Level 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.
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AfterFast, Reliable Chimney Inspection Across Kendall
A chimney inspection in Kendall costs $189 to $389 for a Level 1 and $299 to $599 for a Level 2 with camera scan, and most jobs take under two hours once our tech is on site. We serve every corner of Kendall, from Kendale Lakes to The Hammocks to the communities along Killian Drive and SW 88th Street, with background-checked, uniformed techs who arrive inside the window given. No vague assurances, no price moved at the door. Call (830) 251-4560 for a flat-price work order before any tool comes off the truck.
Why Flint Chimney Sweep Is Kendall’s Preferred Chimney Inspection Company
Flint Chimney Sweep has operated since 2002 as part of the Garrison Partners family of independently owned chimney service companies, and Kendall homeowners call us because we document what we find. Every Chimney Inspection includes a written price delivered before work starts. The number you approve is the number on the invoice. That simple discipline earns referrals in Kendall where neighbors trade contractor stories on Facebook groups and at the West Kendall HOA meetings.
Older masonry chimneys across Kendall, especially in the 1970s and 80s ranch homes off Kendall Drive and SW 117th Avenue, have mortar joints and crowns that crack under South Florida humidity and wind-driven rain, not heavy fire use. Our techs know those failure modes by heart. They also know most Kendall chimneys sit unused for months, which means raccoons and birds move in. When you book with us, you get a camera scan and a photo report you can see for yourself, not a sales pitch. That’s the Garrison Standard: everything in writing, before work begins, backed by the 365-Day Done Right Promise on every repair we perform in Kendall.
Level 2 Chimney Inspection in Kendall
A Level 2 Chimney Inspection in Kendall is the right call when you’re buying or selling a home, after a storm has hammered your roof, or when the chimney hasn’t been checked in years and you want the flue liner and smoke chamber actually seen, not guessed at. Our techs run a camera up the flue, photograph the crown, the flashing, the damper, and the firebox, and deliver a photo report before we quote any repair. On most Kendall ranches and two-story builds, a Level 2 runs $299 to $599 depending on roof access and flue height.
Camera Inspection Included
We don’t sell a Level 2 inspection and then make you pay extra for the camera. The camera scan is the inspection. It shows exactly what condition your flue liner is in, which matters in Kendall where most chimneys are barely burned and the real problem is water getting in through a failed crown or flashing.
Real Estate Transactions in Kendall
If you’re under contract on a Kendall home, the buyer’s inspector will flag the chimney if there’s no cap, visible spalling, or a rusted damper. A Level 2 with photo documentation tells both parties exactly what’s wrong and what can wait. We’ve helped Kendall sellers avoid losing deals over issues that didn’t actually need fixing, and we’ve helped buyers from overpaying for houses with liner damage the seller never disclosed.
Chimney Leak in Kendall
A chimney leak in Kendall is almost always a crown, cap, or flashing problem, and summer storms off the Everglades make it worse. Kendall gets its heaviest rain from afternoon thunderstorms and tropical systems that drive water sideways into old flashing. If you see water stains on the ceiling near the chimney or hear dripping inside the firebox during a storm, the fix usually starts with a camera inspection to find the entry point. Most leak diagnoses in Kendall run $189 to $389 as part of an inspection, and the repair quote comes as a flat, written number.
Cap and Crown Repairs
On a ranch home near Kendall Drive and SW 117th Avenue, our tech pulled the firebox apart and found a rusted damper plate frozen open and spalling brick at the smoke chamber, with a raccoon nest sitting on the damper and no chimney cap on the flue. We ran a camera up the flue liner, photographed the cracked crown and failed flashing, wrote a flat-price work order before touching anything, and left the customer a photo report showing exactly why the cap and crown repair could not wait and the liner replacement could. That’s the difference between a disciplined shop and a sweep-only outfit: we show you what we saw.
Flashing Failures
South Florida wind and rain test flashing harder than cold climates test liners. Copperfield and Famco flashing materials hold up in Kendall’s wet, humid air far better than the cheap galvanized steel some companies install. If we find failing flashing, we spec the material on the work order, not by margin but by what survives a Kendall hurricane season.
Trusted Brands We Service in Kendall
We install and service professional-grade chimney materials including DuraFlex, HeatShield, Copperfield, Famco, and more. For Kendall homeowners, that means liner systems and repair products from brands that publish real specs, so you can verify quality independently. We keep common parts staged for the Kendall market, which shortens turnaround on liner jobs and cap replacements. If a chimney cap from Famco or a HeatShield system is what your chimney needs, you’ll see that name written on your work order before we order anything.
Common Chimney Inspection Problems We See in Kendall Homes
- Water intrusion from Florida humidity and storms. Uncovered flues take on rain, rust the damper, and spall the firebox brick. Homes near Kendale Lakes and The Hammocks sit under humidity that never really dries out, so a cracked crown leaks for months before anyone notices.
- Animal nesting on the damper and smoke chamber. Kendall chimneys that sit unused for eight months of the year become raccoon condos and bird roosts. We’ve pulled nests off dampers in ranch homes near Killian Drive and SW 107th Avenue more times than we can count.
- Missing or failed chimney caps. A cap is cheap insurance against water and animals, but half the masonry chimneys we inspect in Kendall don’t have one or the cap rusted off years ago. Without a cap, every South Florida storm is a slow leak into your firebox.
- Undocumented liner cracks from skipped inspections. Because most Kendall homeowners burn only a few times a year, they skip inspections for years. First-degree creosote sits, animals nest, and liner cracks go unseen until a carbon monoxide alarm or a ceiling stain forces the issue.
Pricing for Chimney Inspection in Kendall, FL
A Level 1 Chimney Inspection in Kendall runs $189 to $289, and a Level 2 with full camera scan and photo report runs $299 to $599 depending on roof pitch, flue height, and access. A leak-specific inspection falls in the same $189 to $389 range. What changes the price is access, not mystery. If your roof is steep or the flue is unusually tall, we’ll tell you before we book. The written price you approve is the price on the invoice. Call (830) 251-4560 for a free estimate and a flat-price work order before any work starts.
We Also Serve Cities Near Kendall
Flint Chimney Sweep covers the broader South Florida market from our Miami-area coordination office. Beyond Chimney Inspection in Kendall, our crews serve homeowners in Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, and Orlando. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from the Miami office, while local crews handle Kendall inspections directly.
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 Inspection in Kendall
Once a year, even if you burn twice. In Kendall’s climate, the danger isn’t heavy creosote buildup; it’s water getting into uncapped flues, rusting the damper, and spalling the firebox brick over months of humidity and afternoon storms. A yearly Level 1 catches those issues early, and a Level 2 with camera scan is worth it every three to five years. Call (830) 251-4560 and we’ll tell you straight whether your chimney can wait or needs attention now.
It involves a camera scan of the full flue liner, a visual check of the crown, flashing, damper, firebox, and smoke chamber, and a photo report delivered to you before we quote any repair. We document cracks, water entry, animal nesting, and liner condition so you can see exactly what we saw. On a Kendall ranch or a newer two-story near The Hammocks, a Level 2 typically takes one to two hours and runs $299 to $599.
We agree on a written price before any work starts, always, on every job. We do not promise same-day service. Kendall inspections are booked ahead, and our techs arrive inside the window given. If a covered repair fails within one full year, we return at no charge under the 365-Day Done Right Promise. Call (830) 251-4560 for a free estimate.
Usually it’s one of the three: a missing or rusted cap, cracked crown, or failed flashing where the chimney meets the roof. Kendall’s sideways rain from afternoon thunderstorms finds any gap in flashing. A leak-specific inspection from $189 to $389 pinpoints the exact entry point, and you’ll get a photo report showing what’s leaking before we quote the repair.
Creosote comes in three degrees: first-degree is flaky and easy to brush, second-degree is tar-like and requires more aggressive cleaning, and third-degree is hardened glaze that can fuel a chimney fire. Most Kendall chimneys don’t reach second or third degree because they’re barely burned, but first-degree creosote still sits and bonds with humidity over time. An inspection tells you which degree you have, if any, and whether a sweep is needed now or can wait. Call (830) 251-4560 for a straight answer.
Call Flint Chimney Sweep for Your Kendall Chimney Inspection
You’ll get a live person on the phone 24/7, a uniformed and background-checked tech at your door, a written price before any work starts, and a photo report showing exactly what we found. Led by Hank Delano, our crews work to the Garrison Standard: documented price, documented scope, and a full-year written guarantee on every repair. Call (830) 251-4560 for a free estimate on a chimney inspection in Kendall, FL.
Written by Hank Delano, Owner at Flint Chimney Sweep, serving Kendall since 2002.