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 North Las Vegas, NV
Kindling Chimney Sweep is the chimney company North Las Vegas homeowners call when they want a straight answer and a clean job, not a sales pitch. Homes here are different from the rest of the valley. Thousands of tract homes built in the 1990s and 2000s came with prefabricated, zero-clearance fireplaces that are now 20 to 35 years old, and we see failing refractory panels and warped dampers in this housing stock every single week. The dry heat and rare monsoon downpours put real stress on both factory-built units and the older masonry chimneys near downtown. Call us at (775) 485-5516 and we’ll tell you exactly what your fireplace needs and what it will cost before any work starts.
Why North Las Vegas Homes Are Different
Most North Las Vegas homes fall into two groups, and each one ages differently. The big wave of single-family tract homes built from the mid-1990s through the 2000s, particularly in master-planned communities like Aliante and Eldorado, came with factory-built fireplaces. Those units use lightweight metal flues and refractory panels that look like brick but wear out on a schedule. After two decades of intense summer heat, the panels crack and the galvanized chimney caps rust through. In Aliante and Eldorado specifically, we routinely remove chimney caps from the early 2000s that have corroded to the point where birds are entering and water is running down the flue.
Older pockets from the 1960s and 70s have true masonry chimneys with original clay liners. Low humidity dries out the mortar joints over time, and when a monsoon storm drops an inch of rain in an hour, water finds every crack. That water accelerates spalling, where the face of the brick or the clay liner flakes away in pieces. Neither type of home is a problem by itself, but both require a sweep or inspection that knows which kind of fireplace it is dealing with. A factory-built fireplace needs different tools and different parts than a masonry one, and using the wrong approach can cause more damage than it prevents.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main North Las Vegas Services
These are the three jobs North Las Vegas homeowners call us about most. Each has its own page with local pricing and detail, so use the links below to go straight to what you need.
Chimney Sweep in North Las Vegas
A chimney sweep here means removing creosote and soot from homes where fireplaces get used through mild winters and dust builds up during the rest of the year. For the many factory-built fireplaces in North Las Vegas, the sweep also includes a careful look at the refractory panels, because those panels crack from heat cycling and can expose the metal firebox behind them. We protect your floors with drop cloths and shoe covers before tools come inside, use pet-safe products where there is a choice, and leave the fireplace cleaner than we found it. Read the full breakdown on our Chimney Sweep in North Las Vegas page.
Chimney Inspection in North Las Vegas
An inspection in North Las Vegas has to answer two different questions depending on the home’s age. For a 1998 tract home in Eldorado, the question is whether the factory-built unit is still safe to burn. For a 1967 ranch near downtown, the question is whether the clay liner and mortar joints are holding up after 50 years of desert heat. We use a camera to show you exactly what we see, and you will not be asked to approve any repair based on someone’s word alone. Every inspection includes a written report with photos. See what is covered on the Chimney Inspection in North Las Vegas page.
Fireplace Repair in North Las Vegas
Repair work in North Las Vegas often centers on the two things this climate punishes most: refractory panels in factory-built fireplaces and dampers that have warped from years of expansion and contraction. A warped damper will not close fully, which lets cooled air pour out of the house all summer and lets rainwater in during storms. When a repair calls for replacement parts, we use professional-grade materials from brands like Gelco, Olympia Chimney, and Copperfield, never builder-grade substitutes. Get the specifics on the Fireplace Repair in North Las Vegas page.
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 North Las Vegas
We service and install parts from Gelco, Olympia Chimney, Famco, and Copperfield, and we keep common replacement parts stocked for the prefabricated units common in North Las Vegas. The parts that need to be ordered typically arrive within a week, and we will not schedule the repair until the part is in hand. See the full list on our brands page.
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| Service | Typical range in North Las Vegas |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep (masonry fireplace) | $189 – $249 |
| Factory-built fireplace sweep | $199 – $269 |
| Chimney inspection (Level 1) | $149 – $199 |
| Chimney inspection (Level 2, with camera) | $299 – $399 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $120 – $280 |
| Damper repair or replacement | $180 – $420 |
| Refractory panel replacement | $275 – $525 |
| Fireplace glass door replacement | $350 – $750 |
| Gas log set cleaning and adjustment | $120 – $190 |
| Chase cover replacement (factory-built) | $425 – $850 |
What pushes the price up in North Las Vegas is usually deferred maintenance: a chase cover rusted through in Aliante, refractory panels cracked well beyond a simple swap, or a damper so warped it needs the frame replaced. Whatever the condition, we give you a written price before any work begins. That number does not change after we start, and there is no pressure at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in North Las Vegas
Our crews work throughout North Las Vegas, from the newer master-planned communities to the older established streets near downtown. We schedule by neighborhood cluster, and most sweeps and inspections can be booked within the week.
- Aliante
- Eldorado
- Northgate
- Desert Horizons
- Downtown North Las Vegas
Service Area – Cities Near North Las Vegas
We serve all of North Las Vegas and the surrounding valley communities. If you are near the base, see Nellis AFB, NV. Homeowners to the south can visit Henderson, NV, and those closer to the lake can check Boulder City, NV.
Serving North Las Vegas, NV - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the North Las Vegas 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 North Las Vegas
Most homeowners can schedule a sweep or inspection within five to seven business days. In late fall, before burning season peaks, the calendar fills faster, so earlier is better. Call (775) 485-5516 and a live person will give you available dates right on the phone.
For most standard sweeps, inspections, and interior fireplace repairs, no permit or HOA approval is needed. Structural or exterior changes can be different depending on your community’s rules. We will help you determine what applies to your job before any work is scheduled.
Yes. We serve every neighborhood in North Las Vegas, including Aliante, Eldorado, Northgate, Desert Horizons, and downtown. Scheduling is coordinated from the brand’s Las Vegas office, and our crews work locally in North Las Vegas throughout the week.
If you have a chimney or fireplace that needs attention in North Las Vegas, call (775) 485-5516 for a free estimate. Danny Cortes and the team will give you a written price before any work begins, and every job is backed by the 365-Day Done Right Promise and the Cedarwell Care Promise, which includes shoe covers and drop cloths, a written price before work begins, and a photo of the clean-up before the crew leaves.
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 North Las Vegas Customers Say
"We have a toddler and a cat and the tech was great about keeping doors closed and not leaving tools out. Cleaned the fireplace spotless and left a photo of the finished flue."
- Perry Osei"Smoke was coming back into the room. He found a blockage, cleared it, and cleaned up so well you'd never know he was here. Kind and patient explaining it all to me."
- Caitlin Mercer"Clean, calm, and thorough. He laid cloths from the front door to the fireplace so nothing got tracked in. Showed me before and after and explained the small repair he'd recommend, no pressure."
- Devin Marsh