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 New Orleans, LA
Chimney repair in New Orleans is less about creosote and more about brick, mortar and water. Most of the fireplaces we open up in this city were built for short, decorative fires, not steady winter burning, and a century of subtropical humidity has been working on them ever since. We handle chimney repair, sweeping and dryer vent work for homeowners who want one contractor to find the problem and fix it. Call (833) 946-8575 for a free estimate. We answer 24/7, with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
Why New Orleans Homes Are Different
The housing stock here sets the terms. Creole cottages, shotgun houses and raised center-hall cottages from the 1800s and early 1900s often have original brick chimneys with shallow fireboxes, softened mortar joints and no flue liner at all. That turns what sounds like a routine brush-down into a careful inspection, because a stiff brush in the wrong hands can pull loose mortar off a flue that’s already failing.
Then there’s the climate. Extreme humidity and frequent heavy rain mean chimneys here are far more likely to host moisture-loving pests and show spalling brick than to build up thick creosote. In the French Quarter and Marigny, chimney swifts nest in uncapped flues every spring, and plenty of calls in April and May are about a loud, chirping nest rather than soot. Inland heat, sudden downpours and mild winters all push the same way: water intrusion and animal nests are the year-round enemies, and the repair work follows from there. Our technicians have up to 14 years of experience reading exactly these conditions.
Styles & brands we work with
- Sweep & inspection
- Caps & crowns
- Flue relining
- Masonry repair
- Gas fireplace service
Our Main New Orleans Services
Two jobs come up most from New Orleans homeowners: getting the flue properly cleaned, and getting the dryer vent cleared before lint becomes a hazard.
Chimney Sweep in New Orleans
A sweep here starts with a camera look at the flue, not a brush. With original unlined brick and softened mortar, we need to know what we’re working against before anything goes down the chimney. Nests, debris, crumbling mortar and water staining all show up on the inspection, and you see the photos yourself. If the flue is sound, the cleaning is straightforward. If it isn’t, we tell you what needs doing and what can safely wait. Book a Chimney Sweep in New Orleans and we’ll take it from there.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in New Orleans
Dryer vents in New Orleans homes are often short runs through old walls, and some are longer than they should be with bends that trap lint. Humidity makes it worse, because damp lint clings instead of blowing clear. We run the vent, remove the buildup, and check the termination outside so the flap actually opens and airflow isn’t restricted. It’s a real service, not an add-on to a sweep, and it’s worth doing on its own schedule. If the laundry side of the house is the worry, see our Dryer Vent Cleaning in New Orleans page.
Chimney Repair in New Orleans
Chimney repair in New Orleans is mostly a fight against moisture and age, not fire. The city’s 19th and early 20th century brick chimneys were laid up with mortar that has had a very long time to soften in this humidity, and many were built without a flue liner. That combination means water gets in, brick spalls, and What looks like a cosmetic crack often runs deeper. Our Chimney Repair work starts with a camera inspection so you can see the evidence before anything is recommended, and we carry the fix rather than handing over a report.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
An open, uncapped flue that lets rain straight down the chimney and gives swifts and rodents a way in every spring is the clearest sign.
What it costs in New Orleans
Typical chimney cap installation in New Orleans runs about $175 to $450, depending on the flue size and the cap style, with the written estimate setting the final price.
How we do it
We measure the flue, fit a cap sized to the opening, and anchor it to the crown so it sheds water away from the brick rather than into it.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Cracked or missing flue tiles, mortar crumbling away inside the flue, or a camera view of unlined brick with gaps are all signs a liner is needed.
What it costs in New Orleans
Chimney liner installation typically falls between $2,400 and $5,500 in New Orleans, depending on flue height and liner type, and HeatShield resurfacing can sometimes restore a flue for less than a full reline.
How we do it
We clean and inspect the flue, then install a flexible DuraFlex liner sized to the appliance, insulate it and connect it at top and bottom, or apply HeatShield resurfacing where the flue qualifies.
What Chimney Repair Costs in New Orleans
| Item | Typical range in New Orleans |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $175 – $450 |
| Chimney crown repair | $300 – $700 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $900 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,400 – $5,500 |
| HeatShield flue resurfacing | $1,200 – $2,800 |
| Masonry tuckpointing | $500 – $1,800 |
Does my New Orleans chimney need a liner?
Often yes if the flue is unlined original brick or the tiles are cracked, but not always. We put a camera down the flue and show you the footage, then tell you plainly whether a liner, HeatShield resurfacing, or no action is right. Call (833) 946-8575 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Can chimney damage in New Orleans wait until next season?
Sometimes it can. A small crown crack or a cap that needs replacing isn’t urgent, and we’ll say so. Open flues, active water intrusion and crumbling mortar inside the flue shouldn’t wait, because the damage gets more expensive. Call for an exact quote.
Brands We Service in New Orleans
We work with professional-tier materials: DuraFlex for flexible liners, HeatShield ceramic resurfacing, Gelco and Olympia Chimney components. That means we can match the fix to the flue rather than substituting whatever’s on hand. Turnaround depends on the material, and we’ll give you a realistic window with the written estimate. You can see the range on our brands page.
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| Service | Typical range in New Orleans |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep and inspection | $150 – $350 |
| Chimney cap installation | $175 – $450 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $175 – $500 |
| Chimney crown repair | $300 – $700 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $900 |
| Masonry tuckpointing | $500 – $1,800 |
| HeatShield flue resurfacing | $1,200 – $2,800 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,400 – $5,500 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $125 – $275 |
| Animal nest removal | $150 – $400 |
What pushes price up in New Orleans is access and condition: a steep roof pitch, a chimney that needs scaffolding, original brick with heavy spalling, or a flue that turns out to be unlined once we’re inside it. Everything is quoted upfront from the inspection, and the written estimate sets the final price before any work starts.
Neighborhoods We Serve in New Orleans
We take chimney and vent work across New Orleans, from the older housing along the river to the raised cottages further out. Response times vary with the job and the part of town, and we’ll tell you honestly when we can get to you. The neighborhoods we work in most include:
- French Quarter
- Marigny
- Garden District
- Uptown
- Mid-City
Service Area – Cities Near New Orleans
Chimney and venting conditions don’t stop at the parish line, so we cover the surrounding communities too. If you’re just outside the city, we can still help with chimney repair, sweeping and dryer vent work. We regularly work in Gretna, LA, Harvey, LA, Jefferson, LA and Terrytown, LA. Call (833) 946-8575 to confirm coverage for your address. We answer 24/7, with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm.
Serving New Orleans, LA – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve New Orleans and nearby communities. Use the map below to see the area we cover. If you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Chimney Company in New Orleans
Sometimes. Structural masonry work, liner installation and repairs that alter the chimney often require a permit, while a sweep or cap installation usually doesn’t. Ask your city’s building department what applies to your address, and we’ll tell you what the job involves so you know what to ask.
Call (833) 946-8575 and we’ll book an inspection. We answer 24/7, with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. A call outside dispatch hours is booked into the next opening, Sunday through Friday, 7am to 7pm. Estimates are free and the price is set per job by the written estimate.
We cover New Orleans itself and the nearby communities of Gretna, Harvey, Jefferson and Terrytown. If you’re unsure whether your address falls inside the service area, give us a call and we’ll confirm before booking anything. Estimates are free.
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 New Orleans Customers Say
"Good work. The written inspection report took about a week to arrive after I asked for it, which was slower than I expected."
- Maurice Grant"Creosote buildup was worse than I realized. He measured it, showed me the glazing on the flue with the camera, and was honest that we were closer to a chimney fire than I wanted to hear."
- Erin Vaughn"Drop cloths everywhere, HEPA vac, and not a speck of soot on the carpet. I'd been dreading the mess for nothing."
- Tamika Ingram