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 University Park, FL
Chimney cleaning in University Park typically runs $179 – $239 for a standard sweep, and most homes here need it more often than the national average because of the humid subtropical climate and the local habit of burning unseasoned slash pine and oak. University Park’s 1960s and 1970s ranch and split-level homes were built with masonry chimneys and original clay flue liners that are now 50 to 60 years old, and they behave differently than newer prefab systems. If you’re seeing rust flakes in the firebox, a damper that won’t close tight, or smoke backing into the room on windy days, call us at (786) 305-7861 and we’ll give you a written price before any work starts.
Why University Park Homes Are Different
University Park sits far enough inland to avoid the worst of the salt spray, but close enough to the coast that summer humidity works on chimney masonry year-round. The original chimneys on most University Park ranch and split-level homes were built with clay flue liners and standard mortar joints, neither of which was designed for the thermal expansion and contraction this region gets from afternoon thunderstorms followed by hot sun. We regularly find spalling brick faces, deteriorated mortar joints, and rusted-out metal dampers on University Park chimneys, often on homes that have never had a sweep since they were built.
The bigger issue is creosote. University Park homeowners who burn wood tend to burn slash pine and oak from nearby hammocks, and if that wood hasn’t been seasoned for at least a full year, it produces a heavy, sticky creosote that condenses inside the flue. Combine that with high humidity and occasional cold snaps, and you get a chimney that needs cleaning every year rather than every two or three. We also see a lot of chimneys without proper caps or top-sealing dampers, which lets rain, humidity, and animals in. Raccoons and squirrels love an uncapped University Park chimney, and their nesting material is a fire hazard all by itself.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main University Park Services
Most University Park homeowners call us for one of two reasons: the chimney hasn’t been cleaned in years and they want it done before burning season, or they’ve noticed something wrong and need a professional inspection to find out what’s actually going on. Each service has its own page with full pricing and University Park specifics.
Chimney Sweep in University Park
A Chimney Sweep in University Park removes the creosote and soot that build up inside your flue, and on older University Park homes it usually means working around clay liners that are already showing cracks and deterioration. We use a rotary brush system sized to your flue, not a one-size-fits-all approach, and we run a camera up after the sweep to show you what got cleaned and what didn’t. If you burn slash pine or oak from around University Park, plan on an annual sweep, not an every-few-years sweep. Every sweep gets a written price before we start, and the number on your invoice is the number you approved.
Chimney Inspection in University Park
A Chimney Inspection in University Park is what you need if you’re buying a home, if you’ve had a chimney fire, or if you just moved in and don’t know the chimney’s history. On University Park’s 1960s and 1970s homes, we regularly find hidden problems: cracked clay flue liners, rusted dampers, missing mortar, and water damage from years without a proper cap. We run a camera up the flue and give you a written report with photos, so you can see exactly what we see. If the chimney is fine, we’ll tell you it’s fine. We don’t recommend work you don’t need, because the camera evidence speaks for itself.
Chimney Repair in University Park
Chimney Repair in University Park covers everything from tuckpointing and damper replacement to full flue relining (replacing the inner liner that channels smoke safely out of the house). University Park’s climate means mortar joints fail faster than they do inland, and rusted dampers are the single most common repair we make on original chimneys. We install professional-grade materials like HeatShield and DuraFlex, and every repair carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If a covered repair fails within a year, we return and fix it at no charge. No argument, no invoice.
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 University Park
We work with and install professional-grade chimney products from Gelco, Olympia Chimney, and Copperfield, among others. These are the brands we specify because they hold up to University Park’s specific conditions. For what we stock locally and which materials fit your chimney, see our brands page.
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| Service | Typical range in University Park |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep (Level 1) | $179 – $239 |
| Chimney sweep with camera inspection | $249 – $329 |
| Level 1 chimney inspection | $129 – $189 |
| Level 2 chimney inspection (real estate or post-fire) | $299 – $449 |
| Chimney cap installation | $125 – $250 |
| Top-sealing damper installation | $250 – $500 |
| Mortar joint repair / tuckpointing | $500 – $1,500 |
| Flue relining (HeatShield or DuraFlex) | $1,800 – $4,500 |
What pushes University Park prices toward the high end is usually access and condition. Two-story split-levels with steep roof pitches take more time and equipment, and a chimney with decades of creosote or spalled bricks takes longer to clean properly. Whatever the number is, you’ll see it in writing before we start. The price we quote is the price you pay, and if anything changes mid-job, we stop and put the change in writing before proceeding.
Neighborhoods We Serve in University Park
We cover all of University Park, including the older ranch-home streets and the newer subdivisions that have popped up around the edges. If you’re within University Park’s boundaries, we’ll schedule you. Typical response time for a standard sweep or inspection is 3 to 5 business days; repairs depend on materials and scope.
- Original University Park ranch-home subdivisions
- Split-level streets near the older civic center
- Newer single-family developments along the north edge
- Townhome and patio-home communities
- Homes along the busier east-west corridors
Service Area – Cities Near University Park
While this page covers University Park specifically, our crews also work throughout the surrounding South Florida metro. If you’re in Miami, FL, Miami Beach, FL, Miami Lakes, FL, or Coral Gables, FL, give us a call and we’ll schedule you with the same written-price guarantee. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Miami office, and crews serve University Park locally.
Serving University Park, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the University Park 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 University Park
For standard sweeps and inspections, we typically schedule University Park appointments within 3 to 5 business days. Repairs take longer depending on materials and scope, and we’ll give you a firm date in writing when you book. Call (786) 305-7861 and a live person answers, day or night.
Most chimney cleaning and inspection work needs no permit, and University Park HOAs rarely restrict interior work. Exterior repairs like tuckpointing or cap installation may need HOA approval depending on your community’s rules. We’ll tell you what we typically see in University Park and you can confirm with your HOA board before we start.
We schedule University Park jobs on weekdays and Saturdays. Phones are answered by a live person 24/7, so you can book a Saturday slot or schedule for the following week. There’s no callback form and no voicemail tree. Call (786) 305-7861 for the next available University Park appointment and a free estimate.
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 University Park Customers Say
"Very respectful, wore boot covers, laid drop cloths. Left no soot."
- Jan S."Good work on the damper replacement. Had to wait for a part for a few days, but they stayed in touch."
- Glenn D."Chimney repair on loose bricks near the top. Tuckpointed it so it matches. Looks right."
- Rosa H.