Chimney sweep in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Chimney care in the 954 area

Around Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach and Hollywood, high humidity, heavy rain and tropical-storm winds are the main threats to a chimney. Water gets in through crowns, caps and flashing, rusts metal chase covers and dampers, and can lead to musty fireplace odors. Fireplaces are used less often, so nests and debris often go unnoticed. Dryer vents work hard all year, which makes regular lint removal important.

The Census Bureau counts about 819,400 homes and apartments in the 954 territory. 50.6% were built before 1980 and 0.7% before 1940, higher than the Florida figure of 35.8% built before 1980. The median home here dates from the 1970s, and 41.5% of homes are single-family detached houses.

92% of occupied homes heat mainly with electricity and 2.5% with utility gas. Wood is the main heating fuel in 0% of homes, lower than the national rate of 1.5%.

Under the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, the territory is in climate zone 1A (very hot, humid).

The 954 territory (with overlay 754) is home to roughly 1,904,000 people across 84 ZIP codes in Broward County.

Services in Fort Lauderdale

• Chimney inspection in Fort Lauderdale: Level 1, 2 and 3 to NFPA 211
• Chimney cleaning in Fort Lauderdale: creosote and soot removal
• Dryer vent cleaning in Fort Lauderdale: full vent run to the outside hood
• Chimney repairs, chimney relining and wood stove installs: ask your local company whether they offer them

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018–2022 5-year estimates (tables B25034, B25040, B25024) for the ZIP codes in this territory; climate zones from PNNL, Guide to Determining Climate Zone by County (2022). Population from our ZIP code data.