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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.
Chimney Company in San Antonio, TX
Chimney work in San Antonio isn’t the same as chimney work in Dallas or Houston. Our crews see clay-rich soil shifting foundations, high humidity driving water into brick and mortar, and a lot of fireplaces that are mostly decorative until a cold snap hits. Hadley Chimney San Antonio handles sweeps, repairs, and gas fireplace service across the metro with upfront written pricing before any brush touches your flue. Call (254) 276-4116 and a live person answers, day or night.
Why San Antonio Homes Are Different
San Antonio sits on expansive clay soils that swell after rain and shrink during dry spells. That constant movement puts real stress on masonry chimneys, which crack at the mortar joints and sometimes separate from the house framing. In older central neighborhoods like Monte Vista, decorative brick chimneys built before modern codes often lack proper liners or have shallow footings that worsen the shifting problem. A hairline crack today becomes a water channel by the next thunderstorm.
The climate adds a second layer. San Antonio’s heat and humidity mean fireplaces go unused for months, and when they do get lit, it’s usually a low, slow fire that produces creosote (the flammable tar buildup that makes chimneys a fire risk) faster than a hot burn would. Wind-driven rain from severe thunderstorms finds its way into uncapped flues and worn flashing, and once water gets inside a chimney, it attacks the firebox, the damper, and the smoke shelf. Homes in Hill Country areas north of Loop 1604 face freeze-thaw cycles that create hidden voids in stone chimneys, something we rarely see in the warmer southern neighborhoods. The takeaway for San Antonio homeowners: your chimney likely has structural and moisture issues brewing even if you barely use it.
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Our Main San Antonio Services
Most San Antonio homeowners call us for one of three things: a sweep before burning season, a repair after water or foundation movement causes visible damage, or a gas fireplace that won’t light on the first cold evening. Each service has its own San Antonio page with local pricing and detail.
Chimney Sweep in San Antonio
San Antonio’s occasional-use fireplaces build creosote even with light seasonal burning, and our sweeps remove it with rotary brushes sized to your flue, whether it’s a terra cotta liner in a Monte Vista bungalow or a factory-built system in a newer subdivision. We also inspect the cap, crown, and flashing while we’re up there, because wind-driven rain does as much harm in San Antonio as fire does. Your tech sends before-and-after photos so you see exactly what came out and what condition the flue is in. Chimney Sweep in San Antonio
Chimney Repair in San Antonio
Foundation movement from San Antonio’s clay soils cracks mortar joints, shifts chimney crowns, and can separate the chimney from the house wall. We repair these with the right masonry compounds and chimney-grade materials, not whatever caulk is cheapest on the truck. Water intrusion repairs are the most common call we get after storm season, from deteriorated flashing to spalling brick faces. Every repair carries our written guarantee with a free second visit if it fails within 365 days. Chimney Repair in San Antonio
Gas Fireplace Repair in San Antonio
San Antonio homes run gas fireplaces more often for ambience than heat, which means pilot assemblies, thermopiles, and valves sit idle for months and fail right when you actually want them. Our techs clean the burner, test gas pressure, inspect venting, and replace faulty components with parts from brands like DuraFlex and HeatShield. You get a written diagnosis and price before any repair work starts, with the option to see a photo of the failed part. Gas Fireplace Repair in San Antonio
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 San Antonio
We work with chimney materials pros actually build with: DuraFlex flexible liner systems, HeatShield ceramic repair compound, and Copperfield chimney accessories. These are stocked locally for most San Antonio jobs, which keeps repair timelines short. See our brands for the full list.
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AfterPricing for Chimney Company in San Antonio, TX
| Service | Typical range in San Antonio |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard, one flue) | $189 – $279 |
| Chimney sweep with inspection | $229 – $329 |
| Chimney Level 2 inspection (real estate or after storm) | $249 – $399 |
| Chimney cap installation or replacement | $189 – $389 |
| Chimney crown repair (minor, sealed) | $349 – $649 |
| Chimney crown rebuild | $649 – $1,299 |
| Flue liner resurfacing (HeatShield) | $2,400 – $4,200 |
| Stainless steel liner installation (DuraFlex) | $2,800 – $4,900 |
| Masonry repair / tuckpointing (spot) | $349 – $799 |
| Full masonry rebuild (firebox area) | $1,800 – $4,000 |
| Gas fireplace service call | $119 – $189 |
| Gas log or burner replacement | $389 – $949 |
In San Antonio, prices move most on two things: how much masonry damage clay-soil movement has caused, and whether your chimney was built with a proper liner, which many pre-code Monte Vista and King William homes were not. Either way, you get a written price before any work starts, with no surprise charges at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in San Antonio
We run crews across the San Antonio metro daily, and because we know which areas have older masonry chimneys versus newer factory-built systems, we arrive with the right parts on the truck more often than not.
- Monte Vista and Alta Vista (pre-code brick chimneys, common mortar and flashing issues)
- Alamo Heights and Terrell Hills (older and mid-century homes, mix of masonry and factory-built)
- Stone Oak and north of Loop 1604 (Hill Country stone chimneys, freeze-thaw concerns)
- King William and Southtown (historic masonry, frequent cap and crown needs)
- Far West Side near Alamo Ranch (newer subdivisions, factory-built chimney systems)
Most San Antonio neighborhoods get a next-day or two-day booking window depending on season, and your tech arrives in a tracked arrival window with a live ETA, not a four-hour guess.
Service Area – Cities Near San Antonio
If you’re in a smaller town just outside the metro, our San Antonio crews also cover Converse, TX to the northeast and Floresville, TX to the southeast. Scheduling works the same way: live arrival tracking, written pricing, and photo documentation on every visit.
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.
FAQs About Chimney Company in San Antonio
Most San Antonio neighborhoods get a booking within 24 to 48 hours, with faster availability outside peak burning season. Your tech’s arrival window is tracked and shared live, and you get a text when they’re on the way. Call (254) 276-4116 and a live person confirms the next open slot.
Most sweeps, inspections, and component replacements don’t require a city permit, but structural rebuilds or liner replacements may need to meet local code. We’ll tell you plainly if your job falls into that category before any work begins, and we document everything with photos.
San Antonio has plenty of purely decorative fireplaces, especially in newer subdivisions. Even unused chimneys need periodic inspection here because wind-driven rain and shifting clay soil cause water intrusion and mortar cracks on the outside, which get worse every year. A quick inspection tells you if the chimney is fine to ignore or needs a cap or crown repair. Call (254) 276-4116 to schedule one.
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 San Antonio Customers Say
"Good sweep. The window was a bit wide, but updates kept me informed."
- Gabe S."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.