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 Metairie, LA
Chimney repair in Metairie rarely looks like chimney repair in colder parts of the country. Our technicians have up to 9 years of experience, and the work here is driven by moisture more than by heavy creosote: subtropical humidity, hurricane-season rain, and original clay flue tiles in 1950s – 1970s brick ranches that crack and spall as the soil shifts. We sweep, we repair, and we carry the professional-grade materials to fix what a sweep turns up. Call (855) 630-9846 for a free estimate.
Why Metairie Homes Are Different
Metairie was built on drained swamp, and that origin still shows up in the chimney work. Most of the housing stock is 1950s – 1970s brick-veneer ranch, split-level and raised-basement homes sitting on concrete slabs or piers, many with the original masonry fireplace and clay flue tiles from the day the house went up. Those tiles were never meant to sit through decades of heavy rain and high water tables, and they crack and spall as the ground moves under them.
The bigger point: in Metairie, humidity is the enemy, not cold-weather creosote. Dampers rust, fireboxes stain with water, and mold takes hold in flues long before buildup becomes the issue. Mild winters also mean fireplaces get used only now and then, so a flue can sit wet and half-forgotten for months between fires. In Old Metairie and Bucktown, that combination – high water table, slab foundation, sixty-year-old clay flues – is why a routine sweep so often turns into a flue-tile crack and crown-repair conversation.
Styles & brands we work with
- Sweep & inspection
- Caps & crowns
- Flue relining
- Masonry repair
- Gas fireplace service
Our Main Metairie Services
Two jobs come up most often when Metairie homeowners call: getting the flue clean and getting it dry and sound again.
Chimney Sweep in Metairie
In Metairie, a sweep is less about scraping out soot and more about finding where water is getting in. We brush and vacuum the flue, then check the damper, firebox, smoke chamber and cap for rust, staining and cracked tile – the things our humid climate produces faster than creosote. Because most fireplaces here are used only occasionally, an inspection often matters more than the cleaning itself. Read more about Chimney Sweep in Metairie.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Metairie
Your dryer vent is a chimney too. It carries heat and lint out of the house through a long, often hidden run, and when lint builds up, the heat has nowhere to go. Many Metairie homes have vents routed through a wall or under a raised-basement floor where nobody ever sees the blockage. We clear the full run and confirm the outside flap moves freely. Details are on our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Metairie page.
Chimney Repair in Metairie
Chimney repair in Metairie is mostly about water, not fire. The original clay tile flues in the area’s mid-century brick ranches and raised-basement homes crack and spall as the soil shifts under slab and pier foundations, and a cracked crown or failed flashing lets rain straight into the masonry. We handle that work as part of our Chimney Repair service, from caps and crowns to full liner installation with DuraFlex or HeatShield restoration for the tiles that are still sound enough to save.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You need a cap if the flue is open to the sky, if rain water stains the smoke chamber after a storm, or if birds and squirrels have found their way into the firebox.
What it costs in Metairie
Chimney cap installation typically runs $150 – $400 in Metairie, depending on the cap style and how the flue is sized.
How we do it
We measure the flue, fit a Gelco or Famco cap to the correct dimensions, and fasten it to the crown so it sheds water away from the tile rather than into it.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
Look for a crown with visible cracks, a crown that has pulled away from the flue, or water showing up at the top of a damp fireplace wall after heavy rain.
What it costs in Metairie
Crown repair typically costs $300 – $700 here, and a full crown rebuild with proper overhang sits at the upper end of that range.
How we do it
We chip out the failed crown material, re-form the crown with fresh mortar and a slight slope, and bond the new surface to the flue tile so water runs off the edge instead of pooling.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Flashing is the culprit when you see rusted, lifted or tarred-over metal at the roofline where the chimney meets shingles, or a ceiling stain that shows up with wind-driven rain.
What it costs in Metairie
Flashing repair typically falls between $200 – $600, with the lower end for a simple reseal and the upper end for rebuilding the full flashing assembly.
How we do it
We lift the surrounding shingles, rebuild the step and counter flashing with the correct metal, and seal the edges so wind-driven rain off the gulf pushes against metal instead of into the deck.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Metairie
| Item | Typical range in Metairie |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $150 – $400 |
| Chimney crown repair | $300 – $700 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $200 – $600 |
Do I need to replace my whole flue liner if the tile is cracked?
Not always. If the cracks are isolated, we can often restore the flue with HeatShield coating instead of tearing it out. A camera inspection decides which repair is right, and we show you the footage before recommending either.
Why does my firebox look water-stained after a storm?
A failed crown, a missing cap or failing flashing is letting rain in. That water damages the firebox and rusts the damper. A camera inspection finds the entry point, and we repair it before mold has a chance to settle in.
Brands We Service in Metairie
We work with professional-grade materials, including DuraFlex flexible liner systems, HeatShield flue and firebox restoration, Gelco and Famco caps, and Olympia Chimney venting components. When your sweep turns up a deficiency, we source the right part and book the repair without sending you to a second company. Turnaround depends on the material, and we tell you the timeline with the written estimate. See the full lineup on our brands page.
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| Service | Typical range in Metairie |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep and inspection | $150 – $300 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $100 – $200 |
| Chimney cap installation | $150 – $400 |
| Chimney crown repair | $300 – $700 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $200 – $600 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,500 – $3,500 |
| HeatShield flue lining | $1,200 – $2,800 |
| Firebox repair | $400 – $1,200 |
In Metairie, water damage drives most of the cost: a crown or flashing failure that has had a season to soak the masonry means more repair than a hairline crack caught early. Roof pitch, chimney height and whether the flue is reachable from the driveway move the number too. We give you a flat price in writing before any work begins, and that written estimate sets the final cost.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Metairie
We work across Metairie and the surrounding parts of Jefferson Parish. Homes in Old Metairie and Bucktown have their own pattern: original 1950s brick ranches where a sweep frequently reveals a cracked tile or a rusted damper. Along Veterans Boulevard and in the neighborhoods near Lakeside, we see more mid-century builds with clay flues that need crown and cap attention after the summer rain. Raised-basement houses near Bonnabel and the Bucktown area often have dryer vents routed through the underfloor space where lint builds up unseen. Requests from anywhere in Metairie get booked into the next opening, Sunday through Friday, 7am to 7pm.
- Old Metairie
- Bucktown
- Along Veterans Boulevard
- Near Lakeside
- Bonnabel
Service Area – Cities Near Metairie
Metairie sits close to the rest of the metro, and we take chimney and dryer vent work across the surrounding area. Homeowners in New Orleans, LA call on us for older homes with the same moisture problems. North of the lake, we serve Mandeville, LA and Slidell, LA. Wherever you are in the metro, the process is the same: an inspection, a written price, and the repair booked from there.
Serving Metairie, LA – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Metairie 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 Metairie
We book Metairie appointments into the next open dispatch slot, Sunday through Friday, 7am to 7pm, and we’re closed on Saturday. We answer 24/7. Call (855) 630-9846 and we’ll tell you the earliest opening.
Most Jefferson Parish chimney repairs don’t require a permit, though a full liner installation or structural rebuild can, so ask the parish building department. If your neighborhood HOA has rules about exterior caps or visible work, check before booking.
Yes. We take chimney sweeping, dryer vent cleaning and chimney repair across Metairie, from Old Metairie and Bucktown out to Veterans Boulevard and Lakeside. If you’re unsure whether your address is covered, call (855) 630-9846 for a free estimate.
If your flue is wet, your damper won’t close, or your dryer is running hot, it’s worth a look before the next storm season. We sweep, inspect, and repair with professional-grade materials, and you get a camera inspection with the findings in hand. Call (855) 630-9846 for a free estimate. We answer 24/7, with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
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 Metairie Customers Say
"Crown was cracked and taking water. Repaired it rather than quoting a rebuild, which the previous company had pushed hard for."
- Sarah Walsh"Swept it, capped it, and installed a proper damper. The downdraft smell in the summer that we'd lived with for years is gone."
- Yolanda Dawson"Drop cloths everywhere, HEPA vac, and not a speck of soot on the carpet. I'd been dreading the mess for nothing."
- Jennifer Pruitt