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.
Fast, Reliable Chimney Repair Across Micco
If your chimney is pulling away from the house, staining the ceiling, or sitting under a cap that’s rusted to lace, we can help. Chimney Sweep Palm Bay handles chimney repair in Micco with the same sweep, inspect, and repair process on every visit, and we know how this town’s salt air treats a masonry stack. Our technicians have up to 13 years of experience, and we work from the river side to the mainland side of town. Call (855) 632-3563. We answer 24/7, with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm.

Why Micco Homeowners Call Chimney Sweep Palm Bay for Chimney Repair
Micco is small enough that word travels, and most of the work here comes from people who saw a neighbor’s chimney get fixed and asked who did it. Our reputation in Micco is built on one habit: we show you the problem before we quote the fix. Every repair recommendation starts with a camera inspection, and you watch the screen with us. If the flue looks fine, we tell you that and leave.
We’re licensed and insured, and our technicians have up to 13 years of experience. Pricing is set per job by a written estimate, so you know the number before anyone starts. Reviews from Micco customers mention the same things we hear at the door – no pressure, no surprise line items, and a clear explanation of what’s failing and why. If a repair can safely wait, we say so.
Since we handle sweep, inspection, and repair under one roof, a routine cleaning that turns up a cracked crown doesn’t mean booking a second company. The crew that finds it is the crew that fixes it, and we source parts from professional-grade lines like Famco, Copperfield, and DuraFlex rather than whatever a generalist has on hand. If a visit to Micco turns into a repair diagnosis, you’re already talking to the right people.
Styles & brands we work with
- Sweep & inspection
- Caps & crowns
- Flue relining
- Masonry repair
- Gas fireplace service
Chimney Flashing Repair in Micco
Chimney Flashing Repair in Micco usually starts with a ceiling stain after a summer storm, not with a chimney that looks damaged from the ground. Flashing is the metal seal where the chimney passes through the roof, and when it lifts or corrodes, water runs down the masonry and into the attic. Along the Indian River Lagoon, the salt-laden onshore breeze attacks that metal constantly, so flashing that would last decades inland can fail here much sooner. A typical flashing repair in Micco runs about $250 to $600 depending on roof pitch, access, and whether the surrounding shingles need to be reset. We reseal or replace the flashing, then check the water path with a camera before we call it done.
What to Look For Before the Rainy Season
Look for rust streaks on the metal, cracked sealant along the roof line, and any gap you can slide a putty knife under. Water stains on the ceiling boards near the chimney are the strongest sign. If you see any of these, a camera inspection shows whether the flashing is the source or whether water is coming in through the crown above.
Why Flashing and Crown Failures Get Confused
Both send water into the same ceiling, so homeowners often can’t tell which one is leaking. The only reliable way to separate them is to look inside the flue and at the top of the stack. We check both in one visit rather than guessing, and we show you the evidence on screen.
Chimney Crown Repair in Micco
Chimney Crown Repair in Micco is often the fix that actually stops a leak that flashing work didn’t solve. The crown is the concrete cap at the top of the stack, and it’s the part that takes the most sun, salt, and driven rain. Cracks let water down behind the flue tile, where it freezes into the surrounding brick and mortar – or, in our climate, sits and softens them year-round. A typical crown repair in Micco runs about $350 to $900, depending on how much of the crown has to be rebuilt and whether the flue tiles need resealing afterward. We rebuild the crown with a proper overhang so water sheds off the edges instead of running back into the masonry.
Recognizing a Failing Crown
A crown with visible cracks, missing chunks, or a surface that’s pulling away from the flue is failing. Rusted metal flashing embedded in a crown is a sign it’s lost its seal against the top. From the ground, look for a dark, damp band around the top of the chimney after a dry week.
Crown Repair Versus a Full Rebuild
If the brick below the crown is still sound, the crown can usually be rebuilt without touching the stack. When the top course of brick is spalled or the flue tile is loose, the repair has to go deeper. We only recommend a rebuild if the camera or a visual inspection shows the structure is compromised.

Trusted Brands We Service in Micco
We source repair materials from the same professional-grade brands used by certified chimney contractors nationwide. For firebox and flue restoration, that means HeatShield, a ceramic resurfacing system most handymen don’t carry or know how to apply. For full relining, DuraFlex flexible liner systems let us handle jobs that surface patching can’t fix. Famco and Copperfield cover caps, dampers, and venting, which matters because a chimney repair should address the whole stack, not just the flue. If a brand you’ve read about isn’t listed here, ask us – our approach is to use materials that will hold up to Micco’s salt air, and we’ll tell you what we’re putting in your chimney before the work begins.
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AfterCommon Chimney Repair Problems We See in Micco Homes
- Rusted or missing chimney caps. Cheap galvanized caps corrode through within a few years in this climate, leaving the flue open to wind-driven rain and animals. We fit stainless or copper caps built to survive the salt.
- Spalling brick and deteriorating mortar joints. Years of onshore breeze and high humidity break down mortar, and the damage is often mistaken for a cleaning issue. Tuckpointing and repointing rebuild the joints before water gets behind them.
- Cracked clay-tile flue liners. Thermal shock and settled foundations crack tile liners, creating gaps that let creosote and moisture reach the surrounding framing. A camera inspection shows the cracks before anyone quotes a reline.
- Chimneys without modern liners or caps. Many 1950s-70s concrete-block bungalows in Micco were built with unlined or original clay flues that never carried modern appliances well. We document what’s there and tell you what actually needs to change.
Pricing for Chimney Repair in Micco, FL
Repair pricing in Micco is set per job by a written estimate, and the ranges below are typical for this market. Chimney flashing repair runs about $250 to $600. Chimney crown repair runs about $350 to $900. A stainless cap installed runs about $150 to $450 depending on the flue size and whether the old cap has to be cut free. Tuckpointing on a weathered stack runs about $500 to $1,500, while a full reline with HeatShield or DuraFlex can run $2,000 to $4,500 depending on flue length and diameter. What pushes a job toward the top of a range is access, how much masonry is degraded, and whether a chimney requires a rebuild at the crown. The estimate itself is free, and the written quote sets the final price. Call (855) 632-3563 to book a visit.
We Also Serve Cities Near Micco
We work with homeowners across the barrier islands and the mainland side of Brevard County, including Sebastian, Grant-Valkaria, Fellsmere, and Winter Beach. If you’re near those cities and need chimney repair, the same inspection-first process applies. And if you’re in Micco, you’re already home with us. Serving the whole area means we know these coastal conditions well enough to know what a stack is up against before we climb it.
Serving Micco, FL – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Micco 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 Repair in Micco
Salt air is the culprit – galvanized caps corrode through in this climate much faster than they do inland, and cheap steel has no real protection against onshore moisture. A stainless or copper cap lasts longer because the metal itself resists salt, not just a coating. Call (855) 632-3563 for a free estimate on a cap rated for this coast.
Not safely until we’ve inspected it. An unlined or single-tile flue can let creosote and heat reach the framing, and you can’t see that from the ground. A camera inspection tells us whether a HeatShield or DuraFlex liner is needed, and we show you what we see. Call for a visit – the estimate is free.
It could be either, or both, and that’s why we inspect first. The usual sequence is a failed cap letting water in, a cracked crown sending it behind the tile, or flashing that lifted during wind-driven rain. We check all three in one visit and show you the evidence. Call (855) 632-3563 to schedule.
You can’t tell reliably by looking up from the firebox – the only way to know is a camera inspection by a technician. Third-degree creosote is a hardened, glazed layer that won’t come off with a standard sweep and needs specialized removal. We document it on camera so you can see it yourself. Call for an inspection – the estimate is free.
Don’t light it until someone checks the flue for water, debris, and animal nesting, because a missing cap lets all three in. On the river side of town after a nor’easter, caps are often peeled back or gone entirely, and the first sign is usually a ceiling stain, not a dirty flue. Call (855) 632-3563 and we’ll inspect before you use it.
If your Micco chimney needs a look, call (855) 632-3563 for a free estimate. We answer 24/7, with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
Written by the team at Chimney Sweep Palm Bay.