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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Chimney cleaning in Melissa, TX typically runs between $189 and $329 for a standard sweep, and most homes here are ready for service within one to two weeks of calling. We work on the kind of chimneys Melissa is actually made of: newer construction in master-planned communities, older brick fireplaces in established neighborhoods, and everything in between. Call (830) 251-4560 and you’ll get a written price before any work starts.
Why Melissa Homes Are Different
Melissa sits in northern Collin County, where clay-heavy soil and the freeze-thaw cycles of North Texas winters shift foundations enough to crack mortar joints and chimney crowns. What that means in plain words: even a chimney that looks fine from the ground can be pulling away from the roofline by a half inch, letting water into the chase and rusting out the damper assembly. We check for that on every job here, because in this area it’s more common than not.
The housing stock is a mix too. Melissa still has homes built in the 1970s and 1980s with true masonry fireplaces and clay tile liners, sitting alongside hundreds of newer builds that use prefabricated metal chimney systems. Those two types need different tools, different inspection standards, and different repair materials. A company that treats them the same is guessing. We don’t guess. Hank Delano has built Flint Chimney Sweep around the principle that the number on the invoice is the number you approved, and the guarantee is in writing, not spoken. That holds in Melissa the same as anywhere we work.
Our Main Melissa Services
The two calls we hear most from Melissa homeowners are for annual sweeps ahead of burning season and inspection reports for real estate closings. All three of our services operate under the same written-price rule before work begins.
Chimney Sweep in Melissa
A proper Chimney Sweep in Melissa removes the creosote and soot built up inside the flue, but it also includes the parts homeowners here forget about: the smoke chamber, the damper, and the firebox floor. In Melissa, where many homes sit on shifting clay soil, we pay close attention to the throat damper, because even slight frame movement can bind the mechanism and leave you with smoke rolling back into the living room on the first cold night. Every sweep is a full-service job, not a quick brush-through.
Chimney Inspection in Melissa
A Chimney Inspection in Melissa follows the National Fire Protection Association’s three-level standard. Level 1 covers what we can see and reach during routine service. Level 2 adds camera scanning down the flue, which matters in Melissa real estate transactions and after severe storms. Level 3 involves removing building components if a Level 2 finds something that warrants it. We put the scope in writing before we start, so you know exactly what level you’re paying for and why.
Chimney Repair in Melissa
Chimney Repair in Melissa covers everything from crown replacement to flue relining (replacing the inner liner that channels smoke safely out of the house) to firebox rebuilds. Around Melissa, we see a lot of chase cover rust-out on prefab units and spalling brick on older masonry fireplaces, both of which let water into places it shouldn’t be. Every repair we quote carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise: a written guarantee valid for one full year, with a free return visit if the repair fails.
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 Melissa
We work on chimneys, fireplaces, and venting systems from the brands Melissa homeowners actually have, including HeatShield, Gelco, and Olympia Chimney systems. Parts for common models are stocked in our Dallas-Fort Worth facility, which means most repairs in Melissa don’t wait on shipping. See the full list on our brands page.
Pricing for Chimney Company in Melissa, TX
| Service | Typical range in Melissa |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep | $189 – $329 |
| Chimney sweep + inspection bundle | $249 – $399 |
| Level 1 inspection (visual, in-sweep) | $99 – $199 |
| Level 2 inspection (camera scan) | $249 – $449 |
| Level 3 inspection (intrusive) | $500 – $1,500+ |
| Chimney cap supply & install | $149 – $549 |
| Minor brick repointing (per sq ft) | $25 – $45 |
| Crown repair | $350 – $850 |
| Chase cover replacement | $350 – $900 |
| Flue relining (HeatShield or DuraFlex) | $2,500 – $6,000+ |
What pushes the price up in Melissa is usually water damage that’s been ignored for a season or two, or a prefab chase that’s rusted through and needs full replacement rather than patching. Either way, you’ll see a written price before a single tool comes off the truck, and the number on the invoice will match the number you approved. No exceptions.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Melissa
We cover the entire city of Melissa, from the established streets near Melissa High School to the newer developments along Highway 5 and east toward Anna. Our crews dispatch from the Dallas-Fort Worth metro and route locally, so we can usually schedule within the same week.
- North Creek Estates
- Liberty
- Rhea Mills
- Whispering Farms
- Villages of Melissa
Service Area – Cities Near Melissa
Flint Chimney Sweep also provides chimney cleaning, inspection, and repair in the communities surrounding Melissa, including Anna, TX, McKinney, TX, and Westminster, TX. We also serve Princeton, FL through our Garrison Partners network. If you’re within reach of one of our scheduled route days, you get the same written-price promise.
Serving Melissa, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Melissa 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 Melissa
Most Melissa homes are scheduled within five to ten business days, depending on where our route is that week. If you have an active leak or a suspected chimney fire, tell the dispatcher when you call and we’ll prioritize the visit. The phone is answered by a live person around the clock at (830) 251-4560.
Most Melissa HOAs don’t require approval for interior chimney sweeping or inspection. Exterior work like crown repair or chase cover replacement can fall under architectural review in some communities, especially the newer master-planned developments. Ask your HOA first; we’ll meet whatever scheduling requirements they have. The work itself is the same either way.
We run a consistent, background-checked, uniformed crew through Collin County, and Hank Delano keeps the Melissa route with the same technicians whenever possible. You’ll know the name of the person walking through your door before they arrive. No exceptions, no unannounced subcontractors.
For a written estimate on any chimney service in Melissa, call (830) 251-4560. You’ll get a straight answer, a documented scope, and a price that doesn’t move.
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 Melissa Customers Say
"Rebuilt the crown on our chimney where water had been getting in. Neat masonry and a fair price."
- Eddie J."Very respectful, wore boot covers, laid drop cloths. Left no soot."
- Jan S."Level 2 inspection before we bought the house. Report was detailed and saved us from a bad surprise."
- Archie M.