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 Converse, TX
Chimney work in Converse, TX comes with a specific set of conditions that most generic sweep companies never mention: hundreds of mid-90s and newer prefabricated metal chimney systems, long stretches of humidity that harden creosote, and a burn-ban cycle that means some flues go untouched for two or three years at a stretch. We clean, repair, and service all of it with a written price before any brush touches your chimney. Call (254) 276-4116 and we’ll walk you through what your Converse fireplace actually needs.
Why Converse Homes Are Different
Converse grew fast. Starting in the mid-1990s, whole subdivisions went up in a few years, and most of those homes got wood-burning fireplaces with factory-built metal chimneys, sometimes called zero-clearance units. Those systems work fine when they’re maintained, but they need different tools and a different eye than an old masonry stack. We see a lot of rusted chase tops and missing caps out here because the original builder caps were light gauge, and Bexar County humidity plus the occasional hail storm does a number on them after fifteen or twenty years. In neighborhoods like Escondido, Meadowbrook, and the older streets off FM 1516, we regularly find wasp nests and bird debris packed into uncapped flues. The long warm season gives pests months to build, and nobody notices until the first real cold snap in January.
The other Converse pattern: drought years bring burn bans, and burn bans mean fireplaces sit. Creosote, the flammable tar that condenses out of wood smoke, hardens when a flue stays dry and hot. That hardened, glaze-like creosote is much harder to remove than the soft flaky kind, and it’s the version we most often find in Converse chimneys that haven’t been swept in two or three years. Then the ban lifts or a January cold front hits, and everyone fires up at once.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Converse Services
The two things Converse homeowners call us about most are annual sweeps they’ve put off and the repair issues that a sweep turns up. Here’s how we handle each one locally.
Chimney Sweep in Converse
A proper Converse sweep isn’t a fifteen minute vacuum job. We run brushes sized to your flue, whether it’s a clay-tiled masonry liner or a round metal factory pipe, and we inspect the firebox, damper, and cap while we’re at it. Given how many Converse chimneys sit unused through the long warm season, we pay extra attention to hardened creosote and any pest debris that built up while the fireplace was dormant. You get before and after photos so you can see exactly what came out. Get the full scope on our Chimney Sweep in Converse page.
Chimney Repair in Converse
Repair needs in Converse cluster around a few problems: rusted chase covers and caps on factory-built systems, cracked or spalled firebrick, and water damage where flashing has failed. We often see the reverse of the typical picture: the firebox brick is fine, but the metal top end of the chimney has corroded through because of humidity and storms. Every repair gets a written guarantee and a free second visit if it fails within 365 days. See what’s covered on our Chimney Repair in Converse page.
Gas Fireplace Repair in Converse
A lot of Converse homes have a gas log set or a direct-vent gas fireplace as the primary or backup heat source. Common issues here include thermocouple or thermopile failures, dirty burner ports from dust that accumulated over the off-season, and intermittent ignition from a weak pilot. Because a gas appliance that isn’t burning cleanly can put carbon monoxide into the house, we recommend any owner with a pilot that won’t stay lit or a burner that burns mostly yellow stop using it and get a professional look. Details on our Gas Fireplace Repair in Converse page.
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 Converse
We work with DuraFlex flexible liners, Copperfield caps and accessories, and Olympia Chimney and Famco parts. When a Converse job needs a replacement cap or a new liner section, we can usually source it from our local stock and complete the repair in one visit. See the full list on our brands.
See the difference
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AfterPricing for Chimney Company in Converse, TX
| Service | Typical range in Converse |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep (wood-burning) | $189 – $289 |
| Chimney sweep with video inspection | $249 – $349 |
| Prefab / factory-built chimney sweep | $209 – $309 |
| Chimney cap replacement (standard) | $225 – $450 |
| Custom or specialty cap fabrication | $350 – $700 |
| Flue tile repair (spot) | $180 – $400 |
| Firebox repair (minor mortar and brick) | $350 – $900 |
| Chase cover replacement (custom metal) | $400 – $850 |
| Top-seal damper installation | $350 – $650 |
| Gas fireplace service and cleaning | $149 – $249 |
| Gas log set replacement | $450 – $1,100 |
What pushes a Converse quote toward the top of any of those ranges is usually access: a steep second-story roofline, a chimney that needs a long ladder setup, or a flue that’s gone years without a cleaning and has hardened creosote that takes extra labor. Whatever the number is, you’ll have it in writing before anything starts, and that written price is the price you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Converse
We cover every corner of Converse, from the newer developments on the northeast side to the established streets around the original town center. Our crews are usually in the area several times a week, so schedule changes are easy to accommodate.
- Escondido
- Meadowbrook
- Northampton
- Copperfield
- Converse original townsite
Service Area – Cities Near Converse
Our Converse crews also cover the surrounding Bexar County and nearby areas, so if you’re just outside the city limits, give us a call. We regularly schedule jobs for homeowners in San Antonio, TX and Floresville, TX as well. Same written pricing, same photo documentation, same 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Serving Converse, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Converse 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 Converse
We run Converse jobs multiple days every week, so a non-emergency sweep usually gets scheduled within a week, and often sooner. If you have an active water leak or a gas appliance issue, tell the person who answers the phone and we’ll prioritize it. Call (254) 276-4116 and we’ll look at the current Converse route before you hang up.
Some Converse subdivisions have HOAs that care about exterior changes like visible cap replacements or chase cover color. Cosmetic work on the chimney exterior may need a quick approval, but interior sweeps and firebox repairs don’t. If your HOA asks for a work description, we’ll give you a one-page summary with photos.
Yes. We clean and inspect wood-burning fireplaces and stoves, and we service gas log sets and direct-vent gas fireplaces. A lot of Converse homes have one of each, and we can do both in a single visit. Pricing for each is laid out on this page, and you’ll get a written number before any work begins.
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 Converse 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.