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 Fireplace Services Across Kendall
Fireplace service in Kendall, FL typically runs $145-$295 for a gas log service and inspection, $185-$340 for a full chimney sweep with camera scan, and $425-$1,100 for damper or firebox repair, depending on what our camera finds inside the flue. Most Kendall homes we visit have fireplaces that sat unused for years, which means the job is usually about moisture, critters, and cracked masonry rather than creosote. Our crews know the tract-home chimneys off Kendall Drive, Sunset, and Snapper Creek because we see the same 1980s stucco builds week after week. Call (980) 580-8641 and we’ll put a written price in your hand before any work starts.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Why Emberly Chimney Cleaners Is Kendall’s Preferred Fireplace Services Company
Kendall homeowners don’t call us because they use their fireplace every weekend in January. They call because something smells musty, there’s a brown stain spreading across the master bedroom ceiling, or they heard scratching inside the flue. We’ve worked on enough stucco-covered chimneys between Kendale Lakes and The Crossings to know exactly what we’ll find before we even set the ladder: cracked crowns, missing caps, and dormant flues that became roach motels for roof rats.
Every tech who shows up in Kendall is background-checked, uniformed, and carries a camera that goes down the flue on every single visit. That camera-scan practice started with us in 2009, and it became Clause 4 of the Haven Standard. You’ll see photos of whatever we find, with a written scope and a written price before anyone touches a tool. Corrine Halstead, who runs our Kendall work, insists on it. No flashlight peek. No “trust me, it needs a liner.” You look at the screen and decide.
Our Fireplace Services team serves Kendall from our Miami dispatch office, which puts us about 30 to 45 minutes from most Kendall zip codes, depending on traffic on the Palmetto. We schedule in writing, text you when the tech is en route, and answer the phone with a live person 24/7, not a voicemail tree.
Our Fireplace Services in Kendall
Gas Fireplace Service
Gas logs are the easiest fireplace upgrade for Kendall homes, but they still need a yearly check. We service the log set, burner, pilot assembly, and gas valve, then run a camera up the flue to confirm venting is clear. In Kendall’s humidity, gas burner tubes corrode faster than homeowners expect, especially in fireplaces that only get lit two or three times a winter. A typical gas fireplace service in Kendall runs $145-$295.
Wood Burning Fireplace
Your wood-burning fireplace in Kendall is almost certainly decorative. That’s fine. What matters is that the flue, damper, and firebox are still structurally sound and sealed against South Florida rain. We sweep the flue if creosote is present, but far more often we’re sealing crown cracks, replacing a damper that’s rusted open, or removing a starling nest from the smoke chamber. Expect $185-$340 for a swept-and-documented wood fireplace visit in Kendall.
Fireplace Insert
A sealed fireplace insert turns a drafty decorative masonry fireplace into something that actually heats a room, and in Kendall’s rare cold snaps that matters more than people admit. We install and service inserts from DuraFlex and Copperfield, sized to the flue dimensions we measure, not a guess. Installation in Kendall typically lands between $2,400 and $4,800, depending on flue condition and whether a new stainless liner is required.
Damper Repair
Kendall’s humidity is murder on steel dampers. Original dampers in 1980s tract homes rust through at the hinge, refuse to close, or fall open and let in rain, rats, and mosquitoes. Damper repair or replacement in Kendall runs $425-$650 for most homes, and we’ll show you the corrosion on camera before we touch it. If your damper is beyond saving, we quote the replacement in writing on the spot.
Also: Firebox Repair and Fireplace Conversion
Firebox repair in Kendall usually means regrouting cracked firebrick, rebuilding the smoke chamber parging, or repairing spalled mortar joints behind the grate. These jobs run $325-$900 depending on the extent of the damage. And many Kendall homeowners want to convert a wood-burning fireplace to gas. The conversion itself is straightforward, but the flue liner and cap must be right first. We handle both, using HeatShield or a full DuraFlex liner where the existing clay liner has failed.
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We stock and service components from Famco, Copperfield, and DuraFlex, which means most damper, cap, and liner parts are on the truck when we arrive in Kendall, not ordered in from a warehouse two weeks out. If your cap needs replacement after a storm, we’re not leaving you with a tarp and a promise. The part goes on same visit, photographed, documented, and backed by the 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Common Fireplace Problems We See in Kendall Homes
- Roof rats in the smoke chamber. Kendall’s uncapped flues become rat condos during the rainy season. We find them before December’s first cold front, and we don’t light the gas logs until the nest is out and a proper cap is on.
- Cracked chimney crowns. Over 60 inches of annual rain sits on those stucco tops and wicks into the concrete block. The crown cracks, water gets in, and efflorescence starts staining the outside of the chimney. Crown sealing runs $185-$400 in Kendall.
- Failed flashing. That brown stain in the master bedroom near the chimney chase is almost always failed flashing at the roofline. Water runs down the flue exterior and into the attic for months. Flashing repair in Kendall typically costs $350-$750.
- Rusted cast-iron dampers. We see them in nearly every 1970s-1990s Kendall tract home. The damper rusts through, the flue stays open year-round, and you get humidity, mildew smell, and inflated cooling bills all summer.
Pricing for Fireplace Services in Kendall, FL
Here’s what Kendall homeowners can expect to pay, and what drives the number. A gas log service is $145-$295. A full sweep with camera inspection is $185-$340. Damper replacement lands between $425 and $650. Firebox repointing runs $325-$900. Crown sealing is $185-$400. Flashing repair is $350-$750. If you need a new liner, a Tier 1 HeatShield repair starts around $900, and a full DuraFlex stainless liner installation runs $2,400-$4,800. The variable is what the camera shows: flue height, access, and how much wildlife work is involved. We write every price down before we start, Clause 1 of the Haven Standard. Call (980) 580-8641 and we’ll give you a written quote for free, usually within 45 minutes of arriving in Kendall.
We Also Serve Cities Near Kendall
Our Fireplace Services in Kendall team covers the surrounding South Florida metro, too. We run chimney and fireplace service into Miami, up to Jacksonville, over to Tampa, and through Orlando, with the same written pricing and camera-documented inspections everywhere we go. Same Haven Standard, same 365-Day Done Right Promise. Call (980) 580-8641 to schedule.
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 - Fireplace Services in Kendall
Yes, and in Kendall you need it more than someone who burns regularly. The danger isn’t creosote, it’s moisture and wildlife. A chimney that sits idle through South Florida’s rainy season absorbs water, cracks, and becomes a nesting site for roof rats and starlings. An uncapped flue in Kendall is an open door for a family of rats to move into your smoke chamber, and you won’t know until you smell something or hear scratching. We’ll camera-scan the flue, show you photos, and put the findings in writing before quoting any work. Call (980) 580-8641 for a same-season inspection.
That musty smell is almost always mold or mildew growing inside a damp flue, usually because the chimney cap is missing or the crown is cracked, letting humid air and rain sit inside the masonry. In Kendall’s climate, a fireplace that goes unused for months becomes a dark, damp cavity. We trace the moisture source with a camera, then seal the crown, replace the cap, or repair the flashing as needed. The fix usually starts at $185-$400. Call (980) 580-8641 and we’ll find the source, not mask the smell.
Yes, and most Kendall homes are good candidates because the fireplace was built decoratively and rarely used, meaning the firebox is often in decent shape. The conversion requires a working damper or a properly sized flue, a gas line run to the firebox, and a vented or vent-free gas log set. We inspect the flue first, because converting to gas without confirming venting works is dangerous. A full conversion with gas logs and venting work typically runs $2,000-$4,500 in Kendall, and we quote it in writing before work begins. Call (980) 580-8641 for a free assessment.
The most reliable sign is a brown or rust-colored stain on the ceiling near the chimney chase, usually in the master bedroom or a hallway close to the roofline. You may also see damp drywall, peeling paint, or a musty smell in that room after heavy rain. Hurricane-force winds can loosen flashing and pull it away from the roofline, letting water run down the flue exterior into the attic for months before you notice. We’ll inspect the flashing from the roof and from inside, show you photos, and quote the repair in writing, typically $350-$750 in Kendall. Call (980) 580-8641 and we’ll come out before the next storm.
Check the chimney cap. If it’s missing, bent, or if there’s no cap at all, that’s a wildlife entry point and a standing-water problem. Look for cracks in the crown, staining on the stucco, any smell from the fireplace, or water spots on the ceiling near the flue. If you have gas logs, test them before the cold front hits, not after. Last December, before the first cold front, our crew opened a stucco-covered chimney in a 1980s tract home near Kendall Drive. The original cap had blown off during Hurricane Ian, and a family of roof rats had taken over the smoke chamber. We evicted the nest, installed a new stainless steel cap, and sealed the crown, all before the homeowner could light the gas logs. Book yours now at (980) 580-8641; the same thing happens in Kendall every single season.
Written by Corrine Halstead, Owner at Emberly Chimney Cleaners, serving Kendall with written-price, camera-documented chimney work.