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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Chimney work in Selma, TX comes with a set of conditions you won’t find in most Texas Hill Country towns, and we plan every job around them. Most homes here are mid-century tract builds with original masonry fireplaces and clay-tile flue liners that were never designed for the stop-start burn cycles Selma homeowners follow under San Joaquin Valley air district rules. Add dense winter Tule fog that keeps dormant flues damp for weeks at a time, and you get a chimney market where the right question is rarely “is it dirty” and usually “what’s happening inside that I can’t see.” Alcott Chimney Sweep answers that question with camera-verified findings, written pricing before any work begins, and a technician you know by name and photo before we knock. Call (336) 863-3889 for a free estimate.
Why Selma Homes Are Different
Selma sits inside the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District’s winter Smoke Management Program, which bans wood burning on many of the coldest nights of the year. The result is a feast-or-famine pattern: a chimney can sit cold and damp through weeks of no-burn fog, then get hammered on the limited nights when burning is allowed. That intermittent, high-heat use builds creosote differently than steady seasonal fires do, and it’s harder on aging flue liners. The clay tiles in a 1950s Selma fireplace were never asked to handle years of rapid heating after long cold soaks. Cracks form. Moisture creeps in through decaying mortar joints. Homeowners often don’t know there’s a problem until the first heavy burn day of the season when the fireplace draws poorly or the living room smells like smoke.
There’s another Selma-specific factor: the raisin vineyards and drying yards that surround town. Late-summer and fall harvest kicks up fine agricultural dust that settles into uncapped chimneys before cooling season even ends. We regularly sweep fireboxes in Selma that have a finger-thick layer of dust and debris in them before a single log has been burned for the year. A pre-season cap check isn’t a nice-to-have here. It’s the difference between a clean first fire and a smoky mess in your living room.
Our Main Selma Services
Most Selma homeowners reach out to us for one of three reasons: a routine sweep before burn season, an inspection after buying an older home or noticing a draft problem, or a gas fireplace that won’t light or stay lit. Each service has its own dedicated Selma page below with pricing details and local specifics.
Chimney Sweep in Selma
A professional sweep in Selma removes creosote, soot, and the agricultural dust that accumulates in uncapped flues during harvest months. We use rotary brush systems sized to your flue’s actual dimensions, not a one-size-fits-all rod and brush. Given the damp Tule fog months, we also check for moisture damage at the crown and mortar joints while we’re up there. The job typically takes 60 to 90 minutes, and you’ll see the before-and-after photos from our camera run. Chimney Sweep in Selma covers the full process, pricing, and what to expect on arrival day.
Chimney Inspection in Selma
Selma’s aging clay-tile liners make video inspection essential, not optional. We run a camera through the full flue length and show you what we find, tile by tile. Cracked liners, hidden creosote glazing, moisture staining, and improper clearances are things no surface look will ever catch. If you’ve just bought a mid-century home in Selma, or you haven’t had the chimney looked at in years, this is the place to start. Chimney Inspection in Selma explains the three inspection levels and what each one includes.
Gas Fireplace Repair in Selma
Gas fireplaces in Selma’s older tract homes are often original units that have seen twenty-plus years of intermittent use. Common issues we see include thermocouple failures, pilot assembly corrosion from damp winters, and burner ports clogged with dust kicked up during harvest. We service and install professional-grade components from brands like Famco and Copperfield, not box-store substitutes. Gas Fireplace Repair in Selma has the full breakdown of 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 Selma
We work on and install components from the brands chimney professionals actually specify: Famco, Copperfield, DuraFlex, and HeatShield. Common repair parts are stocked on our trucks, and specialty liner components typically arrive within a few business days. The full list and what each brand does is on our brands page.
Pricing for Chimney Company in Selma, TX
| Service | Typical Range in Selma |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep | $180 – $280 |
| Chimney sweep with heavy creosote | $280 – $380 |
| Level 1 inspection | $150 – $250 |
| Level 2 video inspection | $300 – $450 |
| Gas fireplace service call | $120 – $200 |
| Gas fireplace pilot assembly repair | $200 – $350 |
| Gas fireplace burner replacement | $300 – $500 |
| Chimney cap installation | $150 – $300 |
| Chimney crown repair | $400 – $800 |
| Flue liner resurfacing (HeatShield) | $2,500 – $5,000 |
In Selma, two things push prices up more than anything else: heavy creosote glazing from the burn-day feast-or-famine pattern, and age-related liner damage in those 1950s-to-1980s clay-tile systems. Every job gets a written price before any work starts, so what we quote is what you pay. No exceptions, no end-of-job surprises.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Selma
We work across all of Selma and the surrounding residential pockets, including these areas:
- Downtown Selma and the original 1950s tract blocks
- Brentwood and the neighborhoods east of Highway 99
- Rosewood and the streets around Selma High School
- The residential streets off Floral Avenue and Goldridge Street
- Rural acreage and raisin-farm properties on the town perimeter
Most Selma jobs are scheduled within 3 to 5 business days, though we book out further during the pre-season rush in late October and November. If you call ahead of burn season, you’ll have far more flexibility.
Service Area – Cities Near Selma
Our Selma crews also cover work in nearby cities when scheduling allows. We regularly serve homeowners in Houston, TX, San Antonio, FL, Dallas, GA, and Fort Worth, TX. If you’re just outside Selma proper, call us and we’ll confirm coverage.
Serving Selma, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Selma 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 Selma
Most Selma appointments are scheduled within 3 to 5 business days. During the late-October through November pre-season rush, lead times stretch further. Book early if you want your fireplace ready for the first permitted burn day. Call (336) 863-3889 for current availability.
Routine chimney sweeping and inspection require no permit. Structural repairs like crown rebuilds or liner replacement may trigger city permitting requirements depending on scope. We handle the paperwork questions directly with the city and tell you upfront if anything is needed before we start.
We don’t schedule around burn-day rules directly, but we understand the SJVAPCD no-burn calendar and how it affects Selma homeowners. Our scheduling is flexible, and our inspections document exactly what’s in your flue before burn season. The no-burn rules mean your chimney sits cold and damp more than you’d like. That makes pre-season inspection more important, not less.
If you’re in Selma and want a straight answer about your chimney, call (336) 863-3889. A real person answers. You’ll get a written price before any work starts, a name and photo of your technician before they arrive, and a written guarantee on every repair we make.
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 Selma Customers Say
"Fast and tidy. Fireplace draws properly again."
- Mina K."Good chimney cleaning. They found a small gap in the mortar and quoted the repair, which was a bit more than I wanted to spend. Did the sweep and left the repair for later without any pressure."
- Stuart L."Left no soot anywhere. Even brought a vacuum with a sealed filter. I'd use them again every fall."
- Beth H.