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.
Fast, Reliable Chimney Sweep Across Ojus
If you own a home in Ojus with a fireplace, a gas insert, or a chimney you haven’t thought about since the last cold snap, we can help. We’re Chimney Sweep Hollywood, and we work Ojus properties regularly – from the mid-century ranches near Greynolds Park to the low-rise condos off Northeast 14th Avenue and the custom builds tucked along the streets feeding into Biscayne Boulevard. Chimneys here sit dormant most of the year, so the work is less about winter creosote and more about catching storm damage and moisture before it spreads. Call (833) 974-6567 and we’ll schedule a sweep, an inspection, or both.
Why Ojus Homeowners Call Chimney Sweep Hollywood for Chimney Sweep
Ojus is a small community with a real mix of housing, and we know that mix. A 1970s ranch out here can carry a masonry fireplace in one room and a pre-fab gas insert tied into the same flue system somewhere else, which means an inspection has to account for mixed appliance types, not just one firebox. That’s the kind of detail a generalist misses.
Our technicians have up to 8 years of experience, and every visit covers all three parts of the job – sweeping, inspection, and repair – handled by the same company. No referrals, no handoffs, no second appointment with a different crew. We document every inspection in writing, which is what you want in hand at insurance renewal or when a buyer’s inspector starts asking questions.
We’re licensed and insured, and we’re honest about what we find. If a flue can wait another year, we’ll say so.
Styles & brands we work with
- Sweep & inspection
- Caps & crowns
- Flue relining
- Masonry repair
- Gas fireplace service
Gas Fireplace Cleaning in Ojus
Gas Fireplace Cleaning in Ojus matters more than most homeowners expect, because the gas inserts and conversions tucked into 1970s and 1980s homes here are often installed without a proper Level 2 inspection – leaving cracked liners or blocked vents hidden behind the appliance. A typical gas fireplace cleaning in Ojus runs $150 to $280 and covers the firebox, glass, logs or media, and the venting path. When you need it: any time you can’t remember the last service, or after you notice soot streaks, a lazy flame, or a musty smell when the unit is off.
What a gas insert service covers
We pull the logs or media, clean the burner and ports, check the glass and gaskets, and confirm the venting is clear. If your insert was added after the masonry fireplace was built, we also verify the flue is sized and lined for the appliance – a conversion done wrong is a carbon monoxide problem, not a cosmetic one.
When to book it
Book a cleaning before the first cool evening you plan to use the insert, and any time the unit has sat through a hurricane season. Moisture and debris find their way into venting that goes unused for months.
Chimney Maintenance in Ojus
Chimney Maintenance in Ojus is mostly about defense against subtropical humidity, heavy summer rains, and hurricane season – not heating-season buildup. A maintenance visit typically runs $200 to $450 depending on what’s found, and it covers the cap, crown, flashing, and flue condition. If you’ve got multiple flues or a masonry chimney with architectural detail, budget toward the higher end.
Caps, crowns, and moisture exclusion
A cap is not optional – it’s the first line of defense against moisture damage and animal intrusion. We install Gelco and Famco caps, and we repair crowns that have spalled from years of rain. Small wildlife nests in dormant flues are common here after storm season, and a screened cap keeps them out.
Liner condition and resurfacing
HeatShield ceramic resurfacing can save you the cost of a full reline when a masonry flue is damaged but structurally sound. We’ll tell you honestly which one you actually need – resurfacing or a DuraFlex flexible liner – after we’ve seen the flue with a camera.
Trusted Brands We Service in Ojus
We name the brands we use because the materials matter as much as the labor. Our work draws on DuraFlex flexible liner systems for complex or offset flues, HeatShield for flue resurfacing, and Gelco and Famco for caps and venting covers. We also source through Olympia Chimney and Copperfield, the professional suppliers the trade relies on. That means we can match the right part to your chimney instead of forcing a generic fit, and we turn repairs around without long waits for specialty components. You’ll know what’s going in your flue and why.
See the difference
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AfterCommon Chimney Sweep Problems We See in Ojus Homes
- Storm-driven water intrusion. Hurricane rain gets past a damaged cap or cracked crown and sits in a dormant flue for months, rusting pre-fab liners and spalling masonry long before anyone lights a fire.
- Debris and wildlife nests. After storm season, flues that haven’t been used since the last cold snap often hold leaves, twigs, and small nests, which cause poor draft and smoke backup on the first fire of the year.
- Uninspected gas conversions. Gas inserts installed without a Level 2 inspection hide cracked liners and blocked vents behind the appliance – a real safety concern, not a selling point.
- Years of skipped inspections. Ojus fireplaces are uncommon and easy to forget; many pre-fab and masonry units in the 33179 area have gone years without professional attention.
Pricing for Chimney Sweep in Ojus, FL
Here’s what chimney work typically costs in Ojus. A standard annual sweep runs $180 to $340. A Level 1 inspection runs $100 to $200, and a Level 2 inspection with camera runs $250 to $450. Creosote and soot removal beyond a standard sweep can add $150 to $400 depending on severity. Cap installation with a wildlife screen runs $150 to $350. HeatShield resurfacing runs $900 to $1,800, and a full DuraFlex reline runs $3,000 to $6,000. What moves the number: number of flues, appliance type, access, and how much damage the dormant season left behind. Every quote is free, flat-priced, and confirmed in writing before we book – call (833) 974-6567.
We Also Serve Cities Near Ojus
We work across the communities around Ojus, including Ives Estates, West Park, Golden Glades, and Aventura. Same crew, same written inspection report, same flat pricing confirmed before we book. If you’re just outside Ojus, call and we’ll confirm coverage. You can also read more about our Ojus service area and the surrounding neighborhoods.
Serving Ojus, FL – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Ojus and nearby communities. Use the map below to see the area we cover. If you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Chimney Sweep in Ojus
Once a year, even if you barely light it. In Ojus, the inspection is about moisture, storm debris, and pest intrusion rather than creosote, and those problems build whether or not you’re burning. Call (833) 974-6567 to book a Level 1 or Level 2 inspection – estimates are free.
Water stains on the firebox ceiling, a musty odor drifting from the damper, rust flakes in a pre-fab flue, or crumbling mortar at the crown. Any of those means rain is getting in past the cap or flashing. We answer 24/7 at (833) 974-6567 and can book you into the next opening, Sunday through Friday, 7am to 7pm.
No – gas inserts need their own service, not a wood-fireplace sweep. We pull the logs or media, clean the burner, check gaskets and glass, and confirm the venting is clear and correctly sized. Call (833) 974-6567 for a flat quote.
Yes, every flue gets its own look, because they can fail in completely different ways. One may have a rusted pre-fab liner while the other shows a spalling crown or a blocked cap. Call (833) 974-6567 and we’ll price both flues together.
A camera inspection is the only reliable answer. Third-degree creosote is glazed and hard to spot from the firebox, and it can form even with light burning. If we find it, we’ll show you the footage before recommending anything. Call (833) 974-6567 – estimates are free.
Ready to get your Ojus chimney checked before the next storm season or the first cool evening? Call (833) 974-6567 for a free estimate. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday, and we’re closed Saturday. Our chimney sweep service covers sweeping, inspection, and repair under one company – and you’ll get it all in writing.
Written by the team at Chimney Sweep Hollywood.