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 New Braunfels
Most chimney repair in New Braunfels comes down to water getting where it shouldn’t. A cracked crown, lifted flashing, or spalling brick lets rain and humidity into the masonry, and once water is inside, freeze-thaw cycles along the Guadalupe do the rest. If you’re seeing a water stain on the ceiling near the chimney, or crumbling mortar joints at the roofline, call Flint Chimney Sweep at (830) 251-4560. We provide written pricing before any work starts, and every repair carries a 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing.
We know New Braunfels homes, not just chimneys. Crews serving New Braunfels understand the limestone soil movement, the summer thunderstorms, and the particular way cracking shows up in homes near Landa Park, Gruene, and along Loop 337. Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed, so you know exactly who is walking through the door. And a live person answers our phone around the clock, no voicemail trees.
Why Flint Chimney Sweep Is New Braunfels’s Preferred Chimney Repair Company
New Braunfels homeowners call us after other chimney companies fail them. They’ve been no-showed, hit with a price change at the door, or told they need thousands in liner work without any evidence. That doesn’t happen here. Every job gets a written price before a single tool comes off the truck. The number you approve is the number on the invoice.
Flint Chimney Sweep has operated since 2002 as part of the Garrison Partners family of independently owned chimney service companies. We work under The Garrison Standard: price, scope, and guarantee in writing before work begins. Hank Delano leads our team, and he built our reputation on doing repairs that hold up through Texas weather. New Braunfels customers in neighborhoods like Oakwood Estates, Gruene, and Mission Forest get the same disciplined process: camera inspection, photo report, flat price agreed before booking.
Our Chimney Repair team responds quickly to New Braunfels addresses. A live person schedules the visit. The technician arrives inside the window given. When the job is done, you get a written guarantee valid for one full year from the service date. If a covered repair fails within that period, we return at no charge. No argument. No fine print.
Chimney Crown Repair in New Braunfels
Chimney crown repair is the single most common masonry job we perform in New Braunfels. The crown is the concrete slab that caps the top of the chimney, and its entire job is to shed water away from the flue. But New Braunfels sits in a limestone karst belt where soil movement under slab-on-grade homes is common, and that movement frequently cracks chimney crowns before most homeowners ever light a fire. Add Texas freeze-thaw cycles, where water seeps into hairline cracks, freezes, and expands, and a small crack becomes a water intrusion problem within a season or two. A New Braunfels homeowner should suspect crown damage when they see a damp stain on the ceiling next to the chimney, spalling brick near the top of the stack, or deteriorating mortar joints at the roofline. In New Braunfels, chimney crown repair typically runs $350 to $800, depending on crack extent and whether we seal the entire crown surface or rebuild sections. We use flexible repair compounds and professional-grade waterproofing materials from brands like Gelco and Olympia Chimney, specified by job, not margin.
Crown Sealing vs. Crown Rebuilding
If the crown has hairline cracks but is structurally sound, we seal it with a flexible repair compound that moves with the chimney through freeze-thaw cycles. This is a smaller job, usually on the lower end of the price range. If sections have broken away or the crown is pitted to the point water pools, we rebuild it and then seal. Our techs document everything with photos you can see before approving any work.
How We Inspect Before We Repair
Before recommending crown work, we run a camera down the flue and inspect the crown with direct eyes-on access from the roof. The camera footage tells us whether water has already reached the smoke chamber or damper. If the liner is clean and the only issue is the crown holding water, you get that answer straight, with photos. No firebox work sold that doesn’t need doing.
Chimney Repair Companies in New Braunfels
Choosing between chimney repair companies in New Braunfels comes down to one question: who puts their promises in writing? Most companies quote over the phone, change the number on site, and hand you a verbal guarantee that means nothing. Flint Chimney Sweep does the opposite. We were called to a home near Landa Park where the homeowner noticed a damp stain on the ceiling next to the chimney after a heavy rain. Our tech pulled the cap, found a hairline crack in the chimney crown and lifted flashing, and ran a camera down the flue liner. The liner was clean, no third-degree creosote, but the crown was holding water like a saucer. We sealed the crown with a flexible repair compound, re-set the flashing, and sent a photo report showing the before-and-after; no firebox work was needed. That’s the difference: we show you the evidence and skip the upsell.
Written Pricing Before Any Work Starts
We hand you a written price before the first tool comes off the truck. That number covers the scope as we documented it. If we find something else, we show you the photos and get your approval before anything additional happens. You never have to argue about what was included.
What A Flashing Repair Actually Costs
Flashing repair in New Braunfels typically runs $300 to $650. Flashing work involves re-sealing or replacing the metal strip where the chimney meets the roofline. Soil movement common in the New Braunfels limestone and clay areas pulls flashing away from the chase, creating a leak path that looks like a flue problem but is really a water-intrusion problem. We fix the flashing and verify with a water test.
Trusted Brands We Service in New Braunfels
We work with professional-grade chimney materials from brands you can verify independently: HeatShield, Gelco, Olympia Chimney, and Famco. Our technicians stock common repair parts for New Braunfels jobs, which keeps turnaround fast. If your chimney has an existing HeatShield or Gelco liner system, we service it. If you need crown waterproofing, we specify a product from Olympia Chimney. The brand is chosen for the job, not because it has the highest margin. When we hand you a written scope, we’ll name the materials we’re using and explain why in plain words.
Common Chimney Repair Problems We See in New Braunfels Homes
- Crown cracking from freeze-thaw cycles. Water seeps into small cracks, freezes on cold Hill Country nights, and expands. Over a few winters near the Guadalupe, those hairline cracks widen enough to let water into the smoke chamber.
- Flashing separation from soil movement. Limestone and clay soils shift under slab foundations. That movement pulls flashing away from the chase, and the first symptom is usually a ceiling stain after a gullywasher, not a chimney fire.
- Spalling brick from trapped moisture. When water gets behind brick facing and can’t escape, the brick face pops off in flakes. We see this regularly on older chimneys in Gruene and downtown New Braunfels where original mortar has failed.
- Creosote buildup in rarely used fireplaces. Homeowners here often skip annual inspections because they burn infrequently. Animals and weather still degrade the crown and cap, and first-degree creosote can quietly build to third-degree glaze without a fire ever being lit.
Pricing for Chimney Repair in New Braunfels, TX
We Also Serve Cities Near New Braunfels
Our Chimney Repair in New Braunfels service area covers the surrounding communities. We serve Seguin, San Marcos, Cibolo, and Schertz with the same written-price, written-guarantee process. If you’re a few miles outside city limits, call us. We’ll tell you straight if we can get a crew out.
Serving New Braunfels, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the New Braunfels 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 New Braunfels
How do I know if my New Braunfels chimney crown actually needs repair or just a coat of sealer?
If you see hairline cracks but no spalling or pitting, a flexible sealer is usually enough, and that runs $350 to $500 in New Braunfels. If sections of the crown have broken away or water pools on the surface, it needs rebuilding, not sealing. We’ll tell you which one by showing you photos from the roof. Call (830) 251-4560 for a free estimate.
My flue has shiny black stuff inside – is that third-degree creosote, and can you brush it out?
Shiny black glaze is typically third-degree creosote, and no, you cannot brush it out by hand. It’s hardened, often tar-like, and requires professional removal. Third-degree creosote is a serious fire hazard because it ignites at lower temperatures and burns hotter than first or second degree. If our camera shows this in your New Braunfels flue, we’ll recommend removal and explain exactly what it costs before doing anything.
We hardly ever use our fireplace in New Braunfels – do we still need an annual inspection?
Yes, for reasons that have nothing to do with how often you burn. Animals build nests in the cap, storms crack the crown, and soil movement pulls flashing away from the chase. An annual Level 1 or Level 2 inspection catches water intrusion before it rots framing or rusts the damper. In New Braunfels, water damage is the bigger risk than creosote buildup for infrequent burners.
Can you fix a chimney leak that’s showing up as a water stain on my ceiling near New Braunfels?
Yes, and that’s one of the most common calls we get in New Braunfels, especially after heavy Hill Country rains. The leak is almost always either a cracked crown or lifted flashing. We fix both. We’ll document the source with photos, show you the before and after, and recommend only what the evidence supports. Call (830) 251-4560 and we’ll schedule the inspection.
What brands do you work with for chimney repair in New Braunfels?
We work with HeatShield, Gelco, Olympia Chimney, and Famco, among others. The product is specified by the job. If you need a crown sealant, we might use Olympia Chimney. If you need flue repair or resurfacing, HeatShield is a common choice. We’ll name the exact product in your written scope and explain why it’s the right one for your New Braunfels chimney.
Get Your New Braunfels Chimney Repaired Right
If you’re seeing ceiling stains, crumbling mortar, or you just haven’t had the chimney looked at in years, call Flint Chimney Sweep at (830) 251-4560. We’ll schedule a visit, put a written price in your hands before any work starts, and stand behind the repair for a full year. Hank Delano and the team are ready to help New Braunfels homeowners get honest answers and documented work.
Written by Hank Delano, Owner at Flint Chimney Sweep, serving New Braunfels and surrounding communities since 2002 as part of the Garrison Partners family.