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 North Lauderdale, FL
Chimney cleaning in North Lauderdale typically runs between $169 and $279, and the job here is rarely about soot. What we’re usually clearing out of flues in this city are iguana nests, anole debris, and the packed twigs of invasive birds that moved in during months the fireplace sat unused. That’s the North Lauderdale difference. If you need someone to inspect, clean, or repair your chimney, call Ashby Chimney Fort Lauderdale at (754) 354-1451. Nathan Corliss and the team answer live, day or night.
Why North Lauderdale Homes Are Different
North Lauderdale was largely built out between the 1960s and 1980s: single-family ranch houses with low-pitched roofs and original masonry chimneys. Those chimneys have now spent forty to sixty years in a subtropical climate, and it shows. High humidity accelerates spalling on brick faces and eats away at mortar joints faster than most homeowners realize. We regularly find cracked crowns, rusted dampers, and missing chimney caps on these homes.
But the bigger issue is wildlife. Because North Lauderdale rarely sees fire season, flues sit quiet for months at a time. Iguanas, anoles, and starlings find those dark, warm chase interiors and treat them as permanent housing. A chimney sweep in this city is often less about creosote and more about removing nests, droppings, and the occasional very surprised lizard. Add in the rainy season, and we see water-stained ceilings around fireplace chases because the original chimney crickets and flashing on these older ranches were never sealed for Florida’s downpour volume.
We approach every North Lauderdale job with that context in mind. The fix is rarely just a sweep. It’s usually a sweep plus a cap, a new damper, or a proper seal around the chase, because the original design never accounted for what this climate actually does to it.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main North Lauderdale Services
Most North Lauderdale homeowners reach out to us for two things: a proper cleaning after wildlife has taken over the flue, and an inspection that tells them whether the moisture damage they’ve spotted is cosmetic or structural. Here’s what each involves in this city.
Chimney Sweep in North Lauderdale
A Chimney Sweep in North Lauderdale starts with removing whatever has taken up residence: iguana scat, nesting debris, shed anole skins, and bird material can block a flue entirely. Then we clean the firebox, smoke chamber, and flue walls using the appropriate rods and brushes for the liner type. We leave the fireplace cleaner than we found it and take photos of anything we see that needs attention. Every sweep includes a basic condition check, and you’ll get our honest read on whether the chimney can wait another season or needs real repair.
Chimney Inspection in North Lauderdale
A Chimney Inspection in North Lauderdale is a visual and, where needed, camera-based check of the flue interior, firebox, damper, crown, and chase. Given North Lauderdale’s humidity, our inspectors look closely at spalled brick, eroded mortar, and rusted steel components. We document everything with photos and give you a written report. You’ll see exactly what we see. That matters, because we’ll never recommend a liner replacement or masonry rebuild without camera evidence you can look at yourself.
Fireplace Repair in North Lauderdale
Fireplace Repair in North Lauderdale covers the water entry, wildlife damage, and wear issues common to this city’s older masonry chimneys. That means flashing reseals, chimney cap installation, damper replacement, crown rebuilding, and flue liner repairs. We use materials from chimney-trade suppliers like Gelco and Olympia Chimney, so repairs are built with parts made for this job, not improvised hardware-store substitutes. If a repair fails inside the guarantee period, we come back and fix it 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 North Lauderdale
We work on fireplaces and chimneys built by all major manufacturers and install components from Gelco, Olympia Chimney, and Copperfield. Common parts like caps and dampers are stocked locally, which keeps turnaround tight. See our brands page for the full list.
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| Service | Typical Range in North Lauderdale |
|---|---|
| Chimney Sweep (standard, no wildlife) | $169 – $279 |
| Chimney Sweep with nest removal | $220 – $340 |
| Level 1 Chimney Inspection | $129 – $199 |
| Level 2 Chimney Inspection (with camera) | $250 – $450 |
| Chimney cap supply and install | $150 – $350 |
| Top-sealing damper replacement | $350 – $700 |
| Flashing repair (minor) | $250 – $500 |
| Flashing replacement (full) | $600 – $1,200 |
| Crown repair (patch) | $200 – $400 |
| Crown rebuild (full) | $800 – $1,500 |
| Flue liner repair (HeatShield or similar) | $1,200 – $3,500 |
What pushes a North Lauderdale price up is wildlife. Nesting debris, iguana waste, and compacted material take extra time to remove safely, and pest activity frequently damages components that then need replacing. Whatever the job, you get a written price before any work starts, and the number on the invoice matches the number we quoted at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in North Lauderdale
We cover all of North Lauderdale, from the older ranch blocks off Rock Island Road to the communities near the canal. If you’re within city limits, you’re in our service area.
- Broadview
- North Lauderdale Village
- Westwood
- The communities along Rock Island Road
- Areas near the Cypress Creek Canal
Response time across North Lauderdale is typically one to three business days, depending on season and job type. If you call during a rainy week when we’re handling active leaks, we’ll tell you honestly what the schedule looks like on the phone.
Service Area – Cities Near North Lauderdale
If you’re outside North Lauderdale, we also serve Fort Lauderdale, FL, Hollywood, FL, Pompano Beach, FL, and Aventura, FL. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Miami office, and crews serve North Lauderdale locally.
Serving North Lauderdale, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the North Lauderdale 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 North Lauderdale
Most of our North Lauderdale appointments are scheduled within one to three business days. During the rainy season, when active leaks come in daily, we’re straight with you on the phone about the earliest real opening. Call (754) 354-1451 and we’ll give you a specific arrival window, not a vague “sometime this week.”
Routine chimney sweeps and inspections don’t require city permits or HOA sign-off. For structural repairs like a crown rebuild or liner replacement, the homeowner should confirm with their HOA, and we’ll tell you on the front end if a permit is required. We don’t start any work without those questions answered.
We have local crews that serve North Lauderdale directly. Scheduling is coordinated from our Miami office, but the technician who arrives at your door is background-checked and in uniform, and the person who answers our phones is a live human at (754) 354-1451, 24 hours a day.
If your chimney needs a sweep, an inspection, or a repair in North Lauderdale, call us at (754) 354-1451 for a free estimate. You’ll get a written price before we start, and a written guarantee when we finish.
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 North Lauderdale Customers Say
"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"First time owning a house with a fireplace and I had no clue. The guy was patient, walked me through what's safe and what isn't, and didn't make me feel dumb. Priced it before he started."
- Yolanda Reese"Booked a sweep and inspection before winter. On time, polite, and he taped off the area so there wasn't a speck of soot anywhere after. Told me exactly what the guarantee covered."
- Rachel Montoya