Protecting North Central Florida Homes from Fire, Carbon Monoxide & Gas Hazards Since 1982.
Florida’s Most Certified Chimney, Fireplace & Gas Experts.
Creosote builds invisibly. Carbon monoxide escapes without warning. A gas line installed by an unlicensed contractor is a liability waiting to happen. So is structural work done without a residential contractor license. Florida homeowners across Marion, Alachua, Lake, Sumter, Citrus, Putnam, Hernando, Orange, Volusia Counties and all surrounding areas have trusted Always Fire & Gas when the stakes are highest.
FL Licensed Gas Contractor #LI45277
Only licensed contractors can legally perform gas work in Florida.
- CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep #10020
- Certified Chimney Professional #546
- NFI Certified Fireplace Installer #177069
- Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician (CSIA) #1149
- BBB A+ Accredited Since 2018
FL Residential Contractor #CRC1332000
Licensed for full residential construction and remodeling in Florida.
Discounts for Veterans & First Responders • Call to Schedule
Three Hidden Dangers.
One Certified Team to Stop Them.
Most homeowners do not think about their chimney, fireplace, or gas system until something goes wrong. The problem is that all three can fail without warning, and the consequences are not gradual. They are sudden.
Annual chimney fire property damage
(NFPA)
Annual CO-related emergency room visits
(CDC)
Annual residential gas incidents from faulty systems
(NFPA / U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Creosote burns at 2,000°F. Carbon monoxide releases from a cracked flue with no odor and no warning. A gas line connected by an unlicensed contractor may not be installed to code. Structural repairs done without a residential contractor license may not pass inspection. Both create safety risks and homeowner liability. These are not hypothetical risks. They are the calls we take every week.
“The most dangerous chimney is the one that looks perfectly fine.”
Chimney Safety Institute of America
That is exactly why the Chimney Safety Institute of America recommends professional chimney inspections every single year. And it is why Florida law requires a licensed gas contractor for gas work, and a licensed residential contractor for structural repair and remodeling. Not a handyman. Not an unlicensed crew. A properly licensed contractor.
FL LICENSED GAS CONTRACTOR #LI45277 • FL RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR #CRC1332000
Two State Licenses. One Company. Everything Your Home Needs.
In Florida, gas line installation, connection, and repair is regulated work. Only a state-licensed gas contractor is legally authorized to perform it. Unlicensed gas work is not just a safety risk, it is a code violation that can void your homeowner’s insurance, fail a home inspection, and leave you personally liable for any resulting damage.
Always Fire & Gas holds Florida Gas Contractor License #LI45277 and Florida Residential Contractor License #CRC1332000. Gas line installation, appliance connection, structural chimney repair, permitted remodeling scope: we are licensed for all of it. One certified, fully licensed team. One call.
Gas Services We Provide:
- Gas line installation (natural gas and propane)
- Gas fireplace installation, repair, and conversion
- Gas appliance connection (ranges, dryers, generators, outdoor grills)
- Propane tank installation and system setup
- Gas system inspections and code compliance checks
- Emergency gas leak detection and response
- Gas shutoff and pressure testing
FL Licensed Gas Contractor #LI45277 • FL Residential Contractor #CRC1332000
Serving Marion, Alachua, Lake, Sumter, Citrus, Putnam, Hernando, Orange, Volusia Counties and all surrounding areas
Gas work. Structural repair. Full remodeling scope. Always Fire & Gas holds two state licenses and six national certifications. One call covers it all.
OUR SERVICES
Four Reasons Florida Homeowners Call Always Fire & Gas.
Gas Line & Appliance Services
Gas leaks are silent. Gas fires are fast. And in Florida, gas work done by anyone other than a licensed contractor is illegal.
Always Fire & Gas is a Florida Licensed Gas Contractor (#LI45277). We install gas lines, connect appliances, repair gas fireplaces, set up propane systems, and respond to gas emergencies across Marion, Alachua, Lake, Sumter, Citrus, Putnam, Hernando, Orange, Volusia Counties and all surrounding areas. When others say they can’t take the job, we show up.
Chimney Inspections & Sweep
Annual chimney inspections are the only reliable way to catch creosote buildup, structural damage, blockages, and carbon monoxide risks before they become house fires or health emergencies.
Always Fire & Gas provides CSIA-certified Level 1 and Level 2 inspections with before-and-after photo documentation and our ZERO mess guarantee on every job.
Fireplace Installation & Repair
Whether you are adding a fireplace to a room that does not have one, converting from wood to gas, or repairing a unit that is not performing right, we handle it.
NFI Certified Fireplace Installer #177069. We install wood-burning, gas, electric, and water vapor fireplaces and Electric fireplace stoves. Design consultation, permitting guidance, and installation start to finish.
Dryer Vent Cleaning & Chimney Repair
Clogged dryer vents are a fire hazard and an efficiency drain. Cracked masonry, failing flashing, and damaged liners allow water, smoke, and carbon monoxide into your living space.
We clean dryer vents with photo documentation, and repair leaky chimneys, cracked masonry, failing flashing, damaged liners, deteriorating caps, and smoke chambers across Marion, Alachua, Lake, Sumter, Citrus, Putnam, Hernando, Orange, Volusia Counties and all surrounding areas.
Family-Owned. Nationally Certified. Two State Licenses. No Shortcuts.
Joshua Brosius didn’t learn chimney sweeping in a classroom.
He grew up in it, working alongside his father starting at an age when most kids were riding bikes. His father launched Zoot Scooter in Ocala in 1982, and through those early years, Joshua and his brothers learned not just the technical craft, but the values that define the work: honesty, thoroughness, and a genuine commitment to the homeowners who trust you inside their homes.
His father had a favorite quote, one he came back to often. It was from Zig Ziglar:
“You can get everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want.” Zig Ziglar (The Brosius family philosophy since 1982) |
Today, Always Fire & Gas holds six active national certifications, a Florida Gas Contractor license (#LI45277), and a Florida Residential Contractor license (#CRC1332000), maintains full insurance, holds a BBB A+ rating, and serves homeowners across Marion, Alachua, Lake, Sumter, Citrus, Putnam, Hernando, Orange, Volusia Counties and all surrounding areas.
When you call us, you are not talking to a call center. You are talking to a family that has been protecting Florida homes for over four decades, and takes that responsibility seriously.
Serving Florida Homeowners Since 1982
- 43+ Years Family-owned and operating in Florida since 1982
- FL Licensed Gas Contractor License #LI45277 • Legally authorized for gas work in Florida
- FL Residential Contractor License #CRC1332000 • Licensed for full residential construction and remodeling
- 6 National Certifications CSIA, NFI, CCP, CDET, and more
- Thousands of Homes Served Across Marion, Alachua, Lake, Sumter, Citrus, Putnam, Hernando, Orange, Volusia Counties and all surrounding areas
- BBB A+ Accredited Accredited since 2018, zero unresolved complaints
- ZERO Mess Guarantee with HEPA-filtered 3-motor vacuum and protective tarps for inspections and cleanings.
3 Steps to a Safe, Certified Home
STEP 1
Call or Text. We’ll Answer.
Reach us by phone, text (352) 282-0158, or the contact form. We confirm your appointment, answer your questions, and tell you exactly what to expect. No call centers. No runaround. A real person, every time.
STEP 2
We Inspect, Document & Do the Work.
Our certified technicians arrive on time in a branded vehicle. For chimney and fireplace work, we perform thorough inspections with before-and-after photo documentation and our ZERO mess guarantee. For gas work, we complete the job to Florida code under Gas Contractor License #LI45277. For structural repair or construction scope, we work under Residential Contractor License #CRC1332000.
STEP 3
Use Your Home With Confidence.
Light your fireplace. Turn on your gas appliance. Run your dryer. Know that a certified, licensed professional has documented and cleared everything. We note when your next annual inspection is due so you never have to wonder.
Ready to schedule? Call or text (352) 282-0158 Schedule online at Contact Us • Same-week appointments available
What Central Florida Homeowners Are Saying
Common Questions Florida Homeowners Ask Us
Yes. Florida law requires a licensed gas contractor for gas work and a licensed residential contractor for permitted construction and structural repair. Unlicensed work in either category can void your homeowner’s insurance, fail a home inspection, and expose you to personal liability. Always Fire & Gas holds Florida Gas Contractor License #LI45277 and Residential Contractor License #CRC1332000.
Always Fire & Gas is a Florida Licensed Gas Contractor (#LI45277) serving Marion, Alachua, Lake, Sumter, Citrus, Putnam, Hernando, Orange, Volusia Counties and all surrounding areas. Our gas services include natural gas and propane line installation, gas fireplace installation and repair, gas appliance connection, propane tank installation, gas system inspections, and emergency gas leak detection. We are one of the only chimney companies in North Central Florida that is also a licensed gas contractor.
The Chimney Safety Institute of America recommends professional chimney inspections at least once a year, even with light use. In Florida, warmer climate creates poorer draft conditions and faster creosote accumulation than in colder states. Annual inspections help prevent chimney fires, carbon monoxide leaks, and costly structural damage before the burn season begins.
Yes. Always Fire & Gas provides a ZERO mess guarantee on every chimney sweep. Our technicians use heavy-grade single-use tarps on all flooring and furniture, and a professional 3-motor vacuum with fine micron HEPA filtration. All soot, dust, and debris are fully contained and removed before we leave. No trace left behind.
Always Fire & Gas provides chimney, fireplace, and gas services across Marion, Alachua, Lake, Sumter, Citrus, Putnam, Hernando, Orange, Volusia Counties and all surrounding areas. Family-owned and operating in Florida since 1982, we hold CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep certification #10020, NFI Certified Fireplace Installer certification #177069, and Florida Gas Contractor License #LI45277. Call or text (352) 282-0158 to schedule.
What Happens When You
Put It Off?
We are not here to alarm you. But the homeowners who call us after a chimney fire or a gas incident, not before, all say the same thing: they wish someone had told them sooner.
- A chimney fire burns at up to 2,000°F, hot enough to crack masonry, compromise structural framing, and spread to the home in under three minutes
- Carbon monoxide from a deteriorated flue produces no smell, no smoke, and no warning. It is only caught by a certified inspection or a CO detector alarm
- Gas work or structural construction done by an unlicensed contractor can void your homeowner’s insurance, fail a home inspection, and expose you to personal liability. In Florida, both require a state license
- Deferred chimney maintenance turns affordable inspections into $10,000 to $30,000 repairs or worse
- A clogged dryer vent costs money every cycle and increases fire risk with every load
Call Always Fire & Gas today. One certified team covers your chimney, your fireplace, and your gas system. One call, one company, one standard of work.
Protect Your Home. Protect Your Family.
- Serving Marion, Alachua, Lake, Sumter, Citrus, Putnam, Hernando, Orange, Volusia Counties and all surrounding areas
- CSIA Certified • NFI Certified • FL Gas #LI45277 • FL Residential #CRC1332000 • BBB A+ • Since 1982
- Veteran & first responder discounts available.