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 New Braunfels typically costs between $169 and $260, depending on the system, its condition, and how long it has been since the last cleaning. What makes this a heavier job than homeowners expect is the local housing stock. Between the 19th-century limestone masonry chimneys downtown and thousands of post-2010 subdivision builds with prefabricated chases, New Braunfels gives us two very different kinds of work that need two very different approaches. If you need a chimney company that can handle both, call us at (336) 863-3889.
Why New Braunfels Homes Are Different
New Braunfels is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, and that growth has produced entire subdivisions – Veramendi, River Chase, and others – filled with builder-grade fireplace-and-chase systems. A lot of the folks moving into those homes come from northern states and assume a Texas chimney barely needs attention. The reality is often the opposite. The Guadalupe and Comal Rivers keep ambient humidity high year-round, and that river-bottom air rusts galvanized chase covers fast. We routinely pull the cap off a home built around 2015 in Veramendi and find a warped firebox floor, a seized damper, and standing water inside a chase the homeowner assumed was maintenance-free.
Around downtown, the old German-settler limestone homes are a completely different animal. Those chimneys date back a century or more, with soft limestone mortar joints that spall during freeze-thaw cycles. The February 2021 freeze did measurable damage to a lot of them. And the mild winters, punctuated by sudden hard cold snaps, mean fireplaces get used in short, intense bursts. That kind of burning deposits sticky Stage 2 creosote – the tar-like buildup that causes chimney fires – faster per cord than a long, steady northern burn would. New Braunfels chimneys look fine from the yard. Up close, they usually need more attention than their owners expect.
Our Main New Braunfels Services
Most calls we get from New Braunfels homeowners fall into two camps: a chimney that has not been touched in years, or a gas fireplace that stopped working right when a cold front hit. Here are the three services that cover those calls.
Chimney Sweep in New Braunfels
A sweep here is rarely just a brush-through. Given the river humidity and the burst-style burning patterns New Braunfels winters create, we remove creosote, clear the smoke shelf and damper assembly, and inspect the flue walls while we are in there. On older limestone chimneys near downtown, we pay close attention to spalled mortar and the condition of the clay flue, both of which take a beating from those rare but violent freezes. On newer subdivision homes, the sweep is when we typically discover rusted chase covers and water-damaged fireboxes hiding behind a clean-looking fireplace. Read the full breakdown on our Chimney Sweep in New Braunfels page.
Chimney Inspection in New Braunfels
Given the split housing stock in New Braunfels, inspection here is about matching the right level of scrutiny to the right kind of system. A 2016 production home with a factory-built metal firebox gets a different inspection than a 1910 limestone masonry chimney near the historic district. We use camera inspection to verify what is actually happening inside the flue – cracks, gaps, water intrusion, creosote buildup – and you see the photos. No recommendation is made without camera evidence you can look at yourself. For details on what each level includes and what it costs, see our Chimney Inspection in New Braunfels page.
Gas Fireplace Repair in New Braunfels
When a cold snap hits New Braunfels, gas fireplaces that have sat unused since last March get fired up and a predictable set of failures follows. Thermocouples and thermopiles wear, pilot assemblies clog, and in humid river-bottom air, burners and gas valves corrode faster than manufacturers expect. We service and repair gas fireplaces and log sets, including replacements of failed components with trade-spec parts – not box-store substitutes. If your fireplace fires up and shuts off within a minute, or the logs light but produce no heat, that is a repairable component failure in most cases. See the specific symptoms and pricing on our Gas Fireplace Repair in New Braunfels 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 New Braunfels
We install and service professional-grade components from our brands, including Olympia Chimney caps and chase covers, Famco and Copperfield venting, and DuraFlex liner systems. These are the materials chimney professionals specify, not what you find on a big-box shelf. Using the right brand matters here, because the New Braunfels humidity punishes cheap galvanized steel in a few short years.
Pricing for Chimney Company in New Braunfels, TX
| Service | Typical range in New Braunfels |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep (Level 1) | $169 – $260 |
| Heavy creosote/stage 3 removal | $300 – $450 |
| Chimney cap installation (standard) | $250 – $450 |
| Chase cover replacement (custom stainless) | $400 – $800 |
| Chimney crown repair | $200 – $600 |
| Chimney liner installation (stainless) | $1,200 – $3,500 |
| Smoke chamber parging | $600 – $1,200 |
| Spalling brick repair (tuckpointing) | $500 – $1,500 |
| Gas fireplace service call | $89 – $189 |
| Gas fireplace repair (typical component) | $175 – $350 |
| Gas log set installation | $350 – $850 |
What pushes a job toward the high end in New Braunfels is usually access – steep rooflines on newer two-story builds, or the fragile limestone masonry work downtown that takes longer to do without causing damage. Whatever the quote is, you get it in writing before any work starts, and it does not change at the end unless you approve something additional in advance.
Neighborhoods We Serve in New Braunfels
We work all over New Braunfels, from the historic core near downtown to the subdivisions pushing out toward the county line. Most first-time visits can be scheduled within a few days; during peak cold-weather call volume, we ask for a little more patience and we will always tell you the honest window when you book.
- Veramendi
- River Chase
- Vintage Oaks
- Downtown / Historic District
- Gruene
Service Area – Cities Near New Braunfels
Our New Braunfels crews also serve the surrounding Comal and Guadalupe county communities. If you are outside the city but nearby, we cover Seguin, TX, San Marcos, TX, Cibolo, TX, and Schertz, TX. Scheduling is coordinated from our San Antonio office, with crews working locally in New Braunfels every week.
Serving New Braunfels, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the New Braunfels 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 New Braunfels
Most first-visit sweeps and inspections in New Braunfels are scheduled within three to five business days. Gas fireplace repair calls during a cold snap can often be worked in sooner. If you are smelling smoke at 11 p.m., call (336) 863-3889 – a live person answers, not a voicemail queue.
Routine cleaning and inspection require no permit anywhere in New Braunfels. Repairs and liner installations generally fall under the state’s standard mechanical and building codes without a separate city permit, though your HOA may have exterior appearance rules that affect chase cover or cap changes. We can walk you through what your specific subdivision expects.
Yes. We work on the historic limestone masonry chimneys downtown and in the old neighborhoods, and on the factory-built fireplace-and-chase systems that dominate the newer subdivisions like Veramendi and River Chase. The two require different tools and different expertise, and our technicians are equipped for both. Call (336) 863-3889 for a free estimate on either type.
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 New Braunfels Customers Say
"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."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.