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 Westgate, FL
Alcott Chimney Sweep is the chimney company Westgate homeowners call when a fireplace stops drafting right, smells like smoke after a rain, or hasn’t been looked at in years. We clean chimneys, inspect them, and repair gas fireplaces across Westgate, FL, and we quote real prices before any work begins. Westgate’s mid-century ranch homes and 1980s colonials come with original masonry chimneys that behave differently than anything built in the last two decades. The combination of humid, salt-laden coastal air and frequent use of unseasoned slash pine means flues here collect a particular kind of creosote: sticky, fast-building, and stubborn. If you need a chimney company in Westgate, call (728) 203-8687 for a straight answer and a written price.
Why Westgate Homes Are Different
Westgate sits close enough to the Intracoastal that the air carries salt, and salt does two things to a chimney. It accelerates spalling on brick and stucco exteriors, and it rusts steel dampers faster than you’d expect. We see dampers in Westgate that won’t fully open or close after five or six years, where the same part might last fifteen somewhere inland.
The homes themselves tell the rest of the story. Most of Westgate’s housing stock went up between 1950 and 1990, single-family detached, brick veneer or stucco. Many of those fireplaces were built with clay tile liners, and clay tile has a known weak point in sandy soil: it cracks when the ground settles. A hairline crack that lets heat reach the framing is a chimney fire waiting for the right conditions. We also find Cuban tree frogs nesting in uncapped flues during the rainy season, which is a Westgate problem more than almost anywhere else in South Florida. Afternoon thunderstorms push sudden downdrafts through older flues, and homeowners call us because soot got pushed into the living room overnight.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Westgate Services
Westgate homeowners call us most often for two things: a chimney that hasn’t been cleaned in years, and a fireplace that works but worries them. Each service has its own Westgate page with its own pricing and details.
Chimney Sweep in Westgate
A chimney sweep in Westgate means more than brushing soot. We remove the creosote that builds differently here because of humidity and the slash pine burned from nearby conservation areas. The work includes the firebox, smoke chamber, flue, and damper, plus a look at the cap and crown. Homes from the 1950s through the 1980s often carry decades of layered creosote even if the fireplace was only used occasionally. We protect the floor and furniture while we work, leave the firebox cleaner than we found it, and you get a written price before anything starts. See the full scope and pricing on the Chimney Sweep in Westgate page.
Chimney Inspection in Westgate
A chimney inspection in Westgate answers one question: is this thing safe to use? We do camera inspections for homeowners buying an older Westgate home, after a chimney fire, or after a storm sends water down the flue. In Westgate, clay tile liners crack as sandy soil settles, and dampers rust from salt air. An inspection shows exactly what’s wrong, with photos you can see for yourself, and a written report that tells you what needs attention now and what can wait. Nothing gets recommended that you can’t see on the camera. Details are on the Chimney Inspection in Westgate page.
Gas Fireplace Repair in Westgate
A gas fireplace in Westgate fails differently than one up north. Salt air corrodes burners and pilots, humidity gets into gas valves, and the units in those 1980s colonials are often original to the house. We repair gas fireplaces that won’t light, light and go out, smell like gas, or throw weak flames. We work with professional trade parts from brands like Copperfield and Famco, not box-store substitutes, and every repair carries a written guarantee. If the repair fails, the second visit is free. The full list of symptoms we fix and pricing is on the Gas Fireplace Repair in Westgate page.
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 Westgate
We carry and install professional-grade materials specified by chimney professionals, including DuraFlex liner systems, HeatShield resurfacing material, and parts from Famco and Copperfield. These brands hold up to Westgate’s salt air and humidity better than off-the-shelf alternatives. See our brands for the full list and what we stock locally.
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AfterPricing for Chimney Company in Westgate, FL
| Service | Typical range in Westgate |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard, no repairs) | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney sweep + camera inspection combo | $280 – $480 |
| Level 1 visual inspection | $110 – $220 |
| Level 2 camera inspection (real estate, storm, fire) | $300 – $550 |
| Chimney cap (standard steel, installed) | $250 – $600 |
| Chimney crown repair (cracked, spalled) | $450 – $900 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $250 – $700 |
| Damper repair or replacement (throat damper) | $200 – $650 |
| Gas fireplace diagnostic call | $120 – $200 |
| Gas fireplace repair (typical part + labor) | $250 – $750 |
| Clay tile liner repair (single section) | $400 – $800 |
| Full chimney rebuild (firebox and above) | $3,500 – $9,000 |
Salt air rusts dampers and corrodes gas fireplace parts faster in Westgate, which pushes labor and part costs toward the upper end of these ranges when deterioration has gone unaddressed for years. Every job comes with a written price before work begins, so the quote you get is the price you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Westgate
We serve all of Westgate, from the older ranch-home streets near the conservation areas to the two-story colonials in the east end. These are the neighborhoods we’re in most weeks:
- Westgate proper (1950s – 1970s ranch homes)
- The colonial streets east of the main thoroughfare (1980s two-stories)
- Homes near the Intracoastal side of Westgate (salt-air exposure)
- The conservation-adjacent streets (slash pine burning, faster creosote)
- Westgate’s northern section (stucco exteriors, sandy soil settling)
We schedule Westgate jobs within a few business days in most cases, and we’ll confirm the technician’s name and photo before the visit.
Service Area – Cities Near Westgate
Alcott Chimney Sweep covers Westgate and the surrounding communities across Palm Beach County. If you’re in West Palm Beach, FL, Boynton Beach, FL, Wellington, FL, or Jupiter, FL, we can handle the same chimney sweeping, inspection, and gas fireplace repair work, with the same written price before anything starts.
Serving Westgate, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Westgate 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 Westgate
Most Westgate calls are scheduled within a few business days. If you smell smoke inside the house or suspect a chimney fire, tell the person who answers the phone and we’ll prioritize the visit. A live person answers every call, day or night, at (728) 203-8687.
For standard sweeping and inspection, almost never. For exterior work like a cap, crown, or rebuild, Westgate HOAs sometimes require approval before visible changes. We’ll tell you what’s needed and can provide a scope of work if your association asks for one. We handle the chimney, not the paperwork, but we’ll point you the right way.
We treat every first-time Westgate chimney as an unknown. A Level 2 camera inspection usually makes sense before or during the first sweep, because older Westgate homes have clay tile liners that crack as the sandy soil settles. You’ll see exactly what we see on the camera before deciding on any repair. Call (728) 203-8687 and we’ll walk you through the right first step.
If you need a chimney company in Westgate that shows you the real condition of your flue and quotes a written price before work starts, call (728) 203-8687 for a free estimate.
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 Westgate Customers Say
"Left no soot anywhere. Even brought a vacuum with a sealed filter. I'd use them again every fall."
- Beth H."Good chimney cleaning. They found a small gap in the mortar and quoted the repair, which was a bit more than I wanted to spend. Did the sweep and left the repair for later without any pressure."
- Stuart L."Gas fireplace pilot kept going out. Cleaned the burner, replaced the thermocouple, and explained what failed. Works first try now."
- Alicia R.