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What does a chimney inspection look like in a newer home?
In a newer home, the visit is usually about confirming that everything installed on day one is still doing its job. The fireplace is often a factory-built unit with a metal flue and cap, sometimes with a gas log set inside. The questions are simple. Is the cap secure? Has any rust started? Does the damper or vent open and close as it should? Is there debris left over from construction or blown in since?
Most of the time the answers are reassuring, and the visit is quick. Occasionally it catches a small issue that would have become a larger one, which is the point of looking.
Another thing worth checking in a newer house is the area around the fireplace. Air leaks, draft marks and a musty smell can all point back to the chimney, and the cap and damper are the first places to look.
What is included in the $99 chimney sweep and inspection?
The visit starts at $99 and covers:
- A chimney sweep to clear soot and debris
- A check of the flue
- A look at the firebox
- A check of the damper or vent operation
- A check of the cap and crown or termination
If the inspection turns up anything that needs work beyond a sweep, we explain it, and you get the price before any extra work starts. You decide what to do next.
The visit is the same whether the fireplace burns gas or wood. Only the amount of soot changes, and the goal, a safe and ready fireplace, stays the same.
Is it worth maintaining a fireplace I rarely use?
Yes, and the reason is simple: a fireplace you rarely use is the one most likely to have a problem nobody has noticed. Texas summers are hot, storms are rough and animals explore anything that looks sheltered. A cap can loosen, a pilot area can gather dust and a flue can pick up a nest. None of that announces itself until you strike a match.
A yearly visit is cheap insurance for a fireplace that comes into its own a handful of evenings each winter. It means those evenings go the way you planned.
It also helps to think ahead to resale. A chimney with a recent sweep and inspection is one less question mark for a future buyer, and it is an easy thing to keep on top of while the house is still young.
How do I book a chimney sweep in Belterra?
Booking takes only a few minutes online. Choose the day you prefer and a three-hour arrival window, then send the request. The office calls or texts to confirm, and your technician calls about 30 minutes before arriving.
If you have both an indoor gas fireplace and a wood-burning fireplace or stove elsewhere, mention it when the office confirms so that each one is looked at properly. Early fall is the best moment to book, before the first cool week puts every fireplace in the neighborhood to work.
Do you serve towns near Belterra?
Yes. Our crews also cover these nearby towns:
- Chimney Sweep Bear Creek
- Chimney Sweep Dripping Springs
- Chimney Sweep Hays
- Chimney Sweep Bee Cave
- Chimney Sweep San Leanna
- Chimney Sweep Sunset Valley
- Chimney Sweep Buda
- Chimney Sweep The Hills
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chimney sweep cost in Belterra?
A chimney sweep and inspection starts at $99. Extra work is always explained and priced before it starts.
Do gas fireplaces in newer homes need inspection?
Yes. The flue, vent or damper, cap and firebox should all be checked each year, even with light use.
What does the technician check on a factory-built chimney?
The flue, firebox, damper or vent, and the cap and crown or termination are all covered in the visit.
How does booking work?
Pick a day and a three-hour window online. The office confirms by call or text, and the technician calls about 30 minutes before arriving.
When was the last time you cleaned your Chimney?
Over 25,000 chimney fires in the U.S. last year were responsible for over $120 million in property damage. Chimney fires can quickly spread into house fires in a relatively short period of time.
Top 3 Reasons to Sweep your Chimney
The importance of yearly chimney inspections and sweepings cannot be understated, as they are the one true way to minimize the likelihood of a chimney fire sparking in the first place. The fact is that clean chimneys simply don’t catch fire.
- Prevent Chimney Fires
- Protect Your Health
Breathing the fumes from gas or solid fuel fires can be dangerous—or even fatal. - Avoid Smoke Damage
If a chimney is not cleaned regularly, soot will accumulate around the flue. This makes it difficult for the flue to draw the smoke upwards and can cause the smoke to enter your room. This soot will leave a black film around your hearth and soil any furniture, carpeting, or nearby decor. Smoke can also leave black stains around your chimney, which can be difficult or sometimes impossible to remove.
What Degree of Creosote is in Your Chimney?
A buildup of creosote is the main reason why it’s important to have your chimney cleaned and inspected annually, but did you know that there are three degrees, or stages, of creosote?
Soot: While not dangerous, soot is flammable and spreads easily, leaving dirt stains in your home and potentially causing respiratory illnesses.
Creosote flakes: If soot isn’t addressed in a timely manner, over time it can morph into larger flakes, which are highly flammable and more difficult to remove.
Tar creosote: Severe disrepair. At this stage, the creosote coalesces to form a thick, extremely flammable paste along the walls of the chimney. The tar releases gasses, which remain in the chimney flue until a fire is lit. At that point, the gasses as well as the tar will catch fire almost immediately.
Chimney Fire Causes
Factors that increase risk of chimney fires include:
- Failing to have your chimney swept often enough, which can lead to soot buildup
- Blockages such as soot buildup, animal nests, or bits of foliage in your chimney that can restrict air flow
- Burning wet or unseasoned wood, which increases the production of creosote
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At The Chimney Xpert in Belterra TX, we take care of your chimney and fireplace, from the sweep to the repair. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation estimate on any chimney cleaning or repair.
Chris L.
Oct 22, 2022
David was prompt and very professional. He inspected and cleaned the fireplace & went over everything that he did and provided valuable information. Price was better that competitor's. I will definitely continue to do business with this company.
Nick Campbell
Oct 1, 2022
Very pleased with the professionalism and promptness of service. Chad was very helpful and courteous and the work was done quickly and efficiently at significantly less cost than the first quote we received. Happy to recommend Chimney Xpert.
Nicole Clarke
Aug 7, 2022
Professional and polite company-I was able to get in the schedule the following week of my initial request for service. My tech was Conner and he did a great job. Going to have them back to repair the fireplace gas line.
Matt Emmerson
Aug 6, 2022
Can't say enough good things about this company. James is extremely easy to communicate with, and is glad to answer any questions. The installers were extremely quick, but did a very quality job, at an affordable price. If I need any future chimney work I will definitely be coming back to Chimney Master Dallas.
Barry Patrick
Sep 30, 2019
I will try to keep this short and sweet! From dealing with the owner about what our needs really were to keeping the communication lines open and his team installing our new Buck Stove.
There is no way I could have been any more pleased with the entire experience. Their team are "First Class" all the way
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