Masonry repair
Sweep & inspection
Caps & crowns
Flue relining
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 Fireplace Repair Across Lauderhill
Fireplace repair in Lauderhill usually runs $180 – $650 depending on what failed, and most jobs are finished in a single visit. We work throughout Lauderhill, from the ranchers off NW 47th Avenue to the condo communities near State Road 7, and we know exactly what this climate does to chimneys. If your fireplace is leaking, drafty, or refusing to light, call (754) 354-1451 and we’ll give you a written price before any work starts.
Lauderhill’s combination of salty humidity, heavy summer downpours, and occasional hurricane-force gusts punishes chimneys in ways drier Florida cities barely see. The homes here, mostly built from the 1960s through the 1980s, carry original prefabricated metal chimneys or masonry flues that have absorbed decades of subtropical weather. That means our Fireplace Repair team spends as much time chasing water damage as we do fixing fireboxes and dampers.
Why Ashby Chimney Fort Lauderdale Is Lauderhill’s Preferred Fireplace Repair Company
We’ve been doing this work since 2002, and homeowners across Lauderhill call us because we put the price in writing and stand behind the repair in writing too. Every job gets a written guarantee, and if a covered repair fails inside the guarantee period, we come back and fix it at no charge. That’s the 365-Day Done Right Promise, and it’s not an add-on. It’s just how we work.
Our techs are background-checked and uniformed, so when someone shows up at your door near Inverrary or down by the Swap Shop, you know who you’re letting in. We answer our phones with a live person 24/7, no voicemail loops. And we use materials from chimney-trade brands like DuraFlex, Olympia Chimney, and Copperfield, not whatever happened to be rolling around in the van.
Lauderhill customers have seen what happens with the other kind of company. The tech who never shows. The price that doubles at the door. The liner that cracks again six weeks later. We built our reputation here by doing the opposite: saying the price, showing up in the window, leaving it cleaner, and putting the guarantee in writing. Nathan Corliss leads our team, and he holds every repair to that standard.
Styles & brands we work with
Gas Fireplace Service in Lauderhill
Gas Fireplace Service in Lauderhill typically runs $125 – $325, and it’s the most common call we get from condo owners and rancher residents alike. If your gas fireplace won’t light, burns yellow instead of blue, or shuts off unexpectantly, the fix is usually in the pilot assembly, thermocouple, or gas valve. We test gas pressure, clean the burner ports, and check the venting so carbon monoxide doesn’t end up where it shouldn’t.
Pilot Light And Ignition Repairs
A pilot that won’t stay lit on a Lauderhill gas fireplace is often a dirty thermocouple or a corroded pilot tube, both common in humid air. We replace worn components with brand-matched parts and test the full ignition sequence before we leave. Expect $150 – $275 for most pilot and ignition work.
Burner And Venting Service
Sooting, lazy flames, or a smell of gas when the fireplace runs point to clogged burner ports or blocked venting. We pull the logs, clean the burner, inspect the flue, and make sure everything vents properly. If you’re in a low-rise condo near the golf course, we’ll also check the shared chimney chase for rust that’s common in those buildings.
Fireplace Insert Installation in Lauderhill
Fireplace Insert Installation in Lauderhill generally runs $2,800 – $5,500, including the insert, a properly sized liner, and the labor to fit it into your existing firebox. Most 1970s ranchers here have fireplaces that drink heat instead of giving it back, and a sealed gas insert changes that. We’ll measure the opening, run a DuraFlex liner down the old flue, and connect the gas line with a shutoff within reach.
Gas Insert Upgrades For Older Ranchers
If your original wood-burning fireplace on a 1970s concrete-block rancher never drew well or smoked back into the living room, a gas insert fixes that problem permanently. The insert seals the firebox and pulls outside air for combustion, so it doesn’t compete with your AC. You get real heat without the draft.
Liner Requirements For Inserts
Florida code asks for a properly sized listed liner when you install a gas insert in Lauderhill, and we won’t skip that step. The old clay flue from a 1980s build was never sized for a modern insert, and it’s usually cracked anyway. We run a stainless liner and insulate it where the chase has seen water.
Trusted Brands We Service in Lauderhill
We keep our calendar full in Lauderhill by stocking parts that fit the brands already in local homes, so you’re not waiting a week for a control module while your family shivers through a cold snap. Much of the repair work we do involves Gelco dampers, Olympia Chimney caps, and Copperfield chimney components. When we replace a liner, it’s usually DuraFlex, because the manufacturer’s warranty actually holds up in humid, salt-heavy air. We also service HeatShield and Famco parts when they’re already installed. Having the right part on hand is what lets us finish most Lauderhill repairs same-day.
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AfterCommon Fireplace Repair Problems We See in Lauderhill Homes
- Rusted prefabricated metal chimneys: Lauderhill’s humidity and salty air work on the thin metal flues in 1970s and 1980s homes year-round, even when the fireplace is never used. By the time a homeowner calls, the rust has often eaten through the liner above the firebox.
- Cracked chimney crowns on concrete-block ranchers: Years of subtropical downpours followed by hot sun crack the mortar crown on masonry chimneys. Water gets in, runs down the flue, and causes spalling inside the firebox, which shows up as crumbling brick and white staining.
- Displaced chimney caps and animal entry: Hurricane-force gusts push caps off prefabricated flues, and the rainy season brings birds and rodents looking for dry nesting. We pull nests, clean the debris, and install a properly storm-collared cap.
- Failed flashing and ceiling stains: The brown stain on your ceiling near the fireplace after heavy rain usually means the flashing at the roof line failed months ago. The water has been tracking down the flue and into your ceiling framing, and the repair starts at the roof, not the fireplace.
Pricing for Fireplace Repair in Lauderhill, FL
Here’s what we see in Lauderhill, in plain dollars. A damper replacement runs $220 – $450. Firebox repair, depending on how much spalling has happened, runs $350 – $850. A chimney cap replacement is $180 – $350. Flashing repair around the roof line lands between $300 and $650. A full stainless liner replacement runs $1,800 – $3,200. If you’re putting in a gas insert, the complete job is $2,800 – $5,500. Those prices include the written price before we start and the written guarantee when we finish. Estimates are free, and you’ll know the exact number before you decide anything. Call (754) 354-1451 for a quote.
We Also Serve Cities Near Lauderhill
Our crews run from Fort Lauderdale up through Pompano Beach and over to Hollywood and Aventura. If you’re just outside Lauderhill, give us a call at (754) 354-1451 and we’ll likely be there within the week. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Miami office, but the tech at your door is local to the area.
Serving Lauderhill, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lauderhill 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 Fireplace Repair in Lauderhill
Because rust in Lauderhill isn’t caused by use. It’s caused by the humid, salty air working on exposed metal components year-round, plus rainwater getting in through cracked crowns, missing caps, or failed flashing. The flue liner and damper corrode even when the fireplace sits cold all summer. Once rust starts, it doesn’t stop, which is why repairs catch up with so many Lauderhill homeowners who rarely light a fire. Call (754) 354-1451 and we’ll tell you what’s rusted and what can wait.
Check the cap first. Hurricane gusts often lift it off a prefabricated flue, and once it’s gone, rain and animals get in. Then look at the flashing where the chimney meets the roof, look for brown staining on the ceiling near the fireplace, and if you see any of those, get a Level 2 inspection before you light anything. Blockages from storm debris are common in Lauderhill, and burning with a blocked flue pushes carbon monoxide back into the house. We’ll come out, inspect it, photograph everything, and tell you what needs doing.
Usually, yes. In Lauderhill, a brown ceiling stain near the fireplace after heavy rain typically traces back to failed flashing at the roofline or a cracked chimney crown. The water enters at the roof, follows the flue down, and soaks into your ceiling framing. The stain appears months after the leak started. We’ll find the entry point, show you camera photos of the inside of the flue, and give you a written price for the fix. Don’t wait, because wet framing rots quietly.
Yes, in most cases. The original masonry or prefabricated chimney on a 1970s rancher doesn’t get torn out. We run a properly sized stainless liner down the existing flue and seat the insert inside the existing firebox. The old chimney becomes a chase for the new liner. This is the standard approach in Lauderhill homes and it’s usually done in a day. Expect $2,800 – $5,500 for the complete job, and we’ll give you the exact number before any work begins.
Because the damage in Lauderhill is driven by water, not fire. Rust, spalling, cracked crowns, and animal nests happen whether you burn wood or not, and an unused fireplace hides all of it. The gas log set you light once a year still vents into a flue you can’t see. A Level 2 inspection costs a few hundred dollars and catches the liner corrosion that becomes a chimney fire risk or a carbon monoxide hazard. If you haven’t looked inside your flue in years, call (754) 354-1451 and schedule one.
Need a straight answer about your fireplace in Lauderhill? Call (754) 354-1451 and talk to a live person, any time. We’ll give you a written price before the work starts and a written guarantee when it’s done. That’s the Ashby way, and it’s how Nathan Corliss has run every job since 2002.
Written by Nathan Corliss, Owner at Ashby Chimney Fort Lauderdale, serving Lauderhill and South Florida since 2002.