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 Lauderdale Lakes, FL
Chimney work in Lauderdale Lakes, FL runs into a set of conditions you won’t find in most of Broward County: 1970s and 1980s concrete-block homes with wood-burning fireplaces that were grandfathered before Florida’s 1992 air-quality rules. Most of those original clay liners and dampers are still in place, and the humidity does more damage than fire ever does. Ashby Chimney Sweep handles sweeps, inspections, and fireplace repairs across Lauderdale Lakes with written pricing before any work starts. Call (754) 354-1451 and a live person answers, 24/7.
Why Lauderdale Lakes Homes Are Different
Walk through Lauderdale Lakes and you’ll see 1960s, 70s, and 80s single-family ranch homes and low-rise condos, nearly all concrete block. The fireplaces in these homes were built to burn wood at a time when nobody in South Florida thought twice about lighting a fire on a chilly January evening. Florida’s 1992 air-quality rules changed new construction, but grandfathered existing fireplaces stayed functional. That means Lauderdale Lakes has a density of true wood-burning fireplaces that neighboring cities simply don’t. Most municipalities around us are filled with decorative or electric units.
The subtropical climate shapes every job we do here. Fireplaces in Lauderdale Lakes get lit maybe twice a year, but the intense summer humidity works on them constantly. Clay liners crack from moisture cycling. Dampers rust in place. Masonry spalls when trapped water expands. The biggest call we get isn’t a dirty flue. It’s smoke pouring back into the living room on one of those rare cold nights, because the liner gave out years ago and nobody knew. Annual inspections here are about moisture damage first, soot buildup second.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Lauderdale Lakes Services
Most Lauderdale Lakes homeowners call us about one of two things: a chimney that hasn’t been swept in years, or a fireplace that smokes or won’t draw. Each service has its own page with local pricing and the specifics of how we work in Lauderdale Lakes.
Chimney Sweep in Lauderdale Lakes
A sweep in Lauderdale Lakes means removing creosote, yes, but also clearing out what the humidity leaves behind: nests, debris, and the flaky remnants of a deteriorating clay liner. We protect your floors and furniture, run professional-grade rods and brushes up the flue, and leave the firebox cleaner than we found it. Because most fireplaces here sit unused for months at a time, we also check the damper and the visible liner while we’re up there. If the flue looks rough, we’ll tell you and show you. Full details are on our Chimney Sweep in Lauderdale Lakes page.
Chimney Inspection in Lauderdale Lakes
In Lauderdale Lakes, an inspection is more about what the humidity has done than what a fire might have deposited. We run a camera through the flue and document the liner condition, the damper, the smoke chamber, and the masonry crown. You get photos of what we see. That matters when a liner has cracked invisibly and the only symptom is smoke on the one night a year you light a fire. We’ll tell you plainly what needs attention now, what can wait, and what’s fine. Read more on our Chimney Inspection in Lauderdale Lakes page.
Fireplace Repair in Lauderdale Lakes
Repairs in Lauderdale Lakes usually come down to three things: replacing a cracked flue liner, fixing or replacing a rusted damper, or repairing spalled masonry from years of rain and humidity. We work with materials from recognized chimney-trade brands, not whatever was in the van. Every repair gets a written quote before we start, and a written guarantee when we finish. If a covered repair fails within the guarantee period, we return and fix it at no charge. Details, including typical repair ranges, are on our Fireplace Repair in Lauderdale Lakes page.
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 Lauderdale Lakes
We install and service a range of chimney-trade brands across Lauderdale Lakes, including Copperfield dampers, DuraFlex liners, and HeatShield resurfacing systems. Common parts are stocked for quick turnaround. See our brands page for the full list we carry and service.
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| Service | Typical range in Lauderdale Lakes |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard, Level 1) | $189 – $329 |
| Chimney sweep (heavy buildup / animal nest) | $249 – $429 |
| Chimney inspection (Level 1, no camera) | $129 – $199 |
| Chimney inspection (Level 2, with camera) | $249 – $399 |
| Chimney cap supply + install | $145 – $295 |
| Damper replacement (throat damper) | $189 – $379 |
| Flue liner repair / resurfacing (HeatShield) | $1,800 – $3,500 |
| Full flue liner replacement (stainless steel, DuraFlex) | $2,500 – $4,800 |
| Masonry repair / crown repair (minor to moderate) | $450 – $1,200 |
| Smoke chamber parging | $700 – $1,500 |
Prices in Lauderdale Lakes run higher than they might elsewhere when the humidity has done real damage: cracked liners are the big one, along with rusted dampers that need full replacement. Older concrete-block homes can also have narrow flues that make liner work slower. Whatever the job, you get a written price before any work starts, and the number on that paper is the number on the invoice.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Lauderdale Lakes
We cover the whole city, and scheduling is handled from our South Florida dispatch office, with crews serving Lauderdale Lakes locally. Most appointments get scheduled within a few business days.
- East Gate
- Lakeshore
- Golden Acres
- Oakland Estates
- Boulevard Woods
Service Area – Cities Near Lauderdale Lakes
Most of our Lauderdale Lakes work stays right here in town, but we also take calls from homeowners in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Hollywood, FL, Pompano Beach, FL, and Aventura, FL.
Serving Lauderdale Lakes, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lauderdale Lakes 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 Lauderdale Lakes
For routine sweeps and inspections, no permit is required in Lauderdale Lakes. Structural changes like a full liner replacement or masonry rebuild may require city permitting, depending on the scope. We’ll tell you before we start whether your job needs paperwork, and we’ll handle it on our end. Call (754) 354-1451 if you’re unsure.
A standard sweep or inspection runs 60 to 90 minutes in most Lauderdale Lakes homes. Repairs vary: a damper swap might take an hour, a liner replacement a full day or more. You’ll get a clear time estimate when we book, and a real arrival window before we show up.
Yes, and we do it regularly. Many Lauderdale Lakes condos were built with masonry chimneys that haven’t been touched in decades. HOA rules can affect scheduling, so if your community association needs something specific, let us know when you book and we’ll work with the management office. Call (754) 354-1451.
Nathan Corliss runs our chimney operations. Every job gets his standard: written price before work, written guarantee after, and a live person answering the phone whenever you call.
If you have a fireplace in Lauderdale Lakes and you’re not sure when it was last looked at, that’s reason enough to call. We’ll give you a straight answer, a written price, and a real appointment window. Reach us at (754) 354-1451.
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 Lauderdale Lakes Customers Say
"No upsell nonsense. I expected him to tell me I needed a thousand dollars of work. He said the firebox was fine, swept it, and charged me the quote. That kind of honesty gets my repeat business."
- Steve Karras"Had them out for the yearly sweep before we start burning. He put down a drop cloth, swept it clean, and actually showed me the inside of the flue on a little camera. No mess, no surprises on the bill."
- Bill Prentice"Smoke kept rolling back into the living room every time we lit a fire. Turned out the cap was half blocked with a bird's nest. He cleared it and explained why it was happening. Fire draws perfectly now."
- Megan Alvarez