Chimney Repair in New Braunfels - Inspected on Camera, Then Priced in Writing

Trusted Chimney Repair for New Braunfels Homeowners

Cracked flue tiles, a cap that blew loose in a spring storm, mortar that’s gone soft on the crown: the failures we see on New Braunfels chimneys are rarely dramatic. They show up quietly, and they get worse every time the fireplace gets used. Our technicians have up to 12 years of experience diagnosing exactly that kind of damage, and we handle the sweep, the inspection and the repair under one roof so nothing gets handed off to a second contractor. Beacon Chimney Sweep works with professional-grade materials from brands like DuraFlex and HeatShield, and a functioning, safe chimney is the beacon of a warm home – that’s the whole reason we’re in this trade. Call (888) 401-6898. We answer 24/7, with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm.

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What separates a real chimney repair from a patch job is evidence. We scope the flue with a camera, show you the video, and explain what we found before anyone books work. If a repair can safely wait until next season, we say so. If it can’t, you’ll know why.

Chimney Cap Installation

Chimney Cap Installation is the fitting of a metal or stainless cap over the flue opening to keep rain, birds, squirrels and sparks out while letting smoke escape. You need one when the top of your chimney is open to the weather, when a nest has already moved in, or when you’re replacing a cap that was never properly sized to the flue. Beacon Chimney Sweep measures the crown and flue before fitting anything, so the cap sits level and the mesh holds up against summer wind. Typical cap installation in New Braunfels runs $180-$450 depending on flue count and cap style, with the written estimate setting the final price.

Measuring the Flue Opening

A cap that’s too small rattles in the wind and lets debris past the mesh. One that’s too large sits proud of the crown and invites water underneath. We measure the actual opening, not the outside brick, before anything gets ordered.

Stainless Versus Galvanized

Stainless caps hold up far longer in a Texas summer than galvanized steel, which develops rust along the seams within a few seasons. We talk through the difference in cost up front so the choice is yours, not ours.

Chimney Cap Replacement

Chimney Cap Replacement means pulling a failed cap and fitting a new one, including new legs or a new mounting frame when the old hardware has rusted through. Rotten mesh, a caved-in top, or a cap that’s dropped an edge are all reasons to replace rather than repair. Beacon Chimney Sweep pulls the old unit, inspects the crown underneath it, and fits a properly sized replacement so the flue stays covered from the moment we leave. Replacement in New Braunfels typically runs $200-$500 depending on the flue configuration and the cap you choose, and the written estimate locks in the number before we start.

Rusted Fasteners and Legs

The cap itself often outlives its hardware. When the legs or bolts have corroded, the whole assembly starts to lean, and a leaning cap funnels water straight down the flue. We replace the hardware as part of the job.

Damage Found Under the Old Cap

Pulling a cap is the best chance to look at the crown and top flue tile with nothing in the way. If we find cracking there, we’ll show you the photos before recommending anything more.

Chimney Liner Installation

Chimney Liner Installation is the fitting of a new flue liner inside the chimney, either as a full reline or a resurfacing of the existing liner. You need it when the flue has cracked tiles, gaps at the joints, or heavy glaze from years of wood burning, because a damaged flue lets heat and carbon monoxide into the structure of the house. This is the failure point we see most often, and it’s the one that matters most. HeatShield resurfacing can restore a flue without a full replacement; DuraFlex flexible liners suit stove inserts and full relines. Typical liner work in New Braunfels runs $1,800-$5,500 depending on liner type and flue height, with the written estimate setting the final price.

Resurfacing Before Replacing

Not every damaged flue needs a new liner dropped down it. HeatShield resurfacing seals and smooths a flue that’s still structurally sound, and it costs less than a full reline. We tell you which one your flue actually needs.

Camera Evidence You Can See

Liner work is the repair homeowners worry most about being sold. We record the flue before and after so you can watch the before-and-after yourself. Nothing gets recommended without footage behind it.

Chimney Flashing Repair

Chimney Flashing Repair means resealing or replacing the metal that joins the chimney to the roof, which is where most roof leaks around a chimney begin. You need it when you spot staining on the ceiling below, rusted flashing, or a visible gap where the flashing meets the brick. Beacon Chimney Sweep reseats and reseals flashing, replaces failed sections, and checks the counter-flashing where it meets the masonry so water has nowhere to travel. Flashing repair in New Braunfels usually runs $250-$650 depending on the roof pitch and how much needs replacing, and the written estimate is the final number.

Tracing a Ceiling Stain

Water on the ceiling doesn’t always start where the stain appears. We check the flashing line, the crown and the flue top before deciding where a leak is coming in.

When It’s a Roofing Job

Some flashing failures are tied to the roof covering itself, not the chimney. When that’s the case, we say so plainly instead of charging for work outside our scope.

Chimney Crown Repair

Chimney Crown Repair is fixing the concrete cap at the very top of the chimney that sheds water away from the flue and masonry below. You need it when the crown has cracked, chipped at the edges, or pulled away from the flue, because a failing crown lets water soak into the brick and freeze into spalling damage over time. Beacon Chimney Sweep repairs cracks and rebuilds the crown where needed so it slopes correctly and drains away from the flue. Crown repair in New Braunfels typically runs $300-$800 depending on the size of the crown and how much rebuilding it needs, with the written estimate confirming the final figure.

Hairline Cracks Versus Open Gaps

Fine surface checking in a crown is normal wear. A gap wide enough to catch a fingernail is not, and it’s the point where water starts getting in. We separate the two honestly.

Why the Slope Matters

A crown that sits flat or slopes the wrong way holds water instead of shedding it. When we rebuild, the slope is set to drain, not just to look finished from the ground.

Chimney Repair Companies

Chimney Repair Companies vary widely in what they’ll actually take on, and knowing the difference saves you a second phone call. The company that sweeps your chimney should also be able to inspect it and repair what it finds, because a specialist who only cleans will always need someone else to finish the job. Beacon Chimney Sweep is the full-scope option for New Braunfels: sweep, inspection and repair from the same crew, with professional-grade materials from Olympus Chimney and Gelco behind the work. Repair costs in New Braunfels vary by the job itself, from a few hundred dollars for a cap or crown up to several thousand for a liner, and the written estimate always comes first.

Avoiding the Handyman Sweep

A general handyman who sweeps chimneys on the side doesn’t have the camera gear to find a cracked flue tile. When the inspection is only paperwork, problems sit unfound until they get expensive.

Questions Worth Asking

Ask any chimney repair company whether they handle the repair themselves or subcontract it, and whether you’ll see photos of what they find. The answers tell you plenty before anyone gets on the roof.

Chimney Masonry Repair

Chimney Masonry Repair is the repair of the brickwork and mortar on the chimney stack, from repointing soft joints to rebuilding sections that have spalled or loosened. You need it when mortar is crumbling out of the joints, bricks are flaking, or the stack is leaning or has visible gaps. Beacon Chimney Sweep repairs masonry as part of the same chimney-repair service so the structure, crown and flue are assessed together rather than in isolation. Masonry repair in New Braunfels typically runs $400-$1,500 depending on how much repointing or rebuilding is needed, and the written estimate sets the final price.

Repointing Versus Rebuilding

Most soft mortar is a repointing job, which is faster and less costly than a rebuild. A rebuild only makes sense when the brick itself has failed, and we show you why before recommending either.

Water Is the Real Culprit

Most masonry decay we see starts at the crown or the flashing and works its way down. Fixing the brick without fixing the water source just delays the next repair.

Brands We Service

We work with DuraFlex flexible liner systems often enough to know exactly where they wear and how they should be fitted for a stove insert or a full reline. HeatShield resurfacing is the other one we handle regularly, and it lets us restore a flue without pulling the whole liner out when the structure behind it is still sound. Olympia Chimney products come up on cap and venting work, and Gelco components show up across repair jobs where the original installation needs to be brought back to spec.

Whether you have a DuraFlex liner, a HeatShield resurfaced flue, an Olympia Chimney cap or any other make, we can help. Our technicians work with professional-grade materials rather than whatever the hardware store stocks, so the repair outlasts the invoice.

Signs You Need a Pro Right Now

• Smoke coming back into the room. Draft problems usually trace back to a blocked flue, a damaged liner or a cap that’s no longer drawing correctly. It’s worth a look before the next fire.
• A strong creosote or sooty smell when it rains. That’s often water getting into a flue that should be sealed. A camera inspection tells you where it’s entering and how much damage it’s done.
• Loose or missing mortar on the stack. Soft joints let water into the masonry, and once it’s in there the repair grows. Repointing early is far cheaper than rebuilding later.
• Cracks in the crown or a cap that’s dropped an edge. Both leave the flue open to weather. A simple repair now prevents the flue itself from taking on water.
• Ceiling or wall staining near the chimney. A stain almost always means water has found a path through the flashing or crown. It’s worth confirming the source before it spreads.

Our Process, Step by Step

1. 1
   Book the visit. We take the details of your chimney and what you’ve noticed, and schedule a time that works. Call (888) 401-6898. We answer 24/7, with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm.
2. 2
   Inspect with a camera. We run a camera down the flue and check the cap, crown, flashing and masonry from the roof, so nothing is diagnosed on guesswork alone.
3. 3
   Show you what we found. You see the photos and video, hear what it means in plain terms, and get a written estimate for the repair. If a job can wait, we tell you.
4. 4
   Do the repair. The same team that inspected does the work, from a cap replacement to a HeatShield resurfacing or a DuraFlex liner.
5. 5
   Confirm the fix. We re-check the repair and hand you the after photos, so you can compare before and after and know the chimney is ready to use.

How Much Does Chimney Repair Cost in New Braunfels?

Our Service Area Near New Braunfels

We work throughout New Braunfels and the surrounding towns, including Garden Ridge, Hollywood Park, Cibolo, Seguin, Schertz, Selma, Canyon Lake, Universal City and Redwood. If you’re in Garden Ridge or Redwood, our chimney repair and chimney repair pages have the local details. Dispatch runs from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday, so a chimney inspection is usually booked within a day or two of your call. Whether you need a sweep, a camera inspection or a repair, Beacon Chimney Sweep handles it from start to finish. Call (888) 401-6898. We answer 24/7.

Frequently Asked Questions About Chimney Repair in New Braunfels

Schedule Your Chimney Repair Service in New Braunfels Today

If you’ve spotted a cracked crown, a failing cap or a flue that isn’t drawing right, don’t wait for the next fire to find out how bad it is. Call (888) 401-6898. We answer 24/7, with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, and every estimate is free and no-obligation. We’ll show you the camera findings, tell you what it takes to fix it, and handle the repair from the firebox to the crown cap. For the full scope of our work, see our chimney repair service and chimney inspection pages.

Written by the team at Beacon Chimney Sweep.