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 Chalmette, LA
Chimney repair in Chalmette, LA usually starts with moisture, not fire. Most of the parish’s housing went up or was rebuilt after the 2005 flooding, and the fireplaces that came with those homes have spent years absorbing Gulf humidity while sitting mostly unused. That combination leaves mortar crowns soft, dampers rusted shut, and flues packed with debris the owner never sees. We’re New Orleans Chimney Cleaning, and we handle the diagnosis and the fix under one roof, using professional-grade materials from brands like HeatShield and DuraFlex. Call (833) 946-8575 to book an inspection.
Why Chalmette Homes Are Different
Chalmette sits on low delta ground in St. Bernard Parish, close to sea level and close to the river, and the air here stays heavy with moisture through most of the year. Winters are mild enough that a fireplace might see a handful of real burn nights, which sounds harmless until you consider what the chimney does the other 360 days: it pulls humid air through an uncapped flue and lets it condense on cold masonry.
The local housing stock shapes the work as much as the weather does. Much of the town is post-2005 rebuild construction, slab-on-grade homes with raised or rebuilt fireplaces, mixed with older mid-century brick ranches in neighborhoods like Old Arabi and along the river. Plenty of those fireplaces were decorative or barely used, and the flues were left uncapped between rare cold snaps. Nobody noticed, because nobody was burning.
Then there’s the wildlife. Chimney swifts and other birds nest in open flues through spring and summer, and homeowners usually find out on the first cool evening they try to light a fire. That’s why we treat pre-season inspection and cap installation as the real seasonal ritual here. The burn itself is almost an afterthought.
Styles & brands we work with
- Sweep & inspection
- Caps & crowns
- Flue relining
- Masonry repair
- Gas fireplace service
Our Main Chalmette Services
Most calls we get from Chalmette homeowners come down to two jobs: getting the flue clean and safe, or getting the laundry vent clear.
Chimney Sweep in Chalmette
A sweep here isn’t just a brush down the flue, because the problem usually isn’t heavy soot. In a humid climate with few burn days, the more common findings are glazed creosote that formed during a few hot fires and then sat, rust on the damper assembly, and nesting material left behind by birds. We run the flue, check the firebox and smoke chamber, and look at the crown and cap from the roof. Every visit includes a camera inspection and a photo report so you can see what we saw. Book Chimney Sweep in Chalmette when the flue hasn’t been looked at in a while.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Chalmette
Dryer vents in this climate collect lint and hold dampness, and long or poorly pitched runs make both worse. A clogged vent slows drying, pushes the dryer to run hotter, and leaves lint sitting where heat builds up. We clean the full run from the dryer connection out to the exterior termination, confirm the damper opens properly, and check that the vent ends where it should. Famco venting components let us correct a bad termination instead of just clearing it. Schedule Dryer Vent Cleaning in Chalmette if loads are taking longer than they used to.
Chimney Repair in Chalmette
Chimney repair in Chalmette is mostly a moisture story. Homes rebuilt after Katrina often have fireplaces that were reconstructed quickly and then left to sit, and a decade or two of humid air on uncapped masonry shows up as soft crowns, rusted dampers, and mortar that crumbles when you touch it. We don’t just clean – we assess, repair, and restore, and our Chimney Repair work covers everything from a new cap to a full reline.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You need a cap if the flue is open to the sky right now, which we find constantly in Chalmette homes where a bird has nested or rain has been running straight down the flue.
What it costs in Chalmette
A chimney cap installation typically runs $250 – $650 depending on flue size and whether a custom-fit cap is needed.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, set a correctly sized cap with a spark screen and a snug fit, and secure it against wind uplift.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
Rust through the cap, a bent or missing screen, or a cap that rattles in a storm all point to replacement rather than a repair.
What it costs in Chalmette
Replacing a chimney cap typically costs $250 – $650, and hurricane-season wind damage is behind many of the replacements we do here.
How we do it
We pull the failing cap, check the flue tile edge underneath for damage, and set the new cap with fresh fasteners and a proper seal.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
Cracks across the top of the chimney, or a crown that looks like it’s pulling away from the flue, let water into the masonry with every rain.
What it costs in Chalmette
A chimney crown repair typically costs $300 – $1,200 depending on how much of the crown has deteriorated.
How we do it
We remove the failed sections, rebuild the crown with a slope that sheds water, and seal it against the flue tile.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Chalmette
| Item | Typical range in Chalmette |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $650 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $250 – $650 |
| Chimney crown repair | $300 – $1,200 |
Do I really need a new liner in Chalmette?
Not always. A cracked masonry flue can often be resurfaced with HeatShield ceramic rather than relined, and that’s usually the lower-cost route. You’ll see the camera footage before we recommend either one.
Why do Chalmette chimneys crack more than northern ones?
Because the damage is moisture, not frost. Humid air moves through uncapped flues year-round, soaking into mortar and rusting dampers. A cap and a sound crown stop most of it. Call (833) 946-8575 for a free estimate.
Brands We Service in Chalmette
We work with professional-tier brands: DuraFlex pipe and flexible liner systems, HeatShield ceramic resurfacing, Gelco and Copperfield caps and masonry products. These are the materials chimney specialists install, not the lighter hardware sold at big-box stores. Because we install them, a repair recommended on a visit can usually be scheduled without a long wait. See our brands for the full list.
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| Service | Typical range in Chalmette |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $650 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $250 – $650 |
| Chimney crown repair | $300 – $1,200 |
Roof access and chimney height drive most of the range here, and so does the condition we find once we’re up there: a crown that’s cracked all the way through costs more to rebuild than one with a single hairline split. The written estimate sets the final price, and we agree it before any work starts, so nothing shows up on the bill that you didn’t approve.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Chalmette
We work across Chalmette and the surrounding St. Bernard Parish area, including the older blocks and the post-rebuild streets. Response times across the town are generally similar, so if you’re anywhere in the 70043 or 70044 area, expect the same scheduling window as anyone else nearby.
- Old Arabi
- The river-side blocks along the levee
- Chalmette’s post-rebuild subdivisions
- Mid-century brick ranches off the main parish roads
Service Area – Cities Near Chalmette
Chalmette sits just downriver from New Orleans, and we cover the communities on both sides of it. If you’re just outside town, we can usually reach you in the same window. We also work in Gretna, LA, Terrytown, LA, Timberlane, LA, and New Orleans, LA. Same work, same materials, same camera report – the only difference is the drive.
Serving Chalmette, LA – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Chalmette 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 Chalmette
We schedule Chalmette visits within our dispatch window, Sunday through Friday, 7am to 7pm. Call (833) 946-8575 and we’ll book you into the next available opening. We answer 24/7.
Structural work like a crown rebuild or a reline may require a permit through St. Bernard Parish, depending on scope. We’ll tell you at the estimate stage whether your job needs one, and we don’t start without clearing it.
We cover all of Chalmette plus Gretna, Terrytown, Timberlane, and New Orleans. If you’re unsure whether your address falls in our service area, call (833) 946-8575. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch, 7am-7pm.
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 Chalmette 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"Swept it, capped it, and installed a proper damper. The downdraft smell in the summer that we'd lived with for years is gone."
- Rafael Delgado