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 the chimney company Schertz homeowners call when a fireplace has sat dormant since last winter’s blue norther and they want someone they can recognize at the door before it opens. Most of our Schertz work happens in 1995 – 2015 tract homes with gas log setups that have never been professionally checked, plus an older pocket near Northcliffe with masonry chimneys still running original clay flue tiles. If you need a home chimney service that shows up verified, prices the job before touching anything, and backs it with a written guarantee, call (336) 863-3889.
Why Schertz Homes Are Different
Schertz grew fast from the late 1990s through the 2010s, which means entire subdivisions here went up with the same builder-grade gas fireplace inserts installed at construction. Many of those units are now 15 to 25 years old and have never been inspected. The city’s mild winters play a role too: Schertz only gets cold enough for fireplace use a handful of times each season, during sudden blue norther fronts, so homeowners reasonably assume infrequent use means nothing needs attention. That assumption leaves chimneys sitting 8 to 10 months at a stretch while chimney swifts and other cavity-nesting birds along the Cibolo Creek corridor move in and build nests that block proper venting. When that first cold snap hits, hundreds of Schertz homes fire up dormant fireplaces on the same night, and the problems that had been quietly accumulating all summer become urgent at once. Ruben Castellano and our technicians see this pattern repeat every fall across Schertz, and we plan our inspections and sweeps around it.
Our Main Schertz Services
The calls we field most often in Schertz are for two things: sweeps and inspections, though gas fireplace repair rounds out the trio. Each service has its own Schertz page with pricing details.
Chimney Sweep in Schertz
A chimney sweep here typically means removing creosote, the tar-like buildup that causes chimney fires, along with whatever birds have left behind during the off-season. In Schertz tract homes, we commonly find gas log setups that have never been swept because owners assumed ventless or vented gas systems don’t need it. They do. Nesting debris from the Cibolo Creek corridor is a year-round reality in this area, and the first sweep after years of deferred care often takes longer than a routine annual visit. See our Chimney Sweep in Schertz page for what a sweep includes and what it costs.
Chimney Inspection in Schertz
With so many 15-to-25-year-old builder-installed gas fireplaces across Schertz, the inspection we recommend most often is a camera inspection, which shows you exactly what’s happening inside the flue before anyone recommends a repair. We image the full length of the chimney and then walk through the photos with you. No one has to take our word for it. Older masonry homes near the original townsite and Northcliffe commonly need a closer look at original clay flue tiles that may never have been relined. You can find the details on our Chimney Inspection in Schertz page.
Gas Fireplace Repair in Schertz
Schertz homes lean heavily toward gas log fireplaces, and many of those units are now old enough to show their age. Thermocouples fail, valves stick, log sets misalign, and control boards give out. The JBSA-Randolph rotation means a lot of Schertz residents move here from colder northern states and use their fireplaces more aggressively than the units were ever broken in for. Whether you own or rent, if the landlord’s maintenance history doesn’t exist, the fireplace probably hasn’t been touched since install. Our Gas Fireplace Repair in Schertz page covers what we fix and what it costs.
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 Schertz
We work on and install the professional trade materials chimney professionals specify, including Olympia Chimney, Famco, Copperfield, and DuraFlex systems. Because we keep common components stocked locally for the Schertz area, most standard repairs don’t wait on shipping. See our brands for what we carry and the guarantees that come with them.
Pricing for Chimney Company in Schertz, TX
What you’ll pay for chimney work in Schertz depends on what we find once we look. Here are the typical ranges.
| Service | Typical range in Schertz |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep (gas or wood) | $189 – $285 |
| Visual inspection | $159 – $220 |
| Camera inspection with full report | $275 – $390 |
| Sweep plus camera inspection bundle | $395 – $585 |
| Gas fireplace diagnostic | $125 flat, waived with repair |
| Thermocouple replacement | $185 – $315 |
| Burner or gas valve repair | $245 – $495 |
| Log set replacement | $385 – $750 |
| Full insert replacement | $2,900 – $5,700 |
The two things that push a Schertz chimney bill upward are deferred maintenance and animal nesting. The longer a chimney has gone without service, the more creosote and debris has accumulated, and the more likely we’re recommending a camera inspection so we can show you what we’re seeing before any repair is proposed. Every Alcott customer receives a written price before work begins. There are no surprise charges at the end of a job, and you’ll never be asked to approve a repair you haven’t seen evidence for. Call (336) 863-3889 for an exact quote, and we’ll send a technician whose name and photo you’ll have before the truck arrives.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Schertz
We cover Schertz from the original townsite through its master-planned communities, and our San Antonio-area dispatch schedules crews locally so we’re in your neighborhood every week. Representative neighborhoods we serve include:
- Northcliffe
- Ashley Place
- Wilshire
- Quail Hollow
- The Villages near Cibolo Creek
Most Schertz appointments can be scheduled within a few days, and we coordinate directly around your schedule rather than asking you to clear a full day.
Service Area – Cities Near Schertz
Alcott Chimney Sweep serves the communities right around Schertz, including Universal City, TX, Cibolo, TX, Converse, TX, and New Braunfels, TX. If you’re in one of those cities, you’ll get the same technician verification and written pricing process we follow across the metro area.
Serving Schertz, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Schertz 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 Schertz
Most Schertz appointments are scheduled within two to four business days, and we work around your schedule. A chimney that’s actively smoking, smelling, or showing signs of an animal problem gets prioritized, and our phones are answered by a live person around the clock. Call (336) 863-3889 to get on the schedule.
For routine sweeping, inspection, and most fireplace repairs, no permit is needed in Schertz. Some master-planned communities have HOA rules about exterior work only; an interior chimney service doesn’t usually trigger those. If we ever touch roofing or chase covers, we’ll tell you exactly what applies before any work begins.
Our scheduling and dispatch are coordinated from the San Antonio office, and our crews serve Schertz directly, week in and week out. The technician assigned to your job is announced to you by name and photo before arrival, then verifies with a photo ID badge at your door. That’s how every visit works, no exceptions.
Need a chimney company in Schertz that shows its work before asking you to pay for it? Call Alcott Chimney Sweep at (336) 863-3889 for a free estimate from Ruben Castellano’s team, and you’ll get a written price before any work begins.
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 Schertz Customers Say
"Annual inspection and sweep. He used a camera to check the liner and found a cracked tile I had no idea about. Gave me a written estimate and did not push."
- Janet W."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.