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How do I get my fireplace ready for holiday guests?
Few things make a home feel festive like a real fire, and few things ruin a party like a smoky room. Start a few weeks ahead. Have the chimney swept and inspected so you know the flue is clear and the damper works. Test the fireplace with a small fire before the guests arrive, not during. Clear the hearth, store your firewood dry and keep a screen in place.
The chimney part takes one visit. Everything else is easy once you know the flue is clear, and you can host with the fireplace going and no worry about what is happening overhead.
Do not forget the fuel either. Dry, seasoned wood gives a cleaner flame, less smoke and a fire that looks as good as the room around it.
What does the $99 sweep and inspection in The Hills cover?
The starting price for a chimney sweep and inspection is $99. The visit covers:
- A chimney sweep to clear soot and creosote
- A check of the flue for blockages and damage
- A look at the firebox
- A damper check for smooth operation and a tight seal
- A check of the cap and crown
If the inspection shows that more is needed, we explain the problem and the price before any extra work begins. You decide whether to go ahead.
The visit is the same for a gas fireplace or a wood-burning one, and whichever you have, the goal is a chimney that is ready before the first guest walks in.
Do stone and brick fireplace surrounds need special care?
A decorative stone or brick surround is a design feature, and it is also a part of the chimney structure. Hill Country homes often feature natural stone, and masonry absorbs water. If rain gets past a damaged cap or cracked crown, it can stain the stone, loosen mortar and leave white mineral deposits on the surface.
The sweep and inspection looks at the firebox and the parts above it that protect the stonework. Catching a small leak at the cap is far easier, and far cheaper, than repairing stained or loose stone inside the house.
How do I book a chimney sweep in The Hills?
Book online by picking a day and a three-hour arrival window. The office calls or texts to confirm, and the technician calls about 30 minutes before arriving, so you can plan around the visit without giving up a full day.
Gas logs and wood-burning fireplaces are both common in this kind of home, and each one needs a yearly check. If you use both, mention it when the office confirms. Late summer or early fall is the best time to book, well ahead of the holiday calendar.
Waiting for the holiday rush is the usual mistake, because that is when every fireplace in the neighborhood gets its first use of the year. An early booking keeps you ahead of it.
Do you serve towns near The Hills?
Yes. Our crews also cover these nearby towns:
- Chimney Sweep Lakeway
- Chimney Sweep Point Venture
- Chimney Sweep Bee Cave
- Chimney Sweep Briarcliff
- Chimney Sweep Lago Vista
- Chimney Sweep Volente
- Chimney Sweep Jonestown
- Chimney Sweep West Lake Hills
Frequently asked questions
How much is a chimney sweep in The Hills?
A chimney sweep and inspection starts at $99. Extra work is explained and priced before it starts.
When should I schedule a sweep before the holidays?
Early fall is best, a few weeks before you plan to use the fireplace regularly or host guests.
Can a leaking chimney stain my stone fireplace?
Yes. Water getting past the cap or crown can stain stone and loosen mortar. The cap and crown are checked on every visit.
What is the appointment process?
Choose 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 The Hills 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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