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 Kendale Lakes, FL
Chimney cleaning in Kendale Lakes typically costs between $169 and $289 for a standard sweep, and it’s a job driven more by South Florida moisture than by soot. Most homes here are concrete-block ranches from the 1970s and 1980s with prefabricated metal flues or shallow masonry boxes, and the fireplaces get used maybe a dozen nights a year. What they do collect is humidity, rust, salt air, and the occasional bird or lizard that found its way past a corroded cap. Call (850) 787-8597 and we’ll give you a written price before anything gets touched.
Why Kendale Lakes Homes Are Different
Kendale Lakes sits on a slight ridge, which means the breeze carries salt from Biscayne Bay on one side and the Everglades on the other. Metal rain caps here corrode faster than almost anywhere else in Miami-Dade, and we replace more rusted dampers in this neighborhood than we do in nearby Hialeah or North Miami Beach. The chimneys are almost never tall masonry stacks. They’re short prefabricated metal flues poking through shallow-pitch concrete-tile roofs, often attached to fireplaces that are decorative afterthoughts rather than heating systems.
Because homes in Kendale Lakes are used so rarely for actual fires, the danger isn’t creosote buildup. It’s efflorescence, rusted flue liners, organic debris from tropical vegetation, and uncapped flues that birds turn into nests. A screen-enclosed pool out back means the chimney is often just a few feet from where kids and parents spend their weekends, so moisture damage and rust particles falling into the firebox are more than an eyesore. They’re a family issue.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Kendale Lakes Services
Most Kendale Lakes homeowners call us for one of three things: a basic sweep before the few cooler nights, a detailed inspection after years of neglect, or a fireplace repair that’s long overdue. Here’s how each one works in this part of Miami-Dade.
Chimney Sweep in Kendale Lakes
In Kendale Lakes, a Chimney Sweep in Kendale Lakes usually means clearing out dried leaves, palm fronds, bird droppings, and surface rust flakes more than thick creosote. We remove the cap, run brushes through the flue, vacuum everything out, and leave the firebox cleaner than we found it. Many homeowners here are surprised how much debris collects in an uncapped flue even when the fireplace hasn’t been lit in two years. The job usually takes 45 to 90 minutes on a single-story ranch.
Chimney Inspection in Kendale Lakes
A Chimney Inspection in Kendale Lakes matters more for moisture than for fire risk in this climate. We look for rusted dampers, corroded caps, cracked flue tiles, and the kind of efflorescence that tells you water is wicking through the concrete block. Every inspection includes photos, so you see exactly what we see, and we put our recommendation in writing. Nothing gets fixed without your sign-off on a written price first.
Fireplace Repair in Kendale Lakes
Fireplace Repair in Kendale Lakes usually means replacing a rusted damper, resealing a leaking cap, or patching the firebox before moisture spreads into the surrounding block. We work with materials from Copperfield, DuraFlex, and HeatShield, and every repair carries a written guarantee. If a covered fix fails during the Kingswell Guarantee period, we come back and make it right at no charge. That’s the 365-Day Done Right Promise, and it’s honored in writing on every job.
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 Kendale Lakes
We stock and install parts from recognized chimney-trade brands including DuraFlex, HeatShield, and Copperfield. That means a rusted damper or cracked flue liner doesn’t mean waiting two weeks for a special-order part. You can view the full list on our brands page.
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AfterPricing for Chimney Company in Kendale Lakes, FL
| Service | Typical range in Kendale Lakes |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard, single flue) | $169 – $289 |
| Chimney sweep with bird or debris removal | $220 – $340 |
| Level 1 chimney inspection | $129 – $219 |
| Level 2 chimney inspection (camera) | $299 – $499 |
| Damper replacement | $180 – $390 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $190 – $380 |
| Flue liner repair (HeatShield spot repair) | $350 – $850 |
| Full flue liner replacement (DuraFlex stainless) | $2,400 – $4,800 |
What pushes a Kendale Lakes job toward the higher end is usually salt corrosion. Rusted dampers that seize in place take longer to cut out, and caps that have been eaten through by salt air are often fused to the flue. Either way, the number we quote at the door is the number on the invoice. No surprises, ever.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Kendale Lakes
We cover the whole Kendale Lakes area, from the single-family sections west of the Turnpike to the townhome communities near Kendall Drive. Because our crews stage out of the Miami office, we can usually schedule Kendale Lakes jobs within a few business days, often sooner.
- Kendale Lakes West
- Kendall West
- Kendall Breeze
- Westwind Lakes
- Snapper Creek
Service Area – Cities Near Kendale Lakes
If you’re just outside Kendale Lakes, we also handle chimney work throughout Miami, FL, Hialeah, FL, North Miami Beach, FL, and Hialeah Gardens, FL. Call from anywhere in the area and we’ll tell you straight if we can get to your street.
Serving Kendale Lakes, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Kendale Lakes 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 Kendale Lakes
Because our crews dispatch from the Miami office, we can typically schedule Kendale Lakes jobs within two to four business days. If you have a rusted cap letting water into the firebox, tell the person on the phone and we’ll see if we can move things around. Phones are answered by a live person 24/7.
Most Kendale Lakes HOAs don’t require approval for interior chimney work or cap replacement, but some of the stricter associations want a heads-up before anything visible changes on the roof line. We’re used to working with the local associations and can provide a written description of the work if your HOA asks for one.
Kendale Lakes sits on a ridge that catches salt-laden air from both Biscayne Bay and the Everglades. That combination eats through galvanized caps faster than almost anywhere in Miami-Dade. We replace them with stainless steel caps that hold up far better against the local conditions.
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 Kendale Lakes Customers Say
"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"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