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 Castle Hills, TX
Chimney cleaning in Castle Hills, TX typically runs $199 – $349 for a standard sweep, depending on how much creosote (the flammable tar buildup that makes chimneys a fire risk) has accumulated and how accessible the flue is. Homes here were largely built between 1960 and 1990, which means most chimneys have original clay tile liners now approaching 40 to 60 years old. We’re Hadley Chimney San Antonio, and we handle sweeps, repairs, and gas fireplace service across Castle Hills with the same commitment on every job: a written price before work starts, live arrival tracking, and before-and-after photos so you can see exactly what got cleaned. Call us at (254) 276-4116 when you’re ready to book.
Why Castle Hills Homes Are Different
Castle Hills is a city-within-a-city fully surrounded by San Antonio, and its housing stock tells you a lot about what chimney work looks like here. The mid-century ranch and two-story traditional homes from the 1960s through the 1980s were mostly built with local limestone and brick veneer, and the masons who laid those chimneys used what was standard for the era: clay tile flue liners stacked inside a masonry chase. Those liners crack over time. Settling from the region’s expansive clay soils puts slow, uneven pressure on chimney structures, and the occasional freeze-thaw cycle in winter widens hairline cracks into something more serious. High humidity during the long, hot summers doesn’t help either. It keeps creosote from drying out, which means a fireplace that saw light use all winter can still leave a sticky, glaze-like coating inside the flue by August.
One thing we see regularly in the older sections of Castle Hills, especially near the city’s namesake hills, is flues that were originally built without proper caps. That single missing piece lets rainwater pour straight down into the firebox, invites squirrels and birds to nest, and accelerates spalling on the exterior masonry. The good news is all of this is visible and fixable once someone actually looks at the flue with a camera, which is exactly what we do on every sweep.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Castle Hills Services
Most Castle Hills homeowners reach out to us for one of three things: a standard chimney sweep, a repair on an aging masonry chimney, or service on a gas fireplace that’s been acting up. Each service has its own dedicated page with full pricing and local detail.
Chimney Sweep in Castle Hills
A sweep in Castle Hills means more than running a brush up the flue. Our techs check the clay tile liner for cracks caused by thermal stress and clay-soil settling, measure creosote thickness, and inspect the crown and cap for the water intrusion that’s common on older homes here. If you’ve never had a camera inspection of your flue, you’ll see the before-and-after photos yourself before you pay anything. Humidity in this part of Texas tends to keep creosote dense and sticky, so we set realistic expectations about how long a sweep takes and what the buildup looks like. Full details are on the Chimney Sweep in Castle Hills page.
Chimney Repair in Castle Hills
Repair work in Castle Hills often starts with the same root causes: cracked clay liners, spalled brick from freeze-thaw cycles, missing caps, and flashing that’s pulled away from the roofline after decades of clay-soil movement. We use materials from brands like DuraFlex and HeatShield, and every repair carries a written guarantee with a free second visit if the repair fails within 365 days. Nothing gets recommended without camera evidence you can see for yourself. If a liner can safely wait another season, we’ll tell you that plainly. Read through the Chimney Repair in Castle Hills page for specific repair costs and what’s involved.
Gas Fireplace Repair in Castle Hills
Gas fireplaces in Castle Hills sit inside homes that predate most modern venting standards, which means thermocouples, pilot assemblies, and gas valves on original units are usually near the end of their service life. Our techs service standing-pilot and direct-vent units, clean burner tubes, check for soot buildup that blocks the flame sensor, and test the venting path for obstructions. If your fireplace lights but won’t stay lit, or the flame burns yellow and lazy instead of blue, there’s a diagnosable cause. We walk you through the photos and give you a written price before any repair begins. See the Gas Fireplace Repair in Castle Hills page for what to expect.
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 Castle Hills
We work with chimney systems built around brands like Olympia Chimney, Copperfield, Famco, and DuraFlex, and we stock many common parts locally so repairs in Castle Hills don’t stall waiting on a shipment. If you know the brand stamped on your fireplace or liner, that helps us bring the right parts on the first visit. Check our brands page for a full list.
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| Service | Typical range in Castle Hills |
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| Chimney sweep (standard) | $199 – $349 |
| Chimney sweep with camera inspection | $249 – $399 |
| Creosote removal (heavy glaze) | $300 – $550 |
| Chimney cap installation | $150 – $400 |
| Clay tile flue liner repair (per section) | $125 – $300 |
| Stainless steel liner installation | $2,200 – $4,500 |
| Mortar joint repair / tuckpointing | $500 – $1,800 |
| Flashing repair | $300 – $700 |
| Gas fireplace service call | $99 – $199 |
| Gas valve replacement | $250 – $550 |
What pushes a Castle Hills chimney job toward the higher end is usually access. Steep roof pitches on the hillier streets, two-story construction, and chimneys tucked close to neighboring homes all add setup time. You’ll always get a written price before we start, so there’s no surprise charge at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Castle Hills
We cover all of Castle Hills. Our techs are already in and out of this area regularly, so scheduling stays flexible and response times stay short. Here are a few of the neighborhoods where we work most often:
- The area around Lockhill Selma and Northwest Military Highway
- Streets off West Avenue near the Castle Hills city boundary
- Homes near Castle Hills Village and the namesake hills
- The residential blocks around Jackson-Keller Road
- Older sections near Los Reyes and the southwestern edge of town
Service Area – Cities Near Castle Hills
Hadley Chimney San Antonio serves Castle Hills and the surrounding communities. If you’re just outside town, we also work regularly in San Antonio, TX, Selma, TX, Timberwood Park, TX, and Kirby, TX. Scheduling is coordinated from our central office, and crews serve each area locally.
Serving Castle Hills, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Castle Hills 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 Castle Hills
We usually reach Castle Hills within one to three business days for standard sweeps and service calls. Urgent issues like a blocked flue or water actively entering the firebox get prioritized. Call (254) 276-4116 and the live person who answers can check current availability for your street.
Most standard sweeps and cap replacements don’t require a permit. Repairs that touch structural masonry or involve a full liner replacement sometimes need sign-off depending on scope. We can tell you what applies to your specific job before you book.
Start with a sweep and camera inspection. Homes built between 1960 and 1990 in Castle Hills often have original clay liners that may have cracked without any visible sign from the outside. We’ll show you the footage and give you a written price for anything that needs attention. Call (254) 276-4116 to schedule.
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 Castle Hills 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.