Sweep & inspection
Caps & crowns
Flue relining
Masonry repair
Gas fireplace serviceLevel 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.
Chimney Company in Converse, TX
We’re Kindling Chimney Sweep, and we handle chimney cleaning, inspection, and fireplace repair for families across Converse. Most homes here were built between the 1970s and 2000s, which means we see a lot of brick-veneer exteriors with masonry fireplaces, as well as newer prefabricated metal chimneys in the suburban subdivisions. Converse’s hot, humid summers mean fireplaces sit idle for months at a time, and that changes how creosote behaves. Call us at (361) 491-3153 and we’ll give you a written price before any work starts.
Why Converse Homes Are Different
Converse sits northeast of San Antonio, and its housing stock tells a clear story. The older ranch-style homes in neighborhoods like Windcrest area subdivisions often have original clay tile flue liners that have been through decades of Texas heat cycles. Those tiles crack, and once they do, the gaps allow heat and gases to reach combustible materials around the chimney. Newer developments farther out tend toward prefabricated metal chimneys, which need a different cleaning approach than masonry flues. Our technicians are trained on both systems, and they’ll tell you which one you have before touching anything.
The weather matters too. Converse gets hot, humid summers and occasional severe thunderstorms with hail. A hail stone the size of a golf ball can dent a chimney cap or crack crown mortar in seconds. After a big storm rolls through, we get a wave of calls from homeowners noticing water stains on the ceiling near the fireplace. Those leaks often trace back to damaged flashing or a fractured crown, and catching them early saves real money. Mortar repair is tedious work, but it’s the kind of thing that keeps a chimney structurally sound for another decade.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Converse Services
Most Converse homeowners reach out to us first for a sweep or an inspection. Here’s what each involves locally, with a link to the full Converse page for that service.
Chimney Sweep in Converse
A standard Chimney Sweep in Converse removes built-up creosote and soot from the flue, smoke chamber, and firebox. In Converse’s humid climate, creosote hardens into a tar-like layer that a basic brush won’t remove, so we use rotary tools with poly lines to strip it without damaging the flue. We lay drop cloths from the front door to the fireplace, cover furniture with sheeting, and run a HEPA-filtered vacuum to keep dust out of the air. Before we leave, we take a photo of the cleaned area so you can see exactly what we did. Pet-safe products are used wherever there’s a choice.
Chimney Inspection in Converse
A Chimney Inspection in Converse is the fastest way to find out whether your fireplace is safe to use. We offer three levels of inspection, and most Converse homes need a Level 2, which includes a video scan of the flue interior. That camera footage matters here because hail damage to caps and flashing often goes unseen from the ground. We’ll show you the video and walk you through anything we find. Nothing gets recommended without visual evidence you can see yourself.
Fireplace Repair in Converse
When a fireplace needs work, Fireplace Repair in Converse covers everything from cracked firebrick replacement to full flue liner repairs. On older Converse ranch homes, we often find cracked clay tile liners that need a HeatShield resurfacing or a DuraFlex stainless liner. On newer builds, repair work usually centers on the prefabricated chimney components. Danny Cortes personally reviews every repair quote before it reaches you, and the written price you approve is the price you pay.
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 Converse
We work on chimneys and fireplaces built with Olympia Chimney, Famco, and Copperfield components. Our trucks carry common replacement parts for these brands, which keeps turnaround quick for most Converse repairs. See our brands page for the full list of what we service.
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| Service | Typical range in Converse |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep (masonry fireplace) | $189 – $289 |
| Chimney sweep with heavy creosote removal | $289 – $399 |
| Prefab metal chimney sweep | $229 – $329 |
| Level 1 inspection | $129 – $219 |
| Level 2 inspection (with video scan) | $249 – $399 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $150 – $450 |
| Firebrick replacement (per firebox) | $400 – $900 |
| Clay tile flue repair (HeatShield resurfacing) | $1,200 – $2,500 |
| Stainless steel flue liner (DuraFlex) | $1,800 – $3,500 |
What pushes a Converse quote toward the higher end is usually hail damage that went unrepaired for a season or two, or a flue that has decades of hardened creosote. Every job gets a written price before we start, and that price doesn’t change unless we find something that requires a change order you approve first.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Converse
Our crews work throughout Converse, including the older subdivisions where brick-veneer homes have exposed chimneys on the roofline and the newer developments where fireplaces are mostly prefabricated units. We typically schedule Converse appointments within the same week you call, depending on the season.
- Windcrest area subdivisions
- Northampton
- Bridlewood Park
- Paloma
- Summerglen
Service Area – Cities Near Converse
Beyond Converse, our service area includes Universal City, TX, San Antonio, TX, Bulverde, TX, and New Braunfels, TX. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our San Antonio office, and crews serve Converse locally.
Serving Converse, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Converse 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 Converse
Most Converse appointments are scheduled within the same week you call. During the fall rush before burning season, wait times can extend to 10 – 14 days. If you have hail damage, let us know when you call and we’ll prioritize your inspection.
Some Converse subdivisions have HOAs with rules about exterior chimney alterations, especially cap replacements or crown work that’s visible from the street. We recommend checking your HOA guidelines before scheduling exterior repairs. Most standard sweeps and inspections don’t require any approval.
It means our technicians put down shoe covers and drop cloths before any work begins, nothing gets moved without asking you first, and you’ll see a photo of the clean-up before we leave. Every Converse job also carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if the work isn’t right, we make it right. Call (361) 491-3153 for a free estimate.
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 Converse Customers Say
"Smoke was coming back into the room. He found a blockage, cleared it, and cleaned up so well you'd never know he was here. Kind and patient explaining it all to me."
- Caitlin Mercer"Booked the annual sweep. No mess at all, he vacuumed the hearth and even wiped down the mantel. Quiet worker, respectful of the house. Fire draws beautifully now."
- Hank Delgado"Careful and clean from start to finish. He wore booties inside and taped off the hearth. Explained what was safe to burn and what wasn't, calm and no pressure."
- Marcus Halvorsen