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 Repair Across Argyle
Chimney repair in Argyle, TX typically runs $350 – $2,800 depending on what we find, and the honest truth is you won’t know the real number until someone puts a camera up the flue during a Chimney Inspection - Argyle. We’re Flint Chimney Sweep, and we’ve been repairing chimneys in Argyle since before the subdivisions along Crawford Road filled in. Our crews know the difference between a 1990s starter home off Highway 377 and a 1970s ranch on acreage east of I-35W, because those homes fail in different ways. Call (830) 251-4560 and we’ll give you a written price before any work starts.
Why Flint Chimney Sweep Is Argyle’s Preferred Chimney Repair Company
Argyle homeowners tend to do their homework. You ask for a written quote, you want to know who’s walking through the door, and you don’t want a second surprise invoice after the first surprise visit. That’s exactly how we run. Every technician is background-checked and uniformed. Every repair quote is written down and handed to you before a single tool comes off the truck. The number you approve is the number you pay.
We’re part of the Garrison Partners family, founded in 2002, and we operate under The Garrison Standard. That means one thing for Argyle: the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If a repair we make fails within a year, we come back and fix it at no charge. No argument, no re-inspection fee, no “that must have been a different crew.” It’s written, it’s dated, and it’s yours to keep.
Phones are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Not a voicemail tree. Not a callback form. When you call about a chimney issue in Argyle, you reach a human who can schedule your visit. Most Argyle appointments are booked within the week, and we arrive inside the window we give you.
Chimney Masonry Repair in Argyle
Chimney Masonry Repair is the broad term for fixing the bricks, mortar, crown, and structural exterior of your chimney. In Argyle, we see two very different types of masonry work. Newer subdivisions like Harvest and Canyon Falls tend to have younger brick and mortar, but the freeze-thaw cycle still takes a toll on the crown and upper courses. Older acreage homes off Gibbons Road and Copper Canyon Road often have decades-old lime mortar that’s turned to sand, plus brick that’s starting to spall (flake and pop from trapped moisture).
Mortar repointing and tuckpointing
When mortar joints erode, water gets behind the brick and starts a cycle that doesn’t stop on its own. We grind out the failed mortar and pack in fresh material matched to your existing joint profile. For most Argyle chimneys, repointing runs $800 – $2,400 depending on the chimney height and how many courses need work. Tuckpointing, which is a finer cosmetic technique that gives a crisp joint line, runs slightly higher per square foot.
Spalling brick replacement
Spalling brick isn’t a surface stain, it’s structural. The brick face literally separates from the body, usually because moisture penetrated and froze. Left alone, the damage spreads and you’re eventually looking at a partial rebuild instead of a repair. Replacing spalled bricks on an Argyle chimney typically runs $400 – $1,200 depending on how many bricks are gone and whether we have to color-match. Argyle’s older brick colors, especially the soft reds and buffs on 1980s homes, sometimes require sourcing from masonry yards in Denton or Flower Mound.
Chimney Cap Installation in Argyle
Chimney Cap Installation in Argyle is one of the least expensive repairs you can make that prevents the most expensive problems. A missing or rusted cap lets rain straight down the flue, which is how you get a rusted damper, a cracked firebox, and animal nests that block your draft. Homes in Argyle’s wooded pockets, especially around the Lantana area and older lots with mature oaks, see more animal entry than you’d think. Squirrels and raccoons don’t need much of an opening.
Cap replacement and upgrade
A standard replacement cap, including the cap, mounting hardware, and labor, runs $250 – $550 in Argyle. That covers stainless steel caps from Olympia Chimney or Copperfield. If you want a custom cap sized to an oversized flue or a multi-flue unit, the price moves to $550 – $1,100. We stock common cap sizes locally and can order custom units usually within a week.
Cap with wire mesh
If you have an open flue with no cap at all, you’re running a standing invitation to every bird and squirrel on the Denton County side. A cap with proper wire mesh keeps animals out while allowing proper draft. We install mesh-backed caps from Famco on most Argyle homes, and the price range is the same as standard replacement, $300 – $600. The mesh matters more than people think, too fine and it clogs with soot, too coarse and starlings get through.
Trusted Brands We Service in Argyle
We specify materials by job, not by margin. That means when an Argyle chimney needs a new cap, we’re installing Olympia Chimney or Famco hardware, not whatever was cheapest at the supply house that morning. For flue repairs we work with HeatShield and DuraFlex liners because they hold up to the heat loads we actually see here. We keep common components stocked for Argyle-area homes, so a simple cap replacement or damper repair doesn’t wait on a distributor. You can look up every material we install and verify what it is before we start. We’d rather you know.
Common Chimney Repair Problems We See in Argyle Homes
- Aging clay-tile flues on older rural properties: Argyle’s acreage homes off Crawford Road and Old Justin Road were often built with unlined or clay-tile flues. Decades of wood burning have separated tile joints and let heat reach framing that was never designed for it.
- Freeze-thaw masonry damage: North Texas winters drop below freezing often enough that water trapped in brick and crown cracks expands and pops the masonry apart. We see cracked crowns and spalling brick more often in Argyle than in areas with milder winters.
- Skipped inspections on lightly used chimneys: “We hardly use it” is the most common thing we hear before finding a bird nest, dropped mortar, or a rusted damper. An unused chimney still moves air and can still move carbon monoxide.
- Failed flashing at the roofline: Argyle homes with steep roof pitches and wide eaves see flashing failures where the chimney meets the shingles. Water runs down the chimney chase and rots the sheathing without ever showing a stain on the ceiling until it’s late.
Pricing for Chimney Repair in Argyle, TX
Here’s what you should expect to pay for common repairs in Argyle. Mortar repointing: $800 – $2,400. Spalling brick replacement: $400 – $1,200. Chimney cap installation: $250 – $1,100. Flashing repair: $350 – $900. A partial rebuild of the chimney crown: $600 – $1,800. Full chimney rebuild above the roofline: $3,000 – $12,000 depending on height, access, and brick matching.
What moves the price in Argyle is access. A chimney on a single-story ranch with a shallow roof pitch is faster to set up on than a three-story chimney chase on a steep lot off Hickory Hill Road. That said, the written quote you get before we start is the price you pay. No ladder surcharge, no “we found something” add-on. Call (830) 251-4560 for a free estimate. We’ll tell you exactly what we found and exactly what it costs to fix.
We Also Serve Cities Near Argyle
Our crews work throughout Denton County and the surrounding area. If you’re in Argyle or a neighboring community, you’re in our service range. We regularly handle Chimney Repair jobs in Flower Mound, Roanoke, Lake Dallas, and Denton. Same written pricing, same guarantee, same crew standards.
Serving Argyle, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Argyle 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 Repair in Argyle
Once a year, if you burn at all. The National Fire Protection Association recommends annual inspection regardless of fuel type, and that’s not a scare tactic, it’s because creosote buildup, animal entry, and tile damage happen in a single season. An Argyle chimney that’s inspected annually rarely needs major repair. One that’s gone five years without a look is where we find the expensive stuff.
Brushing the flue, removing the debris from the firebox and smoke shelf, and running a camera up the full length of the liner. The camera is the part most companies skip. We document every tile joint, every crack, and every patch of creosote with photos, and you get a written report showing exactly what we saw. Only after that do we quote a repair. You’re not taking anyone’s word for it. Call (830) 251-4560 and we’ll schedule the sweep and camera report together.
It depends on the crack, and that’s not a dodge. A hairline crack in a clay tile joint with no signs of heat transfer or moisture can often wait until the next season. A separated joint, a spalled tile, or any crack that lets heat reach the chimney structure is urgent. That’s the difference between a $600 HeatShield resurfacing and a fire that starts in the chase. We’ll show you the camera images. Then you decide, with a written quote in hand.
That’s efflorescence, which is mineral salt left behind when water moves through the masonry and evaporates. It means water is getting in, usually through a cracked crown, failed flashing, or porous brick. The efflorescence itself is cosmetic, but the water behind it is not. If you catch it early, the fix is usually waterproofing and a crown repair, $600 – $1,500. If the brick is already spalling, you’re into replacement territory.
Yes, and we’ll show you photos. First-degree is a fine soot that brushes off easily. Second-degree is crusted, shiny flakes that need more aggressive brushing. Third-degree is a hard, glazed tar that cannot be brushed off and often requires chemical treatment or mechanical removal. The degree matters because third-degree creosote is the most flammable and the hardest to remove. Our camera report shows you exactly which one you have, and our repair quote includes the right removal method. Call (830) 251-4560 and we’ll schedule the inspection that tells you what’s actually in your flue.
Argyle’s mix of newer-build subdivisions and older rural acreage means flue liners range from factory-new stainless to decades-old unlined clay tile, often on the same road. Sweeping and repair recommendations here have to be made liner-by-liner, not by town-wide rule. We were called out to a home off Old Justin Road where the homeowner had been burning regularly but had never had the flue looked at. The firebox looked fine from the hearth, but our camera found a separated clay tile joint about four feet up with glazed second-degree creosote clinging to the flue liner behind it. We brushed the flue, documented the tile gap and spalling mortar with photos, and quoted a HeatShield resurfacing before we left. The homeowner approved, and we came back on a scheduled day to do the liner work properly, not that same afternoon.
That’s the difference between a real chimney company and a guy with a brush. We put it in writing. We stand behind it for a year. And we answer the phone when you call. If you need Chimney Repair in Argyle, call (830) 251-4560 and we’ll get you a written estimate. Free, no pressure, no guesswork.
Written by Hank Delano, Owner at Flint Chimney Sweep, serving Argyle and Denton County.