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 Windcrest, TX
Hadley Chimney Sweep is the chimney company Windcrest homeowners call when they want a real person, a written price, and photos of the work before anyone climbs onto the roof. Windcrest chimneys are mostly site-built masonry from the 1960s through 1980s, wrapped in brick veneer on ranch-style homes, and the mild winters mean most of them sit unused for months at a time. That combination creates a specific set of problems we see over and over: animal nests in uncapped flues, moisture damage around the crown, and creosote that hardens during long idle stretches. Call (254) 276-4116 and we’ll walk you through exactly what to expect.
Why Windcrest Homes Are Different
Windcrest is a small, leafy suburb where the housing stock tells a consistent story. The homes are predominantly single-family ranches built between the 1960s and 1980s, most with brick exteriors and masonry fireplaces rather than prefabricated metal chimneys. That matters because masonry flues age differently: mortar joints loosen, clay tile liners crack, and the chimney crown starts absorbing water that eventually shows up as spalling brick or damp drywall near the firebox.
The bigger factor is the climate. Warm, humid subtropical weather with mild winters and only occasional cold snaps means Windcrest fireplaces get short burn seasons and long idle stretches. Creosote buildup is often lower than you’d find in colder markets, but the tradeoff is real: squirrels, birds, and raccoons have months to move into an uncapped flue, and moisture sits on masonry surfaces far longer than it would in a dry climate. We routinely find chimney caps missing on older Windcrest homes, which leads to nests that block the flue and create dangerous drafting issues before the first cold front of the year. None of this is exotic to diagnose, but it takes a technician who knows what Windcrest’s specific neglect patterns look like.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Windcrest Services
Most Windcrest homeowners first reach out for one of two reasons: they haven’t used the fireplace in years and want a safety check before burning again, or they already see something wrong, whether it’s a stain on the ceiling or a smell coming from the firebox. Below are the three services we handle in Windcrest, each with its own dedicated page.
Chimney Sweep in Windcrest
A chimney sweep in Windcrest is about more than brushing out soot. Because fireplace use here is seasonal and often sporadic, we’re looking for what happened while the chimney sat idle: nesting material packed into the flue, rusted dampers, and creosote that has glazed onto the tile liner and hardened. We use a camera to document what we find, so you see exactly what we see before any cleaning decision is made. For the full breakdown of what a sweep includes and what it costs, see our Chimney Sweep in Windcrest page.
Chimney Repair in Windcrest
Older masonry chimneys in Windcrest tend to fail in predictable ways: cracked crowns, deteriorated mortar joints, rusted flashing where the chimney meets the roofline, and clay liners with hairline fractures that become fire hazards. The concerning part is how quiet these issues are until water starts intruding or smoke backs up into the living room. We’ll never recommend a repair without showing you the camera footage and a written quote first. For what we commonly repair and how we price it, start with our Chimney Repair in Windcrest page.
Gas Fireplace Repair in Windcrest
Many Windcrest homes have converted an original wood-burning fireplace to gas, and those systems need their own kind of attention: thermocouple and thermopile failures, clogged burner ports, venting that’s been disturbed by pests, and pilot assemblies that refuse to stay lit on a cold night. We carry replacement parts from brands like Famco and Copperfield so many repairs can be completed the same visit. For a closer look at what we service, head to our Gas Fireplace Repair in Windcrest 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 Windcrest
We work with the materials chimney pros actually trust: DuraFlex flexible liner systems, Famco caps and dampers, and Copperfield chimney accessories. Those aren’t just names on a box; they’re the parts we stock on the truck so Windcrest jobs don’t stretch into multi-visit affairs. For the full lineup, see our brands.
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Here’s what chimney work typically costs in Windcrest. These ranges reflect the local housing stock, which skews toward single-flue masonry chimneys that are straightforward to access from a standard pitched roof.
| Service | Typical range in Windcrest |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep (wood-burning) | $130 – $170 |
| Chimney sweep with camera inspection | $185 – $245 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $120 – $260 |
| Chimney crown repair | $350 – $600 |
| Flue liner installation (stainless, DuraFlex) | $1,800 – $3,200 |
| Flashing repair | $250 – $450 |
| Damper replacement | $180 – $350 |
| Gas fireplace diagnostic | $95 – $145 |
| Thermocouple or thermopile replacement | $150 – $280 |
| Animal nest removal from flue | $160 – $300 |
What pushes a Windcrest quote toward the higher end is usually access: a steep roof pitch, a chimney positioned far from the ladder point, or a flue that hasn’t been inspected in years and has multiple issues stacked on top of each other. Every quote is written before work starts, and it doesn’t change unless you approve additional work after seeing the camera photos.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Windcrest
We cover all of Windcrest, including the older ranch-style pockets where chimneys tend to need the most attention. Our technicians are based out of the San Antonio office and route into Windcrest throughout the week.
- Windcrest proper (south of Crestway, east of the golf course)
- North Windcrest near Midcrown
- West Windcrest bordering the I-35 corridor
- East Windcrest toward Kirby
Response time across Windcrest is typically one to three business days, though we keep room in the schedule for homeowners who discover a chimney problem right before a cold snap.
Service Area – Cities Near Windcrest
Hadley Chimney Sweep serves Windcrest and the surrounding communities throughout the San Antonio area. If you’re just outside city limits, we also cover San Antonio, TX, Selma, TX, Timberwood Park, TX, and Kirby, TX. The same written-quote-first policy applies on every job, regardless of which city you’re in.
Serving Windcrest, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Windcrest 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 Windcrest
Most Windcrest inspections are scheduled within one to three business days. If you’re dealing with an active leak or a chimney that’s smoking into the house, tell the person who answers the phone and we’ll flag it as urgent. Calls are answered by a live human around the clock at (254) 276-4116.
Most standard sweeps, cap replacements, and repairs don’t require a city permit in Windcrest. If your home is in an HOA-covered section of town, an exterior cap or crown color change might need approval, but we can talk you through what’s typically required. We’ll flag anything unusual before work begins.
We cover the entire city of Windcrest, from the neighborhoods around the golf course to the homes along the I-35 edge. There’s no fee difference based on where in town you are. A sweep or repair quote is based on the condition of your chimney and the access to it, not your street address.
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 Windcrest 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.