Sweep & inspection
Caps & crowns
Flue relining
Masonry repair
Gas fireplace serviceLevel 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.
Chimney Company in Castle Hills, TX
Castle Hills, TX homeowners deal with a specific set of chimney realities: original clay flue liners from the 1960s through 1980s cracking after decades of humid heat and winter freezes, masonry mortar expanding and contracting every season, and water stains near fireplaces after heavy rain. Alcott Chimney San Antonio handles these conditions every week. We show up with a written price before any work begins, and the technician’s name and photo arrive to you before we do. Need a real person? Call (903) 515-5079.
Why Castle Hills Homes Are Different
Castle Hills is a small, affluent city where mid-century ranch homes sit alongside newer custom builds. The older homes, many constructed in the 1960s through 1980s, almost always have wood-burning fireplaces with the original clay tile liners. Those liners are now reaching the end of their service life. We regularly see spalling, the flaking and chipping of clay tile, plus hairline cracks that are invisible until a camera goes down the flue.
The humid subtropical climate does not help. Hot summers bake chimney masonry. Then a winter freeze hits, and the expansion and contraction accelerates mortar joint failure. Castle Hills chimneys built with unlined or thinly parged flues have an added vulnerability: after heavy rain, water finds its way through hidden crown cracks or missing cricket flashing, leaving ceiling stains near the fireplace. Ruben Castellano trains every technician to check those two things first on older Castle Hills homes, because that is where the problem lives far more often than in the firebox itself.
None of this is a reason to panic. It is a reason to inspect before lighting the first fire of the season.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Castle Hills Services
Most Castle Hills homeowners call us about one of three things: a dirty flue that has not been swept in years, an inspection before buying or selling a home, or a gas fireplace that will not stay lit. Each service has its own page with local pricing, timelines, and what to expect.
Chimney Sweep in Castle Hills
A proper sweep in Castle Hills is not just brushing out soot. It means removing creosote, the tar-like buildup that causes chimney fires, from flues that may not have been cleaned since the previous owner lived there. On older Castle Hills homes, it also means checking for the spalling clay liner fragments that can fall and block the flue. We use professional-grade equipment and leave the hearth cleaner than we found it. See Chimney Sweep in Castle Hills for pricing and what the job includes.
Chimney Inspection in Castle Hills
Castle Hills inspections go beyond a glance up the flue. We run a camera through the entire system and show you the photos. For homes built in the 1960s and 1970s, the camera often reveals what the naked eye cannot: hidden clay liner cracks, deteriorated mortar, or a missing cricket behind the chimney where water has been entering for years. You get a written report with exactly what we found and what can safely wait. Full details on Chimney Inspection in Castle Hills.
Gas Fireplace Repair in Castle Hills
Gas fireplaces in Castle Hills suffer from the same humidity that affects chimneys. Thermocouples corrode, pilot assemblies fail, and valves stick. We diagnose the actual fault, show you the failed part, and give a written price before any repair. No vague “it needs a new unit” answers unless the camera and meter prove it. Learn what we commonly fix on Gas Fireplace Repair in Castle Hills.
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 Castle Hills
We install and service parts from Olympia Chimney, Famco, and DuraFlex, and we keep common replacement components stocked locally, so Castle Hills appointments rarely wait on a shipped part. When a liner system or cap needs replacing, we use the same trade brands chimney professionals specify. Our brands page lists what we carry.
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| Service | Typical range in Castle Hills |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep (no repairs) | $180 – $340 |
| Video camera inspection | $120 – $250 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $220 – $480 |
| Clay flue liner repair (per section) | $150 – $400 |
| Full flue relining with DuraFlex | $2,900 – $6,200 |
| HeatShield resurfacing | $1,800 – $4,300 |
| Smoke chamber repair | $400 – $1,200 |
| Crown repair or reseal | $350 – $950 |
| Cricket flashing installation | $600 – $1,500 |
| Gas fireplace diagnostic | $90 – $160 |
| Thermocouple replacement | $180 – $320 |
| Gas valve replacement | $280 – $550 |
Where your Castle Hills job lands in these ranges depends on the flue’s length, chimney height, and how much creosote or damage we find once the camera goes in. The price we quote is the price you pay. Every customer receives a written price before any work starts, always.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Castle Hills
We work throughout Castle Hills, from the original ranch streets near the golf club to the larger custom properties along the western edge of the city.
- The original mid-century streets near Castle Hills Golf Club
- Homes along Honeysuckle Lane and nearby courts
- Properties bordering Loop 410 on the south side
- Newer custom builds in the northern and western sections
Most Castle Hills appointments are scheduled within a few days. If you have a smoky fireplace or water stain near the chimney, tell us when you call and we will prioritize the visit.
Service Area – Cities Near Castle Hills
While this page covers Castle Hills specifically, Alcott Chimney San Antonio also serves surrounding communities, including San Antonio, TX, Schertz, TX, Cibolo, TX, and Boerne, TX. If you are in one of those cities, the local page has the details for your area.
Serving Castle Hills, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Castle Hills 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 Castle Hills
Most Castle Hills appointments are booked within two to five business days. If you smell smoke in the house or see water stains near the fireplace, tell the live person who answers when you call, and we will move the visit up. Call (903) 515-5079.
Most routine chimney sweeping and inspection work does not require HOA approval in Castle Hills. Exterior changes, like a new chimney cap or visible crown work, may fall under architectural review depending on your neighborhood’s covenants. We can tell you what the work involves so you can check with your HOA.
Yes. We work in every part of Castle Hills, including homes near Loop 410 and the northern and western residential sections. There is no area of the city we skip. Call (903) 515-5079 and a live person will confirm the next available appointment.
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 Castle Hills Customers Say
"We'd had a bird nest in the flue for a year. Removed it, installed a new cap, and we finally got a draft that works. No smoke smell in the house."
- Eric Q."Great sweep, very tidy. The only gripe is the appointment window was wide and I waited in the morning. Once he arrived the work was fast and thorough."
- Rita S."Gas fireplace pilot kept going out. Cleaned the burner, replaced the thermocouple, and explained what failed. Works first try now."
- Alicia R.