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 Roanoke
A chimney inspection in Roanoke, TX typically costs $189 – $389 depending on the level of inspection and whether a camera is used, and most inspections are completed in under 90 minutes. Flint Chimney Sweep serves every corner of Roanoke, from the new subdivisions off US-377 to the rural-edge lots north toward Argyle. We schedule by appointment, never over the phone with vague promises, and every inspection includes a written photo report you keep. Call (830) 251-4560 to book a flat-price inspection with a background-checked, uniformed technician.
Why Flint Chimney Sweep Is Roanoke’s Preferred Chimney Inspection Company
Roanoke homeowners call us because we put the price in writing before a single tool comes off the truck. That’s the Garrison Standard, the operating code every Garrison Partners location follows since 2002. No door-knock surprises, no “while we’re here” add-ons. You approve the scope, you approve the price, and the invoice matches.
Our technicians know Roanoke’s housing stock. We work weekly in Highland Oaks, Fairway Ranch, and the older homes along Byron Nelson Boulevard. That matters because a 2016 build in Roanoke and a 1998 build on a rural-edge lot two miles north have different flue systems, different failure points, and different inspection needs. A tech who only knows one type of chimney misses what matters on the other. Ours don’t.
Every repair carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise: a written guarantee valid for one full year from the service date, with a free return visit if a covered repair fails. Hank Delano runs our crew, and he stands behind every inspection report that leaves a Roanoke driveway.
Chimney Inspection Services in Roanoke
Chimney Inspection Services in Roanoke start with a visual check of the firebox, damper, smoke chamber, flue, crown, and cap, followed by written findings and a photo report. A Level 1 inspection in Roanoke runs $189 – $249 and is right when you’ve used the fireplace consistently and nothing has changed. A Level 2 inspection runs $289 – $389 and adds a full-length camera scan of the flue interior. Level 2 is what we recommend after any home purchase, after a chimney fire, after heavy storms, or when you’re switching fuel types.
Level 2 Camera Inspection
A Level 2 inspection is the only way to see inside the flue without tearing anything apart. We run a high-resolution camera the full length of the flue, photograph the smoke chamber and crown, and hand you a written report with images you can actually read. In Roanoke, where many homes have factory-built metal liners, this is the difference between catching a separated liner joint early and discovering it after smoke has been leaking into the chase.
Real Estate Inspection
Buying or selling a home in Roanoke? A Level 2 camera inspection is the standard for real estate transactions. We photograph everything, document it in writing, and give both parties a clear picture of what needs attention now versus what can wait. Most Roanoke real estate inspections are scheduled within 5 – 7 business days.
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.
Chimney Flue Inspection in Roanoke
Chimney Flue Inspection in Roanoke focuses on the inner liner that channels smoke and combustion gases safely out of the house. In a masonry chimney, that’s a clay tile liner; in many newer Roanoke homes, it’s a factory-built metal flue like DuraFlex or Olympia Chimney. The inspection checks for cracks, gaps, separated joints, and creosote buildup. A flue-specific inspection typically runs $149 – $249 when bundled with a sweep, or $189 – $289 as a standalone camera pass in Roanoke.
Factory-Built Metal Flue Checks
Roanoke has grown fast, and a lot of that growth came with factory-built fireplaces and metal flue liners. Those get misread constantly. An inspector who treats a metal flue like a masonry one skips the camera, misses early first-degree creosote, and never checks for a separated liner joint. We don’t treat any flue on assumptions. We run the camera on every Level 2, regardless of what the outside of the chimney looks like.
Masonry Flue Checks
Older Roanoke homes, especially on the rural edges, still have traditional masonry chimneys with clay tile liners. Those fail differently: spalling tile, cracked crowns, and mortar joints that let heat reach framing. Our flue inspection catches those before a chimney fire does. When a liner needs work, we quote HeatShield or Gelco resurfacing or a full DuraFlex reline and put that quote in writing before we touch anything.
Trusted Brands We Service in Roanoke
We work with professional-grade chimney materials specified by the job, not by margin. For Roanoke homes with factory-built systems, that often means Olympia Chimney components, DuraFlex relining systems, and HeatShield resurfacing when the existing liner can be saved. Because our Roanoke-area techs carry common components for these systems, most liner and damper repairs can be quoted and completed without a second trip. You get a written spec sheet naming the exact brand and part, so you can verify quality independently before approving anything.
Common Chimney Inspection Problems We See in Roanoke Homes
- Factory-built metal liners misread as masonry. Roanoke’s newer subdivisions off US-377 and SH-114 have mostly factory-built fireplaces with metal flues. When an inspector skips the camera on those, early first-degree creosote and separated liner joints go unnoticed until they become expensive repairs or worse.
- Exposed rural-edge caps and flashing. Homes on the north and west edges of Roanoke sit open to wind and wildlife. Birds, squirrels, and rain find their way in through damaged caps, and the resulting draft can still feel fine while real blockage builds deeper in the flue.
- No-burn years creating false confidence. Plenty of Roanoke residents barely use their fireplaces some winters. That’s fine, but it doesn’t mean the chimney is clean. Second-degree creosote and a spalling crown can sit undetected for seasons, then cause trouble the first cold snap the fireplace gets used again.
- Builder-era dampers that never sealed right. In Highland Oaks and similar early-2010s builds, we regularly find dampers that haven’t fully sealed since the builder install. The fireplace works, so nobody notices the draft and moisture until inspection photos show the streaks in the firebox.
Pricing for Chimney Inspection in Roanoke, TX
A Level 1 inspection in Roanoke runs $189 – $249. A Level 2 with full camera scan runs $289 – $389. A standalone flue inspection with camera runs $189 – $289, and bundling a flue inspection with a standard sweep typically brings the combined cost to $329 – $449 total. What moves the price within those ranges is access, roof pitch, and whether we’re inspecting a factory-built system or a masonry chimney. You’ll get your exact price in writing before we start. Free estimates at (830) 251-4560.
We Also Serve Cities Near Roanoke
Flint Chimney Sweep serves Roanoke and the surrounding metro, including Flower Mound, Southlake, Argyle, and Justin. If you’re in one of those cities, our Chimney Inspection team brings the same flat-price written estimate and the same 365-Day Done Right Promise. Call (830) 251-4560 and we’ll get you on the schedule with a live person, not a voicemail tree.
Serving Roanoke, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Roanoke 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 Roanoke
You need a chimney inspection once per year if you burn more than a cord of wood or use the fireplace weekly during winter. If you barely burn, every two years is usually fine. But if you just bought the home, had a chimney fire, or haven’t had anyone look in five years, book it now. Inspection work can almost always wait a few weeks if you’re not actively burning. Sweeps and liner repairs cannot wait if an inspection finds active risk. Call (830) 251-4560 for a straight answer on your situation.
A Level 2 inspection includes a full-length camera scan of the flue, a visual check of the firebox, damper, smoke chamber, crown, and cap, and a written photo report you keep. We always use a camera on Level 2 work. That’s how we find what a visual check can’t: hidden creosote, separated joints, and hairline cracks. Call (830) 251-4560 to book with a technician who documents everything in writing.
The camera tells us. First-degree creosote is a light dusty coating and usually means you need a sweep in the near term. Second-degree is darker and flakier, and third-degree is a hard, shiny glaze that raises real fire risk. An inspection determines the degree and gives you a photo of it. The sweep is quoted separately and in writing. Call (830) 251-4560 for an inspection that shows you exactly what’s in your flue.
Yes, and it’s one of the most important things to get right in Roanoke. Factory-built metal flues, like the DuraFlex and Olympia Chimney systems found in many newer Roanoke homes, must be camera-inspected and checked for separated joints, not just swept. The liner brand matters when replacement or relining is needed, because fit is not universal. We photograph the flue, document the brand and condition, and give you a written report on what needs work now and what can wait. Call (830) 251-4560 to book a flue inspection that treats your system correctly.
A blocked or cracked flue can send carbon monoxide into the house or let heat reach framing and start a chimney fire. That’s the serious end. More commonly, skipped inspections in Roanoke mean third-degree creosote or a spalled crown gets found two years later, when the repair bill is four times what a sweep and inspection would have cost. You get a straight answer, not a scare pitch, when we write the report. If work can wait, we tell you it can wait. Call (830) 251-4560 for an inspection that respects your judgment.
Written by Hank Delano, Owner at Flint Chimney Sweep, serving Roanoke and the surrounding metro as part of the Garrison Partners family since 2002.