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Chimney & Fireplace Service — Hobe Sound, FL

Chimney Repair & Fireplace Services in Hobe Sound, FL

Hobe Sound's salt-tinged air and wild Atlantic storms are beautiful. They are also hard on mortar, metal, and masonry. When your fireplace needs honest work from people who understand the Treasure Coast, we're the crew to call.

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Free, Upfront Estimates

No trip charge and no hidden fees — you get a clear price before any work starts.

Same-Day Service

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

Family-Owned & Local

A local Florida team that treats your home like our own and stands behind the work.

Chimney & Fireplace Work We Handle

From caps and crowns to leaks and masonry — swipe to see more.

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Your Local Hobe Sound Chimney & Fireplace Team

One family-owned team for everything your chimney and fireplace need in Hobe Sound.

Chimney Repair in Hobe Sound

Cracked crowns, spalling brick, loose mortar, and water damage repaired to last.

Chimney Sweep & Cleaning in Hobe Sound

Creosote and debris removed so your fireplace draws cleanly and safely.

Chimney Inspection in Hobe Sound

Thorough top-to-bottom inspections — ideal before a sale or after a storm.

Chimney Leak & Flashing Repair in Hobe Sound

Stop water at its source — flashing, crown, and cap leaks common on Florida roofs.

Chimney Caps in Hobe Sound

New and replacement caps that keep out rain, debris, and nesting animals.

Chimney Crown Repair in Hobe Sound

Resealing and rebuilding the concrete crown that protects the top of your chimney.

Chimney Chase Repair in Hobe Sound

Repair and rebuild the framed chase and chase cover on prefab chimneys.

Chimney Rebuild in Hobe Sound

Full or partial rebuilds when masonry has deteriorated beyond a simple repair.

Tuckpointing & Masonry in Hobe Sound

Failing mortar joints raked out and repointed to restore strength and looks.

Fireplace Repair & Service in Hobe Sound

Fireboxes, dampers, and surrounds repaired and restored to working order.

Fireplace Installation in Hobe Sound

Clean, careful installation of new fireplaces and inserts.

Gas Fireplace Service in Hobe Sound

Service and repair for gas fireplaces and inserts, done safely.

Fireplace Restoration in Hobe Sound

Bring a tired or damaged fireplace back to a clean, safe, working state.

Hobe Sound sits on a narrow strip of Martin County between the Intracoastal and the Atlantic, and the environment here is genuinely unlike anywhere else in Florida. The salt air off Jupiter Island drifts right across the water and settles on every exposed surface — including your chimney cap, crown, and flashing. Masonry that looks solid in October can have hairline cracks weeping moisture by April.

Homes here range from older concrete-block cottages tucked into the scrub to newer riverfront estates with gas fireplace inserts added during renovation. Each type has its own set of challenges, and we work on all of them. A gas fireplace that barely ran through a mild December still needs annual attention — burners clog with dust, venting can shift, and the thermocouple ages whether you fire the unit or not.

Martin County's rainy season brings sustained downpours that probe every gap in flashing and chimney crowns. We repair and replace crowns to shed water cleanly, reseat or fully replace flashing that has lifted from thermal movement, and fit stainless caps that stand up to the coastal humidity without rusting out within a season.

What Hobe Sound Homeowners Ask Us About Most

Efflorescence and white staining on brick or block — that chalky residue is dissolved mineral salt migrating through your masonry as water moves in and evaporates. It is a symptom, not just a cosmetic issue. We diagnose the water path and tuckpoint or re-crown as needed, rather than just power-washing and walking away.

Flashing failure after storm season — high winds work metal loose over time, especially on rooflines that catch the southeast trades. We reseat and seal flashing properly so the next hurricane season does not send water straight into your firebox.

Gas fireplace service for lightly used units — many Hobe Sound homes have a gas fireplace that runs only a handful of times each winter. Low-use does not mean low-maintenance; we clean burner ports, inspect venting, and confirm safe ignition so the unit is ready when you actually want it.

Chimney cap and screen replacement — the damp, salty air here corrodes standard galvanized caps faster than the manufacturer expects. We specify marine-grade or stainless components that last in a coastal environment.

Hobe Sound is a small community, and word travels. We do not cut corners on materials or hide problems behind a coat of waterproofer. Every job we complete here gets a straight assessment and a written scope before we touch anything.

When you call us, you talk to the people doing the work — not a call center. We schedule around your day, show up on time, and leave the site clean. That is the standard we hold ourselves to on every Martin County job.

Why Hobe Sound 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

Call or Request a Quote

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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Frequently Asked Questions — Hobe Sound Chimney Service

How often should a Hobe Sound homeowner have their chimney inspected?

Once a year is the right baseline, even if your fireplace barely ran. The bigger concern here is not soot — it is water intrusion. The rainy season, salt air, and occasional severe storms create conditions that change from year to year, and a quick annual inspection catches flashing gaps, crown cracks, or cap corrosion before they become expensive problems.

My gas fireplace smells musty when I turn it on. Is that a Hobe Sound-specific issue?

It is very common on the Treasure Coast. High ambient humidity through the summer means moisture accumulates inside the firebox and venting when the unit sits unused for months. The smell usually signals dust, mild mildew, or a small amount of condensation residue in the burner area. A cleaning and vent inspection clears it up and confirms there are no bigger issues with the draft.

What does chimney tuckpointing involve, and do I really need it?

Tuckpointing means removing deteriorated mortar from the joints between brick or block and replacing it with fresh mortar. In Hobe Sound's climate — salt air, heavy rain, and the expansion and contraction that comes with even mild temperature swings — mortar joints tend to soften and crack faster than in drier inland areas. If you can see gaps or crumbling, yes, you need it. Left alone, water gets into those joints and accelerates structural damage.

Can you replace just the chimney cap, or does the whole crown need work?

Often the cap alone. A cap sits on top of the crown and can be swapped out independently — we see a lot of corroded galvanized caps on homes that are only a few years old because standard hardware does not hold up near the coast. If the crown itself has cracked or pulled away from the flue, that is a separate repair, but we always assess them together and tell you exactly what needs attention and what can wait.

Do you work on both wood-burning and gas fireplaces in Hobe Sound?

Yes, both. Wood-burning fireplaces need sweep-and-inspect service to clear any creosote and check the flue liner, damper, and firebox. Gas fireplaces need a different kind of service — burner cleaning, ignition check, venting inspection, and safety verification. We handle both on the same visit if you have more than one unit.

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

How does Florida's humidity affect a chimney?

Every county in Florida carries a warm-humid designation under Table R301.1 of the Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation, and Broward, Collier, Hendry, Lee, Miami-Dade, Monroe and Palm Beach counties are Climate Zone 1A, the hottest and most humid zone in the continental United States, with the rest of the state in Zone 2A. Sustained high humidity keeps masonry damp, feeds mold and mildew inside a cold unused flue, and keeps steel components wet enough to corrode without any rain event. It also means the classic northern failure mode, freeze-thaw spalling, is largely absent here. In Florida the masonry damage mechanism is standing moisture, salt and sulfate attack rather than ice expansion. Source: Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation (2023, 8th Edition), Table R301.1, Climate Zones, Moisture Regimes and Warm-Humid Designations by County

How much does chimney repair cost in Hobe Sound?

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 Hobe Sound 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.

Local Chimney & Fireplace Services in Hobe Sound

Hobe Sound homeowners — here's everything our local team handles, right here in your area:

Chimney Repair in Hobe SoundChimney Sweep & Cleaning in Hobe SoundChimney Inspection in Hobe SoundChimney Leak & Flashing Repair in Hobe SoundChimney Caps in Hobe SoundChimney Crown Repair in Hobe SoundChimney Chase Repair in Hobe SoundChimney Rebuild in Hobe SoundTuckpointing & Masonry in Hobe SoundFireplace Repair & Service in Hobe SoundFireplace Installation in Hobe SoundGas Fireplace Service in Hobe SoundFireplace Restoration in Hobe Sound

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