Level 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.
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Alcott Chimney Sweep is a Somerset chimney company built for how homes actually work here – older single-story ranch houses and farmhouses with traditional masonry chimneys that sit idle most of the year. Most Somerset fireplaces see only 3 to 5 fires per season, which sounds easy on a flue until you learn what months of idleness does: animals move in, caps rust through, and mortar quietly fails from Bexar County’s shifting clay soil. Call (336) 863-3889 and you’ll reach a live person, day or night.
Why Somerset Homes Are Different
Chimneys in Somerset don’t fail the way they do in San Antonio’s tighter suburbs. The housing stock here skews toward ranch homes and working farmhouses built from the 1950s through the 1980s, most with traditional masonry chimneys on larger rural lots. Those properties are spread out, often down county roads rather than in dense subdivisions, and they simply don’t get the routine maintenance that closer-in neighborhoods receive.
The bigger problem is the ground itself. Somerset sits on Houston Black clay, a soil that swells when wet and shrinks when dry. That seasonal movement puts stress on masonry chimney crowns and mortar joints, opening hairline cracks that let moisture in and pests through. Then there’s the irony of South Texas winters: because most years only bring a few genuine cold snaps, homeowners forget the fireplace entirely until a rare hard freeze like February 2021’s Winter Storm Uri hits. That’s when a chimney that hasn’t been touched in ten years gets fired up for the first time, often with a nest inside it.
Our Main Somerset Services
These are the three calls we take most from Somerset homeowners.
Chimney Sweep in Somerset
In Somerset, a chimney sweep is less about removing heavy creosote and more about clearing out what moved in while the fireplace sat unused. Raccoons, chimney swifts, and squirrels exploit missing or rusted caps on rural properties, and the resulting nesting material is a fire hazard the moment a cold front arrives. Our techs remove animal debris, clear the flue, and check the cap and crown in the same visit. See the full scope on our Chimney Sweep in Somerset page.
Chimney Inspection in Somerset
A chimney inspection in Somerset should check more than the flue liner. Houston Black clay movement means crowns and mortar joints need a close look every time, and the region’s chimney swift population means many summer inspections reveal federally protected birds roosting inside. We tell you plainly what needs work now, what can wait, and we show you camera footage so you can see it yourself. Details are on the Chimney Inspection in Somerset page.
Gas Fireplace Repair in Somerset
Gas fireplaces in Somerset ranch homes tend to be older direct-vent units that get ignored until the first cold night, when the pilot won’t catch or the burner flames look wrong. We service and repair gas fireplaces with the same written-price-before-work standard we use on every chimney job. What we fix and the brands we stock are on the Gas Fireplace Repair in Somerset 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 Somerset
We carry and install professional-grade materials for Somerset jobs, including HeatShield resurfacing systems, Gelco caps and chase covers, and Olympia Chimney components. See the full range on our brands page.
Pricing for Chimney Company in Somerset, TX
| Service | Typical range in Somerset |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep | $189 – $329 |
| Chimney inspection (Level 1) | $149 – $249 |
| Chimney inspection (Level 2, camera) | $300 – $525 |
| Gas fireplace diagnostic | $89 – $199 |
| Gas fireplace repair | $150 – $550 |
| Chimney cap replacement (standard) | $180 – $420 |
| Chimney crown repair | $350 – $950 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $250 – $650 |
In Somerset, prices climb when a job involves animal nesting removal or crown repair on an older masonry chimney that has years of deferred maintenance behind it. You’ll receive a written price before any work begins, so there are never surprise charges at the end.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Somerset
We work throughout Somerset and the surrounding rural roads, including these areas:
- Downtown Somerset near the high school
- Properties along Somerset Road and W Loop 1604
- Ranch streets off Benton City Road
- Alderete neighborhood
- Larger-lot farmhouse properties south toward Atascosa County
Service Area – Cities Near Somerset
While our crews work all over Somerset, they also serve nearby communities including San Antonio, FL, Helotes, TX, Converse, TX, and Universal City, TX. If you’re just outside city limits, call us and we’ll confirm coverage.
Serving Somerset, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Somerset 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 Somerset
Scheduling in Somerset runs on a booked-call basis, usually within days rather than hours. Chimney work here isn’t an emergency same-day trade, but if a hard freeze is coming and your fireplace hasn’t been checked in years, call (336) 863-3889 and we’ll fit you in as soon as the schedule allows.
Most routine sweeps and inspections in Somerset don’t require permits, but some larger repairs or rebuilds may need sign-off from Bexar County. We handle the paperwork side when it applies and tell you upfront if a job triggers a permit requirement.
Yes. Chimney swifts are federally protected, and if they’re roosting in a Somerset flue, the law prevents any cleaning work until they leave in fall. Our techs flag this before scheduling summer jobs so you don’t end up with a visit that can’t go ahead.
Call (336) 863-3889 for a free estimate on chimney work in Somerset. Written price before work begins, background-checked technicians by name and photo, and a 365-day guarantee on every repair.
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 Somerset Customers Say
"Water was leaking around the flashing. They resealed it and installed a new crown coating. Dry through two heavy rains since."
- Douglas P."Fast and tidy. Fireplace draws properly again."
- Mina K."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.