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 Richardson, TX
Richardson homeowners deal with a specific set of chimney problems, and they’re mostly tied to the age of the houses. Most homes here were built between the 1950s and 1980s, and a lot of them still have their original clay tile liners and prefabricated metal chimneys. Twenty-plus years of North Texas freeze-thaw cycles crack those liners, and the humid summers push moisture into the gaps. A standard sweep or inspection catches that damage early, before it turns into a $4,000 rebuild. Call us at (361) 264-4483 for a written, flat-price quote before any work starts.
Why Richardson Homes Are Different
Richardson’s housing stock is mostly single-story brick-veneer construction from the 1950s through the 1980s. That matters because the chimneys on those homes fall into two broad camps: masonry fireplaces with clay tile liners, and factory-built metal chimneys. The clay liners crack under freeze-thaw stress. The metal chimneys rust along seams and flanges. Both problems are common here, and both are caught with a camera inspection.
North Texas winters aren’t brutal, but they oscillate. A week of freezing nights followed by a 60-degree afternoon moves moisture through brick and mortar continuously. We routinely find spalled bricks, missing mortar joints, and cracked flue tiles in Arapaho Heights, Cottonwood Heights, and the older pockets around Richardson Heights. The humid subtropical climate also means most Richardson fireplaces are used occasionally rather than nightly, so creosote tends to build as a sticky, tar-like glaze instead of burning off. Post-storm and pre-winter inspections catch the worst of it before the first fire.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Richardson Services
Three services cover roughly everything Richardson homeowners call us for, and each has its own page with pricing specifics and local detail.
Chimney Sweep in Richardson
A sweep in Richardson is about removing creosote and clearing out whatever the Texas weather pushed in, usually a mix of leaves, nesting material, and the occasional dead bird from a uncapped flue. We run professional-grade brushes and a HEPA vacuum, not the DIY kits you see at the hardware store. The job gets done in one visit, and we hand you a written price before we touch anything. For homeowners with original 1960s or 70s fireplaces, a sweep every year or two is the cheapest insurance against a chimney fire. See Chimney Sweep in Richardson for breakouts and service details.
Chimney Inspection in Richardson
Richardson real estate transactions absolutely require a Level 2 inspection, which means a camera down the flue. We do those routinely, and we hand over the video and a written report the same day. The camera catches what an eye-level look can’t: cracked clay tiles, separated mortar joints, rust-through on prefab panels. If you bought a home in Richardson and the inspector skipped the chimney, schedule one before the first cold snap. Details at Chimney Inspection in Richardson.
Gas Fireplace Repair in Richardson
Many Richardson homes now have gas logs or gas inserts, and when those stop lighting or start cycling the pilot, it’s usually a thermopile, a valve, or a dust-clogged burner. We stock common parts for Majestic, Heat-n-Glo, and the major brands, and our technicians diagnose the issue with a meter, not guesswork. Gas work runs on strict sequence-of-operation tests, and we don’t skip steps. See Gas Fireplace Repair in Richardson for symptom and cost specifics.
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 Richardson
We work on and install our brands including HeatShield, Gelco, Olympia Chimney, and Famco. When a Richardson job calls for a specific liner, cap, or repair material, we stock it locally instead of ordering it and pushing the job back a week. Turnaround on parts our technicians use daily is same-visit.
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| Service | Typical range in Richardson |
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| Standard chimney sweep (no repairs) | $180 – $300 |
| Chimney sweep with creosote treatment | $280 – $420 |
| Level 2 camera inspection | $250 – $400 |
| Chimney cap installation (including cap) | $275 – $550 |
| Chimney crown repair | $450 – $1,100 |
| Clay tile liner repair (spot repair) | $800 – $1,600 |
| Full stainless steel liner rebuild | $3,200 – $6,500 |
| Fireplace damper replacement | $350 – $700 |
| Gas fireplace diagnostic and minor repair | $150 – $350 |
| Gas valve or thermopile replacement | $350 – $700 |
What pushes a Richardson price up is usually access. Original chimneys on 1960s A-frame and split-level homes are occasionally set at angles that require extra roof brackets, and chimneys with cracked crowns already leaking water sometimes need a rebuild before a liner goes in. You’ll have a written number in hand before any work begins, and that number doesn’t move.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Richardson
We cover all of Richardson, and most neighborhoods are within a 15 to 25 minute response window from our metro dispatch. The neighborhoods below are where we see the oldest original chimneys and the most freeze-thaw damage.
- Cottonwood Heights
- Arapaho Heights
- Richardson Heights
- Northrich
- Reservation
Service Area – Cities Near Richardson
While this page covers Richardson, our crews also serve the surrounding Dallas-Fort Worth communities. If you’re just outside the city line, see our pages for Garland, TX, Dallas, TX, Coppell, TX, or Sunnyvale, TX.
Serving Richardson, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Richardson 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 Richardson
Most Richardson addresses are within 15 to 25 minutes of our metro dispatch, depending on traffic along US-75 and Belt Line Road. We typically schedule sweeps and inspections within a few business days. Call (361) 264-4483 and a live person will give you the next available window.
Most Richardson HOAs don’t regulate routine chimney maintenance like sweeping or cap replacement. Repairs that alter the exterior look, such as a stucco crown replacement or a visible liner cap, sometimes need architectural approval. We’ll never tell you to skip an HOA rule, and we’ll note any approval-triggering work in your written estimate.
We cover all of Richardson, including 75080, 75081, 75082, and the portions of 75083 that fall inside city limits. If you’re unsure whether you’re in the service area, call (361) 264-4483 and we’ll check the address on the spot.
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 Richardson Customers Say
"The report he wrote up had pictures and clear notes for the insurance. That alone was worth it."
- Garrett I."Good chimney cleaning. They found a small gap in the mortar and quoted the repair, which was a bit more than I wanted to spend. Did the sweep and left the repair for later without any pressure."
- Stuart L."We'd had a bird nest in the flue for a year. Removed it, installed a new cap, and we finally got a draft that works. No smoke smell in the house."
- Eric Q.