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 San Antonio, TX
Kindling Chimney San Antonio works on chimneys across the city, and San Antonio jobs are rarely simple. The mix of turn-of-the-century masonry, mid-century clay tile liners, and fast-growing northern subdivisions means every chimney has its own history. Hot humid summers and winter freezes put real stress on mortar and crowns. We offer chimney sweeping, inspection, and fireplace repair here, each covered on its own page, and a live person answers the phone at (361) 491-3153 around the clock.
Why San Antonio Homes Are Different
San Antonio’s housing stock pulls a chimney company in three directions at once. Central historic neighborhoods like Monte Vista and King William hold turn-of-the-century brick and stone homes with masonry chimneys that have been burning wood for over a hundred years. Post-war suburbs ring the city with brick veneer and metal flues, and many of those mid-century homes still carry their original clay tile liners, which crack as they age. Then you have the Hill Country north of Loop 1604, where local limestone chimneys absorb rainwater and develop the white mineral staining and surface flaking locals call Texas leprosy.
The climate adds another layer. San Antonio’s hot, humid summers cause mortar and brick to expand, and sharp winter freezes make it contract. Over years, that cycle leads to spalling, cracked crowns, and leaks. High humidity also rusts dampers and caps, especially in metal-flue homes built in the 1960s and 70s. A chimney built for Illinois winters ages differently than one baked in South Texas for forty years, and our inspections account for that.
Danny Cortes, who leads Kindling Chimney San Antonio, sees the same pattern across the metro: central San Antonio jobs are about historic masonry and creosote from decades of wood fires, while far north and Hill Country jobs are more often about water intrusion and stone repair. Both need a real look, not a guess.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main San Antonio Services
The two services San Antonio homeowners call about most are sweeping and inspection, and fireplace repair usually follows what an inspection finds. Each has its own page below.
Chimney Sweep in San Antonio
Most San Antonio sweeps we do are on wood-burning fireplaces that have accumulated creosote through the winter. In older central neighborhoods, that buildup is often decades old and heavy. Our sweep removes creosote from the flue and smoke chamber, cleans the damper area, and leaves your floors protected with shoe covers and drop cloths from the moment the crew arrives. We take a photo of the clean-up before we leave. See Chimney Sweep in San Antonio for full pricing and what to expect.
Chimney Inspection in San Antonio
An inspection in San Antonio is about finding what the climate has done to your chimney. We check flue liner condition, crown and mortar, damper function, and cap integrity. Mid-century clay tile liners here crack more than most, and gas fireplace vents in newer north side homes need annual checks for blockages and moisture. Every inspection includes a camera look and a photo report so you can see exactly what we see. Details are on the Chimney Inspection in San Antonio page.
Fireplace Repair in San Antonio
Repair work in San Antonio often starts with spalling brick or a rusted damper, then leads to liner replacement when the camera shows cracked clay tiles. We use professional-grade materials like HeatShield, DuraFlex, and Olympia Chimney so repairs hold up to South Texas humidity and the freeze-thaw cycle. Nothing is recommended without camera evidence you can view yourself. The Fireplace Repair in San Antonio page covers the sub-jobs and their price ranges.
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 San Antonio
We install and service the major fireplace and chimney brands found across San Antonio, and common parts are stocked locally to keep turnaround short. We carry Gelco, HeatShield, DuraFlex, and Olympia Chimney products for repairs and liners. See our brands for the full list of professional-grade materials we use.
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| Service | Typical range in San Antonio |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep with smoke chamber clean | $160 – $230 |
| Full-service annual maintenance with inspection | $200 – $290 |
| Level 1 camera inspection | $110 – $230 |
| Level 2 camera inspection | $180 – $300 |
| Level 3 inspection | $275 – $400 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $250 – $475 |
| Chimney crown repair | $320 – $550 |
| Fireplace smoke and odor issue diagnosis | $75 – $110 |
| Chimney shield installation | $450 – $850 |
| Stainless steel liner replacement | $2,600 – $4,200 |
| HeatShield ceramic coating | $2,800 – $4,700 |
In San Antonio, the price moves most with flue length, liner condition, and the state of the crown and mortar. A two-story chimney in the Hill Country with limestone water damage will cost more to fix than a standard one-story sweep in Alamo Heights. You always receive a written price before any work starts, with no on-the-spot pressure.
Neighborhoods We Serve in San Antonio
We work all across San Antonio, from central historic districts to the newer communities outside Loop 1604. Response time across the city is usually 24 to 72 hours for a scheduled sweep or inspection.
- Monte Vista
- King William
- Alamo Heights
- Stone Oak
- Helotes area
Service Area – Cities Near San Antonio
Beyond the city limits, our San Antonio office also coordinates work in nearby communities. We serve Converse, TX, Universal City, TX, Helotes, TX, and Bulverde, TX. Call us for scheduling in any of these areas.
Serving San Antonio, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the San Antonio 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 San Antonio
Most San Antonio appointments are scheduled within 24 to 72 hours. A live person answers the phone 24/7, so you can book an evening or weekend call even when the office is technically closed. Call (361) 491-3153 to get on the schedule.
Most routine sweeping and inspection work needs no permit anywhere in the city. Larger repairs, like liner replacement or crown rebuilds, can trigger permit review in some San Antonio neighborhoods. We handle the paperwork when a permit is needed and tell you plainly before anything starts.
Yes. We serve the entire San Antonio metro, including Stone Oak, Alamo Ranch, and the limestone-chimney homes in the Hill Country north of Loop 1604. If you are unsure whether your address is in our service area, call (361) 491-3153 and our team will confirm.
If your chimney needs sweeping, inspection, or repair in San Antonio, call (361) 491-3153 for a free estimate. A live person will answer, and you will get a written price before any work begins.
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 San Antonio Customers Say
"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"We have a toddler and a cat and the tech was great about keeping doors closed and not leaving tools out. Cleaned the fireplace spotless and left a photo of the finished flue."
- Perry Osei"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