Hollywood has a real sense of history for South Florida — the Hollywood Lakes area and the neighborhoods near the historic downtown and Young Circle include homes from the 1920s land-boom era, many with authentic masonry chimneys and wood-burning fireplaces. Toward the beach it’s coastal condos and older beachside homes, and to the west the newer, more suburban neighborhoods lean gas.
The older masonry stock is the standout for chimney work here. A century of coastal humidity and salt air takes a toll on brick, mortar and crowns, and a 1920s Hollywood chimney that’s never been repointed or waterproofed has usually been quietly weathering for a long time. Near the beach, salt corrosion on caps and flashing is the constant; further west, gas-fireplace maintenance takes over.
What we most often help Hollywood homeowners with
Hollywood’s historic homes bring masonry work — tuckpointing, crown repair, sweeping and caps — while the beach condos and western neighborhoods bring gas cleaning and maintenance.
ZIP codes we serve in and around Hollywood
Standard residential ZIP codes in the Hollywood area. ZIPs can cross municipal lines — call if you’re not sure yours is covered.
- 33019
- 33020
- 33021
- 33023
- 33024
Questions from Hollywood homeowners
I have a 1920s home in Hollywood Lakes with an original chimney — what does it need?
Chimneys of that age usually need attention to the mortar and crown first. Decades of coastal weather erode the mortar joints and crack the crown, letting water in — the start of most masonry damage. Tuckpointing the joints, sealing or rebuilding the crown, and adding a proper cap are the common repairs. On a historic home, we match materials to the age of the masonry so the work fits the house.
Not sure what your chimney needs? That’s normal — most people call describing a symptom, not a diagnosis. Tell us what you’re seeing, smelling or hearing, and we’ll help you figure out the next step. Call anytime, 24/7 at 561-652-9489.