Chimney Sweep & Flue Cleaning in Orlando, FL

Cormorant Tail Chimney is located at 28 E Jefferson St, Orlando, FL 32801. We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing scheduled appointments and around-the-clock service for homeowners across Orlando and Central Florida.

Industry guidelines such as NFPA Standard 211 recommend having chimneys, fireplaces, and vents inspected at least once a year for sound condition and freedom from deposits. Cleaning is recommended whenever 1/8 inch or more of creosote or soot has accumulated inside the flue.

Creosote is a flammable, dark byproduct of wood combustion that condenses along the internal walls of the chimney flue. If allowed to build up, high temperatures can ignite the creosote, causing a chimney fire. Routine chimney sweeping safely removes this combustible buildup.

We use protective floor coverings and drop cloths in front of the hearth, combined with industrial HEPA-filtered vacuum containment systems that capture airborne soot and dust particles at the fireplace opening during the sweeping process.

Common indicators include smoke drafting back into the living room, strong soot or campfire odors when the fireplace is not lit, visible black crust or glaze inside the flue, difficulty getting fires to draw, cracked mortar, or water leaks around the hearth.

Florida frequently experiences heavy rainfall, wind, and local wildlife. A stainless steel chimney cap prevents rainwater from entering the flue (which can cause internal rust and mortar deterioration) while mesh spark arrestor screens keep birds, squirrels, and debris out.

A standard visual inspection examines readily accessible portions of the chimney exterior and firebox. A video camera inspection uses a specialized camera sent through the entire length of the flue liner to check for hidden cracks, gaps in mortar joints, or internal blockages.

Yes. We clean residential dryer vent exhaust ducts using rotary equipment to remove accumulated lint from the appliance connection all the way to the outside vent hood, helping reduce fire hazards and improve dryer airflow.

From our location at 28 E Jefferson St in Downtown Orlando (32801), we service communities throughout Orange County and Central Florida, including Winter Park, Maitland, Dr. Phillips, Windermere, College Park, Baldwin Park, Altamonte Springs, and Kissimmee.

You can call our 24-hour line at (321) 966-3709, email contact@tailchimney.store, or fill out the contact form on this website. Our team is available 24 hours to assist you with your chimney and fireplace needs.