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 chimney company serving Aubrey, TX with sweeping, inspection, and gas fireplace repair. Most Aubrey chimneys are not the brick structures people picture: they are factory-built, zero-clearance metal fireplace systems inside new-construction homes, and they fail in very Aubrey-specific ways. Thin builder-grade chase covers rust through after a few harsh North Texas summers. Clay soil shifts and cracks mortar on the older masonry chimneys along US-377. If you need a chimney company in Aubrey that will tell you the truth about what is behind your wall and quote a written price before touching anything, call (336) 863-3889.
Why Aubrey Homes Are Different
Aubrey’s housing stock is among the newest in Denton County. Most of what we see are tract homes built between 2018 and the present in master-planned communities like Sandbrock Ranch, many by national builders such as Highland Homes and Ashton Woods. Those homes almost universally have factory-built zero-clearance fireplaces instead of site-built masonry chimneys. The firebox itself may be durable, but the visible metal chase on the roof, the chase cover, and the termination cap are builder-spec galvanized steel. In Aubrey’s hail and UV exposure, these parts routinely rust through in three to five years. A technician driving to a Sandbrock Ranch service call can often spot a rusted chase cover from the street before setting up a ladder. In the older pockets of Aubrey along US-377, the few true masonry chimneys sit on expansive Blackland Prairie-adjacent clay that moves with the wet-dry cycle, cracking crowns and mortar joints. Winter use is also irregular here: fireplaces sit dormant for months, then get hammered during hard-freeze events like February 2021’s Winter Storm Uri. Cold-start fires on cold chimneys are exactly what builds creosote quickly.
Our Main Aubrey Services
Aubrey homeowners call us for two things more than anything else: a first-season safety check on a fireplace they inherited with the house, and a rusted-out chase cover or cap on a prefab system. Below are the three services we offer in Aubrey, each with its own dedicated page.
Chimney Sweep in Aubrey
In Aubrey, a sweep on a factory-built fireplace means removing creosote, the tar-like buildup that causes chimney fires, from the metal flue and checking that the chase cover and cap are still intact. Many new Aubrey homeowners do not realize their prefab fireplace requires annual service, and that skipping it can void the manufacturer’s warranty. We see this in Sandbrock Ranch regularly: a one- or two-year-old system with a rusted chase cover and a homeowner holding a warranty that no longer applies because no documented service exists. Read the full scope on our Chimney Sweep in Aubrey page.
Chimney Inspection in Aubrey
An inspection in Aubrey is the fastest way for a new homeowner to know whether the fireplace they bought with the house is safe to use. On a prefab system, we check the firebox refractory panels, the flue lining, the chase, the cap, and the clearances to combustible framing. On the older masonry chimneys near downtown Aubrey, we check for crown cracks and mortar movement caused by the clay soil’s expansion and contraction. Everything we find is documented, and we do not recommend repairs without showing you the photographic evidence. Details on camera documentation and reporting are on the Chimney Inspection in Aubrey page.
Gas Fireplace Repair in Aubrey
Gas fireplaces in Aubrey’s newer homes tend to develop specific problems: thermocouple and thermopile failures from short, high-frequency winter cycling, pilot assemblies gummed by dust during long idle stretches, and builder-installed venting that was marginal on day one. We carry professional replacement parts for the major gas fireplace brands builders install in Aubrey subdivisions, and we use trade materials rather than universal-fit afterthoughts. Service scope and what we stock is on the Gas Fireplace Repair in Aubrey 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 Aubrey
We service and install a focused set of professional trade brands, including HeatShield resurfacing systems, Gelco and Olympia Chimney caps and chase covers, and Famco components. We keep common Aubrey-relevant parts, like chase covers for builder-spec chases, in local stock, so many cap and cover replacements can be completed in a single visit. See our brands for the full list.
Pricing for Chimney Company in Aubrey, TX
| Service | Typical range in Aubrey |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep (prefab or masonry, no repairs) | $189 – $269 |
| Chimney sweep with chase cover inspection (prefab) | $189 – $269 |
| Basic visual chimney inspection | $99 – $175 |
| Camera inspection add-on | $150 – $300 |
| Chase cover replacement (standard galvanized) | $350 – $700 |
| Chimney cap replacement (stainless steel) | $250 – $550 |
| Chimney crown repair (masonry) | $300 – $900 |
| Gas fireplace service call and diagnostic | $99 – $175 |
| Thermocouple or thermopile replacement | $180 – $350 |
| Gas valve replacement | $250 – $500 |
In Aubrey, the biggest price driver on prefab systems is the chase cover: builder-grade covers rust through quickly, and replacing one correctly means removing the old cover, checking the chase top flange, and installing a properly sized stainless replacement. The second driver is deferred maintenance: a fireplace that has never been swept or inspected tends to reveal a small problem that has had time to become a larger one. Whatever we find, you get a written price before any work begins. No surprises at the end.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Aubrey
We run calls throughout Aubrey and the surrounding subdivisions daily. Our crews cover the city end to end, and most Aubrey jobs can be scheduled within the same week, often sooner.
- Sandbrock Ranch
- Arrowbrooke
- Silverado
- Cross Oak Ranch
- Downtown Aubrey / along US-377
Service Area – Cities Near Aubrey
In addition to Aubrey, we serve nearby Denton County and Collin County communities. If you are outside our Aubrey coverage area, our closest neighboring service pages are Pilot Point, TX, Frisco, TX, Little Elm, TX, and Denton, TX.
Serving Aubrey, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Aubrey 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 Aubrey
We schedule Aubrey jobs throughout the week, and in most cases we can have a technician to you within a few business days. For a chimney emergency like water pouring through a rusted chase cover during a storm or smoke backing into the house, call (336) 863-3889 and a live person will help you figure out next steps.
Most Aubrey HOAs, including those in master-planned communities like Sandbrock Ranch, do not require approval for interior chimney sweeping or inspection. Exterior items like chase covers and caps usually have to match the original footprint and finish, but since these are replacement parts rather than structural changes, approval is rarely needed. We will tell you if your specific situation looks like an exception.
That is the most common call we get in Aubrey. A prefab fireplace that has sat unused since the builder handed over the keys still needs an inspection before the first fire: manufacturer warranties require documented service, and we regularly find builder debris, rusted chase components, or improperly seated caps on systems that have never been lit. Book an inspection before burning season, not after the first cold snap.
For a free estimate on chimney sweeping, inspection, or gas fireplace repair in Aubrey, call Alcott Chimney Sweep at (336) 863-3889. You will get a written price before any work starts, and a live person on the line whenever you call.
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 Aubrey Customers Say
"Gas fireplace pilot kept going out. Cleaned the burner, replaced the thermocouple, and explained what failed. Works first try now."
- Alicia R."Cap, screen, and a full inspection with photos sent to my phone. Easy to understand and a fair price."
- Tomas Y."Very respectful of my home. Took off his boots and wiped the hearth when finished."
- Carol D.