Chimney Sweep FAQs

It depends on the number of flues, how much creosote is inside and how tall the chimney is. Call (817) 518-6131 and we give you a firm, written price before we come out. Every sweep includes the Level 1 inspection and photo report, and repair estimates are free.

NFPA 211, the national fire code for chimneys, says chimneys, fireplaces and vents should be inspected once a year. Sweep it when the inspection finds about 1/8 inch of soot or creosote, or sooner if you burn wood more than a few nights a week. Most Flower Mound homes that use the fireplace on cold nights from November to February need a sweep every one to two years.

We cover the floor and hearth, set up a HEPA vacuum, and brush the flue, smoke chamber, smoke shelf, damper and firebox. Then we check the flue with a camera, look at the cap, crown and flashing from the roof, and give you photos of what we found. Every sweep includes a Level 1 inspection.

Yes. Gas does not leave thick creosote, but the flue can still get blocked by nests, leaves or fallen tile, and gas logs and burners collect soot and spider webs. A blocked gas flue can push carbon monoxide into the house, so we check the flue, burner, pilot and venting on every gas fireplace visit.

Visible cracks in the crown, loose or spalling bricks, white stains on the brick, smoke coming into the room, water or rust in the firebox, and crumbling mortar joints. Spring hail and heavy rain in Flower Mound make all of these worse. Repair estimates are free and in writing.

Not until it has been checked. Hidden creosote, a nest, a cracked flue tile or a stuck damper can cause a chimney fire, smoke in the house or carbon monoxide. A Level 1 inspection takes under an hour and tells you if the fireplace is safe to light.

Most sweeps with an inspection take 60 to 90 minutes. Very dirty flues, homes with more than one fireplace, or a Level 2 video inspection can take longer. We clean up before we leave.

Yes. We remove raccoons, squirrels, birds and bats humanely, clean out the nest and install a cap so they cannot come back. Chimney swifts are protected by federal law, so if they are nesting (usually May to September in North Texas) we wait until they leave, then sweep and cap the chimney.

Texas heat and humidity pull odors out of creosote, and warm outside air can push air down the chimney into the room. A sweep removes the creosote, and a top-sealing damper or a working cap stops most of the downdraft.

Yes. Flower Mound Chimney Sweep Professionals is insured for the work we do in your home and on your roof, and we are veteran-owned. Ask for the certificate when you book.

Look for a company based close to you, with recent Google reviews, that includes an inspection and photos with the sweep and gives a written price before starting. Flower Mound Chimney Sweep Professionals is on Long Prairie Rd in Flower Mound, has 5.0 stars from 34 reviews, and does all of the above on every visit.

We are based on Long Prairie Rd (FM 2499) in Flower Mound 75028. We serve Flower Mound, Lewisville, Southlake, Colleyville, Keller, Fort Worth and Collin County, including the neighborhoods around Highland Village, Lantana and Grapevine Lake.

Yes. NFPA 211 calls for a Level 2 inspection when a home is sold or transferred, after a chimney fire or storm, or when you change the fuel or the appliance. It includes a video scan of the whole flue. We give you the price before we start.

Dryer vent cleaning is priced by the length of the run and where it exits. Call (817) 518-6131 for a firm price before we come out.

Ask about our discounts for veterans, first responders and seniors when you call.

Yes. We are open 7 days a week from 7 AM to 8 PM, including Saturdays and Sundays.

Gas line work in Texas is done by a licensed plumber, as the law requires. We install and repair gas logs, burners and gas fireplaces, and we coordinate with a plumber when a new line is needed.

We focus on chimneys, fireplaces, stoves, dryer vents and animal removal. For air ducts, we can point you to a company that does only that.

No. We lay drop cloths from the door to the hearth and run a HEPA vacuum the whole time we brush, so soot stays in the fireplace and the vacuum, not in your living room.

Someone 18 or older needs to let us in and walk through the photo report with us at the end. The roof check and the outside work do not need you there.