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 Sunset, FL
Most chimney sweeps in Sunset run between $189 and $329, and a full inspection usually falls between $149 and $279. Those are the numbers homeowners here ask about most, so we put them right up front. Sunset is a pocket of post-war ranch homes where original masonry chimneys have spent sixty-plus years in subtropical humidity, and that changes what a chimney company needs to check. If you’re looking for plain pricing and a written guarantee on the work, call Ashby Chimney Miami at (850) 787-8597.
Why Sunset Homes Are Different
Sunset’s housing stock leans heavily on single-family ranches built between the 1950s and 1970s. Many of those original chimneys were laid with clay tile liners, and South Florida’s climate is hard on them. High humidity seeps into mortar joints, and the rare cold snap that sends people to the fireplace can thermal-shock those old tiles, cracking them from the inside. What we regularly find in Sunset goes beyond creosote. Birds’ nests in the flue, rusted dampers frozen open, and rust streaks running down the chimney cap are common signs of trouble, even in homes where the fireplace rarely gets used. That’s the part that surprises people: a fireplace that sits unused for months can still be collecting moisture and housing pests. An annual chimney inspection catches those problems before they turn into a repair bill.
Newer Mediterranean-style stucco homes are mixed in too, and their prefabricated chimney systems age differently than masonry. But the ranch homes are where Sunset’s distinctive chimney problems show up most, and they’re the reason we approach every job here by looking at the whole system, not just the firebox.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Sunset Services
The two services Sunset homeowners call about most are chimney sweeps and level 2 inspections, usually right before the brief winter season when fireplaces suddenly get used. Here’s what each one involves in Sunset.
Chimney Sweep in Sunset
A Chimney Sweep in Sunset starts with a check of what’s actually in the flue. Because fireplaces here sit idle for most of the year, we’re as likely to pull out a bird’s nest or a rusted damper part as we are creosote. In Sunset’s older ranch homes with clay tile liners, we sweep carefully to avoid knocking loose already-fragile tile. The full job includes protecting the hearth and floors, brushing the flue, vacuuming the firebox and smoke shelf, and a quick visual check of the chimney’s exterior condition. This is the service to book when you’re planning to use the fireplace, even for one weekend.
Chimney Inspection in Sunset
An Chimney Inspection in Sunset is the deeper look at what a sweep can’t reach. For Sunset’s 1950s and 60s homes, we’re specifically checking the clay tile liner for cracks and voids, looking for water entry around the crown, and checking for rust on the damper assembly. High humidity means even a small crack in the crown becomes a moisture path that erodes the masonry from inside. We use a camera to show you exactly what we find, then give you a written report. If the liner is cracked, you’ll see it on the screen before you spend a dollar on repair.
Fireplace Repair in Sunset
Fireplace Repair in Sunset covers the fixes that follow an inspection. The most common repair we quote in Sunset is replacing a rusted damper, followed by crown sealing and flue tile repair. In older masonry fireplaces, the damper often seizes from years of humid air, and forcing it open can bend the frame. When that happens, the fireplace can’t draft properly, and smoke rolls into the living room. We use chimney-trade materials like Copperfield dampers and Gelco sealants, and every repair leaves with a written guarantee. Nothing gets recommended unless you see the evidence first.
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 Sunset
We work across Sunset with our brands including HeatShield, Copperfield, and DuraFlex. Our crews keep common replacement parts stocked locally, so a damper swap or a crown seal in Sunset doesn’t have to wait on a warehouse shipment. In most cases, we can complete simple repairs in one visit.
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Here’s what most Sunset jobs cost. You’ll get a written price before any work starts, and that’s the price on the invoice.
| Service | Typical range in Sunset |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep | $189 – $329 |
| Chimney inspection | $149 – $279 |
| Fireplace repair (minor) | $145 – $350 |
| Fireplace repair (major) | $400 – $1,800 |
| Chimney cap installation | $90 – $350 |
| Damper replacement | $150 – $450 |
| Flue repair (minor) | $150 – $400 |
| Flue repair (major) | $750 – $5,500 |
| Masonry repair (minor) | $150 – $800 |
| Masonry repair (major) | $1,000 – $15,000 |
In Sunset, the big cost drivers are liner condition and moisture damage. A clay tile liner that’s cracked in multiple spots will push a flue repair toward the higher end, and masonry repairs climb when water has been getting into the chimney structure for years. That’s why we show you the camera footage and quote a written price before any repair is scheduled.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Sunset
We cover all of Sunset and the surrounding blocks, from the original ranch-home streets to the newer stucco developments. Here are some of the neighborhoods where we work regularly:
- Sunset Park
- Sunset Hills
- Ranch-style streets east of SW 97th Ave
- Newer Mediterranean-style homes near SW 72nd St
- Homes off Sunset Drive
Scheduling in Sunset is usually within a few days, and for inspections we can usually find a time the same week you call.
Service Area – Cities Near Sunset
In addition to Sunset, our crews cover nearby South Florida communities including Miami, FL, Hialeah, FL, North Miami Beach, FL, and Hialeah Gardens, FL. If you’re on a boundary street or just outside Sunset, call us and we’ll tell you if your address is in our regular service area.
Serving Sunset, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Sunset 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 Sunset
Most Sunset appointments are scheduled within two to five business days. Inspections are easier to book quickly than full repair jobs, which sometimes need a follow-up visit. Call (850) 787-8597 and we’ll give you a real arrival window, not an all-day range after a callback.
Some Sunset neighborhoods have HOAs that require approval for exterior changes like a new chimney cap or visible masonry work. Interior sweeps and inspections typically don’t. We can tell you what’s visible from the street and what isn’t, but checking your HOA’s rules first saves time on any exterior repair.
Book the inspection. In Sunset, the real question is what’s inside the flue and what condition the liner is in, and an inspection answers both. If a sweep is all you need, we’ll tell you that and quote it separately. Nothing gets recommended unless you see the evidence.
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 Sunset Customers Say
"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"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