Fast, Reliable Chimney Repair Across Kendall
Chimney repair in Kendall typically runs $450-$2,800 depending on scope, and most jobs we quote are completed in a single visit. If you’re seeing crumbling mortar, water stains on your ceiling near the fireplace, or bricks flaking off your chimney stack, the problem won’t fix itself - and in Kendall’s climate, it gets worse fast.
We’ve been answering calls from Kendall homeowners since the 1980s, back when much of this area was still finishing its build-out from the Dadeland boom. Our technicians know the difference between a 1978 ranch off SW 88th Street and a 1992 two-story near The Hammocks, and we know what each era of construction tends to hide inside its chimney. We’re familiar with the way Kendall’s afternoon thunderstorms drive water into hairline crown cracks, and we’ve pulled enough raccoon nests from uncapped flues near the western edge by SW 152nd Avenue to know that wildlife exclusion here is as critical as the Chimney Cleaning & Sweep - Kendall and masonry work itself. Call (844) 803-1545 and you’ll reach a live person, 24 hours a day.
Why Hearthstone Chimney Co. Is Kendall’s Preferred Chimney Repair Company
Kendall isn’t a market you learn from a manual. The homes here tell their own story - factory-built fireplaces installed as amenities in the 1980s and 1990s, now sitting with rusted dampers and deteriorated fireboxes after decades of humid disuse. We’ve walked through enough of them to recognize the pattern before we set up our ladder.
Our reputation here was built one repair at a time. We document every inspection with photos you can see and a plain-English verdict - no jargon, no scare tactics. The 90-Day Done Right Promise backs every job in writing: if it’s not right, we come back, no paperwork and no arguing. That’s been our way for over 42 years.
When you call (844) 803-1545, a live person answers. Not a callback queue, not an app. Our background-checked, uniformed technicians carry the parts and materials to complete most repairs in a single visit, and the price we quote upfront is the price on the invoice. We’ve earned the trust of homeowners in neighborhoods from Dadeland to The Crossings by showing up when we say and leaving the job done right.
Our Chimney Repair Services in Kendall
Mortar Repointing
The mortar joints in Kendall chimneys take a beating that northern masons wouldn’t recognize. Sixty-plus inches of annual rainfall, tropical storm bands, and humidity that never lets the brick fully dry - it all grinds away at the bedding between bricks. We grind out the failed mortar to proper depth and repoint with color-matched, professional-grade mortar rated for South Florida’s wet cycles. Most repointing jobs on a standard Kendall chimney run $650-$1,400 and are finished in one day.
Spalling Brick Repair
Spalling - those flaking, crumbling brick faces you see - is everywhere in Kendall’s older neighborhoods. The freeze-thaw cycle doesn’t exist here, but water saturation and salt intrusion from our coastal air do the same damage. We remove spalled brick, source matching replacements, and rebuild the affected courses with proper bonding. For factory-built chimneys common in 1980s and 1990s Kendall construction, we assess whether brick repair or full chimney rebuilding makes more sense. Typical spalling repair: $800-$1,800.
Chimney Waterproofing
Waterproofing isn’t optional in Kendall - it’s foundational. After we repair the masonry, we apply vapor-permeable sealers from HeatShield and professional-grade water repellents that let the chimney breathe while blocking driving rain. Given that a single tropical storm can dump inches of water in hours, this step protects everything else we’ve done. Waterproofing as a standalone service typically runs $350-$750 for an average Kendall chimney.
Flashing Repair
The intersection where your chimney meets the roof is the most common leak point we find in Kendall homes. Our flashing repairs use custom-fabricated metal - copper or galvanized steel from Copperfield and Famco - formed on-site to your roof pitch. We don’t use caulk-as-a-solution; we rebuild the step flashing, counterflashing, and cricket if needed so water sheds properly. Flashing repair alone: $450-$950. If the surrounding decking has rotted from chronic leakage, we’ll tell you plainly and price it upfront.
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.
Trusted Brands We Service in Kendall
We stock professional-grade materials from DuraFlex, HeatShield, and Copperfield - the brands that hold up in South Florida’s conditions, not builder-grade substitutes that fail in two seasons. Because we carry common Chimney Liner & Rebuild - Kendall components, crown-forming materials, and flashing stock on our trucks, Kendall customers aren’t waiting weeks for special orders. When a tropical storm’s forecast and your chimney cap just blew off, that readiness matters. Everything we install is covered by the 90-Day Done Right Promise: in writing, no arguing.
Common Chimney Repair Problems We See in Kendall Homes
- Crown cracks from thermal shock and UV exposure. Kendall’s concrete chimney crowns bake in intense sun, then take a thermal shock when afternoon thunderstorms hit. The resulting cracks become direct water channels into the flue and smoke chamber. We see this on nearly every pre-2000 home we inspect.
- Rusted, frozen dampers in factory-built fireplaces. Those zero-clearance units installed during Kendall’s 1970s-1990s building boom weren’t designed for decades of humid disuse. The damper rusts open, closed, or halfway - none of which is safe or efficient. We replace with stainless steel assemblies when repair isn’t practical.
- Wildlife-damaged flue liners. Near Kendall’s western edge by the Bird Drive Basin and SW 152nd Avenue, uncapped flues regularly host raccoon or opossum dens. Florida law requires humane removal before cleaning proceeds, and the animals often damage clay liners in the process. We coordinate the exclusion, then repair or reline.
- Chronic moisture remediation after storm flooding. A single significant tropical storm can destroy a cap, flood the firebox, and pack wet debris deep into the flue. Because Kendall’s humidity prevents natural drying, mold growth inside rarely-used flues is common. Moisture remediation is a near-universal add-on to any repair we perform here.
Pricing for Chimney Repair in Kendall, FL
We’re plain about costs because nobody likes surprises on the bill.
| Service | Typical Range in Kendall |
|---|---|
| Mortar repointing (partial chimney) | $650 - $1,400 |
| Spalling brick repair (localized) | $800 - $1,800 |
| Chimney waterproofing | $350 - $750 |
| Flashing repair | $450 - $950 |
| Crown rebuild or pour | $800 - $1,600 |
| Partial chimney rebuild | $2,200 - $4,500 |
| Full chimney rebuild | $4,500 - $8,500+ |
What moves the number? Height and access (two-story homes near The Hammocks cost more to scaffold), extent of water damage behind the brick, and whether we find compromised liner sections once we’re inside. We inspect with a Level-2 camera before quoting, show you the photos, and explain what you’re seeing. The estimate is free, and the price we give is the price you pay. Call (844) 803-1545 for an exact quote on your chimney.
We Also Serve Cities Near Kendall
Our Chimney Repair in Kendall team regularly travels to neighboring communities. If you’re in Pinecrest, Glenvar Heights, South Miami, or Cutler and need a chimney evaluated, the same live-answer phone line and same-day scheduling applies. We also offer Fireplace Services in Kendall and Chimney Cap & Crown in Kendall for homeowners looking to protect their system before problems start.
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 - Chimney Repair in Kendall
We typically schedule Kendall repairs within 24-48 hours, and emergency calls for active leaks or structural concerns are prioritized same-day when possible. Our technicians are already working in Miami-Dade County daily, so Kendall isn’t a dispatch from across the county line. Call (844) 803-1545 - a live person will find the next available slot.
Yes, we service the full 33156 ZIP code and surrounding Kendall areas, including neighborhoods near SW 152nd Avenue and the Bird Drive Basin where wildlife intrusion is most common. Our technicians are prepared for the wildlife-exclusion requirements that Florida law mandates in these zones.
Yes, our phones are staffed by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including during and after tropical storms. We can’t perform repairs in active hurricane conditions, but we respond as soon as it’s safe to assess damage, tarp vulnerable areas, and schedule permanent repairs. The 90-Day Done Right Promise covers all post-storm work.
Kendall pricing is comparable to nearby Pinecrest or South Miami, though homes near the western edge with difficult access or extensive wildlife damage may run slightly higher. The bigger cost driver is always the condition of the chimney, not the ZIP code. We offer free estimates so you can compare our number to any written estimate - we’ll even honor our Free Second Opinion if you’ve already been quoted elsewhere.
Every repair is backed by our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing: if anything we fixed isn’t right, we return and make it right with no paperwork and no arguing. For materials, we use professional-grade products from DuraFlex, HeatShield, and Copperfield with manufacturer warranties where applicable. We’re a company that’s been serving local communities for over 42 years - we plan to be here to honor our word.
Ready to get your chimney evaluated? Call (844) 803-1545 for a free estimate. A live person will answer, schedule a Level-2 camera inspection, and give you a plain-English verdict with photos you can see. No pressure, no surprises - just the job done right, and we stand behind it.
Written by Russell Haines, Owner at Hearthstone Chimney Co., serving Kendall since 1984.