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 Converse, TX
Alcott Chimney Sweep is the chimney company Converse homeowners call when they want a straight answer and a technician they can verify before the door opens. Most of the fireplaces we work on here sit inside single-story brick ranch houses and 1980s-era subdivision homes, and many still have their original clay flue liners. South Texas heat, shifting clay soil, and occasional smoky fires from unseasoned mesquite create a very specific set of problems we see across Converse more than almost anywhere else in the metro area. Call (903) 515-5079 and you’ll get a live person, a written price before work starts, and the technician’s name and photo before we arrive.
Why Converse Homes Are Different
Converse’s housing stock tells a story. The bulk of homes were built between the 1970s and early 2000s, and a large share of them were framed around wood-burning fireplaces with clay tile flue liners never designed for the punishment our local soil delivers. The expansive clay under most of Converse shifts with every wet-dry cycle, and that movement works its way up through the foundation and into the chimney stack. We regularly find 1980s-era flue tiles separated at the joints, leaving gaps where heat and carbon monoxide can escape into framed walls.
Climate multiplies the problem. Hot, humid summers followed by occasional winter cold snaps create thermal expansion and contraction that accelerates flue liner cracking. Creosote in Converse isn’t usually from nightly winter burning the way it is up north. It builds from occasional, smoky fires during brief cool spells, often with unseasoned Hill Country oak or mesquite that smolders more than it burns. That produces thick, flaky creosote – the tar-like buildup that causes chimney fires – faster than most homeowners expect. A fireplace used a half-dozen times a season can still need sweeping sooner than one in a colder climate, because our fires burn dirtier.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Converse Services
Most Converse homeowners reach us for one of three reasons, and each has enough local nuance that we’ve given it a dedicated page.
Chimney Sweep in Converse
A Chimney Sweep in Converse removes creosote, soot, and any blockages from the flue so smoke vents outside and the fire stays where it belongs. In Converse, we pay particular attention to the smoke shelf, where creosote from occasional mesquite fires collects in thick, sticky layers. We protect your floors and furniture, clean the firebox and damper, and give you a written report on what we found. It’s the right call before burning season, which in South Texas can sneak up in late October.
Chimney Inspection in Converse
A Chimney Inspection in Converse uses a camera to look inside the flue and document cracked tiles, separated joints, or damage you can’t see from the hearth. Given the clay soil movement across Converse, we recommend camera-level inspections for any 1980s or 1990s home that hasn’t had one. You’ll see the photos yourself and get a plain-English explanation of what needs work now, what can wait, and what’s cosmetic. Nothing gets recommended without visual proof you can review.
Gas Fireplace Repair in Converse
Converse has a growing number of homes with gas fireplaces in newer subdivisions, and when they stop lighting or produce weak flames, the cause is usually a dirty pilot assembly, a failed thermopile, or a blocked vent. Our Gas Fireplace Repair in Converse page covers how we diagnose and fix these units. We service the main brands and use professional replacement parts rather than improvised substitutes. Before burning season begins is the smartest time to make sure the unit fires on the first try.
What happens when you call
- 1
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 Converse
We install and service parts from professional trade brands that chimney professionals actually specify, including Olympia Chimney, Copperfield, and DuraFlex. That matters because box-store substitutes rarely hold up to South Texas heat cycles the way trade-grade materials do. See our brands for the full list and what we keep stocked for Converse jobs.
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AfterPricing for Chimney Company in Converse, TX
| Service | Typical range in Converse |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep | $180 – $340 |
| Level 1 inspection (visual) | $99 – $250 |
| Level 2 inspection (camera) | $250 – $550 |
| Gas fireplace repair diagnostic | $85 – $150 |
| Gas fireplace minor repair | $150 – $350 |
| Gas fireplace major repair | $350 – $900 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $150 – $450 |
| Chase cover replacement | $250 – $600 |
| Crown repair (minor) | $200 – $500 |
| Flue liner repair (minor) | $300 – $800 |
Prices in Converse push toward the higher end when we find separated clay tiles or heavy mesquite creosote that takes extra time to remove safely. Every quote is written and delivered before any work begins, so the number you approve is the number you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Converse
We run calls across Converse every week, and our scheduling is coordinated from the San Antonio office so response stays predictable. If you’re in one of these areas, you’re in our regular service zone:
- Northampton
- Escondido
- Crown Meadows
- Copperfield
- Meadowbrook
Most Converse appointments can be scheduled within a few business days. During the October pre-season rush, earlier in the week tends to have more availability.
Service Area – Cities Near Converse
Alcott Chimney Sweep serves Converse and the surrounding communities across the northeast San Antonio metro. If you’re in Schertz, TX, Cibolo, TX, San Antonio, TX, or Boerne, TX, we can schedule the same services with the same written-price promise and the same verified technician at your door.
Serving Converse, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Converse 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 Converse
Most Converse appointments are scheduled within two to four business days. During the October pre-season push, we recommend calling earlier in the week for the most flexibility. Call (903) 515-5079 and we’ll find a window that works for you.
Most exterior chimney work in Converse subdivisions does not require HOA approval, but some communities with stricter architectural guidelines may want a heads-up before visible changes like a new cap. We’ll tell you exactly what we’re doing and can provide a written work description if your association asks for one.
We cover the entire city of Converse, including older neighborhoods near the center and the subdivision communities on the outer edges. There’s no additional trip charge within Converse. If you’re in a nearby community like Schertz or Cibolo, call and we’ll confirm coverage.
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 Converse Customers Say
"The report he wrote up had pictures and clear notes for the insurance. That alone was worth it."
- Garrett I."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.