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.
Trusted Chimney Sweep for Pompano Beach Homeowners
A fireplace that smokes back into the room, a faint creosote smell on a warm afternoon, or a flue you’ve never actually looked inside: these are the reasons Pompano Beach homeowners pick up the phone. Our technicians have up to 10 years of experience, and we approach every house the same way, by inspecting the flue with a camera before anyone quotes a repair. A sweep is booked ahead of burning season, and we can often fit same-day appointments around your schedule. We work with professional-grade materials, including Olympia Chimney components, so a cleaning that turns up a crack or a damaged cap gets handled by the same company rather than handed off. Call (866) 361-5813 to book a sweep.
Chimney Sweep Services
Chimney Sweep Services cover the full job of removing soot, creosote and debris from the flue and firebox, then checking that everything you can’t see is sound. You need this when the fire has been burning regularly, when you’ve just bought a house with a fireplace, or when you can’t remember the last time it was done. At Stratford Chimney Sweep we sweep, inspect with a camera, and provide a photo report so you can see the condition of the flue for yourself. A typical sweep in Pompano Beach runs $180-$340 depending on the flue length, the amount of buildup and whether the fireplace is wood-burning or gas. The written estimate sets the final price.
Soot and Creosote Removal
The sweep itself uses brushes sized to the flue so the liner isn’t damaged by a tool that’s too stiff. We remove what’s in the firebox and smoke chamber, then vacuum the work area so the room is left as we found it. Creosote is the part that matters most, because it’s the fuel a chimney fire feeds on.
Camera Inspection and Photo Report
After cleaning, we run a camera down the flue and photograph what it finds, from the crown down to the smoke shelf. You get those images so you’re not relying on our word alone. That evidence is what tells us whether a repair can safely wait or needs attention before the next burn.
Styles & brands we work with
- Sweep & inspection
- Caps & crowns
- Flue relining
- Masonry repair
- Gas fireplace service
Chimney Cleaning
Chimney Cleaning is the routine maintenance step that keeps a flue working the way it was built to, and it’s worth scheduling before the first cool evening rather than after. Smoke needs an unobstructed path to leave the house, and a flue with soot and debris built up over a season or two won’t give it one. We handle the cleaning the same way we handle a full chimney sweep, using drop cloths and a sealed vacuum so nothing drifts into the living space. Cleaning in Pompano Beach runs $180-$340 for most homes, with the exact figure set by the written estimate after we’ve seen the flue.
Why Buildup Matters
Creosote collects in layers, and the glossy, hardened kind is the hardest to remove and the most flammable. A thin coating is normal; thick deposits mean the flue is due. Removing it early is cheaper and simpler than dealing with a flue fire.
What a Cleaning Actually Covers
We clean the firebox, the damper area, the smoke chamber and the flue itself, not just the opening you can reach. The work leaves with us on the vacuum, and we show you the photos before we pack up. Nothing gets recommended without evidence you can look at.
Fireplace Cleaning
Fireplace Cleaning focuses on the firebox, the damper, the grate and the surround, the parts of the system that collect ash and soot where the fire actually sits. It’s the right call when the hearth looks tired, when ash has built up past the grate, or when there’s a smoky smell that lingers after the fire is out. For a wood-burning fireplace in Pompano Beach, expect $180-$340 for a full clean and inspection, confirmed in the written estimate before any work begins. Gas fireplaces are quoted separately because they’re a different job.
Firebox and Damper Cleaning
Ash and soot are cleared from the firebox and the damper is checked to be sure it opens and closes cleanly. A damper that won’t seal is a common cause of drafts and that faint smell you notice between burns. We flag it and tell you whether it can wait.
Odor and Smoke Residue
Smoke residue on the surround and in the smoke chamber is part of what makes a room smell like a fire long after one has burned. Cleaning it out is a matter of access and patience, not chemicals. If the residue is only cosmetic, we’ll say so.
Chimney Services
Chimney Services covers the work that goes beyond a routine cleaning: relining, resurfacing, crown repair and cap replacement, done by the same people who swept the flue. You need these when an inspection turns up a cracked liner, a crumbling crown, or a flue that’s lost its smooth interior surface. We install DuraFlex flexible liner systems for relining and apply the HeatShield resurfacing system when a flue can be restored rather than torn out. Relining in Pompano Beach typically runs $2,400-$5,800 depending on flue length and liner type. The written estimate always sets the final price, and nothing gets recommended without a camera photo to back it up.
Relining with DuraFlex
DuraFlex flexible liners are a professional-grade product that needs trained handling to install correctly. A properly sized, properly seated liner restores the flue’s ability to vent safely. We do this work in-house rather than subcontracting it, so you’re not waiting on a second company to show up.
Resurfacing with HeatShield
The HeatShield system restores a damaged flue interior by resurfacing it, which can spare you a full liner replacement when the damage doesn’t call for one. It’s the repair path most cleaning-only crews simply can’t offer. When resurfacing will do the job, we’ll tell you that instead of selling you a liner.
Chimney Sweep Certified
Chimney Sweep Certified means the person in your home has been trained and evaluated on the skills a sweep actually needs, and it matters when you’re choosing between companies. Our technicians have up to 10 years of experience, and we recommend asking any chimney company what their technicians are certified in before you book. A sweep in Pompano Beach with certified technicians runs $180-$340 for most jobs, and the written estimate sets the final figure. Certification isn’t a marketing line; it’s the difference between a brush in a flue and someone who can read what the camera sees.
What Certification Requires
Certification means a technician has been tested on flue evaluation, cleaning technique, and the repair methods their company offers. It’s a floor, not a ceiling, but it tells you the basics are covered. We’re glad to talk through what our technicians are trained in.
Why It Matters at the Estimate
A certified sweep will show you the photo evidence and explain what it means. That’s the moment where a repair gets recommended or where we tell you it can wait. Being able to tell the difference is the whole point.
Gas Fireplace Cleaning
Gas Fireplace Cleaning is a different job from a wood-burning clean, because the concern isn’t creosote but the burner, the logs and the vent path. It’s due when the flames have gone lazy or yellow, when the glass is hazing over, or when the fireplace hasn’t been serviced in a couple of seasons. A gas fireplace still vents combustion gases, so the vent path gets inspected and photographed just like a wood flue. Gas cleaning in Pompano Beach runs $180-$340 depending on the unit, and the estimate is written before we start.
Burner and Log Cleaning
Dust and soot collect on the burner ports and the logs, and that’s often what makes a flame burn unevenly. Cleaning them restores a steady, even fire. We also check that the gas connections are sound, since gas is not something to troubleshoot by eye.
Vent Path Inspection
A gas fireplace vents through a flue or a direct-vent pipe, and either way it needs to be clear and intact. We camera the path and photograph what we find, so a blocked or damaged vent gets caught. If something in that path needs repair, we tell you before touching anything.
Chimney Maintenance
Chimney Maintenance is the yearly habit of having the flue swept, inspected and photographed before the burning season starts, rather than waiting for a problem to announce itself. It’s due once a year for a fireplace in regular use, and once after any house purchase or major storm. We sweep, inspect, photograph, and tell you plainly what can safely wait and what can’t. Routine maintenance in Pompano Beach runs $180-$340 for a sweep and inspection, with repair work quoted separately if the camera turns up something. A dryer vent is part of the same fire-safety picture, so we also handle chimney repair and vent work under one roof.
Annual Sweep and Inspection
An annual visit catches creosote before it hardens and cracks before they widen. The photo report gives you a record of the flue’s condition year over year. When something can wait, we say so.
Getting Ahead of Burning Season
Booking before the first cool evening means the flue is ready when you want a fire, not when you’ve already had one. It also means any repair has time to be scheduled without pressure. Call when the calendar is quiet.
Brands We Service
We work with Olympia Chimney components for caps, liners and venting hardware, and we know the points where that equipment tends to wear, particularly at the cap and the liner connections. We also service Famco ventilation products, which show up in homes that need mechanical venting alongside the chimney, and we handle those installations and repairs with the same care we give the flue.
Copperfield components come up in chase covers and flashing work, and we service those as part of a chimney repair rather than treating them as an afterthought. Whether you have Olympia Chimney, Famco, Copperfield or any other make, we can help.
See the difference
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- Smoke rolling back into the room. A fireplace that won’t draft is telling you the flue is blocked, undersized or damaged. It’s worth a camera inspection before you light another fire.
- A strong creosote smell in warm weather. That smell means buildup is sitting in the flue and reacting to the heat. It’s a sign the flue is overdue for a sweep.
- Visible cracks in the firebox or smoke chamber. Cracks let heat and gases reach places they shouldn’t. A camera inspection tells you how deep they go.
- A crumbling crown or missing cap. The crown sheds water off the top of the chimney, and when it fails, water gets into the flue. Repairing it early is far cheaper than relining later.
- Yellow or lazy gas flames. A gas fireplace should burn clean and blue at the base. Yellow flames suggest the burner or vent path needs attention from a trained technician.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Book the sweep. We schedule the visit around your calendar, and same-day appointments are often available. You’ll know what the sweep covers before we arrive.
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Protect the room. Drop cloths go down and the vacuum is sealed to the firebox so nothing drifts into the living space. The work leaves with us.
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Sweep the flue. We brush the flue with tools sized to the liner, then clear the firebox and smoke chamber. Nothing is forced through a flue it doesn’t fit.
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Camera the flue. A camera runs the full length of the flue, and we photograph what it finds. You see the images and hear what they mean in plain terms.
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Report and quote. We tell you what’s fine, what can wait, and what needs repair, with a written estimate for anything we recommend. There’s no pressure to decide on the spot.
How Much Does Chimney Sweep Cost in Pompano Beach?
A typical chimney sweep in Pompano Beach runs $180-$340 depending on the flue length, the amount of creosote, and whether the fireplace is wood-burning or gas. A gas fireplace clean lands in the same range because the burner and vent work offset the lighter flue cleaning. Chimney relining, when the camera shows a liner that’s failed, typically runs $2,400-$5,800 depending on flue length and liner type. Resurfacing with HeatShield is quoted separately and can be the less expensive path when the flue can be restored rather than relined.
Several things move the price. Flue length and the number of stories matter, because a two-story chase takes longer to sweep and camera properly. Heavy, hardened creosote takes more passes than a light coating. Access matters too: a fireplace set into a tight corner or a chimney with a steep roof pitch takes more setup. A gas unit adds burner and log cleaning to the job.
How to avoid overpaying: ask for the estimate in writing before work starts, ask to see the camera photos, and ask directly whether a recommended repair can safely wait. A company that can’t show you why a repair is needed isn’t giving you a quote, it’s giving you a guess. We never recommend liner or masonry work without camera evidence you can see for yourself, and we’ll tell you plainly when something can wait a season.
What’s included in a free estimate: the inspection, the camera run, the photo report, and a written price for the sweep and any repair we recommend. Call (866) 361-5813 for an exact quote.
Our Service Area Near Pompano Beach
We serve Pompano Beach and the surrounding communities, including Lighthouse Point, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Oakland Park, Deerfield Beach, Wilton Manors, Lauderdale Lakes, Lauderhill, Sunrise and Delray Beach. Scheduling is straightforward: we book the sweep, confirm the window, and arrive with the equipment the job needs. Homeowners in Lighthouse Point can book a chimney sweep on the same schedule as Pompano Beach, and those in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea can book a chimney sweep the same way. Call (866) 361-5813 to find the next opening.
Serving Pompano Beach, FL – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Pompano Beach and nearby communities. Use the map below to see the area we cover. If you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chimney Sweep in Pompano Beach
A chimney sweep is the service that removes soot, creosote and debris from a flue and firebox, then inspects the chimney for damage. It’s the routine maintenance that keeps a fireplace venting safely and is usually done once a year. At Stratford Chimney Sweep the sweep includes a camera inspection and a photo report. Call (866) 361-5813 to book one.
A standard sweep takes about an hour for a single flue, and closer to two hours if there’s heavy buildup or a repair is being quoted. Gas fireplaces often run a bit shorter on the flue and longer on the burner work. We’ll tell you what to expect when you book. Call (866) 361-5813 to schedule.
A typical sweep in Pompano Beach runs $180-$340, depending on flue length, buildup and whether the fireplace is wood-burning or gas. Relining, if the camera shows a failed liner, typically runs $2,400-$5,800. The written estimate always sets the final price. Call (866) 361-5813 for an exact quote; estimates are free.
Yes, we service Olympia Chimney components and install DuraFlex flexible liner systems. We know where those products wear and how they should be fitted, and we handle the work in-house rather than subcontracting it. If your setup uses either brand, we can inspect it and tell you what it needs. Call (866) 361-5813 to book an inspection.
Same-day appointments are often available, and we answer 24/7. Fast dispatch runs 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday, and we’re closed Saturday. A call outside dispatch hours is booked into the next opening. Call (866) 361-5813 and we’ll find you the soonest slot.
We stand behind the work we do, and we’ll walk you through what’s covered on your specific job in the written estimate. Product warranties on DuraFlex liners and HeatShield resurfacing come from the manufacturer, and we’ll explain how those apply. Ask us directly when we quote. Call (866) 361-5813 with any questions.
Clear the hearth and the floor in front of the fireplace, and move anything breakable out of the work area. Don’t burn a fire for at least 24 hours before the visit so the firebox is cool. If you have a gas fireplace, leave the pilot as it is and we’ll handle the rest.
Schedule Your Chimney Sweep Service in Pompano Beach Today
Book a sweep before burning season and you’ll know exactly what shape your flue is in, with photos to prove it. We sweep, inspect, and tell you plainly what can wait and what can’t. Call (866) 361-5813 for a free, no-obligation estimate. We answer 24/7, with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. Whether it’s this season or next, Stratford Chimney Sweep is ready when you are.
Written by the team at Stratford Chimney Sweep.