Level 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.
Before
After
Before
After
Before
AfterChimney Company in Naples, FL
Alcott Chimney Sweep is the chimney company Naples homeowners call when they want a real person on the phone and a technician they can identify before the door opens. Naples chimneys don’t fail the way they do up north. They corrode, rust, and become nesting sites for wildlife while the house sits empty through the summer. That’s the job here: catching salt-air damage and storm-water intrusion before they become four-figure repairs. Call (336) 863-3889 for a straight answer.
Why Naples Homes Are Different
Naples fireplaces are built for ambiance, not heat. A January evening might dip into the 50s, but most homeowners light a fire three or four times a season, if that. Meanwhile, the chimney sits exposed to subtropical humidity, hurricane-season downpours, and Gulf salt air for the other eleven months. That imbalance is the core of chimney work in Naples.
The housing stock leans heavily toward custom estates and high-end condos built from the 1980s on. Many of these are seasonal residences: occupied November through April, sealed up tight from May through October. A chimney that sits unattended through a Florida summer becomes a humidity trap. Moisture works into the mortar joints, the damper rusts in place, and wasps or rats find their way in. In waterfront neighborhoods like Port Royal, stainless steel chase covers and throat dampers corrode at a pace you simply don’t see inland. Owners returning in November often find rust-eaten metal that let storm water pool inside the firebox for months.
What this means practically: the chimney threats in Naples are moisture, wildlife, and corrosion, not creosote buildup from heavy wood burning. Ruben Castellano built our Naples approach around that reality.
Our Main Naples Services
Naples homeowners call us most often for two things: a chimney that hasn’t been looked at since before the summer, and a gas fireplace that won’t light on the first cool night of the season. Each service has its own Naples page with full details.
Chimney Sweep in Naples
A chimney sweep in Naples is less about creosote and more about clearing what moved in while the house was empty. We remove nesting debris from birds and wasps, dislodge rust scale knocked loose from corroding dampers, and clear out mortar dust from spalling brick. We also sweep the flue properly, because even a few fires a season leave creosote, the tar-like residue that causes chimney fires. Salt air accelerates rust on metal components, so we inspect the chase cover and damper as part of every sweep here. Read the full scope on our Chimney Sweep in Naples page.
Chimney Inspection in Naples
Given how little these fireplaces get used, inspection matters more in Naples than almost anywhere. The damage happens while nobody is watching: water intrusion through a rusted chase cover, spalled brick from trapped moisture, damper assemblies seized by corrosion. Our Chimney Inspection in Naples page explains the inspection levels and what we document with photos. If you own a seasonal property, we recommend an inspection before your first fire each fall, regardless of when it was last swept. A problem found early costs a fraction of a liner replacement found late.
Gas Fireplace Repair in Naples
Most Naples homes with fireplaces have gas units, and the most common complaint is the same: the pilot won’t stay lit, or the fireplace won’t light at all. In this climate, the usual culprits are corroded thermocouples, clogged burner ports from dust that accumulated over the summer, or a gas valve that failed during months of disuse. We carry professional components and diagnose before we quote. See Gas Fireplace Repair in Naples for detail on the brands we service and the repair process.
What happens when you call
- 1
A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
- 2
You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
- 3
A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
- 4
You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in Naples
We work with the trade brands chimney professionals specify. In Naples, we regularly service and install DuraFlex liner systems, HeatShield resurfacing, and Copperfield components. Parts are stocked for common Naples repair jobs, so a typical damper or chase cover replacement doesn’t sit waiting a week. See our brands for the full list.
Pricing for Chimney Company in Naples, FL
A standard chimney sweep in Naples typically runs $189 – $329 before any repairs. Inspection-only visits start around $149 and vary by level and access. The table below breaks out the sub-jobs homeowners here ask about most.
| Service | Typical range in Naples |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep | $189 – $329 |
| Level 1 inspection | $149 – $249 |
| Level 2 inspection | $299 – $499 |
| Gas fireplace service/tune-up | $129 – $229 |
| Chase cover replacement | $349 – $749 |
| Damper repair or replacement | $199 – $459 |
| Flashing repair | $299 – $599 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $199 – $449 |
| Wasp/bird nest removal + sweep | $229 – $399 |
| Stainless steel liner replacement | $1,800 – $3,400 |
What pushes prices up in Naples? Salt-air corrosion on multi-story custom homes, especially in gated waterfront communities where access takes longer. Every quote is written and delivered before work starts, so the number we give you is the number you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Naples
We cover all of Naples, from the beachfront estates to the gated communities along Livingston Road and Goodlette-Frank. Every technician arrives by name and photo, so you always know who’s at the door.
- Port Royal
- Aqualane Shores
- Old Naples
- Park Shore
- Pelican Bay
- Moorings
Most Naples appointments are scheduled within a few days, with seasonal rush weeks before Thanksgiving running tighter.
Service Area – Cities Near Naples
Alcott Chimney Sweep also serves homeowners just outside Naples. We work regularly in Bonita Springs, FL, Marco Island, FL, Estero, FL, and Fort Myers Beach, FL. Scheduling and dispatch run through our South Florida office, and crews serve Naples locally.
Serving Naples, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Naples 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 Chimney Company in Naples
Most Naples inspections are scheduled within two to five business days. During the late-October through December seasonal return rush, wait times can stretch a bit. Call us at (336) 863-3889 and a live person will give you the next available slot.
Many Naples communities, especially gated HOAs, require approval for visible exterior work like chase cover or cap replacement. Interior sweeps and inspections almost never do. We handle this routinely and can tell you what your community typically requires when you book.
Yes. We work in condos and high-rise buildings throughout Naples, including beachfront towers where the salt-air corrosion is most aggressive. Gas fireplace service and inspection visits are common in those units, and we coordinate access with building management when needed.
Contact Alcott Chimney Sweep in Naples
If your chimney hasn’t been looked at since last spring, or your gas fireplace won’t light when you finally flip the switch, call Alcott Chimney Sweep at (336) 863-3889. We’ll send a background-checked, identity-verified technician whose name and photo you’ll have before we arrive. Written price before work begins, written guarantee on every repair, and a live person on the phone, day or night.
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 Naples Customers Say
"Very respectful of my home. Took off his boots and wiped the hearth when finished."
- Carol D."Annual inspection and sweep. He used a camera to check the liner and found a cracked tile I had no idea about. Gave me a written estimate and did not push."
- Janet W."Water was leaking around the flashing. They resealed it and installed a new crown coating. Dry through two heavy rains since."
- Douglas P.