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Chimney Brothers Co
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Serving Boca Raton & Palm Beach County, FL

Chimney Repair & Fireplace Services in Boca Raton, FL

Family-owned chimney and fireplace care for Boca Raton homes, built for South Florida's salt air, humidity, and hurricane-season downpours. Free estimates and same-day service available. Call (645) 224-9996.

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Urgent leak or a failed inspection? We can often get to you the same day.

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Your Local Boca Raton Chimney & Fireplace Team

One family-owned team for everything your chimney and fireplace need in Boca Raton.

Boca Raton may not get the long, cold winters that keep chimneys busy up north, but that does not mean the ones here get to rest. Between the Atlantic salt air, near-constant humidity, and the wind-driven rain that arrives every storm season, a chimney in Boca takes a steady beating from the outside in. At Chimney Brothers Co, we are a family-owned Florida team that understands exactly what coastal Palm Beach County weather does to masonry, metal caps, and flashing, and we tailor every visit to those real-world conditions.

Our full range of services covers everything a Boca Raton home is likely to need: chimney repair, chimney sweep and cleaning, chimney inspection, leak and flashing repair, chimney caps, crown repair, full chimney rebuilds, tuckpointing and masonry work, plus fireplace repair, service, and new fireplace installation. Whether you have a working wood or gas fireplace you light on a handful of cool evenings each year, or a decorative chimney that mostly just sits exposed to the elements, we treat it with the same care and the same honest, upfront pricing.

Most of the calls we get in Boca are not from people whose chimneys are worn out from use. They are from homeowners who notice a water stain on the ceiling, a rusting cap, crumbling mortar, or a damp, musty smell near the firebox after a heavy rain. That is the coastal climate at work, and the sooner it is addressed the cheaper the fix. We are happy to come out, take a real look, and tell you straight what does and does not need attention.

Chimney & Fireplace Service Across Boca Raton

Boca Raton is a city of distinct pockets, and the chimney problems we see often track with where a home sits. Along the barrier island and the waterfront stretches near the Boca Raton Inlet, the Intracoastal, and neighborhoods like Boca Bay Colony and Por la Mar, salt air is the dominant enemy. It corrodes metal chimney caps, eats at flashing, and accelerates rust long before an inland home would show the same wear. Out west toward West Boca, Boca Pointe, and the communities off Glades Road and Lyons Road, the bigger concern is usually wind-driven rain working its way through aging crowns and mortar joints once storm season sets in.

The older estate homes in areas like Old Floresta and the streets around the historic Boca Raton Resort feature the kind of detailed masonry and stucco chimneys that reward proper tuckpointing and crown repair rather than quick patches. Newer construction in the master-planned communities near Mizner Park, Royal Palm, and the developments off Yamato Road often relies on prefabricated fireplaces and metal chase covers that fare poorly in the humidity and need the right cap and flashing protection. We adjust our approach to the construction in front of us, because a 1950s Floresta chimney and a 2010s West Boca chase are completely different animals.

What ties all of Boca Raton together is the climate. Year-round humidity keeps masonry damp, salt in the air speeds up corrosion of any exposed metal, and the heavy summer-into-fall rains test every seam, cap, and flashing joint a chimney has. A chimney that looked fine in May can show fresh leaks the moment a tropical system parks offshore and pushes rain sideways for two days straight. As a local Florida team, we plan for that. We look closely at the caps, crown, and flashing that take the brunt of coastal weather, not just the parts you can see from the living room.

If you notice water stains on the ceiling or wall near the fireplace, a rusty or missing chimney cap, a musty smell after it rains, white staining or crumbling mortar on the exterior masonry, or any daylight or dampness inside the firebox, those are signs Boca's coastal weather is already getting in. Catching them early keeps a small flashing or cap repair from turning into water damage and a costly rebuild. Call Chimney Brothers Co at (645) 224-9996 for a free estimate and honest, upfront pricing. Same-day service is available.

Why Boca Raton Homeowners Choose Chimney Brothers Co

Safety-First Work

We don't call a job done until your chimney is genuinely safe to use — that's the whole point of the work.

Upfront, Honest Pricing

You get a clear estimate before we start. No hidden fees, no surprise add-ons, no pressure.

Family-Owned & Local

A local Florida team that treats your home like our own — and stands behind every repair.

Same-Day Service Available

Leaks and failed inspections can't always wait. When it's urgent, we move fast.

How It Works

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Tell us what's going on — a leak, a crack, a failed inspection, or a cleaning.

Free On-Site Assessment

We come out, find the real cause, and give you honest, upfront pricing — no obligation.

Done Right, Fast

We complete the work cleanly and confirm your chimney is safe and ready to use.

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Boca Raton Chimney & Fireplace Questions

Do chimneys in Boca Raton really need attention if we barely use the fireplace?

Yes, and this is the single most common misunderstanding we hear in Boca Raton. In our climate the chimney structure faces far more stress from the weather than from being lit. Salt air off the Atlantic corrodes metal caps and flashing, year-round humidity keeps masonry damp, and hurricane-season rains drive water into every seam. A chimney that is rarely used can still develop leaks, rust, crown cracks, and deteriorating mortar simply from sitting exposed. A periodic inspection and the right cap and flashing protection matter just as much here as a sweep does in a cold climate.

Why does my Boca Raton chimney leak only when it rains hard or during storm season?

Coastal South Florida rain is rarely gentle. When a tropical system or a strong summer storm parks offshore, rain is driven sideways at the chimney for hours or days at a time, finding gaps a normal shower never would. The usual culprits are a cracked or worn crown at the top, a corroded or missing chimney cap, and failed flashing where the chimney meets the roof, all of which the salt-air environment wears down faster than inland. We trace the actual entry point rather than just sealing the surface, then repair the crown, cap, or flashing so the next storm stays outside.

How often should a Boca Raton homeowner have the chimney inspected?

We generally recommend an inspection about once a year for Boca Raton homes, and the smart time is before hurricane season rather than after a leak appears. Our coastal climate ages the exposed components, the caps, crown, and flashing, faster than the calendar alone would suggest, so an annual look lets us catch corrosion and small cracks while they are still inexpensive to fix. If you use the fireplace regularly, an inspection paired with a sweep keeps both the structure and the firebox in good shape. We offer free estimates, so there is no cost to find out where things stand.

What areas of Boca Raton and Palm Beach County do you serve?

We are a local Florida team and cover all of Boca Raton, from the barrier island and waterfront communities near the Boca Raton Inlet and the Intracoastal, through Old Floresta, Royal Palm, and the Mizner Park area, out to West Boca, Boca Pointe, and the communities along Glades Road, Yamato Road, and Lyons Road. We also serve the surrounding Palm Beach County communities. If you are anywhere in the Boca area and not sure whether we reach you, just call (645) 224-9996 and we will let you know.

Can you handle both the masonry and the fireplace itself, or just one?

Both. Chimney Brothers Co is a full-service, family-owned operation, so a single visit can cover the exterior masonry and the appliance inside. On the structure we handle chimney repair, crown repair, tuckpointing and masonry, leak and flashing repair, chimney caps, and complete rebuilds when a chimney has deteriorated past patching, which the salt and humidity in Boca can cause over time. Inside, we handle fireplace repair and service as well as new fireplace installation. That means you are not juggling separate companies for the brick and the firebox, and we give you honest, upfront pricing on whatever the home actually needs.

Do you offer free estimates?

Yes — every job starts with a free, no-obligation on-site estimate and upfront pricing. No trip charge and no hidden fees.

How long does a typical chimney repair take?

It depends on the work. A sweep or inspection is usually done in one visit; a crown reseal, cap, or flashing repair is often same-day; a partial or full rebuild can take longer. We give you a clear timeframe with your estimate.

Do you work on prefab (factory-built) fireplaces too, or only masonry?

Both. We service traditional masonry chimneys and fireboxes as well as prefabricated, factory-built fireplace systems — including wood-burning and gas units.

My chimney failed a home inspection — can you help before closing?

Yes, that's one of the most common reasons people call us. We assess exactly what was flagged, explain what's actually needed, and give upfront pricing so you can move forward with your sale.

Do you clean up after the work?

Always. We protect the work area, contain soot and debris, and leave your home as clean as we found it — that's part of the job, not an extra.

How do I book or get a quote?

Call (645) 224-9996 or fill out the short form on this page. Same-day service is often available for urgent issues like an active leak.

How tall does a chimney have to be above the roof?

Chimneys shall extend not less than 2 feet higher than any portion of a building within 10 feet, but shall be not less than 3 feet above the highest point where the chimney passes through the roof. That is the exact wording of IRC section R1003.9, adopted verbatim as R1003.9 of the Florida Building Code, Residential. It is commonly called the 3-2-10 rule, and both conditions must be met at once, so whichever produces the greater height controls. The 10-foot measurement is horizontal and includes ridges, dormers, adjacent walls and nearby structures. Source: International Residential Code section R1003.9, adopted as Florida Building Code, Residential R1003.9

Does Florida require a carbon monoxide alarm if the house has a fireplace?

Yes for new construction. Florida Statute 553.885 requires that every separate building or addition constructed on or after July 1, 2008 that has a fossil-fuel-burning heater or appliance, a fireplace, an attached garage or any other feature that emits carbon monoxide as a byproduct of combustion must have an approved operational carbon monoxide alarm installed within 10 feet of each room used for sleeping purposes, or at other locations required by the Florida Building Code. The requirement can be met with a hard-wired or battery-powered CO alarm or a combination CO and smoke alarm. The statute applies to new buildings and additions, not to existing buildings undergoing ordinary alterations or repairs. Source: Florida Statutes section 553.885, Carbon monoxide alarm required

How much does chimney repair cost in Boca Raton?

The most common repairs range from around $150 for a cap replacement to $5,000 or more for flue relining, with most single repairs falling in the $300–$1,500 range in Florida. What a specific Boca Raton job costs comes down to chimney height, roof access and pitch, and the condition of the crown and flashing, so we give a free on-site estimate with upfront pricing before any work begins. See the full cost breakdown.

Chimney Conditions in Boca Raton, Palm Beach County

Pearl City was platted in 1915, and Old Floresta was built in 1925-26 with 29 Addison Mizner houses in Mediterranean Revival style, using rough stucco walls and barrel tile from Mizner Industries. Almost everything else is newer: more than 90 percent of the housing stock has gone up since 1960, and the median year built is around 1983. Expect concrete block with stucco walls, and roofs running to concrete or clay barrel tile, with asphalt shingle on many later subdivisions. On a tile roof, chimney flashing has to be woven in under the courses, so tile gets lifted and relaid rather than caulked over. Stucco chases and mortar crowns crack as the structure moves.

Boca Raton fronts the Atlantic with roughly two miles of city beach and a barrier-island strip between the ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. Rainfall averages about 57 inches a year, concentrated June through September. Palm Beach County sits outside the High Velocity Hurricane Zone, which covers only Miami-Dade and Broward, so the non-HVHZ side of the Florida Building Code applies here. Frances, Jeanne, Wilma and Irma all reached the city. Salt-laden air corrodes galvanized caps and fasteners, and wind-driven rain exploits any gap at the crown or flashing line.

Neighborhoods served: Old Floresta · Pearl City · Boca Villas · Camino Gardens · Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club · The Sanctuary · Broken Sound · Spanish River Land
ZIP codes: 33431, 33432, 33433, 33434, 33486, 33487, 33496, 33498

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