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.
Fast, Reliable Chimney Repair Across Hollywood
If your chimney has water stains, a crumbling crown or a damper that won’t pivot, you’re looking at a repair problem, not a cleaning problem. Chimney Sweep Hollywood handles chimney repair across Hollywood, from the masonry fireplaces near downtown and the historic districts to the prefab flues tucked into 1970s and 1980s condos and townhomes. Our technicians have up to 8 years of experience, and we work the sweep-inspect-repair cycle as one company so nothing gets handed off to a second crew. Call (833) 974-6567 for a free estimate. We answer 24/7, with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm.
Why Hollywood Homeowners Call Chimney Sweep Hollywood for Chimney Repair
Because our service areas sit along the coast between Fort Lauderdale and the Broward-Miami-Dade line, we spend more time on Hollywood roofs than a generalist outfit ever will. That matters: the repairs that come up here are driven by damp air, salt and storm-season rain, not the northern freeze-and-creosote pattern. We know what a Hollywood stack typically looks like after an off-season, and we inspect for it before recommending a dollar of work.
We document every inspection in writing, which homeowners appreciate around insurance renewals and home sales. Every repair is backed by a satisfaction guarantee, and we quote flat pricing agreed before we book the job. We name the brands we use, because the materials matter as much as the labor. If you’re comparing us to a sweep-only company, ask whether they handle crown, flashing and cap work in the same visit. We do.
Hollywood deserves an honest local read on what water has done to the top of a chimney, and that’s what we give.
Styles & brands we work with
- Sweep & inspection
- Caps & crowns
- Flue relining
- Masonry repair
- Gas fireplace service
Chimney Flashing Repair in Hollywood
Chimney Flashing Repair in Hollywood is usually about storm-driven rain finding the seam where a masonry stack meets the roof, then tracking down through the ceiling. The fix means removing the failed flashing, checking the roof deck and masonry for rot or soft brick, and installing new flashing that’s properly stepped, sealed and clear of the shingles. Most Hollywood homeowners call after they spot a ceiling stain in the room below the stack, not because of smoke or draft issues. On a typical Hollywood home this runs $350 – $650, and we confirm the final price in a written estimate.
Why roof-to-chimney seams fail here
Hurricane-season wind drives rain sideways into a flashing seam that was never built for that pressure. Add nine steamy months of humidity and the sealant at the base begins to let go quietly. By the time you see a stain inside, water has likely been moving for a while.
What a proper flashing job includes
New metal flashing, a sealed counter-flashing joint at the masonry, and a check that the crown and cap aren’t dumping water onto the same seam. If the roof around the stack is soft, we tell you plainly and stop there. We flag what can safely wait and what can’t.
Chimney Crown Repair in Hollywood
Chimney Crown Repair in Hollywood most often means rebuilding or resealing the concrete top of a masonry stack after a subtropical off-season of sun, rain and salt air has cracked it. A failing crown lets water run straight down the flue, rusting the damper and soaking the firebox of a fireplace that sat unused all summer. Typical Hollywood pricing is $450 – $900, depending on whether the crown can be resealed or needs a full rebuild with a proper overhang and drip edge. The written estimate sets the final price.
Cracked crowns and rusted dampers
Sun-and-rain cycling opens hairline cracks that grow a little wider each season. Rain follows those cracks down the flue and sits against the damper assembly. That’s why a Hollywood homeowner opens the fireplace on the first chilly night and finds a pivot that won’t move.
Resurfacing versus rebuilding
Some crowns only need a fresh, sealed surface coat to stop the intrusion. Others are spalling deeply enough that a rebuild is the honest call. We use HeatShield ceramic resurfacing where it fits, and we tell you which one your stack actually needs.
Trusted Brands We Service in Hollywood
We work with professional product lines rather than generic substitutes: DuraFlex flexible liner systems, HeatShield flue resurfacing, Gelco and Famco caps and venting covers, plus Olympia Chimney and Copperfield supplies. That means we can source and install the right cap for a water-prone Hollywood stack, close a damaged flue with HeatShield when a full reline isn’t necessary, and line an offset flue with DuraFlex where a rigid system won’t go. A proper cap is the first line of defense against moisture and animal intrusion, and we treat it that way. We don’t stock parts or run a local warehouse; we source what the job needs and keep turnaround tight.
See the difference
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AfterCommon Chimney Repair Problems We See in Hollywood Homes
- Cracked crowns dripping into the flue. Sun-and-rain cycling on the concrete top of a 1920s – 1950s masonry stack opens cracks quickly in this climate. Water runs down to the damper and rusts it while the fireplace sits idle.
- Failed flashing after storm season. Wind-driven rain pushes past the roof-to-chimney junction, and the first sign is a ceiling stain rather than a draft complaint. Left alone, it rots the deck around the stack.
- Animal nesting and mildew in dormant flues. Nine months of disuse gives birds and raccoons time to move in, and a tile- or brick-lined flue holds damp air. A pre-season inspection often clears a blocked smoke chamber before the first fire.
- Spalling brick and crumbling mortar on Mediterranean-revival stacks. Salt air near the beach and long humid summers soften mortar joints and pit the brick faces. Repointing and waterproofing protect the masonry before it needs a rebuild.
Pricing for Chimney Repair in Hollywood, FL
Typical repair costs in the Hollywood market: mortar repointing on a masonry stack runs $250 – $600, spalling brick repair $400 – $1,200 depending on how much face is affected, and chimney waterproofing $300 – $700. Chimney flashing repair falls around $350 – $650, crown repair $450 – $900, and a full chimney rebuild $2,500 – $6,000 for a badly deteriorated stack. What moves the number is height, access, how far the water damage traveled, and whether we can reseal or must rebuild. Nothing is recommended without camera evidence you can see for yourself. Every estimate is free, and the written price sets the final cost. Call (833) 974-6567 for an exact quote.
We Also Serve Cities Near Hollywood
Beyond our work in Hollywood, we also take chimney repair calls from homeowners in Ives Estates, Ojus, West Park and Hallandale Beach. The same salt air and storm-season wear that drives water intrusion here shows up across those neighboring communities, so the repair approach doesn’t change much. If you’re just outside Hollywood proper, call and we’ll confirm coverage.
Serving Hollywood, FL – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Hollywood and nearby communities. Use the map below to see the area we cover. If you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Chimney Repair in Hollywood
A musty smell after a dormant summer is usually a repair and cleanup together, not a simple sweep. In Hollywood’s Mediterranean-revival and ranch bungalows, damp air, mildew and animal nesting build up in a tile- or brick-lined flue that sat closed through the humid season. A Level 2 inspection shows whether the cap, crown or flashing let water in, and we clear the nesting and mildew before the firebox goes back into service. Call (833) 974-6567 for a free estimate.
Yes, salt air near the beach speeds up crown and flashing wear compared with inland stacks. Salt and constant humidity work on mortar joints and sealant seams year-round, and hurricane-season wind pushes rain into places a northern roof never sees. The crown cracks, the flashing seal lets go, and water finds the flue. That’s why a pre-season check makes sense for Hollywood homes close to the ocean.
You still need one, because your Hollywood chimney’s main risk is water and nesting, not soot. A fireplace used a few chilly nights a year sits dormant through the rest of the off-season, which is plenty of time for damp air and animals to do damage. An annual inspection catches a cracked crown or failed cap early, before it rusts the damper. Call (833) 974-6567 to book one.
Crown repair fixes the top of the stack, while flashing repair fixes the seam where the stack meets the roof. The crown is the concrete cap that sheds rain off the flue; the flashing is the metal at the roof junction that keeps storm-driven water out. Both are water-intrusion repairs, and a Hollywood stack often needs both checked in the same visit. We document what we find with photos before quoting.
Yes, a prefab metal flue can be repaired and serviced, though it takes different parts and methods than masonry. Hollywood’s 1970s and 1980s condos and townhomes have these systems, and the usual issues are a rusted cap, a loose storm collar and animal nesting. We inspect the flue and cap and tell you what’s safe to run and what needs replacing. Call (833) 974-6567 for a free estimate.
If water is getting into your stack, or your fireplace came out of summer with rust and a musty smell, don’t wait for the first cold night to find out. Call (833) 974-6567 for a free estimate. We answer 24/7, with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. Sweep. Inspect. Repair. All three. One company.
Written by the team at Chimney Sweep Hollywood.