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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A standard chimney sweep in Kendall typically runs $189 – $259, and most inspections fall between $149 and $289 depending on how far up the flue we need to look. What makes Kendall jobs different is the housing stock: thousands of single-family homes built between the 1970s and 1990s, many with masonry fireplaces that have never been lined or relined. Humidity, salt air pushed inland from Biscayne Bay, and a rainy season that runs half the year mean flue tiles crack and mortar joints crumble faster here than in drier parts of Florida. Call our team at (830) 251-4560 to get a written price before anyone opens a tool bag.
Why Kendall Homes Are Different
Kendall sits on limestone, and that detail matters more than most homeowners realize. Limestone is porous, so groundwater wicks up through slab foundations and into the lower courses of masonry. Over a decade or two, that trapped moisture works its way up a chimney chase, loosening mortar and leaving powdery white efflorescence you can usually see from the patio. By the time you notice staining on the drywall near a fireplace in The Crossings or West Kendall, the masonry usually needs more than a sweep.
The humidity is the second factor. Summer dew points in Kendall routinely sit in the mid-70s, and that moisture loads into creosote the way a sponge loads water. Creosote that stays damp never becomes the hard, glassy glaze you’d find in a cold-climate chimney. Instead it turns into a thick, clinging paste that corrodes flue liners from the inside. We see more stage 2 creosote buildup in Kendall chimneys used twice a month than in Michigan chimneys used twice a week. That’s not a scare figure, it’s just what a humid subtropical climate does. Homes in Kendall Lakes, Kendale Lakes, and Country Walk all show the same pattern. Older barrel-tile roofs and wood-frame construction along North Kendall Drive and Sunset Drive also settle over time, putting small shear forces on the chimney chase that open up hairline cracks around the crown and flashing.
The practical upshot: Kendall homeowners should think about chimney maintenance seasonally, not annually. The rainy season from May to October is when water intrusion does its worst work, so a spring inspection before the storms sit on top of us is the cheapest way to catch crown and flashing damage early. We run more inspections in April and May in Kendall than any other months of the year.
Our Main Kendall Services
Most Kendall homeowners call us for one of three things: a sweep before burning season, an inspection after buying a home, or a repair after water has done its slow work. Here’s what each involves in Kendall, and what’s covered in writing.
Chimney Sweep in Kendall
A sweep in Kendall removes the creosote, soot, and animal debris from your flue, smoke chamber, and firebox. Given our humidity, we pay extra attention to the smoke chamber: that’s where damp creosote accumulates fastest and where chimney fires in Kendall most often start. We observe the fireplace in operation (if it’s operable), clean the full length of the flue, and leave a report describing what came out and what, if anything, we saw inside the liner. Each sweep runs $189 – $259, with the higher end covering oversized or heavy-use fireplaces. Chimney Sweep in Kendall has the full pricing and what the written guarantee covers.
Chimney Inspection in Kendall
In Kendall, inspections are a real-estate necessity, not a formality. Home inspectors in the area rarely have camera equipment for a flue, so they flag a fireplace as a question mark and move on. Our Level 2 inspection runs $349 – $489 here and puts a camera through the entire flue, from firebox to crown, documenting cracks in the liner, water entry points, and whether the previous owner actually built that gas insert they said they did. We hand you a written photo report same-visit. Chimney Inspection in Kendall covers what’s included at each level and what buyers in Kendall should specifically ask about.
Chimney Repair in Kendall
Repairs in Kendall usually fall into two buckets: water damage and liner failure. Crown rebuilds, flashing replacement, and chase cover replacement handle the first. Flue relining handles the second. In older Kendall homes, gas- or wood-burning, a damaged liner means carbon monoxide or creosote is finding its way through the brick and into wall cavities. We’ll show you the camera footage before recommending anything, and every repair carries a written 365-day guarantee with a free return visit if the fix fails. Chimney Repair in Kendall has line-item pricing and the guarantee terms in full.
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 Kendall
We install and work with a handful of professional-grade chimney brands: DuraFlex liners for relining jobs, Famco caps and dampers for weather protection, and HeatShield systems for repairing liner joints without a full tear-out. A relining job in Kendall typically ships these parts to our local dispatch in a day or two.
Pricing for Chimney Company in Kendall, FL
| Service | Typical range in Kendall |
|---|---|
| Chimney Sweep | $189 – $259 |
| Chimney Inspection (Level 1) | $149 – $249 |
| Chimney Inspection (Level 2, camera) | $349 – $489 |
| Chimney Repair (minor tuckpointing / smoke chamber parging) | $250 – $750 |
| Crown Repair | $350 – $800 |
| Chase Cover Replacement | $250 – $550 |
| Flashing Repair or Replacement | $300 – $700 |
| Chimney Cap Installation | $175 – $400 |
| Flue Relining (DuraFlex) | $2,500 – $5,500 |
| Full Chimney Rebuild (above roofline / tear-out and rebuild) | $4,000 – $15,000+ |
Two factors push Kendall prices toward the higher end of those ranges. First, two-story homes on Kendall’s hot days mean more roof time and more ladder work. Second, if the flue hasn’t been opened in a decade, damp creosote has usually fused into the liner joints and takes longer to clear without damaging the liner. Whatever the range, you’ll get a written price before any work begins. The number you approve is the number on the invoice, no line-item surprises.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Kendall
We cover all of Kendall, from the lake communities east of the Palmetto Expressway to West Kendall out past Kendall West and the Hammocks. Our crews live and work in the same ZIP codes, so we know the construction quirks of each pocket.
- The Crossings
- Kendall Lakes
- Country Walk
- The Hammocks
- Kendale Lakes
For most Kendall addresses, we can schedule within three to five business days. Spring inspection season (April and May) runs about a week out, which is normal.
Service Area – Cities Near Kendall
Flint Chimney Sweep is headquartered in the South Florida metro with local crews throughout the area. Beyond Kendall, we serve Miami, FL and its surrounding neighborhoods directly. If you’re in Jacksonville, FL, Tampa, FL, or Orlando, FL, those regions have their own crews and their own pages. Every location runs under the same written-price and 365-day guarantee standard.
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 Company in Kendall
For a standard sweep or inspection, no. Kendall HOA restrictions, where they exist, govern exterior modifications like visible caps, chase covers, or rebuilds. Swapping a cap for a matching model is generally fine. Before any exterior repair, we can provide the written scope and specs if your HOA asks for documentation.
Most Kendall calls are scheduled within three to five business days. April and May inspections run closer to a week out. Urgent calls about active water intrusion or a liner failure get prioritized. Call (830) 251-4560 and you’ll speak with a live person, not a voicemail tree, any hour of the day.
Yes. We cover everything from the Turnpike’s eastern edge to the western developments past Kendale Lakes and The Hammocks. We do not route the whole Miami metro from one faraway yard, so a West Kendall job doesn’t carry a long-distance trip fee baseline. Pricing is the same zone for all of Kendall.
If you need a sweep, an inspection, or an honest look at a repair, call (830) 251-4560 for a free estimate. A live person answers, and the price you get is the price you approve in writing before the work starts.
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 Kendall Customers Say
"Smoky fireplace for years. Turned out the cap was clogged. Swapped it and the smoke is gone."
- Brandon T."Rebuilt the crown on our chimney where water had been getting in. Neat masonry and a fair price."
- Eddie J."Very respectful, wore boot covers, laid drop cloths. Left no soot."
- Jan S.