Gas fireplace service
Sweep & inspection
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Masonry repairLevel 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.
Why Orlando Homeowners Choose DuraFlex Chimney Cleaning
We provide independent Chimney Sweep and DuraFlex liner service throughout Orlando, FL. Most DuraFlex calls we run start the same way: a homeowner notices smoke backing into the living room, a rust stain on the ceiling near the flue, or a cap that’s no longer sitting straight after a summer storm. What sets our DuraFlex work apart is that we diagnose the liner the way we’d want it diagnosed for us: with a camera, photos texted to you before any work is approved, and a written price on the table before a brush touches the flue.
Hadley Chimney Orlando is not affiliated with or authorized by DuraFlex. We’re an independent Duraflex in Orlando company that has installed, cleaned, and repaired DuraFlex aluminum and stainless steel liner systems across Central Florida for years. That independence matters. We recommend what the liner actually needs, not what a manufacturer program tells us to sell. Our techs know the A-Series aluminum liners, the SS-Series 316Ti stainless systems, the Smooth Wall liners, and the adjustable tee and cap components well enough to spot a problem before it becomes a fire hazard or a carbon monoxide risk. If you own a DuraFlex product in Orlando and want a straight answer, call (904) 822-8172.
Why Trust Hadley Chimney Orlando for Your DuraFlex Chimney Cleaning?
DuraFlex liners are not all the same, and cleaning them properly means knowing which one you’re dealing with before the rods go up. An aluminum 316Ti liner used for a wood-burning fireplace cleans differently than a stainless 304 liner serving a gas insert. The wrong brush, too much rotational force, or a tech who treats every flue like a masonry clay tile can score the interior wall, knock a connector loose, or leave creosote packed into the corrugations. Our crew has pulled enough DuraFlex liners apart and put enough back together in Orlando attics, chase tops, and fireboxes to know the difference.
Cory Mitchell, our owner and lead chimney sweep, picked up the fundamentals of the trade at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College and spent years working chimneys across Southern California before building DuraFlex Chimney Cleaning in Orlovista, FL and Hadley Chimney Orlando. He’s done DuraFlex sweeps and liner inspections on homes from the historic bungalows of Delaney Park to newer builds near Lake Nona. With well over a decade focused on chimney cleaning and safety work, Cory is known for snapping a photo of what he finds, texting it to the homeowner, and letting the evidence do the talking. As he puts it, “I’d rather text you the photo and let you decide than talk you into something you can’t see for yourself.”
Every DuraFlex job we handle includes a written guarantee on repairs and a free second visit if a repair fails within 365 days. That’s the 365-Day Done Right Promise, and it applies whether we’re replacing a top plate, rodding out creosote, or running a Level 2 camera inspection. We also arrive in a tracked window, with a live person answering the phone 24/7, and a digital invoice you can pay from your phone.
Styles & brands we work with
Common DuraFlex Chimney Cleaning Problems We Fix in Orlando
- Creosote adhesion in DuraFlex Aluminum 316Ti (A-Series) liners. Orlando’s occasional wood-burning fires, often fed with local pine or oak with high pitch content, produce creosote that bakes into the corrugated walls of aluminum liners. Because the fireplace is used sporadically, that creosote sits and hardens between burns. A standard poly brush glances over the ridges. We use properly sized rods and, where needed, rotary cleaning heads rated for flexible aluminum, so the liner gets clean without gouging. Hardened creosote is a chimney fire waiting for an ember.
- Pinhole corrosion at overlap joints in DuraFlex Stainless 304 (SS-Series) liners. Gas and high-efficiency wood systems produce acidic condensate. In Orlando’s humidity, that condensate lingers inside the liner. The overlap joints, where two sections of 304 stainless connect, are the first place pinholes appear. We see this most often on gas fireplaces that run frequently during Orlando’s brief cool snaps. Once pinholes start, the liner is on borrowed time. Camera inspection shows exactly where the corrosion is and whether it’s repairable or replacement territory.
- Warped or detached DuraFlex top plates and caps after Orlando windstorms. Summer thunderstorms in Central Florida bring wind gusts that yank on exposed caps and top plates. A cap that’s lifted or cocked lets rain straight down the flue, which breeds mold in the off-season and rust on dampers. We replace bent top plates and install caps with proper mechanical fastening, not just a friction fit. It’s one of the most common DuraFlex repairs we make in Orlando between June and September.
- Improperly connected DuraFlex sections at the appliance outlet or tee. We’ve walked into homes where a DuraFlex liner was installed well, but the connection at the appliance outlet was never seated correctly. The result is smoke spillage into the room, reduced draft, and soot staining on the fireplace face. Sometimes it’s a connector that’s a fraction off. Sometimes a previous contractor used a generic connector instead of a DuraFlex adjustable. Either way, the fix is often quick once we see it on camera.
- Obstructed liners from pest intrusion, especially chimney swifts. Orlando’s mild winters mean chimney swifts and raccoons find open flues inviting. A missing or damaged DuraFlex cap is an open door. We remove nests carefully, in line with protected species requirements, and install a proper cap so it doesn’t happen again. We also see rusted dampers and crumbling mortar on older Orlando masonry chimneys after heavy summer rain, which compounds the problem.
DuraFlex Parts & Our Repair-vs-Replace Approach
For anything structural on a DuraFlex system, a top plate, a cap, a tee body, a connector, we use genuine DuraFlex components. Structural continuity matters. A liner system is only as sound as its weakest connection, and mixing random aftermarket connectors with DuraFlex sections introduces exactly the kind of failure we get called to fix. That said, when an OEM part is discontinued or a high-quality aftermarket equivalent meets local code and matches the liner’s specification, we’ll say so plainly and let you decide. We’re independent, so our recommendation is based on what works, not what we’re obligated to sell.
Repair versus replace comes down to what the camera shows. A top plate that’s warped or a cap that’s missing? That’s a repair. A section of liner with pinhole corrosion, or a liner that’s deformed from past overfiring? We don’t patch those. Hidden failure inside a flue is too dangerous to gamble on, and a partial patch on a compromised liner just moves the problem somewhere you can’t see it. If a liner has extensive corrosion or deformation, we recommend full replacement and we’ll show you the photos that explain why. If you’re in Orlando and want an honest read on your DuraFlex liner, call (904) 822-8172.
Our DuraFlex Service Process – Step by Step
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Diagnosis with camera documentation. We inspect the DuraFlex liner from top to bottom with a camera. We’re looking at the corrugations for creosote loading, the overlap joints for corrosion, the top plate and cap for storm damage, and the appliance connection for seating. You see the photos before any work is quoted.
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Written price before work starts. Once we know what the liner needs, you get a written price. That includes the exact scope of work, the parts we’ll use (DuraFlex OEM or a specified equivalent), and the timeline. No price appears after the ladder goes up.
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Cleaning, repair, or replacement. For a sweep, we use rods and brush heads matched to your liner type. For creosote removal in DuraFlex aluminum, that often means a rotary head sized correctly for the corrugated profile. For repairs, we replace components and torque connections to the manufacturer’s spec. For replacement, we size the new liner to the appliance and the existing chase or flue, then install with the cap and top plate sealed against Orlando’s rain.
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Post-work testing and photos. After the work, we test draft and inspect the connection points. For a wood-burning system, we confirm smoke moves up the flue. For gas, we check for proper venting. You get before-and-after photos as part of The Relay Visibility Guarantee.
Every repair carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise: if the repair fails within a year, we come back and make it right. No charge for the second visit.
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We work on the full range of DuraFlex residential liner systems: the Aluminum 316Ti (A-Series) for wood-burning and some gas applications, the Stainless Steel 304 (SS-Series) for gas and high-efficiency wood systems, the Smooth Wall liner for improved draft and easier cleaning, and the adjustable tee and cap components that complete the system. We stock common DuraFlex top plates, caps, and connectors locally in Orlando to keep turnaround fast. For full liner replacement or specialized parts, we order directly and typically complete the job within the week. Because we’re not tied to a single distributor, we can source the exact DuraFlex component your system needs, not just what’s on the truck.
We Also Service These Brands
DuraFlex is a big part of our work, but it’s not the only liner system we service. We also install and repair HeatShield ceramic repair compound and Gelco products, and we work with the other brands that appear in Orlando Home flues: Olympia Chimney, Famco, and Copperfield. Multi-brand experience matters. When a DuraFlex liner isn’t the right call for a given flue or appliance, we say so and recommend the product that is.
FAQs – DuraFlex Chimney Cleaning Service in Orlando
Yes. DuraFlex aluminum liners have corrugated interior walls, and the material is softer than clay tile. We use brush heads sized specifically for the liner’s diameter and avoid aggressive steel brushes that can score the aluminum. For heavy creosote, a rotary cleaning head with the correct torque removes buildup from between the corrugations without damaging the liner wall. Using standard clay tile rods and brushes on a DuraFlex aluminum liner is a common cause of premature liner failure. Call (904) 822-8172 for a free DuraFlex Chimney Cleaning in Pine Hills, FL estimate in Orlando.
You usually can’t see it from the fireplace opening. Pinhole corrosion in DuraFlex 304 stainless liners forms at the overlap joints where two sections connect, and it’s invisible from below. The signs are indirect: rust staining near the flue, a persistent odor, or a gas fireplace that isn’t drafting as it should. The way to confirm is a Level 2 camera inspection, which shows the liner interior in real time. If you’re in Orlando and suspect liner corrosion, call us for a camera inspection before it becomes a bigger problem.
Yes, in most cases. If the liner itself is in good shape and the only damage is a warped top plate or a missing cap, that’s a straightforward repair. We replace the damaged components with genuine DuraFlex parts and reseal the top of the flue against Orlando’s rain. The time to consider full relining is when the camera shows corrosion, a bulged seam, or significant creosote damage inside the liner itself. We’ll show you the photos and let you decide. Call (904) 822-8172 for a free inspection.
Black soot on the glass after a professional cleaning usually points to a venting issue, not a cleaning issue. If the liner is partially obstructed, the appliance connection is loose, or the cap is damaged, combustion gases linger and soot deposits on the glass. On gas systems with DuraFlex 304 stainless liners in Orlando, we also check for condensate corrosion that can restrict the flue. The fix starts with a camera inspection to see the actual flow path. Once we correct the venting, the soot stops reappearing.
For wood-burning systems, once a year is the baseline, but Orlando’s usage pattern changes the math. Many homeowners here burn only occasionally, and the creosote from those intermittent fires hardens between uses. Hardened creosote is harder to remove and easier to ignite. If you burn pine or oak, or if you use the fireplace more than a few times a month during the winter, twice a year is safer. A camera check tells us exactly what’s building up inside your specific liner. Call (904) 822-8172 to schedule in Orlando.
Book Your DuraFlex Service in Orlando, FL
If you own a DuraFlex liner in Orlando and want it cleaned, inspected, or repaired without the guesswork, call Hadley Chimney Orlando at (904) 822-8172. You’ll get a live person, a tracked arrival window, photos of what we find, and a written price before any work begins. Free estimates, always.
Written by Cory Mitchell, Owner and Lead Chimney Sweep at Hadley Chimney Orlando, serving Orlando and Central Florida since 2003.