Sweep & inspection
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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.
Trusted Chimney Sweep for San Antonio Homeowners
If creosote has built up inside your flue, you’re looking at a genuine house fire risk, not a cosmetic problem. Hadley Chimney San Antonio handles chimney sweep in San Antonio work the way it should have always been done: you get a written price before anything starts, a tech who shows up in a tracked arrival window, and photos of the inside of your flue before and after the job. We’ve done this since 2003, and every sweep includes a live camera inspection so you can see exactly what we saw. Call (254) 276-4116 and you’ll reach a real person who can book the visit.
Chimney Sweep Services
Chimney Sweep Services cover the full cleaning of your flue, smoke chamber, damper assembly, and firebox, with a camera report on the condition of every component we reach. In San Antonio, creosote buildup is the main reason a Chimney Sweep in San Antonio is needed, and the local habit of burning oak and mesquite in masonry fireplaces produces a particularly sticky, tar-like creosote that hardens quickly. A standard sweep from Hadley Chimney San Antonio typically runs $180 to $340 depending on flue height, accessibility, and how much creosote has accumulated. Every sweep includes our written flat price before work begins, no surprise line items, and photo documentation of the finished flue.
Level 1 and Level 2 Sweeps
Most San Antonio homes only need a standard Level 1 sweep, which is the full brushing and vacuuming of the flue. A Level 2 sweep is the right call if you’ve had a chimney fire, bought a new house and haven’t had the system inspected, or made changes to the fireplace. That includes a video scan of the entire flue interior, and it’s what we recommend for any fireplace that hasn’t been opened up in years.
Chimney Sweep for Wood Burning Fireplaces
Wood burning fireplaces are the ones that actually build up creosote at a dangerous pace, especially with the dense hardwoods common around San Antonio. We sweep the flue and firebox, remove the creosote, and let you see the “after” photos before we pack up. If the damper is sticky or warped, we’ll show you that too.
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.
Styles & brands we work with
Chimney Cleaning
Chimney Cleaning means getting every accessible inch of your flue free of creosote, soot, and the kind of debris that blocks draft and feeds fires. In the San Antonio market, chimney cleaning usually runs $180 to $300 for a single-story fireplace, with taller or steeper multi-story flues running higher because of access equipment and time. At Hadley Chimney San Antonio, cleaning is never a “brush and run” job: we vacuum from inside your home, brush the entire liner, and then run the camera to confirm there’s no remaining glaze. You’ll see the photos before we close out the ticket.
Creosote Removal by Stage
Creosote in its first stage is flaky and brushes off easily. Stage two creosote is the crunchy, tar-like buildup that needs more aggressive mechanical removal. Stage three is glazed and shiny, the most fire-prone kind, and it usually requires chemical treatment followed by rotary brushing. We tell you which stage you’re dealing with and show you the visual evidence.
Chimney Cleaning for Prefab and Factory Built Fireplaces
Manufactured fireplaces are not built for the same kind of heavy brushing as masonry flues, and using the wrong sweep method can tear the liner. Our techs are trained on the specific rod and brush systems for prefab units common in San Antonio subdivisions built since the 1990s. You get the same camera report and written price regardless of what kind of fireplace you have.
Fireplace Cleaning
Fireplace Cleaning addresses the box itself: the firebox floor, walls, grate, glass doors, and the area around the damper. It’s done as part of the full sweep, and in San Antonio a fireplace cleaning added to a Chimney Sweep - Converse area service generally falls in the $80 to $150 range on top of the standard $180 to $340 sweep. Hadley Chimney San Antonio treats fireplace cleaning as part of a complete job, not a separate pretext to charge you twice. We remove the ash, clean the firebrick, and if there’s glass, we get the smoke haze off it with the right non-scratch cleaner.
Wood Fireplace Cleaning
Wood fireplaces produce ash, soot, and the occasional creosote drip that hardens on the firebox floor. We clean out the entire firebox and inspect the firebrick for cracks that let heat reach the framing behind the fireplace. Cracked firebrick is a repair item, but we’ll never recommend it without showing you the photo of the crack first.
Glass Door and Insert Cleaning
If your fireplace has glass doors that have gone from clear to smoky brown, that haze is a baked-on layer of soot. We clean it without scratching the glass or leaving a residue. For gas inserts, we remove the glass, clean the interior, and check the gasket while we have it out.
Chimney Services
Chimney Services are the full umbrella of work we perform on the chimney system: sweeping, inspection, cap replacement, flashing repair, damper work, and more. For a typical San Antonio homeowner, a full chimney service visit (inspection plus sweep) lands between $200 and $400, while repair work is quoted separately after the camera shows exactly what’s needed. Hadley Chimney San Antonio sets the written price before work starts and stands behind every repair with a 365-Day Done Right Promise: if the repair fails, we come back and fix it at no charge. That guarantee is written, not verbal.
Full Chimney Inspection With Every Service Visit
Every chimney service we perform starts with a visual and camera check of the flue, crown, cap, and flashing. The camera doesn’t lie, and neither do we. If the chimney is safe to use, we’ll say so plainly, and if it needs work, we’ll show you the image that proves it.
Repairs We Handle During a Service Visit
If we’re already on the roof and the camera shows a damaged cap or cracked crown, we can often fix it the same day. Parts from DuraFlex, Copperfield, and Famco are on the truck because our techs carry the brands chimney pros actually rely on. The repair is quoted in writing before we touch it, and the guarantee applies the same as it would on a standalone repair appointment.
Chimney Sweep Certified
Chimney Sweep Certified means the technician who shows up at your San Antonio home has passed industry-standard training in inspection, sweeping, and safety protocol, and works under a company with a documented process that’s been sharpening since 2003. Certification matters because a chimney that looks clean from the top can still have creosote packed behind the damper or a cracked flue tile hidden mid-run. Our techs are background-checked, uniformed, and they carry the camera gear to document every sweep. The price for a certified sweep in San Antonio runs the same $180 to $340 range, and you get the written quote and photo report on every job.
What Certification Actually Changes for You
Certification is not a license to upsell. What it changes is the tech’s eye: they know the difference between harmless staining and a spalled flue tile, and they report on both. You get a cleaner chimney and a clearer picture of its condition, without pressure to replace parts that don’t need replacing.
The Hadley Standard for Every Tech
Every Hadley Chimney San Antonio tech works under The Relay Standard, which means live arrival tracking, before-and-after photos, and digital invoicing on every visit. The technician is accountable to show you what was done, not just tell you. If it’s not done right, the 365-Day Done Right Promise puts a free return visit behind the work.
Gas Fireplace Cleaning
Gas Fireplace Cleaning covers the glass, logs, burner ports, pilot assembly, and interior of the firebox on vented or vent-free gas units. In San Antonio, gas fireplace cleaning typically runs $150 to $250 and should be done every year or two, especially if the glass is cloudy or the flames have turned yellow instead of blue. Hadley Chimney San Antonio performs gas fireplace cleaning as part of a full chimney and venting service, and we photograph the interior before and after so you can see the difference. Yellow flames are a sign of dust or debris in the burner, and the fix is usually a cleaning, not a replacement part.
Vented Gas Log Cleaning
Vented gas logs accumulate a fine white soot that dulls the ceramic and can clog the fine burner ports over time. We clean the logs, vacuum the burner tray, and verify the flame pattern matches what the manufacturer intended. The pilot assembly gets attention too, because a weak pilot is often just a dirty orifice, not a bad valve.
Direct Vent and Vent Free Unit Cleaning
Direct vent and vent free units need the venting itself inspected, because a blocked vent on a gas fireplace is a carbon monoxide risk. We clean the glass, the logs, the burner, and then we verify that the vent termination outside is clear of debris and the gaskets seal properly. It’s a safety check as much as a cosmetic cleaning.
Chimney Maintenance
Chimney Maintenance is the scheduled care that keeps your system from developing the kind of problems that cost thousands to fix later. For San Antonio homeowners, following a Chimney Sweep Maintenance Checklist for San Antonio Homeowners, annual maintenance (a sweep plus inspection) typically lands between $180 and $340, and it’s the cheapest insurance your chimney will ever have. Hadley Chimney San Antonio recommends a yearly maintenance visit for any wood-burning fireplace used more than a dozen times per season, and every visit includes the written price, photo report, and live arrival tracking. Maintenance catches small things (a failing cap gasket, a hairline crack in the crown) before they become water damage or fire hazards.
Seasonal Maintenance for Wood Fireplaces
The best time for maintenance in San Antonio is the late summer or early fall, before the first cold snap hits and everyone suddenly remembers their fireplace. We’ll sweep, inspect, and give you a clear go/no-go on the system. If anything needs repair, you’ll get the quote in writing and can decide with real information, not a scare tactic.
Annual Maintenance Plans for Busy Homes
If you’d rather not think about it, we’ll put you on an annual maintenance schedule and reach out when it’s time. The price each year is quoted in writing before the visit, and you’ll get the same photo documentation every time. For a lot of our San Antonio customers, this is the whole point: set it, book it, see the photos, pay the invoice from a link.
Brands We Service
We work with the brands chimney professionals actually install and specify. DuraFlex flexible liner systems are a standard part of many San Antonio relining jobs, and our techs are trained on proper liner sizing and termination. If your existing liner is DuraFlex, we know exactly what we’re looking at on the camera and what replacement looks like if it ever comes to that.
Copperfield chimney accessories (caps, shrouds, chase covers) show up on a lot of homes in the San Antonio area, and we stock their common cap sizes on the truck. Famco caps and dampers are another regular sight on local chimneys, and we service them without having to special-order parts that leave you waiting. Whether you have DuraFlex, Copperfield, Famco, or any other manufacturer’s components, we can inspect, clean, and maintain the system and tell you exactly what you have up there.
See the difference
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- You smell smoke inside the house after the fire is out. That means the flue is not drafting properly, and the most common cause in San Antonio is creosote buildup narrowing the passage. A dirty flue can push smoke and carbon monoxide back into the living space, and that’s a call-you-today situation.
- The damper is black, sticky, or hard to move. Heavy creosote coating on the damper and smoke shelf is a sign the entire flue is loaded with the same stuff. Every fire you light from this point forward is heating that creosote closer to its ignition point.
- You hear animals in the chimney or find debris in the firebox. Birds, squirrels, and raccoons build nests in San Antonio chimneys all year, and those nests are excellent kindling sitting directly in your flue. If you hear scratching or find twigs and leaves, the chimney needs to be swept and capped before the next fire.
- Your fire produces a lot of smoke, and it’s getting worse. A chimney that smoked a little last winter and smokes a lot this winter is telling you the flue is closing up. That smoke is also depositing creosote on every surface it touches, which accelerates the whole problem.
- A strong, sharp smell comes from the fireplace in humid weather. Creosote absorbs moisture from the air, and when it does, it gives off a smell like asphalt or a campfire that got rained on. That smell is an indicator of significant creosote buildup, and sweeping is the only way to remove it.
Our Process, Step by Step
Here’s what happens when you book Hadley Chimney San Antonio. No mystery, no vague windows, no surprise price at the door.
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Call and book. You call (254) 276-4116 and a live person answers. We ask about the fireplace (wood, gas, pellet), the last time it was swept, and your address, then we book the visit in a tracked arrival window so you know when we’re coming.
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Arrival and setup. Your uniformed tech shows up in the tracked window and walks you through what’s about to happen. Drop cloths go down around the fireplace, the vacuum gets set up, and the price you were quoted before the visit gets confirmed in writing before any tool comes off the truck.
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Sweep and camera inspection. We brush the full length of the flue, clean the firebox and damper area, and vacuum every accessible surface to keep soot out of your living room. Then the camera goes up the flue and records the condition of the liner, tile joints, and cap.
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Photo review and written report. You see the before-and-after photos and the camera footage right on the spot. If the chimney is healthy, we say so. If something needs repair, we show you the image that proves it and give you a written quote for the fix. No upsell pressure, no fear language.
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Payment and the Done Right Promise. You pay from a digital invoice link, and every repair carries a written guarantee backed by the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If a repair fails within 365 days, we come back and make it right free of charge.
How Much Does Chimney Sweep Cost in San Antonio?
A Chimney Sweep - Floresville area standard sweep in San Antonio runs $180 to $340 for most single-story homes, with gas fireplace cleaning usually falling between $150 and $250. If you’re in a two-story house in Terrell Hills or Alamo Heights where the roof pitch is steep, expect to land at the higher end of that range because access work takes longer. If the chimney hasn’t been swept in years and the creosote has hardened into glaze, chemical treatment and rotary brushing may add to the cost. The most honest way to know your price is to call us: we’ll quote in writing before any work starts, and that’s the number that appears on your invoice.
What affects the price? Flue height and roof access, the stage of creosote buildup, whether the fireplace is wood-burning or gas, and whether there’s a cap that needs R&R. How to avoid overpaying: don’t fall for a door-knocker who quotes $79 and then “finds” $1,500 of repairs. Our free estimate includes the camera inspection and a straight answer, whether we do the work or not. Call home base at (254) 276-4116 and get a real number.
Our Service Area Near San Antonio
Hadley Chimney San Antonio covers the entire San Antonio metro, including Chimney Sweep in Selma, Chimney Sweep in Timberwood Park, Kirby, Floresville, Terrell Hills, Leon Valley, Scenic Oaks, Alamo Heights, Castle Hills, Lackland AFB, and Windcrest. Most visits happen within a three to five day scheduling window, depending on your location and the season. If you’re anywhere in Bexar County or the surrounding area, call and we’ll confirm the next available tracked window for your address.
Serving San Antonio, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the San Antonio area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chimney Sweep in San Antonio
A chimney sweep is the process of brushing and vacuuming creosote, soot, and debris from the interior of your chimney flue, smoke chamber, and firebox. It’s the single most effective way to prevent chimney fires and keep your fireplace drafting properly. At Hadley Chimney San Antonio, every sweep includes a camera inspection and photo documentation, so you can see the flue is actually clean when we finish.
A standard chimney sweep takes 45 to 90 minutes from setup to final cleanup, depending on the flue height and the amount of creosote. Heavier creosote or glaze requires more time, and you’ll know that from the written quote before we begin. We protect the surrounding area with drop cloths and run a sealed vacuum system so the soot stays out of your living room.
Most chimney sweeps in San Antonio run $180 to $340, with gas fireplace cleaning typically $150 to $250. Your exact price depends on access, flue condition, and the type of fireplace. Hadley Chimney San Antonio provides a written flat price before work begins, so the quote is the price, and every estimate is free at (254) 276-4116.
Yes, we clean and service vented gas logs, direct vent fireplaces, and vent free units throughout San Antonio. That includes glass cleaning, burner and pilot service, and a vent check to confirm safe operation. A gas fireplace that’s never been cleaned can produce carbon monoxide, so this is not a cosmetic service.
We answer calls live 24/7, and if you have a chimney fire or a sudden safety concern, we’ll schedule you for the earliest available tracked window. We don’t run fake “emergency fees,” and we won’t claim to be at your door in 20 minutes. What we will do is get on the phone with you immediately and help you assess the situation, then get a tech to your San Antonio home as fast as the schedule allows.
Every repair from Hadley Chimney San Antonio carries a written guarantee backed by the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If a repair fails within 365 days, we fix it again at no charge. That’s a written commitment on every repair we perform, not a verbal promise or a limited warranty on parts only.
Clear the area around the fireplace so our tech has a comfortable workspace, and avoid using the fireplace for at least 24 hours before the visit so everything is cool to the touch. Keep pets in another room during the sweep. Everything else, from drop cloths to the vacuum system, we bring with us, and we’ll walk you through the photos before we leave.
Schedule Your Chimney Sweep Service in San Antonio Today
You’ll get a written price before the work starts, a tracked arrival window, and photos proving the job was done. Call (254) 276-4116 now and talk to a live person who can book your sweep in San Antonio. The estimate is free, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise backs every repair we make.
Written by Cory Mitchell, Owner at Hadley Chimney San Antonio, serving San Antonio since 2003.