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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AfterFast, Reliable Chimney Inspection Across Aubrey
Chimney inspection in Aubrey typically costs $189 to $389 and takes 45 to 90 minutes, depending on the level of inspection your fireplace needs. Most Aubrey homeowners can get an inspection scheduled within the same week they call. If you live anywhere from Sandbrock Ranch to the older homes along US-377, call us at (336) 863-3889 and we’ll have a named, background-checked technician at your door.
Here’s what matters most in Aubrey: your home probably has a factory-built fireplace, not a masonry chimney. That changes what an inspection should look for, and we know exactly what to check on these units. We’ve been inspecting them since 2002.
Why Alcott Chimney Sweep Is Aubrey’s Preferred Chimney Inspection Company
Alcott Chimney Sweep is led by Ruben Castellano, and every inspection we perform in Aubrey is backed by the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If we miss something during the inspection or if a repair we recommend fails within a year, we come back and make it right. You get that in writing, every time.
Aubrey homeowners consistently tell us two things: they like knowing the technician’s name and face before they open the door, and they appreciate a written price before any work starts. Both are standard at Alcott. Every technician we send to Aubrey has passed a background check and identity verification through the Threshold Standard. They arrive uniformed, with a photo ID badge, and you’ll have already seen their name and photo before we ever pull into your driveway.
We also answer our phones with a live person, 24/7. If you smell smoke at 11 p.m. in Savannah or Paloma Creek and need to ask whether it’s urgent, you’ll talk to someone who can help. Not a voicemail.
Fireplace Inspection in Aubrey
Fireplace inspection in Aubrey is mostly about factory-built zero-clearance units, which is what the vast majority of post-2018 production homes in Sandbrock Ranch, ArrowBrooke, and Winn Ridge were built with. These aren’t masonry fireplaces, and the inspection isn’t about sweeping a big brick flue. We’re checking manufacturer-specific clearances, the condition of the flue liner inside the metal chase, and whether the chase cover on your roof is still doing its job. A standard Level 1 inspection on a factory-built unit in Aubrey runs $189 to $249.
Warranty Documentation for New Homes
If your Highland Homes or Ashton Woods build is still under a manufacturer warranty on the fireplace, skipping annual inspections can void it. Most factory-built fireplace manufacturers require documented service. We provide a written inspection report you can file with your warranty paperwork.
Chase Cover and Cap Checks
We inspect the metal chase cover and cap on every Aubrey factory-built fireplace. Builder-grade galvanized covers rust through fast here, and a bad cover lets water into the chase where it corrodes the flue liner termination. That’s a small problem that becomes expensive if ignored.
Chimney Inspection Services in Aubrey
Chimney inspection services in Aubrey cover three levels, and we’ll tell you honestly which one your situation calls for. Level 1 is the annual check for a fireplace that’s working fine. Level 2 is required for real estate transactions, after a chimney fire, or after major weather events like the hailstorms and freezes we get in North Texas. Level 3 is the most involved, used when we suspect hidden damage inside the chase or flue structure. Level 2 inspections in Aubrey run $289 to $389 and include camera inspection of the flue interior.
Camera Inspection and Flue Inspection
Our camera inspection lets you see exactly what we see inside the flue. After a hard freeze like Winter Storm Uri, Aubrey homeowners sometimes have cracked flue liners or water damage they can’t see from the living room. We show you the footage and walk through what it means before we recommend any repair.
Real Estate Inspection for Aubrey’s Growing Market
Aubrey has seen an enormous wave of home sales since 2018, and many of those transactions require a Level 2 chimney inspection before closing. We know what lenders and home inspectors in Aubrey expect to see in a chimney report, and we deliver the documentation promptly so closing isn’t delayed.
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 Aubrey
When an inspection turns up a problem, we’re not improvising with whatever’s on the truck. We carry and install professional trade materials including HeatShield for flue resurfacing, Olympia Chimney caps and chase covers, and Gelco parts specifically designed for factory-built fireplace systems. We keep common replacement parts available for Aubrey’s prefab fireplaces, which means many repairs can be completed the same day as the inspection instead of waiting on a parts order. If your builder chase cover failed, we can usually replace it with an Olympia Chimney cover on the same visit.
Common Chimney Inspection Problems We See in Aubrey Homes
These are the issues we find most often when inspecting chimneys in Aubrey:
- Rusted-through builder chase covers. The thin galvanized steel covers on 2018 – present production homes in Sandbrock Ranch and nearby Aubrey subdivisions typically rust through within three to five North Texas summers. Water gets in, and the flue liner termination starts corroding.
- Cold-start creosote buildup after hard freezes. Fireplaces in Aubrey sit idle for months, then get hammered during the first cold snap after a freeze like February 2021’s Uri event. Cold-start burns produce first-degree creosote fast, which can advance toward third-degree tar glaze without annual brushing and documentation.
- Warranty-voiding skipped inspections by new out-of-state homeowners. Many Aubrey residents relocated from other states and don’t realize their factory-built fireplace still requires documented annual service. The unit looks brand new, but skipping the inspection voids the manufacturer warranty.
- Ground movement cracks on the few masonry chimneys along US-377. Aubrey’s expansive clay soils shift with moisture, and older masonry chimneys in the original parts of town can develop cracked mortar joints and crowns that let water in.
Pricing for Chimney Inspection in Aubrey, TX
A Level 1 chimney inspection in Aubrey costs $189 to $249. A Level 2 inspection with camera work runs $289 to $389. Level 3 pricing is quoted after we see the condition of the chase or flue, since it sometimes means opening access points to reach hidden damage. What affects your price most is whether we find damage that needs repair. Every Aubrey customer gets a written price before any work starts, always. Estimates are free, and the inspection report is yours to keep either way. Call (336) 863-3889 and we’ll give you an exact quote over the phone.
We Also Serve Cities Near Aubrey
Our Chimney Inspection team covers Aubrey and the surrounding area. If you’re in Aubrey or any of these nearby communities, we can help: Pilot Point, Frisco, Little Elm, and Denton. Same Threshold Standard technicians, same written pricing, same 365-Day Done Right Promise.
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 Inspection in Aubrey
Yes. Even a barely used factory-built fireplace in Aubrey needs an annual inspection if you want the manufacturer warranty to remain valid. Most factory-built fireplace warranties require documented annual service, and a skipped inspection gives the manufacturer grounds to deny a claim. Also, the builder chase covers on 2021 Aubrey homes are often already rusting by now. Call (336) 863-3889 and we can inspect it this week.
We check the chase cover, the cap, the flue liner termination, the firebox refractory panels, the damper or glass gasket, and the manufacturer-specified clearances around the unit. On Sandbrock Ranch homes, the chase cover and cap are usually the first things to fail, so we spend extra time there. We’ll show you photos of anything that’s wearing out.
Because the builder-installed chase covers on Aubrey’s production homes are thin galvanized steel, not the heavier stainless covers we’d install as replacements. North Texas hail, UV exposure, and humidity cycles eat through galvanized steel within a few years. We replace them with stainless steel caps from Olympia Chimney, which hold up far longer. Call (336) 863-3889 for a free inspection estimate if you suspect yours is rusting.
Yes. Third-degree creosote is a hardened, tar-like glaze that a standard chimney brush won’t remove. We use professional removal methods including HeatShield resurfacing when appropriate. First-degree creosote from cold-start fires can advance to third-degree faster than most homeowners expect, especially with Aubrey’s pattern of idle months followed by heavy use. If you haven’t had the flue checked since the last hard freeze, call (336) 863-3889.
A Level 1 is a visual check of accessible parts of the fireplace and chimney, suited for annual maintenance when nothing has changed. A Level 2 adds camera inspection and is required for real estate sales, after chimney fires, or after major weather. A Level 3 is the most invasive, used when we need to open part of the chase or flue to see hidden damage. Most Aubrey homeowners need Level 1 annually and Level 2 when buying or selling. Call (336) 863-3889 and we’ll tell you which level your fireplace actually needs.
Written by Ruben Castellano, Owner at Alcott Chimney Sweep, serving Aubrey, TX and the surrounding area since 2002.
If you’re in Aubrey and ready to get your chimney inspected, call (336) 863-3889 now. A live person answers, day or night. You’ll get a written price before we schedule anything, and you’ll know the technician’s name and see their photo before we arrive.