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 Hurst homeowners call when a fireplace hasn’t been cleaned in years and the flue lining is older than the house’s mortgage. Most of Hurst’s ranch-style brick homes were built between the late 1950s and mid-1970s, which means their original clay-tile liners are now 40 to 65+ years old. Add in North Texas’s expansive black-clay soils shifting foundations beneath those masonry chimneys, and you get a city where a routine sweep regularly turns into a real repair conversation. We coordinate dispatch from our Dallas-Fort Worth office, and crews serve Hurst locally. Call (336) 863-3889 for a free estimate.
Why Hurst Homes Are Different
Hurst is an essentially built-out inner-ring suburb. The housing stock isn’t a mix of new builds and old; it’s overwhelmingly classic brick-veneer ranch designs from roughly 1955 to 1980, almost all with original masonry wood-burning fireplaces. Those clay tile liners were never designed to last this long. When they crack, heat and combustion gases find their way into places they should not be.
The soil makes it worse. Hurst sits on expansive black clay that swells when wet and shrinks when dry. That constant movement racks chimney structures over time, cracking flue tiles and pulling mortar joints apart in ways a standard cleaning uncovers constantly. We see homeowner after homeowner in Browning Heights, Hurstview, and Bellaire surprised that a $200 sweep has turned into a liner repair quote. That is not an upsell; it is what a 60-year-old clay flue on shifting soil actually looks like once we get a camera inside it.
Climate plays its part too. The DFW area only gets about 20 to 35 genuine fireplace-burning days a year. That means fireplaces go unused for long stretches, letting creosote, the tar-like residue from wood smoke, build up in stages most homeowners never see. Then a February ice event like Winter Storm Uri hits, and the same chimney that sat quiet for two years gets fired nightly for a week. Freeze-thaw cycling on already weakened mortar does not help.
Our Main Hurst Services
Hurst homeowners call us most often for two things: a chimney that hasn’t been swept in years, and a gas fireplace that stopped working right before the first cold snap. Here is what each job looks like in Hurst.
Chimney Sweep in Hurst
A Chimney Sweep in Hurst starts with protecting the room, then we go up on the roof and down through the firebox to remove creosote and soot from the flue. In Hurst’s older homes, the sweep almost always turns up something worth a closer look: a hairline crack in a clay tile, a crown that has spalled from years of North Texas heat and rare hard freezes, or stage-2 creosote that built up silently. We will tell you plainly if what we found can wait or needs attention, and every recommendation comes with camera evidence you can see for yourself.
Chimney Inspection in Hurst
A Chimney Inspection in Hurst is how you verify a chimney is safe without waiting for a problem to announce itself. We push a camera through the flue and photograph what the naked eye misses, which matters a lot here. Many Hurst brick fireplaces were retrofitted with gas log sets in the 1980s and 90s without relining, leaving an unlined or incorrectly sized clay flue venting a gas appliance. That is a code violation and a carbon monoxide risk we flag often during routine inspections in Browning Heights and the neighborhoods around Hurstview Drive.
Gas Fireplace Repair in Hurst
Gas Fireplace Repair in Hurst usually means a pilot assembly that won’t stay lit, a thermopile that has given out, or a gas valve that clicks but won’t open. In Hurst specifically, we also find gas log sets installed in fireplaces that were never properly converted, and a gas fireplace in a brick chimney originally designed for wood. Both jobs require careful diagnosis, and we give a written price before any repair work starts, so you know the cost before you authorize anything.
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 Hurst
When Hurst jobs need replacement parts or liner materials, we work with professional trade brands, not box-store substitutes. That includes our brands like Famco and Copperfield for caps and dampers, plus HeatShield and DuraFlex for liner repair and resurfacing. Keeping these materials on hand in our DFW inventory means most Hurst repairs can be scheduled within days, not weeks.
Pricing for Chimney Company in Hurst, TX
Here is what Hurst homeowners can expect to pay for our most common chimney jobs before any repair work is scoped.
| Service | Typical Range in Hurst |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep | $189 – $249 |
| Chimney sweep with gas log inspection | $210 – $270 |
| Level 1 inspection | $160 – $200 |
| Level 2 inspection with camera scan | $350 – $450 |
| Clay tile spot repair | $200 – $600 per tile |
| Chimney crown repair | $700 – $1,300 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $300 – $600 |
| Gas fireplace troubleshooting | $125 – $225 |
| Thermocouple replacement | $180 – $320 |
| Pilot assembly replacement | $220 – $400 |
In Hurst, liner work and crown repairs push pricing higher than what homeowners in newer suburbs typically see, because the original 1950s-1970s clay flues are at the end of their design life. Whatever the job, you get a written price before any work starts. No surprises at the end.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Hurst
We serve all of Hurst, including the older ranch-style corridors where chimney issues are most common. Our Hurst crews typically arrive at your door by name and photo, so you know exactly who is ringing the bell before you open it. Here are a few of the neighborhoods we’re in regularly:
- Browning Heights
- Hurstview
- Bellaire
- Shady Oaks
- Mayfair
Service Area – Cities Near Hurst
We also serve homeowners in the surrounding communities: North Richland Hills, TX, Colleyville, TX, Haltom City, TX, and our team in Bedford, OH keeps us close to the same style of mid-century brick housing stock we know well. If you live just across the Hurst line, give us a call; chances are we are already working in your neighborhood.
Serving Hurst, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Hurst 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 Hurst
Most Hurst sweeps and inspections are booked within three to five business days. Gas fireplace repairs that need common parts can often be scheduled sooner. Call (336) 863-3889 and we’ll give you a real date on the spot. No waiting on a callback.
Most Hurst HOAs treat chimney sweeping and interior repairs as routine maintenance that doesn’t require approval, but exterior changes like a new cap or crown can fall under exterior modification rules. We’ll flag it if it looks like your HOA’s rules apply, and you’ll know before we start.
Every Alcott technician is background-checked and identity-verified, and you’ll get their name and photo before we arrive. They are required to show a photo ID badge at the door. That’s our standard, not an option.
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 Hurst 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.