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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A chimney sweep in Cibolo, TX typically costs between $149 and $229 for a standard factory-built fireplace cleaning and inspection, with most jobs completed in 60 to 90 minutes. That includes a full refractory panel check, damper gasket inspection, and termination cap clearing, not just a quick brush through the flue. If you’re in Cibolo and your fireplace hasn’t been looked at since you moved in, call (336) 863-3889 and we’ll get you on the schedule with a technician whose name and photo you’ll see before they arrive.
Cibolo is different from older Texas towns. Almost every house here went up after 2003, which means almost every fireplace is a factory-built zero-clearance unit, not a brick chimney. That changes what a proper sweep actually involves, and it’s why we treat Cibolo homes with a specific protocol rather than a generic one-size-fits-all visit. Our Chimney Sweep crew works across Bentwood Ranch, Turning Stone, Buffalo Crossing, and the neighborhoods along FM 78 and Green Valley Road, and we coordinate scheduling from our San Antonio office so someone is always close by.
Why Alcott Chimney Sweep Is Cibolo’s Preferred Chimney Sweep Company
Ruben Castellano has been running Alcott Chimney Sweep since 2002, and the company’s approach hasn’t changed: show up when we say we will, do the work the homeowner can verify, and stand behind every repair in writing. Cibolo homeowners call us because we send the technician’s name and photo before the appointment, and that person arrives in uniform with a photo ID badge they’re required to show at the door. Not as a courtesy. As the rule.
The Threshold Standard means every technician who sets foot on a Cibolo property has passed a background check and identity verification before being dispatched. We don’t sub out to random crews or send whoever happens to be free. The person who arrives is the person Ruben’s team told you to expect. Homeowners who are often home alone, or have young kids, tell us that specific detail is the main reason they book with Alcott rather than whoever’s cheapest.
Every job in Cibolo comes with a written price before any work begins, and every repair carries a written guarantee. If a repair we make fails within the coverage period, the second visit is free. That’s the 365-Day Done Right Promise, and it applies to every completed job in Cibolo, same as everywhere else we work.
Fireplace Cleaning in Cibolo
Fireplace Cleaning in Cibolo means more than ash removal, because the factory-built units in this city’s subdivisions don’t accumulate soot the way old masonry fireplaces do. What they accumulate is dust, pet hair, insect nests, and the fine particulate that settles during eight-plus months of South Texas dormancy. A Cibolo fireplace cleaning starts at $149, includes the firebox, glass doors or screens, log set, and the full flue path up to the termination cap, and runs to about $229 when the unit hasn’t been opened in years.
Refractory Panel and Gasket Check
On most Cibolo jobs, the cleaning is the easy part. The important work is checking the refractory panels inside the firebox for hairline cracks and the damper gasket for brittleness. These parts degrade from heat cycling and age, not from use, so a fireplace that’s only lit ten nights a year can still have failing panels.
Cap and Screen Clearing
The dormancy problem is real here. Mud daubers, chimney swifts, and squirrels move into unused flues during the long warm stretch, and the first cold front sends smoke right back into the living room. We clear and reset the cap screen on every Cibolo cleaning.
Chimney Services in Cibolo
Chimney Services in Cibolo cover the full inspection, cleaning, and repair scope for factory-built fireplaces, which is what nearly every home in this city has. A Level 1 inspection runs $89 to $149 and fits the annual check most homeowners need. A Level 2 inspection, which we recommend when you’ve just bought the house, goes deeper and typically runs $199 to $299. Both include a camera check when the flue condition calls for it, and you’ll see the photos yourself before anyone recommends more work.
Level 2 Inspections for Resale Homes
Cibolo’s housing stock turns over constantly because of JBSA reassignments. If you bought a resale home in Turning Stone or Green Valley subdivision and never got a fireplace service history, a Level 2 inspection answers the question: what’s actually behind the chase panel, and is it safe to light?
Repair Work, Written and Guaranteed
When we find cracked panels, failed gaskets, or a damaged cap, the repair quote is delivered in writing before we touch it. We use professional trade parts from DuraFlex and HeatShield, and the repair is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If it fails, we come back free.
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.
Trusted Brands We Service in Cibolo
The two fireplace brands we see most often behind Cibolo’s chase panels are Heat & Glo and Heatilator, and we keep the factory-specified replacement parts for both on our trucks and in our San Antonio supply run. We also install and service DuraFlex liner systems and HeatShield resurfacing material, which matter on the rare Cibolo home that does have a masonry chimney or a need for relining. When your unit needs factory parts rather than generic substitutes, we source them through Heat & Glo, Heatilator, and Copperfield direct. That’s the difference between a repair that fits and one that’s improvised. For Cibolo customers, it means faster turnaround because we’re not waiting on a box-store shipment for a part the manufacturer doesn’t even list there.
Common Chimney Sweep Problems We See in Cibolo Homes
- Cracked refractory panels in “new” homes. Houses built between 2003 and 2012 are now 12 to 20 years old, which is exactly when factory-built fireplace panels start hairline-cracking. Owners skip service because the house feels new, and the first sign is smoke rolling into the room on a January cold snap.
- Mud dauber and squirrel blockages after summer dormancy. Cibolo’s fireplaces sit unused for eight months or more every year. That’s plenty of time for insects and animals to plug the cap and flue, and the blockage doesn’t announce itself until you light a fire and the room fills with smoke.
- Stiff damper gaskets from heat and time. The dry South Texas climate bakes gaskets brittle even when the fireplace is never used. A stiff gasket doesn’t seal, which means cold air drops into the living room in winter and conditioned air escapes in summer.
- No service history on JBSA turnover homes. Cibolo has unusually high homeowner turnover from military reassignments, and many new owners inherit a fireplace with zero maintenance records. They don’t know the brand, the panel condition, or whether the previous owner ever swept it once.
Pricing for Chimney Sweep in Cibolo, TX
We Also Serve Cities Near Cibolo
We work just beyond Cibolo too. Our Chimney Sweep in Cibolo service area includes Schertz, Universal City, Converse, and New Braunfels, so if you’re on the edge of town near the county line, you’re still in range. Same technicians, same written-price policy, same 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Serving Cibolo, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Cibolo 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 Sweep in Cibolo
My Cibolo house was built in 2015 – do I really need a chimney inspection already?
Yes. A 2015 house in Cibolo is now a decade old, and factory-built fireplace components degrade from age and heat cycling, not just use. Refractory panels and damper gaskets in a 2015 Heat & Glo or Heatilator unit are already in the early part of their failure window, and the eight-month dormancy period every year has given insects repeated access to the flue. A Level 1 inspection at $89 to $149 tells you exactly what shape the unit is in. Call (336) 863-3889 to book, and we’ll show you the photos.
Why does my prefabricated fireplace need a different service than a masonry chimney?
Because the parts that fail are different. A masonry chimney’s risks are creosote buildup and mortar deterioration. Your prefabricated zero-clearance unit’s risks are cracked refractory panels, worn door and damper gaskets, and a blocked metal termination cap. Sweeping the flue alone, the way you would a brick chimney, misses all three. A Cibolo fireplace needs a protocol built around factory components, not a 19th-century masonry checklist.
We bought a resale home in Cibolo and have no idea if the fireplace was ever serviced. What do you do?
We start with a Level 2 inspection, which includes a camera run and a written report of everything we find behind the chase panel, in the firebox, and up the flue. In Cibolo’s high-turnover subdivisions, this is the most common call we get, and it usually finds at least one thing the previous owner didn’t know about. The inspection runs $199 to $299, and you’ll see the camera photos yourself before we recommend any repair. Call (336) 863-3889 to schedule it.
Is creosote even a problem here when we only burn a few nights a year?
Less than in colder climates, yes. Cibolo’s fireplaces sit dormant most of the year, so heavy creosote glazing is uncommon compared to what sweeps see in northern states. What Cibolo homeowners get instead is pest intrusion, dust accumulation, and component degradation from disuse. The flue still needs to be checked and cleared, but the priority in Cibolo is the cap, the panels, and the gaskets rather than tar scraping.
What brands of prefabricated fireplace do you see most in Cibolo subdivisions?
Heat & Glo and Heatilator dominate the Cibolo housing stock, especially in neighborhoods built from 2003 forward along Green Valley Road, FM 78, and the Bentwood Ranch corridor. We stock factory-specified parts for both brands and install DuraFlex and HeatShield products when a repair calls for resurfacing or relining. If your unit has a brand plate still attached, we’ll match parts to it exactly.
Call Alcott Chimney Sweep in Cibolo, TX
If your Cibolo fireplace hasn’t been inspected since you bought the house, or you’re not sure it ever has been, call (336) 863-3889. You’ll get a live person on the phone, a written price before any work starts, and a technician whose name and photo you’ll see before they arrive. Ruben Castellano and the Alcott Chimney Sweep team have been doing this since 2002, and every Cibolo job is backed by the 365-Day Done Right Promise. Estimates are free.
Written by Ruben Castellano, Owner at Alcott Chimney Sweep, serving Cibolo homeowners with factory-built fireplace cleaning, inspection, and repair.