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 Kirby, TX
Hadley Chimney Sweep is the chimney company Kirby homeowners call when smoke backs up into the living room or the fireplace has not been touched since the Nixon administration. Most of the homes here were built between the 1950s and 1970s, and many still have their original masonry chimneys with unlined brick flues. That means a routine cleaning in Kirby often uncovers spalling bricks, hidden gaps, or creosote buildup heavy enough to be a real fire hazard. If you’re looking for a chimney company in Kirby, TX that shows up with a written price, live arrival tracking, and photo proof of every step, call us at (254) 276-4116.
Why Kirby Homes Are Different
Kirby’s housing stock is mostly modest single-story brick and frame homes from the 1950s through the 1970s, and those chimneys were built to standards that would not pass inspection today. In the older neighborhoods off Old Seguin Road, unlined brick flues and shallow hearths are common. The humid subtropical climate makes it worse: hot, muggy summers push moisture into masonry, and Kirby’s occasional winter cold snaps send homeowners to the fireplace for heat, sometimes for the first time in years. The result is rapid creosote accumulation in flues that were never designed for heavy use.
Slab foundations on Kirby’s expansive clay soil shift with seasonal moisture changes. When the slab moves, the chimney moves with it, and hairline cracks in the masonry open up. Those cracks let water in, which corrodes metal components and accelerates spalling, the flaking and crumbling of brick faces you can spot from the ground. Kirby chimneys also sit on shorter homes with tighter setbacks, so a technician working on a roof here is often within a few feet of a neighbor’s power lines or overhanging tree branches. The whole job needs more care and better access planning than a wide-lot suburban install.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Kirby Services
Most Kirby homeowners reach out to us for one of two reasons: a fireplace that has not been swept in years and is now smoking badly, or a chimney that is visibly deteriorating and leaking water into the house. Here is how each service works in Kirby specifically, with links to the dedicated pages.
Chimney Sweep in Kirby
A Chimney Sweep in Kirby starts with a camera inspection of the full flue, because in these older homes you cannot assume the liner is intact. Creosote, the flammable tar buildup that accumulates from wood smoke, builds faster in Kirby’s humid, stagnant air than in drier climates. We remove it with rotary brushes sized to your flue, then send you before-and-after photos so you can see exactly what was removed. Expect the job to take 45 to 90 minutes on a typical Kirby single-story.
Chimney Repair in Kirby
Chimney Repair in Kirby usually means addressing spalling brick, cracked mortar joints, or a rusted damper assembly. The moisture that Kirby’s climate pushes into masonry accelerates freeze-thaw damage every winter. We document every crack and gap with high-resolution photos, then give you a written price for exactly what needs to be fixed. Nothing gets recommended without camera evidence you can see yourself. Repairs are backed by a written guarantee and a free second visit if the repair fails within 365 days.
Gas Fireplace Repair in Kirby
Gas Fireplace Repair in Kirby covers vented and vent-free units, including pilot assemblies, thermocouples, and gas valves. In Kirby’s older homes, gas fireplaces were often added later as inserts into existing wood-burning chimneys, and the original flue was not always sized or lined correctly for gas exhaust. That mismatch can cause sooting, odors, and dangerous carbon monoxide backdrafting. We inspect the full venting path, not just the firebox.
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 Kirby
We work with equipment and components from our brands, including Olympia Chimney, Famco, Copperfield, and DuraFlex. Those are the materials chimney professionals trust for liners, caps, dampers, and ventilation components. Common parts are stocked on our trucks, so most Kirby repairs are completed on the first visit.
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AfterPricing for Chimney Company in Kirby, TX
Here are the ranges Kirby homeowners typically see for common chimney work. These are honest numbers, not bait. Your exact price is always written down before any work begins.
| Service | Typical range in Kirby |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard) | $160 – $240 |
| Chimney sweep plus flue inspection | $200 – $300 |
| Level 2 camera inspection | $125 – $300 |
| Chimney cap replacement (galvanized) | $100 – $235 |
| Chimney cap replacement (stainless steel) | $165 – $400 |
| Chimney crown repair (resurfacing) | $250 – $900 |
| Chimney crown replacement | $800 – $1,500 |
| Brick spalling repair (per section) | $400 – $1,200 |
| Damper repair | $120 – $475 |
| Firebox repair (fire brick) | $200 – $650 |
What pushes a Kirby job toward the top of those ranges? Roof access. Some chimneys in the older neighborhoods sit at awkward pitch angles or are surrounded by tree branches that add labor time. The good news: the price we quote before work starts is the price you pay when the work is done. No “surprise” line items added because the tech happened to find a cracked brick.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Kirby
We cover all of Kirby, from the older streets near Old Seguin Road to the newer pockets on the southeastern edge of town. Response time across the city is typically 1 to 2 business days for non-emergency bookings.
- Old Seguin Road area
- Kirby City Center
- Hillside Manor
- Northeast Kirby
- Binz-Engleman Road corridor
Service Area – Cities Near Kirby
Hadley Chimney Sweep also provides chimney cleaning, repair, and gas fireplace service to San Antonio, TX, Selma, TX, Timberwood Park, TX, and Floresville, TX. If you’re just outside Kirby and want to check coverage, call us at (254) 276-4116 and a live person will answer, 24/7.
Serving Kirby, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Kirby 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 Kirby
Most Kirby bookings are scheduled within 1 to 2 business days. When we’re already working nearby, which is often because we serve the whole Kirby area, we can sometimes get out the same day. Call (254) 276-4116 and a live person will give you a real arrival window, not a four-hour guess.
Routine chimney sweeping and minor component replacement do not require a permit in Kirby. Structural work, like a full rebuild or liner replacement that changes the flue system, may need city approval depending on scope. We handle the paperwork and will tell you before work starts if any permit applies to your job.
In Kirby’s humid climate, creosote absorbs moisture and becomes stickier and harder to remove over time. If you hear a low rumble from the fireplace or see smoke spilling into the room when you light a fire, the flue is already partially blocked. A blocked flue is a fire hazard and a carbon monoxide risk. The fix is a sweep, and in Kirby it typically runs $160 to $240.
Need a chimney company in Kirby that answers the phone, shows up on time, and proves the work was done with photos? Call Hadley Chimney Sweep at (254) 276-4116 for a free estimate.
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 Kirby Customers Say
"Photos in the text made it clear what needed fixing and what didn't."
- Pedro L."Chimney repair on loose bricks, done in a morning. Tracked the crew arrival from my phone."
- Colin V."Good sweep. The window was a bit wide, but updates kept me informed."
- Gabe S.