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 Tice
A chimney inspection in Tice typically runs $189 to $349, and you’ll get a written price before we ever set foot on your roof. That price is locked – the number you approve is the number on the invoice. If you’re off Palm Beach Boulevard, near the Orange River, or back in one of the older Tice neighborhoods off State Road 80, our techs know the chimneys here and what the humidity does to them. Call (830) 251-4560 to book. A live person answers, day or night.
We’ve been inspecting chimneys in this corner of Lee County long enough to know that Tice homes rarely fail because of heavy fire use. They fail because of water, animals, and time. Our Chimney Inspection process is built around that reality. We don’t walk off a roof without photos, and we don’t recommend a repair unless those photos show you exactly what we see.
Why Flint Chimney Sweep Is Tice’s Preferred Chimney Inspection Company
Flint Chimney Sweep has been part of the Garrison Partners family since 2002. Every technician who comes to your Tice home is background-checked and uniformed, so you know exactly who’s at your door. We run on a written standard – The Garrison Standard – and it applies to every inspection, every repair, every single job. Price before work. Guarantee in writing. No exceptions.
Tice homeowners tell us the same two things. They’ve had chimney companies no-show or change the price at the door. And they’ve had companies push a full reline when the real problem was a cracked crown. Hank Delano, who leads Flint Chimney Sweep, built our process to kill both of those problems. We document everything. You see the camera footage. You make the call with evidence in hand.
Our techs arrive inside the scheduled window, and they’re equipped to inspect chimneys across all of Tice’s housing stock – mid-century concrete block ranches, newer stucco homes, and the occasional freestanding masonry chimney on an older lot. Dispatch and scheduling run through our South Florida office outside Miami, but the crew serving Tice is local to this area.
Fireplace Inspection in Tice
Fireplace Inspection in Tice means more than looking at the firebox. On a flat, humid, low-lying property, the real action is usually up top – the crown, the cap, and the flashing. We inspect the full system from firebox to flue outlet, and we photograph every component of note. For a standard fireplace inspection in Tice, plan on $189 to $249 depending on chimney height and roof access.
What the Inspector Checks
We start at the base: hearth, firebox, damper operation, and the condition of the refractory panels. Then we move to the roof. The crown gets checked for cracks, the cap for rust-through, and the flashing for pulled or rotted seals. Inside, the flue liner gets scoped with a camera when the inspection level calls for it.
When You Need It Here
Tice homeowners don’t always burn the way colder climates do. But animals, rain, and humidity work year-round. A fireplace inspection catches water entry before it stains a ceiling. It also documents exactly what needs attention now and what can safely wait.
Chimney Inspection Services in Tice
Chimney Inspection Services in Tice fall into three levels, and we’re straight about which one you actually need. A Level 1 runs $189 to $249. A Level 2 with full camera scope runs $299 to $349. A Level 3 – reserved for serious damage or after a chimney fire – is quoted only after we see what we’re dealing with. You’ll get a written price before any work starts, every time.
Level 1 and Level 2
A Level 1 inspection covers all readily accessible surfaces and the condition of the flue from above and below. If you’ve just bought or sold a home off Bayshore Road, Level 2 is the one realtors and title companies usually require. It adds a full camera scan of the flue liner and smoke chamber.
Camera and Flue Inspection
We run a high-resolution camera through the flue to look for hidden gaps, first-degree creosote, third-degree glaze, or a buckled liner. A Flue Inspection report includes stills from the footage. You keep the photos. We train our techs to explain what they’re seeing in plain words, not trade jargon.
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.
Trusted Brands We Service in Tice
When a Tice inspection turns up a damaged cap, missing hardware, or a liner that needs attention, we don’t reach for whatever is on the truck. We specify by job. That means DuraFlex for liner replacement, HeatShield for resurfacing a flue with joint gaps, and Copperfield or Famco parts for caps and hardware. Our techs carry the common items for Tice homes, which shortens the second trip when a repair follows an inspection. Not every brand fits every chimney. We don’t push a product because we have it in stock – we use the one the job calls for.
Common Chimney Inspection Problems We See in Tice Homes
- Cracked crowns and spalled brick: Year-round humidity and blowing rain wear down the mortar crown on top of the chimney. Once the crown cracks, water gets into the masonry, and the brick face starts to flake off.
- Animal entry: Raccoons and birds find flues in Tice all year. Unused chimneys are the worst – animals nest, block the flue, and leave debris that traps moisture against the liner.
- Rusted caps and dampers: Salt air and humidity corrode standard galvanized caps faster here than inland. A rusted cap lets rain straight down the flue. A seized damper often means corrosion below the throat.
- First-degree creosote with glaze pockets: Even light-burn Tice chimneys show first-degree creosote. If a previous owner burned pine or wet wood, pockets of harder second-degree may be hiding where the camera only catches a glimpse of them.
Pricing for Chimney Inspection in Tice, FL
Here’s the straight answer on cost in Tice. A Level 1 inspection runs $189 to $249. A Level 2 inspection with camera scope runs $299 to $349. Both include a written photo report. If the inspection finds a repair that needs doing, you get a written quote for that work before we touch anything else – and every repair carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing, valid for a full year.
What moves the price within those ranges is chimney height, roof pitch, and how easy the flue access is. A single-story Tice ranch with a modest flue sits at the bottom of the range. A two-story chimney with a steep roof pitch sits at the top. You’ll know your number before we book, and the estimate is free. Call (830) 251-4560 for a written quote.
Here’s the key pricing detail for Tice specifically: because local chimneys often show water and animal damage rather than heavy creosote, a Level 2 with camera is the one we recommend most. It catches crown cracks, pulled flashing, and rusted caps before they turn into masonry repairs. The camera shows you exactly what we see, so nothing is recommended on faith.
We Also Serve Cities Near Tice
Our Tice crews cover homes throughout this part of Florida, including Chimney Inspection in Tice and surrounding communities. If you’re in Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, or Orlando and need a documented chimney inspection with a written price and a full-year guarantee, call (830) 251-4560. Scheduling runs through our South Florida office, and we’ll match you with a local tech.
Serving Tice, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Tice 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 Tice
Once a year, regardless of how often you burn. The moisture and animal pressure in Tice operate on their own schedule, and annual is the only interval that catches cracked crowns and pulled flashing before they become interior water damage. If you burn even occasionally, annual is the minimum. If you never burn, every other year is acceptable, but not ideal here because of the humidity. Call (830) 251-4560 to schedule, and we’ll put a written quote in your hands before you commit.
A standard Level 2 inspection includes a full visual check of the firebox, damper, smoke chamber, crown, cap, and flashing, plus a camera scan of the entire flue liner. You get a photo report showing every finding. In Tice specifically, we spend extra time on the crown and flashing because that’s where local water intrusion starts.
That depends on what the camera shows. First-degree creosote brushes out and can usually wait if you’re not burning. Third-degree glaze requires HeatShield or a new liner – a sweep won’t fix it. We don’t pad inspections with unnecessary sweeps. If the flue is clean and dry, we’ll tell you plainly. Call (830) 251-4560 and we’ll give you an honest answer after the inspection is done.
We schedule inspections in Tice on the next available slot, and we can’t promise same-day service. If you have an active leak or an animal inside the chimney, tell the scheduling team when you call (830) 251-4560 and we’ll work you into the earliest opening. Emergency situations get priority when someone describes damage that’s actively worsening.
Yes, and in Tice it may be more important than in a cold climate. Animals nest in unused flues, rain gets in through cracked crowns, and humidity does its damage whether you burn or not. We find crown failures and animal intrusions on low-burn Tice chimneys all the time. A camera inspection catches it before the water reaches your drywall. Call (830) 251-4560 for a written quote, and we’ll show you the photos.
Written by Hank Delano, Owner at Flint Chimney Sweep, serving Tice with documented inspections, written prices, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Get a Chimney Inspection in Tice With a Written Price and a Full-Year Guarantee
You don’t have to guess what a chimney inspection will cost, and you shouldn’t have to wonder whether the findings are real. We give you the price before we book, the photos during the inspection, and a written guarantee on any repair for a full year after the work. If a covered repair fails within that year, we return at no charge. That’s The Garrison Standard, and it applies to every Tice home we inspect.
Call (830) 251-4560. A real person answers. We’ll schedule your inspection, lock your price in writing, and send a uniformed, background-checked tech who will show you exactly what your chimney needs and what can safely wait.