Masonry repair
Sweep & inspection
Caps & crowns
Flue relining
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.
Fast, Reliable Fireplace Repair Across Converse
Fireplace repair in Converse usually means one of two things: a masonry fireplace on an older ranch home needs crown and mortar work after hail season, or a prefab metal chimney on a newer subdivision home has a displaced cap or bent flashing from wind-driven rain. Most repairs we handle in Converse run between $180 and $850 depending on what failed, and a full inspection is free with any repair so you’re never guessing. If you’re seeing a ceiling stain, a damp firebox, or a cap that’s sitting crooked after last spring’s storms, call (361) 491-3153 and we’ll come take a look.
We know Converse rooftops. The brick-veneer homes off Toepperwein Road and Gibbs Sprawl have chimneys that catch hail differently than the exposed metal stacks in newer Windcrest-adjacent subdivisions. What looks fine from the ground is often cracked at the crown or loose at the flashing. That’s exactly the kind of damage that waits until the first cold front to show itself as a smoky, damp fire. Our crews serve Converse directly, with scheduling coordinated from our San Antonio office, so you’re not waiting on a crew from across the metro when you need us.
Why Kindling Chimney San Antonio Is Converse’s Preferred Fireplace Repair Company
Converse homeowners call us because we show up with a written price before any work starts, and we name exactly what we’ll protect inside the home: floors under drop cloths, furniture that isn’t moved without asking, air quality kept clear of dust and chemical odors, and a door left as clean as we found it. Danny Cortes leads our team on the same standard every visit: background-checked, uniformed technicians working to the C.A.R.E. values every time. Shoe covers go on at the door. A photo of the clean-up is taken before the crew leaves. That’s the Cedarwell Care Promise, written down and followed, not recited.
We also back every repair with the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the work isn’t right, we make it right. No fine print, no runaround. That matters in Converse because storm damage isn’t always obvious from the ground. A crown crack from a hailstone can take months to show up inside the house. When we fix it, you get a promise that holds for a full year, not just until the check clears. And when you call, a live person answers. Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. No voicemail tree.
Styles & brands we work with
Wood Stove Installation in Converse
Wood stove installation in Converse comes up most often in older ranch homes where a traditional masonry fireplace has become too drafty or too inefficient for regular winter use, and the homeowner wants something that actually heats the room instead of just looking nice. We handle full installations, including hearth pad placement, chimney connection through an existing masonry flue or a new Class A metal chimney, and clearance-to-combustibles verification against current code standards. A straightforward wood stove install in Converse typically runs $1,800 to $4,200, depending on stove size and chimney routing.
We don’t rush a wood stove install. The clearances matter. The floor protection matters. The draft matters. A stove that isn’t pulling correctly will smoke out the house the first time you load it. We test before we leave.
Venting Through an Existing Masonry Chimney
On a 1970s or 1980s ranch in Converse with a clay tile flue, we can often run an insulated stainless liner down the existing chimney rather than building a new masonry opening. This keeps the exterior look of the home intact. We use DuraFlex liners rated for solid fuel, sized to the stove’s collar, and cap the top with a proper rain cap that keeps Converse’s summer downpours out of the liner.
Full Install for Homes Without a Fireplace
For newer Converse homes with no existing chimney, a wood stove needs a complete Class A venting system through the roof. That means an insulated chimney pipe, a storm collar, a roof flashing kit, and a cap that stands up to hail. We install to manufacturer spec and local code, then run the stove through a full burn test before we call the job done.
Gas Fireplace Repair in Converse
Gas fireplace repair in Converse is common in both older ranches that were retrofitted with gas logs and newer subdivisions where direct-vent units came standard in the family room. The most frequent calls we get are for pilot lights that won’t stay lit, thermocouples that have failed after years of cycling, and burner tubes that have clogged with dust and spider webs during the long hot summers when the fireplace sits idle. Most gas fireplace repairs in Converse run $160 to $420 including parts, and we carry common replacement parts on the truck.
If you smell gas, shut off the valve at the unit and call us. Don’t try to light it again. We’ll trace the issue, show you what failed, and give you a written price before we make the repair.
Pilot Light and Thermocouple Work
A pilot light that lights but won’t stay on usually signals a thermocouple or thermopile that’s no longer generating enough millivolts to hold the gas valve open. On a Converse home with a direct-vent gas fireplace, that’s a 30-minute fix with the right part. We test the full sequence, not just the obvious failure point.
Glass and Gasket Sealing
Drafty gas fireplaces in Converse often have deteriorated gasket material around the glass front or vent collar, letting conditioned air escape in summer and cold air in during a rare hard freeze. Replacing the gasket and reseating the glass is cheap insurance against carbon monoxide and wasted energy. We check the seal on every gas fireplace repair we do, whether you asked for it or not.
Trusted Brands We Service in Converse
We repair and install across the brands common in Converse homes: DuraFlex liners on masonry retrofits, HeatShield for flue resurfacing on cracked clay tile, Famco caps on exposed rooflines, and Olympia Chimney components on prefab metal systems. We stock local parts for Converse customers so a cracked cap or a bent storm collar doesn’t mean waiting a week for a shipment. When a hail season hits and every roofer in Bexar County is booked, we still have the cap, crown sealant, and flashing material on hand to get your chimney buttoned up fast. We choose materials that hold up to this region’s weather, not whatever is cheapest at the supply house.
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AfterCommon Fireplace Repair Problems We See in Converse Homes
- Hail-cracked crowns and chipped mortar on exposed brick-veneer rooflines. Water gets into the smoke chamber and attic before a ceiling stain ever appears. In Windcrest-area subdivisions where chimneys sit exposed on the roofline, this is the single most common call after a big storm.
- Displaced or rusted chimney caps from wind-driven rain. Water sits in the firebox during Converse’s hot, humid summers, and the first cold night reveals a damp, smoky draft. A cap that looks fine from the ground is often sitting loose at the collar.
- Cracked clay tile liners in 1970s through 1990s ranch homes. Thermal shock and hail impact crack the flue tiles, especially in original liners that have never been inspected. A HeatShield resurfacing job often buys another 15 to 20 years without a full reline.
- Flashing failures at the roof penetration that go unnoticed for months. The fireplace sits dormant all summer, so a leak at the flashing doesn’t announce itself until it’s cold enough to burn. Left alone, it wicks into the ceiling and rots the decking around the chimney chase.
Pricing for Fireplace Repair in Converse, TX
Here’s what Converse homeowners can expect, based on the work we actually do in this city. A standard chimney sweep and inspection runs $180 to $260 on a single-flue masonry home. Crown repair with flexible mortar runs $350 to $650, depending how many cracks have spiderwebbed. Chimney cap replacement runs $220 to $480 for a standard Famco cap on a masonry flue, more for custom sizes on odd-shaped clay tile. Gas fireplace repair runs $160 to $420. Wood stove installation runs $1,800 to $4,200 all-in. Replacing damaged flashing at the roof penetration runs $300 to $700. Every estimate is free, written, and given before any work starts, and we’ll never recommend a repair without camera evidence you can see.
If you send us a photo through the scheduler, we can often ballpark the repair before we arrive. But we won’t give a final price until we look at it, and we won’t start until you approve the written number.
We Also Serve Cities Near Converse
We serve Converse and the surrounding Bexar County and Comal County communities, including Universal City, San Antonio, Bulverde, and New Braunfels. If you’re in one of those areas and need Fireplace Repair, the same written-price standard and 365-Day Done Right Promise applies. Our crews work Fireplace Repair in Converse daily, and we’re familiar with the rooflines, lot sizes, and chimney styles across the whole northeastern San Antonio corridor.
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 Fireplace Repair in Converse
Look at the crown from the ground with binoculars. Cracks that run in a spiderweb pattern across the top of the chimney are the telltale sign of hail impact, especially if you see small chips of missing mortar along the edges of the crown. Moisture settling into those cracks during Converse’s humid summer is the real problem. Call (361) 491-3153 and we’ll do a free inspection with drone photos, so you see the damage before you decide anything.
Yes. Wind-driven rain, especially during the strong squall lines that move through Converse in late spring, enters through the seams of a cap that’s been bent or shifted by hail. The cap can look level from the ground while rain is actually blowing sideways into the flue. We check cap seals on every inspection, and a loose cap is one of the cheapest repairs we do, usually under $250.
Yes, and you should inspect for them. Original clay tile liners in Converse ranches from that era are especially vulnerable because the brick-veneer chimney is fully exposed to roof-level hail. Cracks don’t just let water through, they can allow heat to reach the structure around the flue when you burn. A camera inspection will show you exactly what’s there. If it’s cracked, HeatShield resurfacing restores the liner without tearing out the chimney, and we’ll show you the before and after footage before you pay. It’s the difference between a repair and a chimney rebuild.
Dented and displaced caps, bent storm collars, and flashing that’s pulled away from the roof penetration. Prefab metal chimneys on newer Converse subdivisions near Windcrest are often installed with the minimum required flashing, and a good hailstorm can break the seal. Water then runs down the outside of the pipe and into the chase, which is often hidden behind siding or a framed wall. We recommend an inspection after any storm that left dings on your roof vents or gutters. A $300 flashing repair beats a $2,000 chase rebuild.
Yes, and here’s the honest reason. A damp, smoky draft on a cold January night is often the first sign of a chimney problem that started six months earlier, and by then the creosote has hardened into second-degree deposits that need chemical treatment. Scheduling an inspection before burning season is the cheapest way to catch it. The inspection is free with any repair, and if the chimney is clean and sound, you’ll know that too. Call (361) 491-3153 and we’ll get you on the calendar before the first cold front.
For an honest assessment of your Converse chimney, crown, cap, or fireplace, call (361) 491-3153 for a free estimate. We’ll show you the camera footage, hand you a written price, and you decide what happens next. That’s how Danny Cortes and the Kindling crew work in Converse, every visit.
Written by Danny Cortes, Owner at Kindling Chimney San Antonio, serving Converse, TX and the surrounding communities with fireplace repair, chimney sweeping, and inspection services.