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 West Palm Beach Homeowners
If you’re searching for our Chimney Sweep in West Palm Beach, FL, you probably want two things: a flue that won’t catch fire, and a technician you don’t have to second-guess when they walk through the door. We get it. At Alcott Chimney West Palm Beach, led by Ruben Castellano, we’ve been serving homeowners since 2002. A standard chimney sweep in this area typically runs $189 to $319 before any repairs. Call us at (728) 203-8687 and a live person answers, day or night.
Chimney Sweep Services
Chimney Sweep Services cover the full removal of creosote (the tar-like buildup that causes chimney fires), soot, and any debris blocking your flue. In West Palm Beach, we recommend this every year before you light the first fire of the season, even if you only burn occasionally. Alcott Chimney West Palm Beach includes a written price before any work begins, and every sweep comes with a camera inspection so you can see exactly what we removed and what condition the flue is in. Standard sweeps run $189 to $319 depending on flue height, access, and how much creosote has accumulated.
Level One Sweep
For fireplaces that are used regularly and were cleaned within the last year, this is the straightforward removal of soot and light creosote from the flue liner, smoke chamber, damper, and firebox. We finish by checking the draft to confirm smoke is moving up and out the way it should.
Heavy Creosote Removal
When creosote has hardened into a shiny, tar-like glaze, standard brushing isn’t enough. We use rotary cleaning tools with flexible rods designed to break up stage two and stage three creosote without damaging the flue liner, then we show you the before-and-after camera footage.
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.
Styles & brands we work with
Chimney Cleaning
Chimney Cleaning is the mechanical removal of combustion byproducts from the inside of your flue, smoke chamber, and firebox. In Palm Beach Chimney Sweep territory, our humid coastal air means creosote can attract moisture and become corrosive faster than you’d expect, so we recommend an annual cleaning even if you only use your fireplace a handful of times each winter. Alcott Chimney West Palm Beach uses professional rotary brushes and HEPA-filtered vacuums to keep dust out of your living room, with a standard cleaning running $189 to $319.
What We Remove
Beyond creosote, we remove bird nests, dead leaves, palm fronds, and the occasional lizard or gecko that’s found its way down the flue. Chimney Sweep - Greenacres and nearby West Palm Beach’s tree canopy and coastal winds mean exterior debris is a year-round issue, not just a fall problem.
Post-Cleaning Draft Check
A clean flue doesn’t matter if the draft isn’t working. After every cleaning, we light a smoke test or use a draft gauge to verify that combustion gases are moving up and out, not spilling back into your home.
Fireplace Cleaning
Fireplace Cleaning goes beyond the flue to cover the firebox, grate, glass doors, and surround where ash and soot accumulate after every burn. In West Palm Beach, even gas fireplaces collect dust, pet hair, and the occasional spider web inside the burner assembly. Alcott Chimney West Palm Beach includes fireplace cleaning as part of every sweep, with full-service visits starting at $189. If you only need the firebox cleaned and the flue was recently swept, we offer that as a standalone service.
Wood-Burning Firebox Service
We remove ash, inspect the firebrick for cracks, and check that the grate sits at the correct height for proper airflow. Cracked firebrick might look cosmetic, but gaps let heat reach the metal firebox shell and can warp it over time.
Glass and Surround Refresh
For fireplaces with glass doors, we use non-abrasive cleaners that remove soot haze without scratching the ceramic glass. We also vacuum out the door tracks so the doors close and seal the way they should.
Chimney Services
Chimney Services is the umbrella term for everything we do to keep your chimney safe and functional: sweeping, inspections, minor masonry repairs, cap replacement, and flue liner assessment. In West Palm Beach, salt air and summer humidity accelerate mortar deterioration, so we look at your crown and flashing on every visit, not just when something’s already leaking. Alcott Chimney West Palm Beach starts with a sweep or inspection, then gives you a written quote for anything else we find, with no pressure and no obligation.
Annual Inspection Pairing
The National Fire Protection Association recommends a level one inspection with every sweep. We do that automatically, documenting the condition of the flue liner, damper, smoke chamber, and exterior masonry with photos you can keep for your records.
Minor Masonry Repairs
Small crown cracks and missing mortar joints are affordable to fix when caught early. We use professional-grade sealants and mortar matched to your existing brick, so repairs blend in rather than standing out like a patch job.
Chimney Sweep Certified
Chimney Sweep Certified means the technician who arrives at your door has completed formal training in chimney science, fire safety, and inspection protocols, and carries proof of that certification with them. Alcott Chimney West Palm Beach goes further: every technician passes a background check and identity verification through the Threshold Standard before ever stepping on your property. You’ll know your technician’s name and see their photo before we arrive. Certification matters because chimney fires in the U.S. cause an estimated 25,000 house fires a year, and most are traced to creosote that should have been removed. A certified sweep costs no more than an uncertified one here: $189 to $319 for the service.
Ongoing Training Requirements
Ruben Castellano requires every technician to complete continuing education on current NFPA 211 standards and manufacturer-specific training for the brands we service. That means when code changes or a manufacturer updates an installation specification, our team knows it before it shows up in your inspection report.
Why Certification Protects You
A certified sweep knows what a dangerous flue looks like and can document it with camera evidence. We don’t guess and we don’t scare-sell. If your flue is fine, you’ll hear that from us in plain English, with the photos to prove it.
Gas Fireplace Cleaning
Gas Fireplace Cleaning is the service that keeps your vented or vent-free gas logs burning blue and clean instead of producing soot and carbon monoxide. In West Palm Beach, dust from ceiling fans, pet dander, and fine sand tracked in from the beach all settle inside the burner ports. Alcott Chimney West Palm Beach cleans gas fireplaces as a standalone service or as part of a full chimney sweep, with gas fireplace cleaning typically running $129 to $249 depending on the unit. We service all major gas log brands and convert many homeowners from wood to gas using Olympia Chimney or Copperfield components.
Burner and Pilot Cleaning
Dirty burner ports cause uneven flames, sooting on the glass, and in the worst case, delayed ignition that lets gas build up before it lights. We disassemble, clean, and reassemble the burner assembly, then verify the pilot light and thermocouple are working correctly.
Log Placement and Air Shutter Adjustment
Gas logs must sit in their exact designed positions or the flame will be wrong and could produce carbon monoxide. After cleaning, we set the logs per the manufacturer’s diagram and adjust the air shutter for a clean, efficient burn.
Chimney Maintenance
Chimney Sweep Maintenance Checklist for West Palm Beach Homeowners starts with understanding that chimney maintenance is the recurring care that keeps your sweep intervals longer, your repairs smaller, and your fireplace ready when the first cold front hits West Palm Beach. It includes annual sweeping, seasonal inspections, cap checks, and minor preventive repairs like sealing a small crown crack before it becomes a water intrusion problem. Alcott Chimney West Palm Beach offers chimney maintenance plans starting at $219 per year, which includes one sweep, one inspection, and priority scheduling for any issues we find.
Annual Maintenance Plan
Our plan members get a scheduled sweep and inspection every year, plus 10% off any repair we recommend. We’ll call you when it’s time, so you never have to remember whether last winter’s fireplace use warrants a cleaning before this winter.
Post-Storm and Seasonal Checks
After a hurricane or strong summer storm, we check for displaced caps, cracked crowns, and water stains inside the flue. West Palm Beach gets its share of wind-driven rain, and catching a small leak in September costs far less than replacing a rotted chase in January.
Brands We Service
We work daily with DuraFlex liner systems, which we specify for most chimney relining jobs in West Palm Beach because they hold up well to our humidity and salt air. We’ve installed and inspected hundreds of DuraFlex liners, and we stock their standard components in our service trucks so most relining jobs don’t require a second visit.
Copperfield and Famco components show up frequently in our gas fireplace conversions and cap replacements. Copperfield chimney caps are one of the few brands we’ve seen survive multiple hurricane seasons without rusting through, and Famco dampers give us a reliable replacement option when an old cast-iron damper is too warped to seal. Whether you have DuraFlex, Copperfield, Famco, or any other make, we can service it.
See the difference
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- Smoke rolls back into the room. This means the draft has failed, and it’s pushing carbon monoxide into your living space. Stop using the fireplace immediately and call us. A flue that’s suddenly reversed usually means a blockage, a cold flue, or a damper that isn’t fully open.
- You smell something like a campfire when the fireplace is cold. That’s creosote off-gassing, and it means there’s a significant buildup inside the flue. It’s more than a smell; it’s the same material that ignites at around 2,000 degrees once a hot fire gets going.
- There’s black, flaky debris falling into the firebox. That’s creosote flaking off the flue walls, which tells us the buildup is thick enough to be shedding on its own. It can also mean rain is getting in and loosening it, which points to a cap or crown problem.
- The damper is stuck or won’t close completely. A damper that’s seized open lets air-conditioned air pour up the chimney all summer, and one that’s stuck closed makes the fireplace unusable. Rust is the usual culprit in our humidity, and replacing it is straightforward.
- You see water stains on the ceiling or wall near the chimney. Water is finding its way past the flashing, crown, or brick itself. In West Palm Beach, our afternoon downpours mean a small leak becomes a big one fast, and mold follows moisture here within days.
Our Process, Step by Step
1. You call, a person answers.
No voicemail, no callback queue. Call (728) 203-8687 and we’ll answer, ask a few questions about your fireplace and chimney, and schedule a visit. You’ll receive the technician’s name and photo before we arrive, along with a two-hour arrival window.
2. We arrive and show identification.
Our technician knocks, introduces themselves, and presents a photo ID badge matching the name and photo you received. This is the Threshold Standard, and it’s non-negotiable on every Alcott Chimney West Palm Beach visit.
3. We protect your home and inspect.
We lay down drop cloths, set up HEPA-filtered vacuums, and run a camera up the flue before anything else. You’ll see the condition of the liner on our screen, so when we recommend a cleaning or repair, you’re looking at the same evidence we are.
4. We complete the work and document it.
After sweeping and any repairs, we run the camera again and show you the after footage. You get a written report with photos, a written guarantee on any repair, and a copy of your invoice showing exactly what was done and what it cost.
5. We stand behind it for 365 days.
The 365-Day Done Right Promise means if the work isn’t right, we make it right, free of charge, for a full year after the job. If a repair fails within the coverage period, the second visit is free. No fine print about exclusions; it’s stated plainly on every invoice.
How Much Does Chimney Sweep Cost in West Palm Beach?
A standard chimney sweep in West Palm Beach typically runs $189 to $319 for a single-flue fireplace with normal creosote buildup. If you have a two-story home with a steep roof pitch, expect the upper end of that range. Heavy creosote removal adds $50 to $100 depending on severity. Gas fireplace cleaning runs $129 to $249 as a standalone service. Annual maintenance plans start at $219 per year.
Several factors affect the final price: flue height and roof access, how much creosote has accumulated, whether the damper needs replacement, and whether we’re repairing minor masonry issues while we’re up there. The best way to avoid overpaying is to get a written price before any work starts, which is how we operate on every single job. Your free estimate includes the camera inspection, so you’ll know exactly what needs to be done and what it costs before we touch a brush.
Our Service Area Near West Palm Beach
Alcott Chimney West Palm Beach serves homeowners throughout Palm Beach County, including Chimney Sweep in Boynton Beach, Chimney Sweep in Wellington, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, Greenacres, Royal Palm Beach, Riviera Beach, Palm Springs, North Palm Beach, Lantana, and Palm Beach. Most appointments are scheduled within three to five business days, and we reserve same-week slots for urgent safety concerns like smoke backdraft or storm damage. Call (728) 203-8687 and we’ll confirm the next available time in your neighborhood.
Serving West Palm Beach, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the West Palm Beach area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chimney Sweep in West Palm Beach
A chimney sweep is the thorough cleaning of the flue, smoke chamber, damper, and firebox to remove creosote, soot, and blockages that can cause chimney fires or carbon monoxide backup. It’s performed with specialized brushes, rods, and vacuums, and a camera inspection before and after confirms the flue is clear. In West Palm Beach, an annual chimney sweep is the single most effective step you can take to prevent a chimney fire.
A standard chimney sweep in West Palm Beach takes 60 to 90 minutes from setup to final walkthrough. Heavy creosote removal or a two-story home with steep roof access can push that to two hours. We always tell you the expected duration when you book, and the technician confirms it upon arrival.
A standard chimney sweep in West Palm Beach runs $189 to $319, with gas fireplace cleaning at $129 to $249 and annual maintenance plans starting at $219. The final price depends on flue height, creosote buildup, and whether repairs are needed. Call (728) 203-8687 for an exact quote based on your fireplace, free of charge and good before any work begins.
Yes, we install and service DuraFlex chimney liners, which we specify for most relining jobs in West Palm Beach because of their durability in our humid, salt-heavy air. We stock standard DuraFlex components in our service trucks. If your liner is cracked or deteriorating, we’ll show you the camera footage first and explain whether relining is genuinely necessary or if the flue can safely wait.
We always have a live person answering the phone, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you smell smoke or gas at 11 p.m., you’ll reach a real human who can help you assess the situation and schedule priority service. We reserve same-week appointment slots for urgent safety issues like smoke backdraft, gas odors, or storm damage.
Every repair we complete is backed by a written guarantee, and if the repair fails within the coverage period, the second visit is free. On top of that, our 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the entire job for a full year: if the work isn’t right, Alcott Chimney West Palm Beach makes it right. The coverage terms are printed on every invoice, not hidden in fine print.
Clear the area around the fireplace by moving furniture, decor, and anything on the mantel at least six feet back, and don’t light a fire for at least 24 hours before your appointment so the firebox is cool. If you have pets, put them in a separate room while we’re working. We bring drop cloths and HEPA vacuums, so your floors and furniture stay clean.
Schedule Your Chimney Sweep Service in West Palm Beach Today
Call (728) 203-8687 for a free, no-obligation estimate. A live person answers 24/7, and you’ll get a written price before any work begins. We’ll send you your technician’s name and photo before the visit, and every job is backed by our 365-Day Done Right Promise. Homeowners in West Palm Beach have trusted Ruben Castellano and the Alcott team since 2002. Call today and get your chimney ready for the season.
Written by Ruben Castellano, Owner at Alcott Chimney West Palm Beach, serving West Palm Beach, FL since 2002.