issue or a structural one.
Chimney Repair in Ojus
Chimney Repair in Ojus usually means addressing rusted dampers, water-damaged crowns, or cracked clay liners before they become a leak or a fire risk. We quote the repair in writing, install materials like Gelco and Olympia Chimney components, and back the work with a one-year written guarantee under the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If a covered repair fails within that year, 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 Ojus
We work on and install parts from Gelco, Olympia Chimney, Famco, and Copperfield, and we carry the common replacement components for Ojus homes, from caps and dampers to chase covers. Standard parts typically arrive within a week, so most repairs get scheduled in one visit. See our brands for what we stock.
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| Service | Typical range in Ojus |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep | $189 – $349 |
| Chimney inspection (Level 1) | $149 – $299 |
| Chimney inspection (Level 2 with camera) | $299 – $549 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $249 – $649 |
| Damper replacement | $229 – $499 |
| Chase cover replacement | $349 – $899 |
| Flue relining (basic) | $1,800 – $3,500 |
| Flue relining (full, with insulation) | $3,500 – $6,500 |
| Crown repair / reseal | $399 – $999 |
| Mold treatment inside flue | $150 – $400 |
| Rust treatment on damper and cap assembly | $150 – $350 |
| Birds or animal removal from flue | $200 – $450 |
What pushes price up in Ojus is usually compounded rust: a cap corroded through, a damper seized by salt air, and a chimney crown cracked by humidity all at once. Those are three jobs, not one, and we price each line item in writing before you approve anything. The number on the invoice is the number you approved. Always.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Ojus
We cover all of Ojus, from the neighborhoods along West Dixie Highway to the residential blocks back toward the Oleta River. Most jobs are scheduled within the same week, and we arrive inside the window we give you.
- Highland Lakes
- Ojus Gardens
- Sky Lake
- Keystone Point
- Eastern Shores
Service Area – Cities Near Ojus
We also run chimney sweeps, inspections, and repairs in the communities around Ojus, including Fort Lauderdale, FL, Oakland Park, FL, Davie, FL, and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL. Dispatch is coordinated from the brand’s Miami office, and the crews serving Ojus are the same background-checked, uniformed technicians you’ll get on any call.
Serving Ojus, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Ojus 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 Ojus
Most Ojus appointments are scheduled within three to five business days. We don’t oversell slots, and we don’t make you wait two weeks for a routine sweep. When you call (754) 354-1430, a live person answers and schedules directly, no callback forms.
For a sweep or inspection, almost never. Some gated Ojus communities want a heads-up before service vehicles enter, but that’s it. For a structural repair or relining, we’ll tell you in the written scope whether a permit is required, and we’ll tell you before you approve anything.
In Ojus, the risk isn’t just creosote. It’s acidic moisture sitting against clay liners and rust eating through metal components while the chimney sits idle. Left long enough, you get water leaks inside walls and a firebox that smells like mold. A sweep is the cheapest diagnostic you can buy, at $189 to $349, and it shows us what’s actually happening up there. Call for a free phone estimate.
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 Ojus Customers Say
"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."Level 2 inspection before we bought the house. Report was detailed and saved us from a bad surprise."
- Archie M.