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.
Chimney Company in The Acreage, FL
A standard chimney sweep in The Acreage typically runs $189 – $289, and most homes here need one every year because of the humidity, dust, and seasonal burning patterns. Alcott Chimney Sweep handles sweeping, inspections, and gas fireplace repair across The Acreage, with upfront written pricing before any work begins. If you’re seeing smoke back up into the living room or it’s been more than a year since the flue was looked at, call us at (728) 203-8687 and we’ll get you scheduled.
What makes The Acreage different from coastal Palm Beach County is the dust. Sandy soil, unpaved roads in spots, and wide-open lots mean more airborne grit finds its way into chimneys, caps, and dampers. Add in lovebug season and falling palm fronds, and you have a recipe for clogged screens and poor draft that homeowners in gated suburbs rarely deal with.
Why The Acreage Homes Are Different
The Acreage is a sprawling unincorporated community of mostly single-family ranch-style homes built from the 1980s onward, sitting on lots of an acre or more. That layout changes the chimney work in ways that don’t show up on a standard service checklist. Many homes have traditional masonry fireplaces, but a growing number were built with prefabricated metal chimneys, which need a different cleaning method and different tools than a brick-and-mortar flue. A sweep that works fine on a masonry chimney can damage a prefab system if the technician doesn’t know what they’re looking at.
The soil here is sandy, the water table is high, and there’s no municipal water or sewer infrastructure tying everything together. That creates persistent dust and humidity that settle into chimney systems. Dampers rust faster. Caps corrode. Creosote, the tar-like residue from wood smoke, absorbs moisture and turns into a hardened glaze that’s harder to remove and more flammable than the flaky kind. We see it on nearly every first visit to a The Acreage home that hasn’t been swept in a few seasons.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main The Acreage Services
The two calls we get most from The Acreage homeowners are for annual chimney cleaning and for inspections before a first fire of the season. Here’s what each one involves, and each has its own dedicated page with full pricing and local details.
Chimney Sweep in The Acreage
A proper sweep in The Acreage removes creosote, soot, and debris from the flue, smoke chamber, and damper. We also check and clear the cap and screen, which in this area get clogged with lovebug carcasses in May and September and knocked loose by palm fronds the rest of the year. A blocked cap is one of the most common reasons smoke backs up into The Acreage living rooms, and it’s usually a quick fix during a routine cleaning. We use professional-grade brushes and vacuums sized for both masonry and prefabricated metal chimneys. See the full breakdown at Chimney Sweep in The Acreage.
Chimney Inspection in The Acreage
An inspection is a camera-based look at the entire flue system, from the firebox to the cap. In The Acreage, the humid summers and occasional tropical systems push moisture into chimneys, and we use the camera to check for rusted dampers, cracked flue tiles, and water staining that suggests a leak. The video lets you see exactly what we see, and nothing gets recommended without visual evidence you can review. We offer Level 1 and Level 2 inspections depending on what’s changed since the last one. Full details at Chimney Inspection in The Acreage.
Gas Fireplace Repair in The Acreage
Gas fireplaces in The Acreage see use mostly during the brief winter months, but the off-season is when moisture and dust do their damage. We service and repair gas logs, valves, pilots, thermocouples, and remote systems, and we carry replacement parts from brands professionals actually specify. If your gas fireplace won’t light, smells odd when it runs, or the flame looks weak and yellow, that’s a call worth making before the weather turns. We’ll quote the repair in writing before we start. Details at Gas Fireplace Repair in The Acreage.
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.
Brands We Service in The Acreage
Alcott Chimney Sweep works with professional trade materials, not big-box substitutes. That means Famco caps and dampers, DuraFlex liner systems, HeatShield resurfacing, and Copperfield components. We keep common parts stocked locally for faster turnaround on The Acreage repair jobs. Browse the full list of our brands.
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| Service | Typical range in The Acreage |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep (masonry) | $189 – $259 |
| Standard chimney sweep (prefabricated metal) | $199 – $289 |
| Chimney sweep with cap and screen cleaning | $219 – $309 |
| Level 1 chimney inspection | $149 – $229 |
| Level 2 chimney inspection (camera) | $299 – $449 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $245 – $495 |
| Damper repair or replacement | $225 – $525 |
| Gas fireplace diagnostic call | $99 – $149 |
| Gas log set installation | $395 – $795 |
| Creosote glaze removal (add-on) | $95 – $225 |
What pushes a The Acreage job toward the upper end is usually access. Long driveways are fine, but overgrown lots, low branches near the roofline, and years of skipped cleanings that packed the flue with hardened creosote add real time and labor. That said, you’ll always receive a written price before any work begins, and that number is what you pay. No surprises at the end.
Neighborhoods We Serve in The Acreage
The Acreage covers a wide footprint west of Royal Palm Beach and north of Wellington, and we work across the entire unincorporated area. Our techs route through The Acreage most days of the week, with typical appointment windows of one to three business days depending on the season.
- The Acreage proper (all sections)
- Loxahatchee
- Royal Palm Beach (near the western boundary)
- Westlake
- Arden
Service Area – Cities Near The Acreage
We also serve the surrounding communities where many The Acreage homeowners work, shop, and send their kids to school. That includes West Palm Beach, FL, Boynton Beach, FL, Wellington, FL, and Jupiter, FL. If you’re anywhere in the western Palm Beach County area, give us a call and we’ll confirm coverage.
Serving The Acreage, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the The Acreage 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 Company in The Acreage
Most The Acreage appointments are scheduled within one to three business days. During the fall pre-burn season, the calendar tightens, so calling a week or two before you plan to light the first fire is the smart move. We answer the phone with a live person around the clock, so you can always reach someone to book.
The Acreage is unincorporated, and most properties sit outside HOA governance, so in most cases no association approval is needed for a sweep or inspection. If your specific lot belongs to a smaller HOA pocket, the work we do is cosmetic-access only and rarely requires notice. When in doubt, check your deed restrictions.
Once a year, minimum, if you burn wood more than a handful of times each winter. The humidity and dust in The Acreage cause creosote to build up faster and harden into a glaze that’s harder to remove. Even gas fireplaces benefit from an annual inspection to check for rust and debris. Call (728) 203-8687 and we’ll get you on the calendar.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local chimney cleaning pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What The Acreage Customers Say
"Having a vetted person in the house was why we picked them. Background checked, badge, polite. The fireplace has never been cleaner."
- Nadine F."We'd had a bird nest in the flue for a year. Removed it, installed a new cap, and we finally got a draft that works. No smoke smell in the house."
- Eric Q."Annual inspection and sweep. He used a camera to check the liner and found a cracked tile I had no idea about. Gave me a written estimate and did not push."
- Janet W.