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 Alamo Heights, TX
Hadley Chimney Sweep is the chimney company Alamo Heights homeowners call when they want a written price before work starts and photos proving the job was done. Homes here, mostly built between the 1920s and 1950s, carry original clay tile liners, narrow flues, and dampers that have been breathing humid subtropical air for decades. That combination creates creosote buildup and metal corrosion faster than in drier parts of Texas. If you need a chimney sweep, repair, or gas fireplace service in Alamo Heights, call (254) 276-4116 and we’ll walk you through exactly what to expect.
Why Alamo Heights Homes Are Different
Alamo Heights has a housing stock you don’t see in newer San Antonio suburbs. The bungalows and ranch-style homes along streets like Broadway, Burr Road, and Normandy Avenue were built when wood-burning masonry chimneys were standard, and many still use their original 1950s dampers and clay tile liners. Those liners were fine for their era, but after 60 to 90 years of wood smoke, they crack, spall, and let heat reach framing that should never get hot.
The humid subtropical climate does its own damage. Hot, moist summers cause condensation inside unlined or poorly insulated flues, and that moisture mixes with creosote (the flammable tar residue left behind by wood fires) to form a hardened, glazed layer that’s difficult to remove and easy to ignite. Winter cold snaps, brief as they are, make the cycle worse. Our techs working in Alamo Heights regularly see acidic mortar erosion on older chimneys, a slow breakdown of the joints between bricks caused by decades of smoke exposure combined with high humidity. That erosion leads to spalling bricks and often means tuckpointing is needed alongside a routine sweep.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Alamo Heights Services
The two services Alamo Heights homeowners call about most are annual chimney sweeps and repairs to aging masonry and liners. Gas fireplace repair rounds out the list, especially in homes where a wood-burning fireplace was converted years ago.
Chimney Sweep in Alamo Heights
A chimney sweep in Alamo Heights means removing creosote from flues that are often narrower and older than what you’d find in newer construction. We inspect the firebox, damper, smoke chamber, and flue, then run brushes sized to your specific liner, whether it’s original clay tile or a newer stainless system. The humid climate here means creosote hardens faster than in dry regions, so an annual sweep is genuinely necessary, not a suggestion. We also check for the condensation damage that’s common on Alamo Heights chimneys and document everything with photos. Learn more about Chimney Sweep in Alamo Heights.
Chimney Repair in Alamo Heights
Chimney repair work in Alamo Heights frequently involves tuckpointing spalled brick, replacing rusted dampers, and addressing liner cracks before they become fire risks. The acidic mortar erosion we see on older streets is a direct result of decades of wood smoke and humidity acting together. When we recommend a repair, you’ll see the problem in a photo before anyone picks up a trowel. We work with materials like HeatShield ceramic repair compound and DuraFlex liners, and every repair carries a written 365-day guarantee. Details on Chimney Repair in Alamo Heights.
Gas Fireplace Repair in Alamo Heights
Many Alamo Heights homes converted wood-burning fireplaces to gas years ago, and those units now need service. Common issues include thermocouple failures, clogged burner ports, and pilot lights that won’t stay lit, especially after humid summers. We service most major gas fireplace brands, diagnose the issue in front of you, and provide a written price before any repair begins. If the fireplace is original to an older home, we also check the chimney’s condition, since gas exhaust corrodes old liners differently than wood smoke does. See Gas Fireplace Repair in Alamo Heights.
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 Alamo Heights
We install and service equipment from brands chimney professionals actually rely on: DuraFlex flexible liner systems, HeatShield ceramic repair compound, Copperfield accessories, and Famco components. We keep common parts stocked locally for faster turnaround on Alamo Heights jobs. See our brands for the full list.
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AfterPricing for Chimney Company in Alamo Heights, TX
| Service | Typical range in Alamo Heights |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard, one flue) | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney sweep + inspection | $220 – $400 |
| Chimney camera inspection | $125 – $300 |
| Tuckpointing (per square foot) | $15 – $40 |
| Damper replacement | $250 – $650 |
| Chimney cap installation | $150 – $450 |
| Flue liner repair (HeatShield) | $1,200 – $4,200 |
| Full stainless liner replacement | $3,500 – $8,500 |
| Gas fireplace diagnostic | $90 – $180 |
| Gas fireplace repair (common parts) | $150 – $500 |
Prices in Alamo Heights tend to run higher when a chimney has gone years without cleaning, when flue access is tight on a steep roofline, or when acidic erosion has already damaged multiple brick courses. The written price you approve before work starts is the price you pay, and every repair carries our 365-day guarantee with a free second visit if it fails.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Alamo Heights
We work throughout Alamo Heights and the surrounding streets with older housing stock. Our techs know the difference between a 1920s bungalow flue and a 1950s ranch chimney, and we schedule based on what each neighborhood’s homes actually need.
- Northridge
- Olmos Park Terrace
- Beeson Heights
- Roanoke
- Crownhill
Service Area – Cities Near Alamo Heights
Beyond Alamo Heights, we serve the broader San Antonio metro. If you’re in San Antonio, TX, Selma, TX, Timberwood Park, TX, or Kirby, TX, the same written-price guarantee and photo documentation apply on every job.
Serving Alamo Heights, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Alamo Heights 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 Alamo Heights
Most Alamo Heights appointments are scheduled within a few days. You’ll get a tracked arrival window, not a four-hour guess, and our dispatchers coordinate from the San Antonio office so routes through Alamo Heights are efficient. Call (254) 276-4116 for current availability.
Most routine sweeps and repairs don’t require HOA or city permits, but if your home is in a designated historic district, we can provide the documentation your HOA or city office asks for before work begins. We’ll flag anything unusual during the estimate.
In Alamo Heights specifically, hardened creosote combined with humid condensation accelerates liner corrosion and increases the chance of a chimney fire. It doesn’t happen overnight, but skipping multiple years makes a fire more likely and repairs more expensive. Call (254) 276-4116 for a free estimate.
If your Alamo Heights chimney needs attention, call Hadley Chimney Sweep at (254) 276-4116 for a free estimate. You’ll get a live person on the phone, a written price before work starts, and photos proving the job was done right.
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 Alamo Heights Customers Say
"Drop cloths down, no soot anywhere. Booking was the easiest part."
- Susan B."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.