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Chimney Brothers Co
(645) 224-9996
Serving Jacksonville & Duval County, FL

Chimney Repair & Fireplace Services in Jacksonville, FL

Family-owned chimney and fireplace care for Jacksonville and all of Duval County, where real winter nights mean your fireplace earns its keep. Free estimates and honest, upfront pricing from a local Florida team.

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Free, Upfront Estimates

No trip charge and no hidden fees β€” 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

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Your Local Jacksonville Chimney & Fireplace Team

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

Jacksonville sits far enough up the First Coast that winter actually shows up here. Unlike Miami or Fort Lauderdale, homes across Duval County genuinely fire up their fireplaces when cold fronts roll in off the Atlantic and overnight lows dip into the 30s and 40s. That means a Jacksonville chimney isn't just decorative β€” it does real work several weeks out of the year, and it needs the same routine care any working chimney does.

At Chimney Brothers Co, we're a family-owned team that handles the full range of chimney and fireplace work for Jacksonville homeowners: chimney repair, sweeping and cleaning, inspections, leak and flashing repair, chimney caps, crown repair, full rebuilds, tuckpointing and masonry, plus fireplace repair, service, and installation. Whether you're in a historic brick home in Riverside or a newer build out in Mandarin or the Southside, we bring the same careful workmanship to every job.

We believe in straightforward, upfront pricing and no pressure. We'll tell you what your chimney actually needs, give you a free estimate before any work starts, and stand behind our work with your satisfaction in mind. Same-day service is available when something can't wait. Call us at (645) 224-9996 and talk to a real local team.

Chimney & Fireplace Service Built for Jacksonville Homes

Jacksonville is one of the largest cities by land area in the country, and where your home sits really does change what your chimney is up against. Out toward the Beaches β€” Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, and Jacksonville Beach β€” homes take a steady beating from salt air and ocean moisture that's hard on mortar joints, metal chimney caps, and flashing. Closer in, the historic districts of Riverside, Avondale, Springfield, and San Marco are full of older brick homes with original chimneys and masonry that benefit from periodic tuckpointing and crown attention. We tailor what we recommend to the home in front of us, not a one-size checklist.

The St. Johns River winds right through the heart of the city, and Jacksonville's mix of high humidity, drenching summer afternoon storms, and the occasional tropical system off the Atlantic makes water intrusion the number-one chimney problem we see here. A cracked crown, a missing or rusted cap, or worn flashing where the chimney meets the roof lets moisture work its way in β€” and in our climate that water doesn't dry out fast. It sits, freezes on the rare hard cold snap, and slowly breaks masonry apart. Leak and flashing repair, crown repair, and a properly fitted cap are some of our most-requested jobs across Duval County for exactly that reason.

Because First Coast winters turn genuinely cool, Jacksonville fireplaces actually get lit β€” and a fireplace that gets used needs an annual sweep and a pre-season inspection before the first real cold front of the season. Creosote buildup and debris left from a long off-season are real concerns, especially in wood-burning fireplaces that sat idle through the long, humid summer. We work homes from Mandarin and Arlington over to the Westside and the Northside, and throughout the rest of Duval County, and we always work clean and treat your home with respect while we're there.

Noticing a musty or smoky smell, water stains on the wall or ceiling near the fireplace, white staining on the brick, crumbling mortar, a rusted or missing cap, or a chimney that just won't draw right? Those are warning signs worth checking before peak fireplace season. Don't wait for a small leak or crack to grow into a costly rebuild. Call Chimney Brothers Co at (645) 224-9996 for a free estimate from a local, family-owned Florida team β€” same-day service is available when you need it.

Why Jacksonville Homeowners Choose Chimney Brothers Co

Safety-First Work

We don't call a job done until your chimney is genuinely safe to use β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” no obligation.

Done Right, Fast

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

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Jacksonville Chimney & Fireplace FAQs

Do I really need my chimney swept in Jacksonville, or is that only for cold-weather states?

You do β€” and it matters more here than people expect. Jacksonville winters are noticeably cooler than South Florida, so fireplaces across Duval County actually get used for heat when cold fronts push through. Any fireplace that burns wood builds up creosote and collects debris, and our long, humid summers can leave moisture and buildup sitting in the flue. We recommend a sweep and inspection once a year, ideally in the fall before the first real cold snap, so your fireplace is clean and ready when you want it.

Why does my Jacksonville chimney keep leaking when it rains?

Water intrusion is the most common chimney problem we see across Jacksonville, and it usually comes down to one of a few things: a cracked or worn crown at the top, a rusted or missing chimney cap, or failing flashing where the chimney meets the roofline. With Jacksonville's heavy summer downpours, high humidity, and the occasional tropical system, water finds every weak point and then sits there because nothing dries quickly in our climate. We pinpoint where the water is actually getting in and fix the cause β€” crown repair, a properly fitted cap, or flashing repair β€” rather than just patching the symptom.

Does living near the beach in Jacksonville affect my chimney?

Yes. If you're in Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Jacksonville Beach, or anywhere getting steady ocean air, salt and constant moisture are tough on a chimney. Salt air speeds up rust on metal caps and dampers and works away at mortar joints over time. Homes near the coast tend to need cap replacements, tuckpointing, and crown attention sooner than inland homes. We see this pattern often and can recommend materials and fixes that hold up better in a salt-air environment.

My home in Riverside or Springfield is old with original brick β€” can you handle historic masonry?

Absolutely. Jacksonville's historic neighborhoods like Riverside, Avondale, Springfield, and San Marco are full of older brick homes with original chimneys, and that masonry needs a careful hand. We do tuckpointing and masonry repair, crown repair, and full chimney rebuilds when a chimney is too far gone to patch. We focus on matching the work to the existing structure and keeping the character of an older home intact while making the chimney sound and safe to use again.

How much does chimney repair cost in Jacksonville?

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 Jacksonville 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.

Do you offer free estimates?

Yes β€” 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 β€” including wood-burning and gas units.

My chimney failed a home inspection β€” 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 β€” 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

Do the chimney reinforcing and anchor-strap rules in the residential code apply in Florida?

Not by default. The prescriptive chimney reinforcement and anchorage provisions in Florida Building Code, Residential sections R1003.3 and R1003.4 (the vertical bars, the ties, and the two 3/16-inch by 1-inch anchor straps at each floor, ceiling or roof line more than 6 feet above grade) are triggered by Seismic Design Categories D0, D1 and D2, which are high-seismicity classifications. Florida chimneys are instead governed by the wind provisions, and the 8th Edition (2023) Florida Building Code, effective December 31, 2023, references ASCE 7-22 for wind loads. Practically, that means a Florida chimney's structural demand is lateral wind pressure on a tall masonry cantilever, not ground shaking. Source: Florida Building Code, Residential sections R1003.3 and R1003.4; Florida Building Code 8th Edition (2023) effective dates and ASCE 7-22 reference

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