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 The Crossings, FL
Chimney work in The Crossings runs on a different clock than it does up north. Most homes here were built between the late 1980s and early 2000s, and the fireplaces are decorative or occasional-use, not the workhorse heating units you’d find in colder states. That means the job isn’t chipping out layers of creosote. It’s clearing palm fronds, pulling Cuban treefrog nests out of chimney caps, and dealing with rusted dampers that never stood a chance against our humidity. If you need a chimney company in The Crossings that understands what actually happens to flues in subtropical weather, call (850) 787-8597 and we’ll put a written price in front of you before any work begins.
Why The Crossings Homes Are Different
The Crossings is mostly concrete block construction with stucco exteriors, and the chimneys are typically prefabricated metal flues rather than full masonry stacks. That changes the work. A steel flue liner in a block home reacts to moisture differently than a brick chimney in a northern climate, and after our afternoon thunderstorms roll through, water finds its way into places it shouldn’t. We regularly see efflorescence on masonry faces, rust starting on dampers, and mold starting inside flues where humidity sits trapped.
The bigger issue is what moves in. Cuban treefrogs love the gap between a chimney cap and the flue opening. Birds nest in there too. After a strong storm, caps clog with palm fronds and the whole system stops drafting the way it should. In most The Crossings homes, the fireplace gets lit maybe a handful of times a year, which means those blockages can sit unnoticed for months. By the time someone calls us, the damper is often seized and the cap needs more than a quick rinse. That’s the pattern we work around here, and it’s why our approach to chimney work in The Crossings starts with getting eyes on the actual condition of things, not assuming creosote is the culprit.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main The Crossings Services
The two calls we get most from The Crossings homeowners are for cleaning out whatever has moved into the chimney and for checking whether the system is safe to use at all. Here’s what each involves.
Chimney Sweep in The Crossings
A Chimney Sweep in The Crossings here usually means animal eviction and debris clearing more than heavy soot removal. We pull the cap, remove nests and fronds, clear the damper assembly so it actually opens, and brush the flue to remove whatever light creosote has built up from occasional fires. Because the chimneys in this area are mostly prefabricated metal, we use brushes sized for those flues specifically. Most sweeps in The Crossings run between $200 and $300, and we’ll confirm your exact price in writing before we touch anything.
Chimney Inspection in The Crossings
A Chimney Inspection in The Crossings is how you find out whether last year’s storm season did any real damage. We run a camera through the flue and show you the footage, so you’re not taking our word for anything. We’re looking for rusted dampers, cracked flue tiles, water intrusion points, and any critters that shouldn’t be there. In this climate, moisture is the main threat, and catching it early is the difference between a $99 inspection and a full liner replacement. If we find something, you’ll see it with your own eyes before any repair is recommended.
Fireplace Repair in The Crossings
When something is actually broken, Fireplace Repair in The Crossings covers everything from replacing rusted dampers to repairing or resleeving damaged flue liners. We repair with materials from established chimney-trade brands like Gelco and Olympia Chimney, not whatever is in the back of the van. Every repair gets a written price before the work starts and a written guarantee when it’s done. 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 applies to every repair job we do in The Crossings.
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 The Crossings
Most chimneys in The Crossings are prefabricated systems, and the brand matters when it comes to parts availability. We work on and repair units from Gelco, Olympia Chimney, and Copperfield regularly, and we keep common caps, dampers, and flue components stocked so we’re not waiting on a shipment while your fireplace sits unusable. For more detail, see our brands page.
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| Service | Typical range in The Crossings |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard) | $200 – $300 |
| Chimney sweep (heavy debris/animal removal) | $300 – $450 |
| Level 1 inspection | $99 – $175 |
| Level 2 inspection (with camera) | $250 – $450 |
| Damper replacement | $250 – $500 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $150 – $400 |
| Flue liner repair (minor sealing) | $300 – $600 |
| Flue liner replacement (full resleeve) | $1,800 – $4,500 |
| Fireplace glass door replacement | $400 – $900 |
| Masonry crown repair | $350 – $800 |
The humid, storm-heavy climate in The Crossings is what pushes prices toward the upper end of these ranges. Water intrusion accelerates rust and corrodes metal components that would last years longer somewhere dry. Whatever your job comes to, the number we quote before we start is the number on your invoice. No surprises, no add-ons at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in The Crossings
Our crews work throughout The Crossings and know the area well enough to plan for HOA rules and the usual traffic patterns that make some streets easier to reach at certain times of day. We schedule in real windows, and when you book, we honor them.
- The Crossings core residential blocks
- Communities along SW 112th Ave
- Neighborhoods near SW 72nd St
- Homes surrounding Kendall Indian Hammocks Park
- Villa communities throughout The Crossings
Service Area – Cities Near The Crossings
Ashby Chimney schedules service calls in The Crossings and the surrounding South Florida communities. If you’re just outside The Crossings, we also cover Miami, FL, Hialeah, FL, North Miami Beach, FL, and Hialeah Gardens, FL. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Miami office, with crews serving The Crossings locally.
Serving The Crossings, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the The Crossings 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 The Crossings
Most jobs in The Crossings are scheduled within a few days, and we work around your schedule rather than giving you a vague all-day window. We’ll give you a real arrival window when you book, and the price is written before any work begins. Call (850) 787-8597 to find the next available slot.
Most chimney cleaning and inspection work doesn’t need HOA approval in The Crossings, since it happens inside your home or on the roof without changing the exterior appearance. If a repair involves a new cap or visible component, some associations want advance notice. We can tell you what to check before we start.
That’s actually the most common situation we run into in The Crossings. An unused chimney still collects nests, debris, and moisture, and it still needs to be inspected before you light the first fire. We’ll show you the camera footage so you can see exactly what’s in there before deciding on any work.
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 The Crossings Customers Say
"Had them out for the yearly sweep before we start burning. He put down a drop cloth, swept it clean, and actually showed me the inside of the flue on a little camera. No mess, no surprises on the bill."
- Bill Prentice"Had them sweep and check the chimney before we listed the house. Clean report, no soot anywhere, and the buyer's inspector had zero questions. Painless."
- Roland Pace"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