Level 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.
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A chimney inspection in Everman typically costs $189 – $489 depending on the level, and most inspections take 60 – 90 minutes. We schedule within a few days, not weeks, and you get a written flat price before we book, so the number we quote is the number you pay. We know Everman homes well: storm-battered crowns, aging brick, and the occasional racoon in the flue. Call (830) 251-4560 and you’ll get a live person, not a voicemail tree.
Everman sits square in the path of severe DFW spring hail and straight-line wind storms that batter chimney crowns and knock caps loose. That means most of our inspection callbacks here are water intrusion, not fire risk. You might not burn a single log all summer, and still end up with a rusted damper by October. It’s the reason the National Fire Protection Association’s standard 211 calls for an annual inspection whether or not you burned that year. Our Chimney Inspection team has run cameras down hundreds of Everman flues, and we’ve seen enough storm damage to know exactly what to look for before it becomes a ceiling stain.
Why Flint Chimney Sweep Is Everman’s Preferred Chimney Inspection Company
Flint Chimney Sweep has been in business since 2002 as part of the Garrison Partners family of independently owned chimney service companies. Every technician who comes to your Everman home is background-checked and uniformed, so the person at your door is the person we said we’d send. Phones are staffed by a live person around the clock. No answering service, no “leave a message and we’ll get back to you.”
Here’s what Everman homeowners tend to appreciate: we operate under The Garrison Standard, a written code that says the price you approve before scheduling is the price you pay when the job is done. Every inspection gets written documentation, including photo reports when we run the camera. If a repair we make fails within a year, we return at no charge. That’s The Garrison Code in practice. No fine print, no re-quote at the door. Hank Delano leads our crew, and he holds every tech to the same standard.
We schedule inspections across all of Everman, from the older brick homes near Everman Parkway to the newer builds off W Enon Avenue. We know the housing stock here, and we know the weather patterns. That local knowledge is what lets us spot the small things before they become big ones.
Level 2 Chimney Inspection in Everman
Level 2 Chimney Inspection is the standard when something has changed about your Everman chimney: a storm rolled through, you’re selling the house, you had a chimney fire, or you just moved in and don’t know the system’s history. It includes everything in a Level 1 – the accessible portions of the fireplace, flue, and exterior – plus a video scan of the flue interior, attic access, and roof access. If you had hail knock your cap off this spring on Everman Parkway, this is the inspection that catches the crack before it leaks into your ceiling. Level 2 in Everman typically runs $289 – $489.
Camera inspection and photo report
We run a camera down the flue liner and record what we see. You get the photos. Not a verbal summary you have to take on faith. When we find spalling brick, a cracked flue tile, or creosote glaze in the smoke chamber, you’ll see it with your own eyes. Nothing gets recommended until you’ve looked at the images.
When a Level 2 is the right call
After a hail storm, after a chimney fire, before a real estate closing, or anytime the system hasn’t been used in years. If you bought a home in Everman and the seller’s disclosure was thin, a Level 2 inspection gives you a documented baseline. We’ll tell you plainly if the system is fine and nothing needs to happen.
Chimney Leak in Everman
Chimney Leak is the most common problem we diagnose in Everman, and it’s almost never the bricks themselves. It’s usually the crown – the concrete cap on top – cracked from hail or thermal cycling, or it’s the flashing where the chimney meets the roof line. A leak assessment with camera inspection in Everman runs $189 – $289, and the repair itself depends on what we find. We’ll give you the full price in writing before any work starts.
Storm-driven crown cracks
A homeowner on Everman Parkway called us after the April hail because water was staining the ceiling near the fireplace. Our tech found a cracked chimney crown and pulled flashing at the roof line with a level 2 inspection and camera run down the flue liner. We shot a photo report showing the gap and the rusted damper, sealed the crown, reset the flashing, and handed them the images so they could see the fix. Nothing was touched until they approved the flat price we quoted before booking.
When a leak can wait
Sometimes a small crack in the crown can be sealed now and monitored. If we see a gap that’s letting water run but hasn’t yet damaged the liner or damper, we’ll say so. We’re not in the business of recommending work that can safely wait. But when water has been tracking for a season or more, rusted dampers and spalling brick are the likely next stop. That’s the point where waiting costs more.
Trusted Brands We Service in Everman
We stock and specify professional-grade chimney materials so Everman homeowners can verify the quality independently. That means Olympia Chimney caps and dampers, Famco ventilation components, and Copperfield liners and components where the job calls for them. If your inspection turns up a rusted damper or a cap that’s been knocked loose by hail, we usually have the right part on the truck or can have it within a day or two, depending on the specific part. We don’t install no-name hardware and we don’t charge premium prices for parts you can look up yourself.
Common Chimney Inspection Problems We See in Everman Homes
- Storm-driven crown cracks. Everman sits in the hail belt, and crown concrete takes a beating every spring. Cracks let water track down the flue liner and rust the damper before you ever see a stain on the ceiling.
- Loose or missing chimney caps. Straight-line winds knock caps off or shear the fasteners. A missing cap is an open invitation to rain, birds, and squirrels.
- Missed creosote in the smoke chamber. Homeowners assume a brush-and-go sweep is enough and skip the camera. Second- and third-degree creosote glaze sitting in the smoke chamber gets missed entirely by a visual check.
- Years of deferred maintenance. Because Everman rarely gets a hard freeze, people postpone inspection for years. Then they find spalling brick, a dropped cap, or a bird nest blocking draft, all at once.
Pricing for Chimney Inspection in Everman, TX
A standard Level 1 inspection in Everman runs $189 – $249. A Level 2 with video camera scan and photo report runs $289 – $489, which is the range for most storm-damage and real estate inspections. Leak assessments with camera run $189 – $289, with repair work quoted separately and in writing. What moves the price: roof pitch and access difficulty, chimney height, and whether you have a wood-burning fireplace or a gas insert, since different systems require different equipment. We never add trip charges or surprise fees. The price we agree on before booking is the price on the invoice. Call (830) 251-4560 for a free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Everman
We serve Everman and the surrounding DFW suburbs including Dallas, Fort Worth, and the broader metro. Crews are also available to our customers in Houston and San Antonio through the Garrison Partners network. If you’re just outside Everman, call us and we’ll confirm scheduling for your area.
Serving Everman, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Everman 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 Inspection in Everman
Once a year, even if you didn’t burn a single fire that season. NFPA 211 mandates annual inspection because storm damage, animal intrusion, and moisture buildup happen whether or not the chimney gets used. In Everman specifically, spring hail damage alone justifies the annual visit. Call (830) 251-4560 to schedule.
A Level 2 adds a video camera scan of the entire flue interior, attic inspection, and roof access to check the crown, cap, and flashing. A basic Level 1 is visual only, covering what can be seen without tools. The camera is the thing that catches hidden creosote glaze, liner cracks, and animal nests. In Everman, where hail damage often hides inside the flue, the camera is non-negotiable.
Sometimes. If the leak is a small crown crack or a loose cap, we can often seal or replace it on the same visit, provided the written repair price is approved. Bigger jobs – flashing replacement, full crown rebuild, liner repair – are scheduled as a separate visit with a written flat price before any work begins. You’ll know which it is before we touch anything. Call (830) 251-4560 for exact timing and a free estimate.
First-degree creosote is a dry, flaky soot that brushes off easily. Third-degree creosote is a hardened, glossy glaze that forms when smoke condenses rapidly in a cooler flue. It’s extremely combustible and cannot be removed with a standard brush – it requires chemical treatment or mechanical removal. We see third-degree glaze in Everman homes where the chimney hasn’t been swept in years and the owner assumes a visual check is enough.
No. We don’t promise same-day service, and we won’t charge you a rush fee to jump the line. We schedule inspections within a few days, which is fast enough for a service that should be planned, not panicked. The urgency here is seasonal. Spring and fall are the busiest times, so if you know a storm damaged your chimney, calling now gets you on the schedule sooner. Call (830) 251-4560 to book.
Written by Hank Delano, Owner at Flint Chimney Sweep. Hank leads the Everman inspection crew and has run camera inspections on hundreds of DFW chimneys since 2002.