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 Marrero, LA
Chimney repair in Marrero usually starts with a chimney that was never built for real fires. Most of the homes we look at here have factory-built or decorative fireplaces rather than full masonry chimneys, and the subtropical humidity does more damage to them than any winter ever will. We’re New Orleans Chimney Cleaning, and we handle chimney repair, sweeping and dryer vent cleaning for Marrero homeowners. Our technicians have up to 14 years of experience, and we work with professional-grade materials from brands like HeatShield and DuraFlex. Call (833) 946-8575. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
Why Marrero Homes Are Different
Marrero’s housing stock splits neatly into two eras, and each one brings a different chimney problem. The mid-century brick ranches and newer vinyl-sided tract homes across the West Bank mostly came with factory-built fireplaces or decorative-only units. A good share of those flues were never designed for a real wood fire. So when someone in Marrero calls for a “chimney cleaning,” the honest answer is often that what they actually need is an inspection, because there’s no soot to speak of to remove.
The older pre-WWII wood-burning fireplaces that still exist in old Marrero are a different job entirely. Decades of intermittent burning leave creosote in masonry flues that takes real work to clear.
Then there’s the climate. Long humid summers and mild winters mean chimneys here sit idle most of the year, and that idleness has costs. Moisture works into masonry and prefab flues, rust shows up in metal components, and birds, squirrels and wasps take up residence in open flues. After a tropical storm pushes wind-driven debris across the West Bank, we routinely find cracked crowns and caps knocked loose. Plenty of Marrero calls come from homeowners who never light a fire at all, but need a written report for an insurer or a real-estate inspection.
Styles & brands we work with
- Sweep & inspection
- Caps & crowns
- Flue relining
- Masonry repair
- Gas fireplace service
Our Main Marrero Services
These are the two things Marrero homeowners call us about most, and they’re often booked together because both involve a fire hazard in the same house.
Chimney Sweep in Marrero
A sweep in Marrero is usually more assessment than soot removal. We run a camera down the flue, check the firebox, damper, crown and cap, and then explain plainly what we found and whether it’s safe to burn. On the many decorative-only fireplaces in post-1970s West Bank homes, that report is the whole point: homeowners deserve to know their flue was never built for a real fire before they strike a match. On the older wood-burning fireplaces in old Marrero, we clear creosote the traditional way and check for the moisture damage our humid summers cause. For the full breakdown, see chimney sweep.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Marrero
Lint packed into a dryer duct is a fire hazard just like creosote, and it’s one a lot of Marrero homes quietly carry. Vinyl-sided tract construction often routes dryer ducts through long, bendy runs that trap lint fast, and the humidity here doesn’t help. We clear the full run, verify airflow, and check the termination outside, fitting proper venting components like Famco where the existing setup is wrong. A dryer that takes two cycles to dry a load usually has a clogged duct, not a failing appliance. We treat this as its own trade, not an upsell. Details are on our dryer vent cleaning page.
Chimney Repair in Marrero
Chimney repair in Marrero is mostly about correcting what humidity, storms and under-used fireplaces have done over time. In the mid-century brick ranches and newer tract homes here, we find rusted prefab flues, loose caps and moisture working into crowns; in the older wood-burning fireplaces of old Marrero, we find cracked masonry and worn flue joints. Our Chimney Repair work covers both, and because repair is handled in-house, anything we find during a sweep gets fixed without a second contractor.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
A crown with visible cracks, a crumbling edge, or water staining on the ceiling below the chimney after heavy rain points to a failed crown.
What it costs in Marrero
Crown repair in Marrero typically runs $350 – $700, with a full crown rebuild landing around $600 – $1,200 depending on size.
How we do it
We chip out the failed mortar, re-form the crown with a proper slope away from the flue, and seal the joint where the flue meets the crown.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
An open flue with no cap, or one with birds, squirrels or wasps getting in, means you need a cap before anything else.
What it costs in Marrero
A chimney cap installation in Marrero typically costs $150 – $450, depending on the cap style and the flue size.
How we do it
We measure the flue, fit a correctly sized cap on a stainless or copper body, and fasten it so storm wind can’t take it off.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
A camera check that shows cracked tiles, a rusted prefab liner, or gaps at the joints means the flue can’t safely contain a fire.
What it costs in Marrero
Liner installation in Marrero typically falls between $1,800 – $4,200 for a flexible stainless system, based on flue height and configuration.
How we do it
We clean and size the flue, install a DuraFlex flexible liner with proper insulation and a top plate, then test the draft.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water streaks on the ceiling near the chimney, or rust and gaps where the roof meets the masonry, point to failed flashing.
What it costs in Marrero
Flashing repair in Marrero typically runs $250 – $600, with a full flashing replacement costing more when the old metal is beyond sealing.
How we do it
We remove the old sealant and metal, install fresh flashing with a proper counter-flashing step, and seal it against the roof.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Marrero
| Item | Typical range in Marrero |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $150 – $450 |
| Chimney crown repair or rebuild | $350 – $1,200 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,800 – $4,200 |
Can you repair a chimney damaged by a tropical storm in Marrero?
Yes. Wind-driven debris usually takes out the cap, crown or flashing rather than the flue itself, and those are all repairable. We check the whole assembly after a storm and give you a written estimate before any work begins.
Do I really need a new liner, or can a cracked flue be resurfaced?
Sometimes resurfacing works. HeatShield ceramic resurfacing can restore a deteriorating masonry flue without the cost of a full liner, though it depends on the flue’s condition. Ask us if you qualify. Call (833) 946-8575 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Brands We Service in Marrero
We work with professional-tier chimney and venting materials, including Gelco, Olympia Chimney and Copperfield, along with DuraFlex and Famco venting components. These are the kinds of parts a specialist carries, not what a big-box sweep stocks. Most jobs turn around once the parts are in hand. See our brands for the full list.
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| Service | Typical range in Marrero |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $150 – $450 |
| Chimney crown repair or rebuild | $350 – $1,200 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $250 – $600 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,800 – $4,200 |
| Chimney sweep and inspection | $150 – $350 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $120 – $250 |
What pushes the price up in Marrero is usually access and condition: a ladder job on a steep roof or a flue that turns out to be rusted through rather than lightly worn. Because so many homes here have prefab or decorative fireplaces, we sometimes find the needed repair is different from what the homeowner expected. That’s why we inspect first and give you a written upfront price before any work starts, so there are no surprises when the job is done.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Marrero
We work across Marrero, including the older blocks of old Marrero with their pre-WWII wood-burning fireplaces, and the mid-century ranches and newer tract homes spread through the 70072 and 70073 ZIP areas. Response is normally quick for most of the city, and we schedule jobs so you know the window before we arrive. If you’re not sure whether your street falls in our coverage, call (833) 946-8575 and we’ll confirm.
- Old Marrero
- West Bank neighborhoods off the Westbank Expressway
- Barataria Boulevard corridor
- Lafitte-area subdivisions
- The 70072 and 70073 ZIP areas
Service Area – Cities Near Marrero
Marrero sits in the middle of a stretch of West Bank communities we cover regularly. If you’re just outside the city line, we can still help. We also work in Estelle, LA, Harvey, LA, Woodmere, LA and Gretna, LA. All of these share the same humid, mild-winter conditions that affect chimneys, so the inspections and repairs we do in Marrero carry over directly to neighbors nearby. Call and tell us where you are; we’ll confirm coverage and set up an estimate.
Serving Marrero, LA – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Marrero 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 Marrero
Yes, we serve Marrero and the surrounding West Bank communities. Scheduling is usually quick once you call. We answer 24/7, and fast dispatch runs 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. Call (833) 946-8575 and we’ll find the next opening that works for you.
It depends on the job. Minor repairs like a cap or flashing usually don’t need one, but structural work or a full reline may. Local rules can vary, so confirm with the parish before work begins. We’ll tell you what a given repair typically requires when we give you the estimate.
You still want a professional look at it. Idle flues gather moisture, rust and pest nests, and some homeowners need a report for insurance or a real-estate inspection. A sweep that’s really an inspection takes little time. Call (833) 946-8575 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 Marrero 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"Cap keeps the birds out now, which after two springs of scratching noises is worth every penny."
- Doug Doyle"Thorough sweep and a clear report. He was running late from the job before and arrived near the end of the window, though he did call to warn me."
- Paige Lawson