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 inspection in Keller typically runs $189 – $349 depending on the level, and most inspections here take 45 to 90 minutes. We’re Flint Chimney Sweep, part of the Garrison Partners family founded in 2002, and we serve Keller with background-checked, uniformed technicians who show up inside the window we give you. If your chimney hasn’t been looked at in two or more years, or you’re buying or selling a home in Keller, a camera-guided inspection is the fastest way to know what you’re actually dealing with. Call (830) 251-4560 and you’ll get a live person, a straight answer on cost, and a written price before any work starts.
Why Flint Chimney Sweep Is Keller’s Preferred Chimney Inspection Company
Keller homeowners call us because we put the scope, the price, and the guarantee in writing before a single tool comes off the truck. That’s The Garrison Standard, and it applies to every inspection we run in Keller, from a Level 1 visual check on Bear Creek Park-adjacent homes to a full Level 2 camera inspection near Keller Town Center. Our techs know what a 1990s-era factory-built flue looks like on the inside after 25 Keller winters, and we don’t manufacture problems to pad an invoice.
Hank Delano runs our Keller inspection work, and he’s built the team to run on discipline, not charm. Homes in Marshall Ridge, Hidden Lakes, and the Heritage addition off Rufe Snow Drive get the same process every time: arrive on time, inspect thoroughly, document with photos, and answer your questions without leaning on scare tactics. We carry professional-grade materials like HeatShield and Gelco because when we do recommend a repair, we want you to be able to look up exactly what’s going into your chimney and verify it independently.
Dispatch and scheduling for Keller are coordinated from our Dallas-Fort Worth office, and our crews serve Keller locally. Every inspection includes a written report with photos, a flat price agreed before booking, and a 365-Day Done Right Promise on any repair we complete. If a covered repair fails inside a year, we come back at no charge. No argument, no re-inspection fee.
Chimney Leak in Keller
A Chimney Leak in Keller usually traces to failed flashing, a cracked chimney crown, or a damaged cap, and our inspection finds the entry point instead of guessing at it. Keller’s freeze-thaw cycle and spring storm lines work on chimney crowns and flashing year after year, and leaks that start small turn into ceiling stains and rotten framing inside two seasons. A leak-focused inspection in Keller runs $189 – $249, and that includes camera confirmation of the water path plus a written photo report.
Crown and Flashing Checks
We inspect the crown for spalling and hairline cracks that open and close with temperature swings. We also pull back and check the flashing at the roofline, because most Keller chimney leaks start there even when the crown looks fine from the ground.
Cap and Chase Cover Inspection
Factory-built chimneys common in Keller’s 1980s – 2000s subdivisions rely on a metal chase cover or cap to keep rain out. We check for rust-through, missing caps, and gaps around the flue pipe, then document everything with photos so you can see the leak source yourself.
Chimney Camera Inspection in Keller
A Chimney Camera Inspection in Keller is the only way to see the inside of the flue, and it’s included in every Level 2 inspection we run, priced at $279 – $349. For Keller homes built in the 1990s and early 2000s, the camera frequently reveals misaligned or collapsing liner sections in original factory-built metal flues, not heavy creosote in masonry chimneys. That’s a Keller-specific pattern, and it changes what we recommend.
What the Camera Shows
The camera documents the entire flue from firebox to cap, and we hand you the photos. You’ll see the liner condition, any gaps at joints, creosote stage, and whether the damper and smoke chamber are functioning correctly. Nothing gets recommended without camera evidence you can view yourself.
When Keller Homeowners Request It
Real estate transactions, post-storm checks, and first-time inspections on older homes are the usual triggers in Keller. If a home has never been inspected, or the seller can’t produce records, a camera inspection is the fastest way to resolve what would otherwise be a lingering question on closing day.
Trusted Brands We Service in Keller
We work with HeatShield for flue joint repair and resurfacing, Gelco for chase covers and caps, and Olympia Chimney for liners and tops. When your Keller inspection turns up a problem, we can usually source and schedule the repair quickly because we stock these brands for the Keller market. Chimney Inspection reporting from our team names the exact material and product we recommend, so you can verify it independently before you approve any repair.
Common Chimney Inspection Problems We See in Keller Homes
- Misaligned or collapsed factory-built liners. Keller’s 1980s – 2000s subdivision homes often have original metal flue liners that shift or separate at joints. The camera shows the gap, and the fix is liner repair or replacement, not a heavier brushing schedule.
- Spalled crowns and failed flashing. Freeze-thaw swings around Keller open small cracks, and spring rains finish the job. We document the exact crack and the water path before quoting repairs.
- Second-degree creosote hiding draft problems. The creosote gets brushed, but the smoke chamber or damper gets skipped. We check those during inspection because that’s where the actual draft or smoke-back issue lives.
- Fireplaces that “still work” but haven’t been inspected in years. A working firebox doesn’t tell you anything about the flue above it. We’ve pulled cameras on 1996-built Keller homes where the liner was separating but the owner had burned wood every winter without a visible problem.
Pricing for Chimney Inspection in Keller, TX
A Level 1 visual inspection in Keller runs $189 – $249. A Level 2 camera inspection, which we recommend for most Keller homes, runs $279 – $349 and includes the full photo report. Level 3 inspections happen only when a Level 2 shows damage that requires opening part of the chimney or structure to assess, and we will not push a Level 3 without camera evidence first. What affects cost: flue height, roof pitch, whether you need a leak-focused inspection or a full system check, and whether the home has one flue or multiple. You’ll get a written price before any work starts. Call (830) 251-4560 for a free estimate, and the number you approve is the number on the invoice.
We Also Serve Cities Near Keller
Our crews run inspections in Haslet, North Richland Hills, Roanoke, and Southlake on the same disciplined schedule we keep in Keller. If you’re a few minutes outside the city line, call (830) 251-4560 and we’ll confirm coverage for your neighborhood directly.
Serving Keller, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Keller 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 Keller
Once a year if you burn regularly, and at minimum before your first fire of the season. Keller homes with factory-built metal chimneys should get a camera inspection every two years even if you rarely burn, because liner joints shift and caps rust without any visible sign from the outside. Call (830) 251-4560 to schedule, and we’ll tell you plainly if your chimney can wait.
A Level 1 is a visual check of accessible areas, best when nothing has changed and you’ve had regular sweeps. A Level 2 includes a camera run through the entire flue and is what we recommend for Keller homes built in the 1990s or earlier, any real estate transaction, or any chimney that hasn’t been inspected in two-plus years. The camera gives you proof of condition instead of a verbal okay.
We book inspections by appointment, not same-day dispatch. If you need an inspection before a closing date or before a planned fire, call (830) 251-4560 and we’ll get you scheduled inside the window you need, with a written price before we arrive.
The flue liner is the first thing we check on a 1990s Keller home. Original factory-built liners in homes from that era often show joint separation or misalignment on camera, even when the firebox has been used without issue. Caps and chase covers from the same period are also at the end of their service life and are common leak sources.
If your inspection shows first-degree creosote and no structural damage, a brush-out can wait until before you next burn. Cracked flue liners, significant second- or third-degree creosote, or a damaged cap that’s letting water in should not wait, because those are the conditions that lead to chimney fires or structural water damage. We’ll give you a straight recommendation with photos, not a pressure pitch. Call (830) 251-4560 for an exact quote, and we’ll tell you honestly what can wait and what can’t.
Written by Hank Delano, Owner at Flint Chimney Sweep, serving Keller and nearby cities through the Garrison Partners family since 2002.