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 a different trade than it is up north. The city’s mild winters mean fireplaces in Creole cottages and shotguns may go years between fires, so the damage we find is less about creosote and more about what years of humidity, pests, and storm-driven rain do to soft red brick and lime-mortar chimneys. That’s why our repair work here starts with an assessment you can see, not a sales pitch. Call (855) 630-9846 to book a visit.
Why New Orleans Homes Are Different
Long humid stretches and heavy rain leave many New Orleans chimneys sitting damp and unused, which is exactly the condition that promotes spalling brick, rusted dampers, and mortar decay. Add wind-blown debris from tropical storms and uncapped flues fill with leaves, grit, and nests. When a homeowner finally lights a first fall fire, the flue may be blocked before the match is struck.
The housing stock splits the work in two. Antebellum and early-1900s shotgun, double-gallery, and Creole cottage construction, common in ZIP 70116 and nearby, often has original soft red brick and lime-mortar chimneys with no modern clay tile liner – so repairs there mean restoring what’s existing rather than bolting on new parts. Post-war ranches and newer builds in 70127 and 70128 mostly have prefab metal fireplaces with factory flues, which need different inspection and cap work entirely. Same city, two very different repair conversations.
Styles & brands we work with
- Sweep & inspection
- Caps & crowns
- Flue relining
- Masonry repair
- Gas fireplace service
Our Main New Orleans Services
Two jobs bring most New Orleans homeowners to us: cleaning a flue that’s sat unused and damp, and clearing the dryer vent that’s quietly running hot.
Chimney Sweep in New Orleans
In New Orleans, a sweep is usually less about winter creosote and more about what the subtropical climate brings in. Technicians routinely pull squirrel and bird nests, wasp activity, termite mud tubes, and mold out of flues that haven’t had a fire in years. After a named storm, uncapped chimneys on the east side fill with leaves and grit that homeowners only discover when they try that first fall fire. We clean with a camera inspection and photo report included, so you see exactly what came out and what condition the flue is in. Book a chimney sweep before hurricane season or before a home sale.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in New Orleans
Your dryer vent is a chimney too, and it clogs faster in a humid climate where lint stays damp and packs against the duct walls. A vent that’s running slow or leaving clothes hot to the touch is moving less air than it should, and that trapped heat and lint is the fire risk. We clear the full run, check the exterior termination, and show you what came out. It’s a natural add-on to a chimney visit, and it covers a part of the house most sweep-only operations never look at. Schedule dryer vent cleaning alongside your chimney appointment.
Chimney Repair in New Orleans
Chimney repair in New Orleans is driven by moisture and age more than by fire. Original soft red brick and lime-mortar chimneys in the city’s older Creole cottages and shotguns spall and crack under year-round humidity, and many were built without a modern clay tile liner at all. Tropical storms drive rain down uncapped flues, and years of damp masonry quietly decay from the inside. Our Chimney Repair work starts with camera evidence, so nothing gets recommended that you can’t see for yourself – and we’ll tell you plainly when a repair can safely wait.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You’re pulling leaves, grit, or nests out of the flue after storms, or the chimney top has never had a cap at all.
What it costs in New Orleans
Chimney cap installation typically runs $250 – $600 in New Orleans, with the written estimate setting the final price.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, fit a stainless cap sized to the crown, and anchor it with trade-grade hardware from Gelco or Copperfield so it stays put through storm winds.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
The existing cap is rusted through, dented, or missing screens so birds and squirrels get straight in.
What it costs in New Orleans
Replacing a cap typically costs $200 – $500 in New Orleans, depending on cap style and flue size.
How we do it
We remove the failed cap, inspect the crown and top course of brick, and set a new cap built for the trade rather than a hardware-store substitute.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Camera inspection shows cracked or missing clay tiles, gaps in the flue wall, or an unlined chimney in an older home.
What it costs in New Orleans
Liner installation typically runs $2,500 – $6,500 in New Orleans, and the written estimate sets the final figure once flue length is measured.
How we do it
We install DuraFlex flexible liner systems sized to the appliance, insulated where the flue requires it, then verify the fit with a follow-up camera pass.
What Chimney Repair Costs in New Orleans
Repair pricing in New Orleans is shaped by how much original soft red brick and lime mortar has to be worked around, and by how accessible the chimney is on shotgun and double-gallery rooflines. Lingering moisture damage from the humid climate often means more than one repair item surfaces at once. You get a flat price agreed before booking, so the number doesn’t move once we’re on the roof.
| Item | Typical range in New Orleans |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $600 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $200 – $500 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $6,500 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $300 – $900 |
| Chimney crown repair | $350 – $1,100 |
Can you repair an old Creole cottage chimney without tearing out the whole liner?
Often, yes. HeatShield in-place restoration can resurface deteriorating clay tiles and firebox masonry without full replacement when the flue structure is still sound – a cost-saving option that many sweep-only companies don’t offer. A camera inspection confirms whether your chimney qualifies. Call (855) 630-9846 for a free estimate.
What does chimney repair cost in New Orleans?
Most New Orleans chimney repairs land between $200 and $1,100, while a full liner installation runs $2,500 – $6,500. The written estimate sets the final price, and nothing is recommended without camera evidence you can review. Call (855) 630-9846 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Brands We Service in New Orleans
We work with professional-grade brands the trade relies on: DuraFlex flexible liner systems, HeatShield restoration coatings, and components from Gelco, Olympia Chimney, and Famco for caps, covers, and venting. Because these are trade-account materials rather than retail parts, most repairs are scheduled and completed on a normal turnaround once the estimate is approved. See our brands for the full list we install and service.
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Prices below are typical ranges for New Orleans work. The written estimate you receive after inspection sets the final number.
| Service | Typical range in New Orleans |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $600 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $200 – $500 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $6,500 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $300 – $900 |
| Chimney crown repair | $350 – $1,100 |
In New Orleans, price climbs with the amount of original lime-mortar masonry that has to be stabilized and with roofline access on older shotgun and double-gallery homes. We agree the price before we book, so you know the number before any work begins.
Neighborhoods We Serve in New Orleans
We work across New Orleans, from the historic Creole cottages and shotguns of the older core out to the newer prefab-fireplace subdivisions on the east side. Storm-debris clearing, damp-masonry repairs, and pest-nest removal all come up in the same week across the city, and we route visits to keep drive time down. Response times depend on how booked the schedule is, not on which neighborhood you’re in – most requests get an opening within a few days.
- French Quarter and Marigny (70116)
- Bywater and the Upper Ninth Ward (70117)
- Gentilly and Milneburg (70122)
- New Orleans East (70127, 70128)
- Algiers and the West Bank (70131)
Service Area – Cities Near New Orleans
We also serve homeowners just outside New Orleans. If you’re across the lake or along the North Shore, our technicians cover Metairie, LA, Slidell, LA, and Mandeville, LA, with the same camera inspection, flat pricing, and repair capability you get in the city. Scheduling follows the same pattern citywide and across the metro – book once, get one estimate, and one company handles both the cleaning and any repair found during the visit.
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
Yes. We cover New Orleans from the French Quarter and Marigny out through Gentilly, New Orleans East, and Algiers, plus the surrounding metro. Call (855) 630-9846 with your address and we’ll confirm an opening. We answer 24/7, with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
It depends on the scope and the parish. Most cities require a permit for structural chimney work like liner replacement or masonry rebuilds, so ask the city’s building department before scheduling. We can walk you through what the inspection finds so you know what to ask about.
Call (855) 630-9846 and we’ll book the next available opening. We answer 24/7; a call outside dispatch hours is booked into the next opening, Sunday through Friday, 7am to 7pm. Estimates are free, and the flat price is agreed before we book.
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
"Liner was cracked in two places. He walked me through the repair options honestly, including the one that was cheaper for him and better for me."
- Lamont Ellison"Drop cloths everywhere, HEPA vac, and not a speck of soot on the carpet. I'd been dreading the mess for nothing."
- Jennifer Pruitt"Level two inspection before we bought the house. The report was detailed enough to use as a negotiating point and he explained every photo in it."
- Oscar Hernandez