Masonry repair
Sweep & inspection
Caps & crowns
Flue relining
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.
Fast, Reliable Fireplace Repair Across Longwood
Fireplace repair in Longwood is rarely a one-part fix. The homes here, especially the 1970s and 80s ranches in neighborhoods like Sanlando Springs and Alaqua, often carry original masonry fireplaces with clay tile liners that have absorbed decades of Florida humidity. When those liners crack, or when a gas log set won’t hold a pilot light, the repair needs to address the whole system, not just the visible symptom. Our crews work throughout Longwood regularly, and we know what these specific houses need. If a fireplace in your Longwood home is drafting poorly, producing odors, or simply won’t light, call us at (850) 940-3442. We’ll give you a written price before any work starts.
Why Kindling Chimney Orlando Is Longwood’s Preferred Fireplace Repair Company
Longwood homeowners tend to treat fireplace work as a once-a-decade event, which means by the time we arrive, the problem has usually been developing for years. That’s not a judgment. It’s just what we see. We’re part of Fireplace Repair crews who stay current on the specific failures of Central Florida masonry, and our technicians arrive background-checked and in uniform, with shoe covers and drop cloths down before any tools come out. The people answering our phones live, 24/7, know Longwood. They know that a 1984 ranch on a big lot in Sanlando Springs often has two flues, and that a newer custom home near Lake Lotus might have a prefabricated chimney that was never swept after a renovation. When you call about repair work in Longwood, the person on the line understands the geography and the housing stock. We don’t route you through a national call center.
Danny Cortes leads our repair team, and he’s built the process around one rule: nothing gets recommended without camera evidence you can see yourself. In Longwood, where older flues hide damage behind decades of soot, that rule matters more than anywhere else we work. Our Longwood customers see photos of the cracked liner or the failed damper before they’re asked to approve a repair. That’s not a sales technique. It’s basic honesty, and it’s how we keep the trust of families who’ve lived in Longwood for twenty years.
Styles & brands we work with
Gas Fireplace Maintenance in Longwood
Gas Fireplace Maintenance in Longwood starts with the pilot light and ends with the flue, because gas logs still produce moisture and carbon monoxide that need a clear path out. In Longwood’s humid climate, we regularly find that the thermocouple on a gas valve has corroded faster than it would in a drier city. If your gas fireplace in Longwood won’t stay lit, or the flame burns mostly yellow instead of blue, the unit likely needs a cleaning of the burner ports, a check of the venting, and possibly a new thermocouple or thermopile. We carry parts for most major brands on the truck, which means most gas fireplace repairs in Longwood are done in one visit. You’ll know the price before we touch anything.
Pilot light and ignition service
A pilot light that goes out repeatedly is almost never a gas supply problem. In Longwood, it’s usually a dirty orifice or a failing thermocouple. We clean the assembly, test the millivolt output, and replace the sensor if it’s below spec. The repair is routine and almost always completed the same day.
Glass, gaskets, and logs
Gas fireplaces in Longwood sit unused for months at a time, and that downtime lets dust and pet hair work into the burner. Cloudy glass, cracked ceramic logs, and worn gasket seals all reduce efficiency and can let combustion gases into the living room. We replace glass assemblies, gaskets, and log sets with the exact manufacturer components, never generic substitutes.
Wood Stove Installation in Longwood
Wood Stove Installation in Longwood is a growing request, not because Longwood gets cold, but because families here use their fireplaces for the atmosphere and the occasional chilly January evening, and a wood stove delivers both more heat and more control than an open hearth. The installation involves more than setting the stove in place: the flue must be sized correctly for the stove’s output, the chimney must be lined if it was originally built for an open fireplace, and clearance to combustibles must meet current code. In Longwood’s older ranch homes, where the original chimney was built for a full masonry fireplace, a wood stove install almost always requires a new stainless liner sized to the appliance. We install liners from DuraFlex and Copperfield, both built for decades of use, and we handle the full installation from permit-ready measurements to final inspection.
Liner sizing and flue work
A wood stove connected to an old clay tile flue is a poor match. The flue is usually too large, which slows the draft and lets creosote build up faster. We measure the flue, confirm the stove’s requirements, and run a properly sized insulated liner. This is the difference between a stove that drafts well and one that smokes back into the room.
Clearance and hearth requirements
Longwood’s older homes often have raised brick hearths that were built before modern clearance standards. We check the wall clearances, the floor protection, and the ceiling pass-through before installation day. If the stove you’ve chosen needs more clearance than the room currently offers, we’ll tell you plainly and suggest alternatives that fit.
Trusted Brands We Service in Longwood
Our Longwood repair trucks carry components from Famco, Copperfield, and HeatShield, which covers the parts that fail most often in this climate: dampers, caps, liners, and the steel connectors inside prefabricated chimneys. If you have an older HeatShield liner that’s starting to show wear, we can reapply the resurfacing system after a camera inspection confirms the underlying masonry is sound. We stock these parts locally for Longwood customers, which shortens wait times on repairs that would otherwise require a second visit. When you see the quote, you’ll also see the brand names. We don’t install off-brand parts and we don’t charge brand-name prices for generic substitutes.
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AfterCommon Fireplace Repair Problems We See in Longwood Homes
- Cracked clay tile liners in 1970s and 80s ranch homes. Longwood’s humidity expands and contracts the mortar joints, and after decades of intermittent use, the tiles crack. Heat and gases can then escape into the wall cavity, and you won’t see it from the firebox. A camera inspection is the only way to know.
- Acidic creosote glaze in rarely used chimneys. Longwood’s frequent afternoon thunderstorms add moisture to soot that sits for months, and the combination hardens into a glaze that standard brushes won’t remove. We use mechanical rotary tools to break it down, then resurface the flue if the glaze has pitted the liner.
- Animal nesting in unused chimneys. In Longwood neighborhoods like Alaqua, chimneys that go unused from spring through fall attract squirrels and birds. A nest blocks the draft and can push smoke and carbon monoxide back into the house. We remove the nest, clean the flue, and install a proper cap with a screen.
- Spalling brick and deteriorated crowns on custom homes. Larger custom properties in Longwood often have architectural chimneys with wide crowns. Rainwater soaks into the cap, and over time the brick face begins to flake. Left alone, the damage spreads downward and the repair cost triples. A crown coat and a cap now beats a rebuild later.
Pricing for Fireplace Repair in Longwood, FL
Most fireplace repairs in Longwood fall between $150 and $900 depending on what’s actually wrong. A pilot light cleaning and thermocouple replacement typically runs $150 to $250. A gas valve replacement lands around $300 to $500. Damper repair or replacement goes from $250 to $600 depending on whether it’s a top-sealing or throat damper. A clay tile liner that needs HeatShield resurfacing or a stainless liner starts around $900 and goes up based on flue length and access. These are real ranges we quote to Longwood homeowners regularly. Every quote is written down before we start, and if the repair turns out to be simpler than expected, the price comes down, not up. Call (850) 940-3442 for an exact number on your fireplace, and we’ll put it in writing.
We Also Serve Cities Near Longwood
If you’re in Winter Springs, Maitland, Winter Park, or Apopka, our crews cover those areas as well. The same Fireplace Repair in Longwood team handles repairs across these nearby communities, and the same written-price rule applies. Scheduling is coordinated from our South Florida office, while our local technicians travel to your neighborhood. Call us and we’ll confirm the next available slot for your city.
Serving Longwood, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Longwood area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Fireplace Repair in Longwood
Longwood’s humid summers cause the clay tile flue liners in older masonry chimneys to absorb moisture, and when the fireplace is used occasionally during mild winters, the rapid heating expands that trapped moisture. Over years, the tiles crack. The humidity also accelerates the formation of an acidic creosote glaze that eats at the liner’s surface. A camera inspection tells you whether the liner is still safe or needs resurfacing. If you suspect liner damage, call us for an inspection, and we’ll show you the video ourselves.
Yes, because unused chimneys in Longwood become homes for animals and collection points for moisture. The mild winters and long stretches between fires create ideal nesting conditions, and the humidity keeps whatever’s inside damp. An annual inspection catches blocked flues, cracked crowns, and liner deterioration before they become safety problems. Call (850) 940-3442 to schedule one, and you’ll get the written inspection report with photos.
Third-degree creosote is a hardened, tar-like glaze that forms when soot and moisture combine and bake onto the flue wall. Longwood’s high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms supply the moisture, and the intermittent use of fireplaces supplies the soot. The result is a coating that standard wire brushes can’t remove. We use mechanical rotary tools to break it down. If the glaze has damaged the liner underneath, we’ll show you the camera footage and recommend resurfacing.
We can. In homes where the clay tiles are cracked but the surrounding masonry is still structurally sound, we apply HeatShield resurfacing. The material fills the cracks and seals the flue, restoring a continuous passage for heat and gases. It’s less invasive than a full liner replacement and often costs less. In cases where the damage extends deeper, we install a stainless liner from DuraFlex or Copperfield. We’ll show you the camera inspection before recommending either option.
Yes, because a damper doesn’t stop water or animals from entering the flue. Longwood’s afternoon thunderstorms send rain straight down the flue, and the resulting moisture accelerates liner damage and rusts the damper itself. A cap with a proper screen keeps out rain, squirrels, and birds. We install caps from Famco and Copperfield, sized to your existing flue, and we include them on nearly every repair job where the cap is missing or damaged. Call us for a quick look and an exact quote.
Written by Danny Cortes, Owner at Kindling Chimney Orlando, serving Longwood and the surrounding area.