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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.
Fast, Reliable Chimney Sweep Across Kendall
A chimney sweep in Kendall, FL typically costs between $179 and $349, and most standard sweeps take about an hour once we’re at your door. We schedule by appointment, not by surprise, so you’ll know what you’re paying before anything starts. That’s the only way we’ve worked since 2002, and it’s the reason homeowners around Kendall West, The Hammocks, and Country Walk keep our number. Call (850) 787-8597 and a live person answers – day or night, no voicemail loop.
Kendall’s older homes weren’t built for the way we live now, and that shows up inside the chimney. Our Chimney Sweep team works with ranch and split-level fireplaces from the 60s through the 80s every week, and we know which flues are likely to hide problems even when nobody’s lit a fire in years. In Kendall, “rarely used” often means “never cleaned,” and that combination costs people more money than they expected. We see it, we photograph it, and we show it to you before we recommend a single extra dollar.
Why Ashby Chimney Miami Is Kendall’s Preferred Chimney Sweep Company
Since 2002, Nathan Corliss and the Ashby team have handled sweeps and inspections across Kendall with one rule: say the price, do the work, prove it, and put the guarantee in writing. No price-switching at the door. No technician who disappears for a callback. If you call (850) 787-8597, a real person picks up – at midnight, on a Sunday, whenever the question hits.
We serve Kendall from our Miami-area office, but the crews know Kendall’s subdivisions, not just the highway. That matters. A chimney on a 1974 ranch near Kendall Drive behaves differently than one built in the 1990s further west. We know what to look for before we start, and we carry the parts that fit older equipment, not just whatever fits in the van.
Every sweep or inspection includes a written price before work starts and a written guarantee when it’s done. If a covered repair fails inside the guarantee period, we come back and correct it at no charge – that’s the 365-Day Done Right Promise, and it’s the same standard Nathan Corliss has held since day one.
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Chimney Sweep Services in Kendall
Chimney Sweep Services in Kendall mean removing the creosote, soot, and debris that block flue flow, degrade draft, and start chimney fires. For a standard open masonry fireplace, a sweep in Kendall runs $179 to $249; if the firebox needs heavy scraping or there’s a significant creosote load, that can reach $349. Every job includes a full visual check of the firebox, damper, smoke chamber, and accessible flue surfaces.
Creosote and Soot Removal
We remove creosote by degree, not guesswork. First-degree is dusty and brushes out clean. Third-degree is hardened tar glaze that often requires chemical treatment or liner work. We’ll show you the difference through the camera footage, so you make the call with evidence, not pressure.
Annual Sweep for Kendall Fireplaces
Even a fireplace used twice a year in Kendall should be swept annually. Humidity and disuse allow creosote to set, and a glowing fire after six months of neglect can ignite residue you didn’t know you had.
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.
Chimney Cleaning in Kendall
Chimney Cleaning in Kendall covers the same flue and firebox work as a standard sweep but goes further to address cosmetic buildup inside the hearth, fireplace glass, and damper assemblies. Prices start around $179 for a clean with routine buildup and run up to about $329 when we’re clearing hardened creosote, animal nesting, or built-up mortar debris.
Fireplace Cleaning for Older Kendall Homes
The split-level and ranch fireplaces common south of Kendall Drive often have shallow fireboxes and older dampers. Cleaning them properly means vacuuming with a HEPA-filtered unit, not just brushing soot into the room. We leave the hearth and surrounding floor cleaner than we found them – that’s part of the Kingswell Way.
Nest and Debris Removal
Squirrels and birds move into unused Kendall chimneys fast, and a blocked smoke chamber can press smoke back into the living room. We remove the nesting material, clear the obstruction, and can install or repair a proper chimney cap to stop it happening again.
Trusted Brands We Service in Kendall
We aren’t loyal to whatever’s left in the van. Repairs on Kendall chimneys use materials from established trade suppliers like Gelco, Olympia Chimney, and Famco – caps, dampers, chase covers, and liners from companies that make chimney components as their only job, not a side line. For homeowners in Kendall, that means a cap that won’t rust through in two humid summers and a damper that actually seals. We keep common parts stocked for the housing stock in Kendall, so most replacements go in the same visit instead of waiting on a truck.
Common Chimney Sweep Problems We See in Kendall Homes
- Hardened third-degree creosote in rarely used fireplaces. Kendall’s short, mild winters mean fires get lit a handful of times a year. Creosote from those few burns cools, hardens, and builds up over years. By the time we arrive, it often takes chemical removal or a liner replacement.
- Clay flue liner spalling from groundwater moisture. Kendall’s water table sits close to the surface. Moisture wicks through original 1960s-1980s clay liners and causes hidden cracking, even when the fireplace never gets used. A visual sweep won’t catch it – a camera inspection will.
- Bird and squirrel nests in the smoke chamber after fall. Unused flues are prime real estate. A blocked smoke chamber changes the draft and can force smoke back into the home. We pull nesting material out on a huge share of Kendall inspections.
- Rusted or missing chimney caps. Humidity and heavy rain corrode thin caps in a few years. A rusted cap lets rain into the flue, and the rain accelerates every other problem. We commonly replace them with Gelco or Olympia Chimney caps built for South Florida conditions.
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AfterPricing for Chimney Sweep in Kendall, FL
You should know the number before you book, not after we arrive. A standard chimney sweep in Kendall runs $179 to $249. A heavier job – third-degree creosote, animal nesting, or significant debris – lands between $249 and $349. If a camera inspection finds spalled clay flue tile or a rusted-through cap, we’ll show you the footage, hand you a written quote for repair, and tell you plainly if it can wait or should be addressed now. Nothing gets recommended without pictures you can see for yourself.
Call (850) 787-8597 and we’ll give you a free estimate over the phone based on your fireplace type and the last time it was serviced. The number we quote is the number on the invoice – that’s simply how Ashby operates.
We Also Serve Cities Near Kendall
Our crews cover Kendall and the surrounding South Florida communities, including Miami, Hialeah, North Miami Beach, and Hialeah Gardens. If you’re just outside Kendall proper, call and we’ll confirm the nearest available appointment. Same pricing, same written guarantee, same live person on the phone.
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 Sweep in Kendall
Once a year, minimum. Rare use creates the worst creosote problems because residue from each small fire hardens into the flue instead of burning off. In a 1970s Kendall ranch, we recommend an annual sweep plus a camera inspection every two to three years to catch hidden clay liner spalling caused by groundwater moisture. Call (850) 787-8597 and we’ll schedule it around your week, not ours.
Yes. The water table under Kendall West sits close enough to the surface that moisture wicks through original clay liners and causes spalling and cracking over time – even in a fireplace that hasn’t held a fire in years. A visual Level 1 sweep typically won’t reveal this damage. A Level 2 camera inspection does. If we find it, we’ll show you the footage and quote the repair in writing.
Because an unused chimney is, to a squirrel, a dry, protected hollow that never gets disturbed. Kendall’s oak and palm canopy supports a large squirrel population, and they’re opportunistic. Birds follow the same logic. The fix is straightforward: remove the nesting material, clear the smoke chamber, and install a properly sized chimney cap. We do this routinely all over Kendall. Call for a free estimate.
First-degree creosote is a dusty coating that brushes out during a standard sweep. Third-degree is a hardened, tar-like glaze that bonds to the flue wall. In Kendall’s humid climate, creosote from infrequent fires tends to set faster into the higher degrees. Third-degree often requires chemical treatment or a new liner, not just a sweep. We’ll show you which degree you have on camera before we recommend anything.
Yes, probably. Even a purely decorative fireplace needs a cap to keep out rain, humidity, squirrels, and birds. An uncapped flue in Kendall is an open pipe to the sky, and a rusted or missing cap is one of the most common failures we see on original 1960s-1980s fireplaces. A quality Gelco or Olympia Chimney cap costs far less than the liner damage it prevents. Call (850) 787-8597 and we’ll quote a cap for your flue size directly.
Contact Ashby Chimney Miami for Chimney Sweep in Kendall
If you’re in Kendall and want a chimney company that answers the phone, shows up on time, prices in writing, and guarantees the work – that’s us. Nathan Corliss has run it that way since 2002, and we’re not changing for convenience. Call (850) 787-8597 today for a free estimate or to schedule a sweep, cleaning, or Level 2 camera inspection anywhere in Kendall. A real person answers, 24 hours a day.
Written by Nathan Corliss, Owner at Ashby Chimney Miami, serving Kendall since 2002.