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 Schertz, TX
A chimney sweep in Schertz typically costs $179 – $249, and a Level 2 inspection runs $249 – $449 depending on the home’s age and flue condition. But Schertz isn’t just another stop on a San Antonio route. The housing stock here leans older – ranch-style brick veneer and masonry fireplaces with clay liners dominate, especially in neighborhoods built from the 1970s through the 1990s – and the Hill Country’s freeze-thaw cycles plus humid summers create a specific set of problems we see on a regular basis. If you need a chimney company in Schertz that knows why your damper rusts shut after a wet summer, call (903) 515-5079.
Why Schertz Homes Are Different
Schertz sits in a climate transition zone, and your chimney feels it. Winters are usually mild, but hard freezes arrive often enough to crack clay flue tiles that haven’t been inspected in years. Summers are hot and humid, and that humidity works its way into creosote deposits left over from winter burning. Creosote absorbs moisture, turns corrosive, and accelerates liner deterioration. By the time the first real cold snap hits after Thanksgiving, we get a wave of calls from homeowners who open their dampers and find them rusted shut, particularly in homes along Cibolo Creek where ambient moisture runs higher.
The other big variable is wood. Schertz homeowners burn a lot of cedar and oak. Both produce dense, sticky creosote that builds up faster than the light, flaky stuff you get from pine. Cedar might smell wonderful, but it loads a flue quickly. Oak burns hotter and longer, which is good for heat output and tough on liners over time. Homes in Ashley Place and Savannah Square with original clay liners from the 1970s and 80s are the ones where we most often find hairline cracks that went unnoticed until a Level 2 inspection. None of this is unusual for Schertz – it’s simply what the local conditions do, and it’s why a sweep here needs to understand the specific combination of humidity, wood type, and masonry age rather than treating every chimney like the last one on the route.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Schertz Services
Most Schertz homeowners call us for one of two reasons: either the fireplace hasn’t been cleaned in years, or they want a real inspection before buying or selling a home. Here’s what each job actually involves in Schertz.
Chimney Sweep in Schertz
A proper sweep in Schertz removes creosote, soot, and debris from the flue, smoke chamber, and damper assembly using rotary brushes sized to your liner – not just a push-rod brush that misses the corners. Given how quickly cedar and oak creosote accumulates in local fireplaces, we check damper operation and look for moisture intrusion while we’re in there, since that’s the leading cause of rusted-shut dampers in this area. Full details on what’s included, how long it takes, and what we check are on the dedicated service page. Chimney Sweep in Schertz
Chimney Inspection in Schertz
A Level 2 video inspection is the only way to see what’s happening inside a clay liner without guessing. In Schertz, where freeze-thaw cycles and humid summers shorten liner life, we run a camera from the firebox to the crown and give you a plain-English report with photos. If you’re buying an older home in Ashley Place or a ranch-style property built before 1990, this is the inspection that tells you whether you’re looking at a $200 sweep or a liner repair. Chimney Inspection in Schertz
Gas Fireplace Repair in Schertz
Gas fireplace trouble in Schertz usually shows up as intermittent ignition, weak flame, or a unit that lights and then shuts off. Those symptoms often trace back to thermocouple or thermopile wear, dirty burner ports, or a venting restriction, all of which we diagnose and repair on site. We carry parts for most major brands and service both direct-vent and vent-free units. If you smell gas, leave the house and call your gas provider first. For everything else, we work on gas fireplaces throughout the Schertz area, including newer subdivisions with prefabricated units. Gas Fireplace Repair in Schertz
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 install and service chimney systems built from professional trade brands including DuraFlex, HeatShield, and Olympia Chimney. These aren’t box-store substitutes; they’re the materials chimney professionals specify for liner replacement, resurfacing, and chimney cap work. When a Schertz repair calls for a DuraFlex liner or HeatShield resurfacing, we stock the materials locally and can usually schedule within days. Our brands
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| Service | Typical Range in Schertz |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep (Level 1) | $179 – $249 |
| Heavy creosote removal / Level 2 build-up | $249 – $349 |
| Chimney cap installation (standard cap) | $150 – $350 |
| Chimney cap installation (custom copper) | $350 – $700 |
| Damper replacement (standard throat damper) | $150 – $400 |
| Damper replacement (top-sealing damper) | $250 – $600 |
| Chimney crown repair (cracked crown) | $250 – $600 |
| Chimney crown rebuild (full replacement) | $600 – $1,500 |
| Masonry repointing (tuckpointing) | $500 – $1,500 |
| Flue tile repair (individual tile replacement) | $300 – $900 |
| Level 2 video chimney inspection | $249 – $449 |
Several things push the price up in Schertz: older clay liners that need more creosote removed, cracked crowns from freeze-thaw cycles, and rusted dampers along Cibolo Creek where moisture is persistent. Whatever the job turns out to be, you’ll receive a written price before any work starts, so the final number is never a surprise.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Schertz
We work across all of Schertz, from the older ranch-style homes to newer subdivisions. The neighborhoods below are representative, not a complete list. If you’re inside Schertz city limits, we service your home. Most Schertz jobs are scheduled within a few days, and we’ll confirm your technician’s name and photo before the appointment.
- Ashley Place
- Savannah Square
- Brentfield
- Wiederstein
- Northcliffe
Service Area – Cities Near Schertz
Our crews cover the Schertz area and the surrounding communities. If you’re in Cibolo, TX, Converse, TX, or up toward San Antonio, TX, we can route a technician to you. We also serve Boerne, TX for homeowners farther out in the Hill Country.
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 two to five business days. During the first cold snap after Thanksgiving, the schedule tightens as rusted dampers and smoke issues surge. Call (903) 515-5079 and we’ll give you the next available slot for your neighborhood.
In most Schertz neighborhoods, routine sweeping and inspections require no permit. Liner replacement or masonry repair may require permitting depending on the scope, and some HOA-governed communities like Savannah Square may have exterior work rules. We’ll tell you what applies to your specific job before scheduling.
It is. Schertz has a higher concentration of older masonry homes and a climate that mixes freeze-thaw winter damage with humid summers, which accelerates creosote corrosion and damper rust. Cedar and oak are burned more heavily here than in some nearby suburbs, which also changes how fast a flue builds up.
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, 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.