Chimney sweep work planned around your fireplace in Biscayne Park
We look for blockages before brushing and remove loose material without pushing damage out of sight.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Signs that point to chimney cleaning
- Leaves or twigs falling into the firebox
- Dark streaks running down the firebox wall
- Ash piled high in the firebox
- Soot appearing when exhaust fans run
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Flue cleaning and what it leaves you with
If you suspect a fire inside the flue
A loud roar from the chimney, sparks falling from the top or dense smoke pouring into the room can mean the deposits have caught fire. Get everyone out of the house at once. From outside, call 911 and wait for the fire department. Stay out, and do not go back in for belongings.
Once responders have finished, leave the fireplace unused. Heat from a flue fire can crack tiles and mortar in places no one can see from the room. A cleaning and a closer look at the lining should come before any further fire.
Handling ashes between chimney cleanings
Ash left to pile up in the firebox can hide embers that are still live. EPA guidance recommends removing ashes regularly into a covered metal container. It should be kept outside on a surface that will not burn.
Keep that container away from the house wall, decks and anything stored nearby. A cardboard box or plastic bin is not a safe choice, even for ash that feels cool. On cleaning day we deal with the ash ourselves, so there is no need to empty the firebox ahead of the visit.
Cleaning a worn lining without making it worse
Some linings are sound, and some are cracked, flaking or loose at the joints. Brushing a weak lining with the same force as a sound one can break more of it. We adjust the tools and the pressure once we see the surface.
If the lining is too fragile to clean fully, we stop and tell you. The part that was cleaned and the part that was not are both written down. The next decision is then about the lining, not about another sweep.
Soot marks on the outside of the chimney
Dark staining on the chimney top, the cap or the siding near it comes from smoke leaving the flue. A little is expected on a working chimney. Heavy, sticky marks can mean the fires are smoky or that residue is being carried out by rain.
We note the pattern when we are at the top. Cleaning outside surfaces is not part of an ordinary sweep, and we say so before you approve. If the staining tells us something about the fires, we explain that instead of simply scrubbing it away.
Parts named in your sweep estimate
- Visual check of cleaned surfaces
- Identification of each flue and opening
- Factory-built flue cleaned per instructions
- Upfront price for the agreed cleaning
Common chimney sweeping questions
Do you clean metal factory-built chimneys?
Yes. We identify the brand and follow its cleaning instructions. They say which brush materials suit the metal flue and how the cap comes off. Repairs to damaged sections have to use the manufacturer's listed parts.
Can you clean more than one fireplace on the same visit?
Yes. Tell us about each one when you book so the estimate lists every flue and opening. Each fireplace is its own line, and you choose which ones to include.
Do you haul away the soot and debris?
Yes. Everything that comes down is bagged at the fireplace, and anything that falls on the roof is gathered too. It all leaves with us when the work area is cleaned up.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Chimney Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo