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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AfterFast, Reliable Chimney Inspection Across Hurst
A standard Chimney Inspection in Hurst runs $149 – $329 depending on the level, and we give you that number in writing before a single tool comes off the truck. Most Hurst homes we inspect take 45 to 90 minutes, and you get a camera scan plus a photo report you can see with your own eyes. We dispatch from our Dallas-Fort Worth office with crews that know the neighborhoods here – from Hurst Hills to Bell Manor – and the hail damage this part of Tarrant County throws at chimneys every spring. Call (830) 251-4560 and a live person picks up, day or night.
Key takeaways:
- Level 1 inspection in Hurst: $149 – $209; Level 2: $229 – $329
- Written price before we start, guaranteed for one full year on repairs
- Camera inspection and photo report included on every Level 2
- We answer the phone with a live person, 24 hours a day
Why Flint Chimney Sweep Is Hurst’s Preferred Chimney Inspection Company
We have been inspecting chimneys since 2002 as part of the Garrison Partners family, and the homeowners we work with around Hurst keep us on speed dial for one reason: everything goes in writing. The price, the scope, the guarantee – all documented before we start. That is Hurst homeowners’ biggest complaint about the trade, and we built our entire operation to answer it. Hank Delano, who leads our crews, holds every tech to the same plain-spoken standard: show the homeowner what you see, tell them what it costs, and fix only what needs fixing.
Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed, so you know exactly who is walking through your door. We do not send subcontractors. We do not move the price at the door. And when a covered repair fails within a year, we come back and make it right at no charge – free second visit, no argument. That is the 365-Day Done Right Promise, and it is in writing on every job we do in Hurst.
Chimney Flue Inspection in Hurst
A Chimney Flue Inspection in Hurst is the single most important check we do, because the flue is the inner liner that carries smoke and exhaust out of your house, and in this part of North Texas, hail and heat do a number on it. A Level 1 flue inspection in Hurst runs $149 – $209 and covers the accessible parts of the chimney – firebox, damper, flue, cap, and the exterior brick where visible. We use a camera on Level 2 inspections ($229 – $329) to see the full flue liner from top to bottom, and we hand you a photo report of everything we found.
What the camera scan shows you
When we run a camera up a Hurst flue, we are looking for three things: creosote buildup, cracks or gaps in the liner, and water intrusion from damaged caps or flashing. On a home near Bedford-Euless Road, the camera picked up a hail-dented cap that had let moisture track down the liner and rust part of the firebox. Without that scan, the homeowner would have assumed the faint attic smell was just old house smell. The photos showed otherwise, and we fixed it before it became a bigger repair.
When a flue inspection should be scheduled
If you burn wood more than twice a week from November through February, have your flue inspected annually. If you just bought a home in Hurst and do not know when the chimney was last looked at, book a Level 2 before your first fire. And if a Texas storm rolled through with hail, get the cap and flashing checked, even if the flue itself has been clean – damage above the roofline is invisible from the ground.
Chimney Fire in Hurst
A Chimney Fire is what happens when creosote inside the flue ignites, and Hurst homeowners who skip inspections often do not know how close they are to one until third-degree creosote has glazed the liner. First-degree creosote is a flaky, sooty deposit a brush can remove. Third-degree is a hard, shiny, tar-like glaze that a brush cannot touch – it has to be chemically treated or the liner replaced. The good news is that a chimney fire is almost always preventable with an inspection before burning season, and in Hurst that means booking in September or October.
The creosote timeline no one checks
Creosote builds fastest when fires burn cool and smoky, which is common in Hurst fireplaces that have not had the damper adjusted or the wood seasoned properly. After a season of steady burning, even a clean-looking chimney can carry enough creosote to catch. That is why our inspection includes a creosote assessment with photos, so you see what we see and understand exactly what needs to come off.
What an inspection can catch before a fire starts
Most chimney fires in the Hurst market happen because homeowners assume a quick brush is enough. A proper inspection catches the stuff a brush alone cannot fix: cracked flue tiles, a warped damper, a pitted cap, or a smoke chamber that was never parged. We would rather show you a $40 cap replacement than read about a structure fire in the news.
Trusted Brands We Service in Hurst
When we repair or replace components around Hurst, we use professional-grade materials, not big-box off-brands. That includes Olympia Chimney caps and dampers, Copperfield flashing and termination systems, and DuraFlex flue liners where relining is required. We keep the common parts in the truck, so a typical cap or damper replacement around Hurst often gets done in the same visit, not weeks later after a parts order. You get the job finished, and you get the brand name on the warranty paperwork.
Common Chimney Inspection Problems We See in Hurst Homes
- Hail-dented caps and lifted flashing. Hurst sits in the North Texas hail alley, and we see caps dented or pushed askew on homes near Hurst Hills and in Bell Manor before the homeowner ever notices a leak. The first symptom is often just a faint attic smell, not water running down the wall.
- Third-degree creosote glaze. Homeowners here skip the annual inspection, burn through a full season, and by February the flue is glazed with tar-like creosote that a brush cannot remove. That is the stuff that fuels chimney fires.
- Unlined or poorly lined flues in older construction. Some of the ranch and split-level homes in Hurst built before the 1980s still have original clay liners that have spalled from years of high-heat cycles and North Texas humidity swings. A camera scan shows the damage clearly.
- Spalled firebox brick and rusted dampers. Moisture from hail-damaged caps tracks down and rusts the damper assembly while the firebox bricks flake apart. We replace what is failed, and we show you the photos before any work is booked.
Pricing for Chimney Inspection in Hurst, TX
A Level 1 inspection in Hurst runs $149 – $209. A Level 2 with a full camera scan of the flue interior runs $229 – $329. Level 3 inspections, which involve partial demolition to reach hidden areas, are quoted after the Level 2 findings and typically start around $600. The biggest cost factors are flue height, roof pitch, and whether we need to remove an existing cap or damper to get the camera in. Every inspection starts with a written price, so the number you approve is the number on the invoice. Call (830) 251-4560 for a free estimate – and you will talk to a person, not a voicemail tree.
We Also Serve Cities Near Hurst
If you are in North Richland Hills, Bedford, Colleyville, or Haltom City, we are the same local crew, the same written guarantee, and the same live-person phone answer. Call (830) 251-4560 and we will get you scheduled.
Serving Hurst, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Hurst 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 Hurst
Once a year if you burn wood regularly, and before purchase if you are buying a home in Hurst. The National Fire Protection Association standard is annual inspection, and in this hail-heavy climate, the cap and flashing deserve a look after every major spring storm even if the flue itself is clean. Call (830) 251-4560 and we will give you a straight answer on whether your chimney can wait a season.
A Level 1 covers accessible areas – firebox, damper, cap, visible flue – and runs $149 – $209 in Hurst. A Level 2 adds a camera scan of the full flue interior and runs $229 – $329; it is required for real estate transactions and after fires, storms, or chimney modifications. A Level 3 involves partial demolition to reach hidden areas and is only called for when a Level 2 finds serious damage. We always show you the photo report before recommending the next step.
Yes. That is our entire operating rule under The Garrison Standard. You get a written price for the inspection before we start, and if we find repair work, you get a written repair quote before a single tool touches it. The number you approve is the number on the invoice – no door-to-door price shifting, no surprise line items.
First-degree creosote is a brown or black flaky deposit that brushes off the flue wall like dry soot. Third-degree creosote is a hard, shiny, tar-like glaze that looks almost like black glass – and a brush will not move it. We photograph every flue we inspect in Hurst and show you exactly which type you have and what it means for your fire risk.
Not always. A hairline flue crack may be safe to monitor for a season, and first-degree creosote can be brushed off the same day. But a pitted cap, rusted damper, or spalling firebox brick will only get worse with moisture and heat cycles, and in Hurst the hail will keep finding weak spots. We tell you plainly what can wait, what cannot, and what it costs either way.
Written by Hank Delano, Owner at Flint Chimney Sweep, serving Hurst since 2002.