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.
Chimney Company in Kendall, FL
Kendall homeowners call us for one of three reasons: a fireplace that hasn’t been cleaned in years, a flue liner that’s showing cracks, or a chimney that’s starting to leak during South Florida’s summer downpours. We’re Ashby Chimney Miami, and every Kendall job gets a written price before we start, a written guarantee when we finish, and a live person on the phone whenever you call (850) 787-8597. Most of the homes we work on here are 1960s-to-1980s ranch and split-level builds with masonry chimneys and clay tile liners that were never designed for decades of Kendall humidity.
Why Kendall Homes Are Different
Kendall’s housing stock tells a particular story. Most single-family homes went up between the 1960s and 1980s, built as ranch or split-level designs with wood-burning fireplaces and clay tile flue liners. Those liners were fine for their first couple decades, but Kendall’s environment works against them. The water table sits high in this part of Miami-Dade County, and moisture wicks up through masonry, slowly degrading clay tiles until hairline cracks form. Add thermal stress from occasional winter fires and you get the pattern we see routinely: liners that look fine from the top but are spalling from moisture inside.
The humid subtropical climate also means metal components rust faster here than they would in drier parts of Florida. Raincaps, dampers, and chase covers on prefab units corrode, and once water gets in, the damage compounds. We also find animal nesting more often than homeowners expect. Kendall West and The Hammocks especially have mature tree canopy, and squirrels and birds treat unused flues as ready-made shelter. A chimney that hasn’t been lit in three years isn’t clean by default – it’s often occupied.
Most of Kendall’s subdivisions don’t have their own chimney-specific HOA rules, but some gated communities require visible work to be scheduled through their office. We handle that paperwork before we arrive. You shouldn’t have to think about it.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Kendall Services
Most Kendall homeowners reach out first for a sweep or an inspection, and repair work usually follows what the camera shows. Here’s what each involves locally.
Chimney Sweep in Kendall
In Kendall’s climate, creosote doesn’t just sit on flue walls – it absorbs moisture and hardens into a glaze that’s stubborn to remove and burns hotter than regular soot if it ignites. A Chimney Sweep in Kendall from our crew removes that buildup, along with any nests or debris, and leaves your fireplace ready for the handful of cool evenings when you’ll actually light it. We protect the floors, run a camera so you can see the before and after, and clean up before we leave. That’s the standard, not an upsell.
Chimney Inspection in Kendall
Because Kendall fireplaces often sit unused for most of the year, problems tend to develop quietly. A Chimney Inspection in Kendall means we run a camera up the flue and show you exactly what’s happening inside – cracked clay tiles, rust on the damper, or a nest you didn’t know about. If there’s nothing wrong, we say so plainly. If there is, you see it with your own eyes before anyone quotes a repair. No inspection in Kendall is complete without accounting for moisture, given the water table here.
Fireplace Repair in Kendall
When cracks appear in a clay flue liner, Kendall’s humidity makes them worse over time. Our Fireplace Repair in Kendall covers everything from damper replacement to full flue relining, and we use materials from chimney-trade brands like Gelco, Olympia Chimney, and Famco rather than generic substitutes. Every repair gets a written quote first and a written guarantee after. If a covered repair fails inside the guarantee period, we come back and fix it at no charge. That’s the Kingswell Guarantee, and it’s yours without asking.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in Kendall
Kendall homes carry a mix of masonry fireplaces with original clay liners and factory-built units from major manufacturers. We work on all of them, and we keep repair parts from Gelco, Olympia Chimney, Famco, and Copperfield on the truck for most common jobs. That means fewer return trips and faster turnarounds for Kendall customers. See our brands for the full list.
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AfterPricing for Chimney Company in Kendall, FL
Here’s what you can expect to pay for our work in Kendall. These are typical ranges, not vague estimates – and the price we write down before the job is the price you pay.
| Service | Typical range in Kendall |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard, accessible roof) | $189 – $289 |
| Chimney sweep with heavy creosote or glaze | $310 – $450 |
| Animal or nest removal | $150 – $350 |
| Level 1 chimney inspection (visual) | $129 – $199 |
| Level 2 chimney inspection (camera scan) | $249 – $399 |
| Flue camera scan (standalone) | $125 – $225 |
| Damper replacement | $295 – $520 |
| Chase cover replacement | $240 – $480 |
| Clay flue liner repair (minor) | $300 – $650 |
| Stainless steel flue relining | $2,800 – $5,900 |
In Kendall, several things push a price toward the higher end of those ranges. A flue with hardened glazed creosote takes longer and requires different tools than a light soot coating. A roof with a steep pitch or poor ladder access adds setup time. Cracked clay tiles that need more than minor patching escalate quickly, which is why we always camera-scan before quoting relining work. Whatever the number, it’s written down before any work begins, so the invoice matches the door quote. No surprises.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Kendall
We work throughout Kendall, from the older subdivisions near Kendall Drive down to the newer developments further south. Our schedulers typically confirm exact arrival windows the afternoon before your visit, and most Kendall jobs are completed within two to three hours on site.
- Kendall West
- The Hammocks
- Kendall Lakes
- Country Walk
- West Kendall
Service Area – Cities Near Kendall
Beyond Kendall, our crews cover the surrounding Miami metro. If you’re a little outside our core Kendall territory, we likely still have a technician in your area. Our nearby city pages cover Miami, FL, Hialeah, FL, North Miami Beach, FL, and Hialeah Gardens, FL. Call to confirm whether we’re dispatching to your neighborhood this week.
Serving Kendall, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Kendall area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Chimney Company in Kendall
Scheduling runs Monday through Saturday, and most Kendall appointments are booked within five to seven business days. Emergencies like water pouring through a chimney or smoke backing up get priority placement. Call (850) 787-8597 and a live person will give you the earliest window available. We don’t route you to voicemail.
Many Kendall HOAs don’t require anything for routine sweeps or inspections, but some gated communities like Country Walk do ask that contractors check in at the gate or register with the management office before arriving. We confirm those details ahead of time so you don’t have to chase down paperwork. If your HOA has specific rules, tell us when you book.
We dispatch from our Miami office to all of Kendall and nearby communities including Hialeah, North Miami Beach, and Hialeah Gardens. If you’re unsure whether your address falls in our service area, call (850) 787-8597 and ask. The person who answers can check in under a minute. If we can’t get to you, we’ll say so honestly rather than string you along.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local chimney cleaning pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Kendall Customers Say
"First time owning a house with a fireplace and I had no clue. The guy was patient, walked me through what's safe and what isn't, and didn't make me feel dumb. Priced it before he started."
- Yolanda Reese"The amount of creosote they pulled out was scary. He said we were overdue and explained the fire risk without being dramatic about it. Clean, careful, left the hearth spotless."
- Caroline Webb"The damper was rusted shut and we couldn't use the fireplace. He freed it up, swept everything, and now we actually use the thing. Priced it before he started."
- Georgia Lemmon