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 Schertz runs between $179 and $249 for a standard sweep, and most jobs are completed in under two hours. Homes here sit on a limestone shelf that holds moisture, and the Texas freeze-thaw cycle works on brick and mortar in ways you don’t see in drier parts of the state. That means a Schertz chimney ages differently than one across the county line, and why a local crew that knows this soil and this climate matters. Call (830) 251-4560 for a written quote before any work begins.
Why Schertz Homes Are Different
Most Schertz chimneys are attached to masonry fireplaces built during the housing pushes of the 1980s through the early 2000s, concentrated in established subdivisions like Ashley Place, The Crossvine, and the neighborhoods off FM 1518. Those homes share a common profile: factory-built fireboxes with clay tile flue liners that are now 25 to 40 years old. Clay liners crack. They spall. They separate at the joints, and once a gap opens, heat and creosote get where they shouldn’t be.
The climate does the rest. Schertz sits on the edge of the Balcones Escarpment, and the humidity that pools in the Guadalupe River corridor moves through chimneys even when no fire is burning. Summer storms add moisture from above. The result is accelerated rust on dampers and firebox components, plus mortar that needs repointing sooner than the same fireplace would in a drier zip code. We inspect with that in mind, because a chimney that looks fine from the living room can be quietly failing from the inside.
Our Main Schertz Services
Schertz homeowners call most often about two things: the annual sweep they know they should have done before the first burn, and the inspection they need after a storm or before a home sale. Both are covered below, and each has its own dedicated Schertz page.
Chimney Sweep in Schertz
A Chimney Sweep in Schertz removes creosote and soot from the flue, smoke chamber, and firebox, then confirms the damper still opens and closes correctly. In Schertz, we pay extra attention to moisture-related creosote, which forms when humidity from the Guadalupe corridor condenses on flue walls and binds soot into a thick, stubborn layer. The job ends with a written condition report showing exactly what came out and what it means for your next fire.
Chimney Inspection in Schertz
A Chimney Inspection in Schertz puts a camera through the entire flue from the firebox to the crown, documenting every crack, joint gap, and water stain. Schertz homeowners book inspections after hail events, before buying or selling, and when they’ve noticed a smell or smoke rollback they can’t explain. You receive a written report with photos, not a verbal summary, and we tell you plainly whether anything needs attention now or can wait another season.
Chimney Repair in Schertz
When a camera inspection or sweep turns up damage, Chimney Repair in Schertz handles it under the same written-price rule as every other job. Framing, relining, crown repair, flashing, spalling brick: each one gets an explicit scope and price signed off before work starts. Every repair we complete here carries a full-year written guarantee, and if a covered item fails within 365 days, we return and make it right at no charge.
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 Schertz
We work on every major chimney system found in Schertz, and we carry or order parts for the brands installed across the region, including Olympia Chimney, Famco, and Copperfield. Most common replacement components arrive within a few business days. See our brands for the full list and what each covers.
Pricing for Chimney Company in Schertz, TX
| Service | Typical range in Schertz |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep (open fireplace, no remote cap) | $179 – $249 |
| Chimney sweep with wood stove insert | $199 – $269 |
| Prefab fireplace sweep | $169 – $239 |
| Level 1 visual inspection | $99 – $179 |
| Level 2 camera inspection (storm, sale, or new appliance) | $249 – $399 |
| Chimney leak diagnosis and repair (flashing, crown, or cap) | $350 – $850 |
| Flue repair (joint fill, patch, or resurface) | $400 – $900 |
| Chimney crown replacement | $800 – $1,800 |
| Clay flue liner replacement | $3,000 – $6,000 |
| Stainless flue relining (zero-clearance or masonry) | $2,800 – $6,000 |
| Prefab fireplace chimney replacement | $3,000 – $5,000 |
| Masonry firebox repair and smoke chamber parging | $1,200 – $3,000 |
Cost climbs when the clay liner is cracked beyond a small patch, when the crown has crumbled enough to require full replacement, or when water damage has spread into surrounding masonry. Whatever the scope, you receive a written price before any work starts, and the number on the invoice matches the number you approved.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Schertz
Our crews work throughout Schertz and the surrounding zip codes, and most appointments are scheduled within five to seven business days. During peak fall months, plan a bit further out.
- Ashley Place
- The Crossvine
- Northcliffe
- Woodland Oaks
- Schertz Hills
Service Area – Cities Near Schertz
Flint Chimney Sweep serves Schertz and the neighboring communities across the I-35 corridor. If you’re just outside city limits, our crews also cover Universal City, TX, Cibolo, TX, Converse, TX, and New Braunfels, TX. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our San Antonio office, with local crews serving Schertz directly.
Serving Schertz, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Schertz 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 Schertz
Most Schertz appointments are scheduled within five to seven business days. During October and November, the wait can stretch to two weeks, so call before the first cold front if you want the chimney ready for the season.
Routine chimney sweeps and inspections do not require a permit. Structural repairs that touch the chase, crown, or framing may require one depending on scope, and we’ll tell you before quoting if that applies. Call (830) 251-4560 and we’ll sort it out.
We cover the full Schertz zip codes and the surrounding communities listed above. If you’re off FM 3009, along I-35, or in a newer subdivision on the south side of town, you’re in our area. Call (830) 251-4560 to confirm your address and lock in a date.
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 Schertz Customers Say
"Great sweep. Only thing, the appointment window ran long and I waited. Cleanup was spotless though."
- Marge P."Sweep showed up on time, in uniform, and ran a tight job. Cleaned the flue, inspected the firebox, and gave me a short written report. Veteran-run and it shows."
- Walt R."Chimney repair on loose bricks near the top. Tuckpointed it so it matches. Looks right."
- Rosa H.