Level 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.
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AfterFast, Reliable Chimney Inspection Across Lighthouse Point
A chimney inspection in Lighthouse Point, FL typically costs $225 – $485 depending on the level of inspection, and most homeowners schedule one because they spotted staining, heard animals, or are buying or selling a canal-front home. We service every neighborhood in Lighthouse Point, from the streets off Sample Road down to the canals near the Hillsboro Inlet, and we arrive with a written price already in hand before any work begins. If you need a straight answer on whether your chimney is safe or just weathered, call (830) 251-4560 and we’ll schedule a time that fits your week.
Lighthouse Point is a small city – just over two square miles – which means our crews get familiar with the same streets, the same roof pitches, and the same salt-air wear patterns that show up on nearly every masonry chimney here. We know the difference between a cosmetic crack and a crown that is actively letting storm water into your flue. That local read on what we are looking at is exactly why people stop searching after the first inspection.
Why Flint Chimney Sweep Is Lighthouse Point’s Preferred Chimney Inspection Company
Most of our Lighthouse Point customers find us after a previous chimney company either no-showed, quoted one number on the phone and another at the door, or left a tarp full of soot in the driveway. We run a different operation. Every inspection gets a written price before we touch anything. The number you approve is the number on the invoice. That is not a sales pitch – it is how we have operated under the Garrison Standard since 2002, as part of the Garrison Partners family of independently owned chimney service companies.
Our Lighthouse Point crew wears uniforms, arrives in a marked truck, and every technician is background-checked before they ever step onto your property. You will know exactly who is walking through the door. When you call, a live person answers – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays. No voicemail trees, no “leave a message and we may call you back by Tuesday.”
And if we recommend a repair and it fails within one full year, we return at no charge under our 365-Day Done Right Promise. That guarantee is written, not implied. It covers every repair we perform in Lighthouse Point, from a simple crown seal to a full flue relining job.
Chimney Camera Inspection in Lighthouse Point
A chimney camera inspection in Lighthouse Point is the only way to see what is actually happening inside your flue – especially in this coastal climate, where exterior damage often hides interior problems for years. We run a waterproof camera down the entire flue and record high-resolution footage of the liner, the smoke chamber, and the flue tile joints. You get a photo and video report you can look at yourself while we walk you through what the footage shows. No guesswork, no “trust me.” The camera tells the truth.
When a camera inspection is the right call
If you have never burned a fire but keep finding grit, rust flakes, or bits of mortar on your hearth, that is rainwater or wildlife working its way down the flue. A camera inspection finds exactly where the water is getting in and what has already been compromised. We recommend this on nearly every older Lighthouse Point home, especially 1970s and 1980s ranches where the crown and flashing have spent four or five decades in salt air.
What a camera inspection costs here
A standalone camera inspection in Lighthouse Point runs $175 – $250 when booked on its own. When we perform it as part of a Level 2 inspection, the camera work is built into that price. Either way, you get the full photo report and a written summary of findings, with a clear note on whether anything needs attention now or can safely wait another season.
Fireplace Inspection in Lighthouse Point
A fireplace inspection in Lighthouse Point covers the firebox, damper, hearth, and the visible portion of the flue – the parts you can see when you open the glass doors and look up. We check for cracked firebrick, rusted dampers, loose mortar joints, and any sign that the fireplace has been pulling water or hosting animals. We also confirm the damper opens, closes, and seals correctly, because a damper that will not close is a direct line for air-conditioned air to escape your house every month you are not burning.
What we check on every fireplace inspection
We inspect the firebox for cracked or spalled brick – that is brick that has flaked or popped from repeated heating and cooling in humid air. We check the smoke shelf for debris and creosote buildup. We confirm the damper operates and the flue is clear. And we look at the hearth itself for signs of water staining or rust staining from a failing damper or loose flashing above.
Level 3 inspections for damaged or hidden flues
When a Lighthouse Point chimney has evidence of a past fire, significant water intrusion, or a hidden obstruction that a Level 2 camera pass cannot fully clear, we move to a Level 3 inspection. This is the most invasive level – it may involve opening a small section of the chimney interior or exterior to see what is behind the surface. A Level 3 inspection in Lighthouse Point typically runs $750 – $1,200, depending on access and how much needs to be opened. We only recommend it when the evidence says it is necessary, and we show you that evidence before you approve anything.
Trusted Brands We Service in Lighthouse Point
When a Lighthouse Point chimney needs new components, we install products from manufacturers whose names hold up under coastal conditions. We regularly spec HeatShield for flue liner repair and resurfacing – it is a cerfractory material that seals spalled flue tiles and restores liner integrity without a full tear-out. Gelco products come in for chimney caps and chase covers, and we carry Olympia Chimney supplies for common venting and cap replacements in this area. We keep the most common local parts stocked, which means faster turnaround for Lighthouse Point homes when a damper or cap fails between seasons.
Common Chimney Inspection Problems We See in Lighthouse Point Homes
- Cracked crowns and failed flashing from salt air and storm rain. Lighthouse Point sits between the Intracoastal and the ocean, which means every masonry chimney takes a steady beating of salt spray and hurricane-season driven rain. Crowns crack, flashing lifts, and water finds the gap – often for years before anyone looks.
- Rusty caps and critters in the flue. The standard galvanized cap on a 1980s Lighthouse Point home rusts out fast in coastal humidity. Once the screen goes, raccoons, squirrels, and birds get in. We find nests, rusted screens, and animal debris on the majority of older roofs here.
- Third-degree creosote glaze mistaken for ordinary soot. Even in a warm climate, the few fires some Lighthouse Point homeowners do burn can create a hard tar glaze inside the flue. A brush cannot remove it. Only the chemical or mechanical treatment we specify after seeing it on camera will address it.
- Fireplaces that have never been inspected because they are “decorative.” The homeowner bought the house, saw a fireplace, never lit it, and never scheduled an inspection. Meanwhile the crown has been leaking into the smoke chamber and the ceiling below it is quietly staining. We see this on a regular basis.
Pricing for Chimney Inspection in Lighthouse Point, FL
A Level 1 inspection in Lighthouse Point runs $225 – $325 and covers a visual check of the accessible portions of the chimney and fireplace. A Level 2 inspection – which adds full camera work and is required for real estate transactions and after storms – runs $375 – $485. A Level 3 inspection, when a hidden or serious problem is suspected, starts around $750 and goes up from there based on access and what needs to be opened. The written price you approve before we begin is the price you pay, and every repair we perform carries the one-year 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. Call (830) 251-4560 for a free estimate and we will give you a firm number before we schedule anything.
We Also Serve Cities Near Lighthouse Point
Flint Chimney Sweep provides the same Chimney Inspection service and written-guarantee standards across South Florida. Beyond Lighthouse Point, our crews cover nearby Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, and Orlando. If you are just outside city limits and need a dated inspection report for a real estate closing or an insurance renewal, call us and we will confirm coverage for your address.
Serving Lighthouse Point, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lighthouse Point 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 Inspection in Lighthouse Point
Yes, and for exactly the reason most Lighthouse Point homeowners skip it. The flue and crown are still exposed to salt air, storm rain, and wildlife even when the fireplace is never used. We inspected a 1970s ranch off Lighthouse Drive where the homeowner had never burned a fire but kept finding grit on the hearth; camera inspection showed a cracked chimney crown and failed flashing letting rainwater run down the flue liner, and a Famco cap with a rusted screen that had let a raccoon in. We documented it with photos, replaced the crown and cap, sealed the flashing, and confirmed with a Level 2 camera inspection that the HeatShield liner was still sound before telling her she could safely skip sweeping and revisit in 12 months. If you have never had your chimney looked at, the year you buy the house is the year to do it. Call (830) 251-4560 for a free estimate.
This city’s climate changes the answer. In a cold-climate town where people burn wood five months a year, the rule is sweep and inspect annually. In Lighthouse Point, where many fireplaces are decorative and the real threat is salt-air water intrusion and animal entry, a visual inspection every 24 months is usually enough for a rarely used fireplace, while a chimney that sees regular fires should be inspected each year and swept whenever creosote reaches 1/8 inch. We will tell you plainly on the report whether a sweep is actually needed or whether your chimney can safely go another year without one.
The camera finds what the eye cannot see from the top or the firebox: hairline cracks in a liner, spalled flue tiles, a rusted damper, a partial blockage, or a nest that starts ten feet down and would never be visible from the roof. In Lighthouse Point, it also finds what a flashlight does not: the slow corrosion of a liner that has been taking salt air and condensation for decades. You get the photos. We walk you through every frame.
A Level 2 inspection in Lighthouse Point runs $375 – $485, camera work included, and that is the written price you approve before we arrive. There is no upcharge discovered at the door, no surprise line item after we climb the roof, no “oh, that’s X more” once the ladder is up. The price on the estimate is the price on the invoice. If we recommend any follow-up repair, you get a second written quote for that work, and you decide.
Yes. We inspect, service, and when necessary replace components from the major chimney brands already installed on homes across Lighthouse Point, including DuraFlex liners, HeatShield cerfractory liners, Gelco caps, Olympia Chimney products, and Famco caps and dampers. We spec the right product for the job, not the one we earn the most margin on. If your existing liner is sound, we will tell you that – and show you the camera footage that backs up the claim.
If you own a chimney in Lighthouse Point, the simplest thing is to get it looked at on camera, get the photos, and make the call from there. We will give you a written flat price before we arrive, do the inspection, hand you the photo report, and tell you the truth about what needs attention now and what can safely wait. Call (830) 251-4560 for a free estimate, or click to schedule a time that works for you.
Written by Hank Delano, Owner at Flint Chimney Sweep, serving Lighthouse Point since 2002.