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 Leon Valley, TX
We’re Alcott Chimney San Antonio, and we handle chimney sweeping, inspections, and gas fireplace repair for homeowners throughout Leon Valley. Most of the chimneys here sit atop ranch houses built between the 1950s and 1970s, and many have never been relined. That changes how we approach every job: we look for moisture damage from humidity, creosote buildup from occasional use, and animal nesting in flues that sit idle for months. If you have an older Leon Valley home with an original masonry chimney, call (903) 515-5079 and we’ll tell you exactly what you’re working with.
Why Leon Valley Homes Are Different
Leon Valley’s housing stock is dominated by mid-century single-family ranch homes, and those houses came with real masonry chimneys – brick or stone, built to last, but not built for the humidity we get here. High humidity combined with mild winters means chimneys in Leon Valley often show efflorescence, that white chalky mineral deposit on brick, and spalling, where the brick face flakes or crumbles. We see it on homes all over town, from older streets near Evers Road to neighborhoods built out in the 60s and 70s.
The bigger issue is what we can’t see from the driveway. Many Leon Valley homes were built with unlined flues or clay tile liners that have since cracked. A cracked clay tile liner isn’t something you’ll notice until smoke backs up into the house or a chimney fire starts. And because these homes often have two flues – one for a wood-burning fireplace, one for an older gas furnace – one gets used seasonally and the other gets forgotten entirely. A blocked furnace flue is a carbon monoxide risk, not just a draft problem. That’s why we recommend having both flues swept and inspected, even if you only light fires in one of them.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Leon Valley Services
Most Leon Valley homeowners call us for two things: a chimney sweep before burning season, or a chimney inspection before buying or selling a home with an original masonry fireplace. Here’s what each looks like in Leon Valley specifically.
Chimney Sweep in Leon Valley
Sweeping a Leon Valley chimney usually means removing creosote – the tar-like buildup that causes chimney fires – along with whatever wildlife moved in since the last burn. Because so many homes here have two flues, we check both, even if you only asked about the fireplace. We’ll show you what we removed and tell you plainly whether anything needs repair. Chimney Sweep in Leon Valley
Chimney Inspection in Leon Valley
The pre-1980 ranch homes around Leon Valley often have original unlined or clay-tile flues, and homeowners insurance companies increasingly want a documented inspection before issuing or renewing a policy. We’ll run a camera through the flue, give you a written report with photos, and explain what needs attention now versus what can wait. Chimney Inspection in Leon Valley
Gas Fireplace Repair in Leon Valley
Gas fireplaces in Leon Valley homes tend to suffer from two things: ignition problems caused by dust and spider webs in the pilot assembly, and moisture corrosion on older units. We service gas log sets, inserts, and standing-pilot fireplaces, and we’ll give you a written price before any repair work begins. Gas Fireplace Repair in Leon Valley
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 Leon Valley
We carry and install professional trade materials like DuraFlex liner systems, HeatShield resurfacing products, and Olympia Chimney components. We don’t substitute box-store parts. If your Leon Valley chimney needs a liner or a repair, see our brands for the full list of what we work with.
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| Service | Typical range in Leon Valley |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep | $189 – $259 |
| Chimney sweep with minor creosote buildup | $189 – $259 |
| Chimney sweep with heavy creosote (Level 2) | $279 – $359 |
| Chimney sweep with animal nest removal | $289 – $379 |
| Chimney sweep with camera inspection add-on | $249 – $329 |
| Level 1 inspection (visual) | $99 – $199 |
| Level 2 inspection (with camera) | $199 – $349 |
| Pre-purchase or insurance inspection | $199 – $349 |
| Gas fireplace repair (minor) | $129 – $219 |
| Gas fireplace repair (major) | $249 – $449 |
What pushes a Leon Valley job toward the higher end of these ranges is usually creosote volume or animal debris: a flue that hasn’t been swept in years takes longer, and a raccoon or squirrel nest adds removal time. Clay tile liner issues discovered during a sweep or inspection are quoted separately, always in writing, before we do anything. You’ll never get a surprise charge after the fact.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Leon Valley
We work across Leon Valley, and our crews are usually in the area weekly. If you’re in one of the neighborhoods below, we can typically get you on the schedule within a few days:
- Seneca Park
- Valley View
- Oak Knoll
- Meadowbrook Estates
- Leon Valley North
Service Area – Cities Near Leon Valley
Beyond Leon Valley, we cover the broader metro area from our San Antonio office. That includes San Antonio, TX itself, plus Schertz, TX, Cibolo, TX, and Boerne, TX. Same pricing, same written guarantee, same technician verification process.
Serving Leon Valley, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Leon Valley 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 Leon Valley
We schedule Leon Valley jobs every week, and standard sweeps and inspections usually happen within a few days of your call. Gas fireplace repairs may take a little longer depending on parts. Call (903) 515-5079 and we’ll give you a real date, not a window.
Most chimney sweeps and inspections do not require a permit in Leon Valley. If a repair involves structural changes, like a full liner replacement or masonry rebuild, we’ll tell you whether city approval is needed before we schedule the work.
Yes, and we recommend having both flues swept at the same appointment. It saves you a second trip charge, and it catches blockages in the furnace flue that get overlooked until they become dangerous. We’ll quote both flues on one written estimate.
Have a chimney that hasn’t been looked at in years? Call (903) 515-5079 for a free estimate. You’ll know the price before we start, and you’ll know exactly who’s coming to your door.
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 Leon Valley Customers Say
"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."Good chimney cleaning. They found a small gap in the mortar and quoted the repair, which was a bit more than I wanted to spend. Did the sweep and left the repair for later without any pressure."
- Stuart L.