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 New Braunfels, TX
Chimney inspection in New Braunfels comes down to one question: what’s actually inside the flue, and is it safe to light? This city makes that question harder to answer than most. New Braunfels has original brick chimneys in early-1900s German-influenced homes downtown and factory-built metal fireplaces in the subdivisions that spread east and north through the 1990s and 2000s. They fail in completely different ways. Beacon Chimney Sweep handles sweeping, inspection, and repair, with technicians who have up to 12 years of experience. Call (888) 401-6898 to book.
Why New Braunfels Homes Are Different
New Braunfels sits in the Hill Country between Austin and San Antonio, and the housing stock splits cleanly in two. Downtown and the older blocks near the Comal and Guadalupe rivers hold early-1900s German-influenced masonry homes with original brick chimneys. The fast-growing eastern and northern subdivisions are mostly 1990s-2010s tract homes with prefabricated metal fireplaces and chase-style chimneys. A crew working here needs rod-and-brush tools for the masonry chimneys and camera equipment for the prefab flues, sometimes on the same street.
The climate shapes the work as much as the architecture. Long, hot summers and short, mild winters push fireplace use into a few intense months, so a chimney can sit idle for a long stretch, letting creosote harden and animals nest. Quick temperature swings and the humid spring air around the rivers promote rust in metal fireboxes and mortar deterioration in older brick chimneys. In the historic districts near the Comal, many chimneys were built with soft local brick that spalls after decades of humid river air. A chimney that looks sound from the ground often has a crumbling crown and loose flue tiles that only show up from a rooftop inspection.
Styles & brands we work with
- Sweep & inspection
- Caps & crowns
- Flue relining
- Masonry repair
- Gas fireplace service
Our Main New Braunfels Services
Two jobs bring most New Braunfels homeowners to us: a routine sweep before the burning season, and a repair once an inspection turns up a problem.
Chimney Sweep in New Braunfels
Most sweeps here happen in the weeks before the first cool evening, when Hill Country cedar and oak start going into the firebox. That fuel burns hot and throws heavy creosote, so a chimney that ran hard all winter can carry a real buildup by autumn. We brush the flue, clear the firebox, and check the damper and cap while we’re up there. The chimney sweep in New Braunfels handles both masonry chimneys and factory-built metal flues, which take different brushes and a gentler touch. Chimney Sweep in New Braunfels
Chimney Repair in New Braunfels
Repair in this city usually means one of two things: a masonry chimney with a cracked crown or loose flue tiles, or a prefab chase whose metal firebox has rusted from humid spring air and long idle summers. We diagnose first and quote the fix. When a flue needs relining, we work with Gelco and Olympia Chimney liners matched to the appliance. When the flue is sound but the walls have cracked, HeatShield resurfacing can restore it without a full liner replacement. Chimney Repair in New Braunfels
Chimney Inspection in New Braunfels
Chimney inspection in New Braunfels has to account for two very different chimney types. The early-1900s brick chimneys near the Comal and Guadalupe rivers were often built with soft local brick that spalls after decades of humid river air, and their crowns crumble in ways you can’t see from the driveway. The prefab metal fireplaces in the newer eastern and northern subdivisions rust through the firebox when long idle summers follow humid springs. A proper Chimney Inspection is how you find both problems before they become expensive, and it’s the first thing we recommend to any New Braunfels homeowner who hasn’t had the flue looked at.
Fireplace Inspection
Signs you need it
You’re seeing rust flakes or white staining inside the firebox, the damper sticks or won’t seal, or smoke rolls into the room instead of going up.
What it costs in New Braunfels
A fireplace inspection typically runs $99 to $250 in New Braunfels, and the written estimate you get beforehand sets the final price.
How we do it
We examine the firebox, damper, smoke chamber, and the visible flue from the firebox up, then document what we find with photos you keep.
Chimney Flue Inspection
Signs you need it
You’ve had a chimney fire, a storm, or a long stretch of no use, or the flue liner shows cracks, gaps, or missing tile joints from the top.
What it costs in New Braunfels
Flue inspection with camera work typically falls between $150 and $350 in New Braunfels, depending on flue length and how much of it needs video.
How we do it
We run a camera down the flue from the rooftop, record the liner condition at every joint, and show you the footage before we recommend anything.
What Chimney Inspection Costs in New Braunfels
| Item | Typical range in New Braunfels |
|---|---|
| Basic chimney inspection | $99 – $250 |
| Flue inspection with camera | $150 – $350 |
| Level 2 inspection | $200 – $450 |
Do I need a Level 2 chimney inspection in New Braunfels?
You need one after a chimney fire, a flue liner change, a new appliance, or a home purchase. It goes further than a basic look, using camera video of the entire flue. Call (888) 401-6898 for an exact quote; estimates are free.
Can you inspect a prefab fireplace chimney in New Braunfels?
Yes. The chase-style chimneys common in newer New Braunfels subdivisions need camera inspection because their metal liners rust and separate in ways a visual check from the firebox won’t reveal. We bring the right equipment for both masonry and prefab flues. Call (888) 401-6898 to book.
Brands We Service in New Braunfels
The materials we install come from Gelco, Olympia Chimney, and Copperfield, chosen for how they hold up in Central Texas heat and humidity. We won’t put a hardware-store liner in a chimney that has to last. See our brands for the full list, and ask about turnaround when you call.
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| Service | Typical range in New Braunfels |
|---|---|
| Basic chimney inspection | $99 – $250 |
| Flue inspection with camera | $150 – $350 |
| Level 2 inspection | $200 – $450 |
| Standard chimney sweep | $150 – $300 |
| Sweep with heavy creosote removal | $250 – $500 |
| Chimney cap installation | $150 – $400 |
| Crown repair | $300 – $800 |
| Flue tile repair | $400 – $1,200 |
| HeatShield flue resurfacing | $800 – $2,000 |
| DuraFlex or Gelco liner installation | $1,200 – $3,500 |
Price in New Braunfels climbs with flue height, how hard the creosote has set, and whether a masonry chimney needs rooftop work on a crumbling crown. The estimate is free, and the written estimate sets the final price.
Neighborhoods We Serve in New Braunfels
We work across New Braunfels, from the historic blocks near the Comal River to the newer subdivisions spreading east and north of town. Each part of the city gets the same approach: inspect first, show you the evidence, then quote the work. When you call, we’ll confirm scheduling for your address and book it into the next opening.
- Downtown New Braunfels, near the Comal River
- Gruene and the Guadalupe River area
- Subdivisions east of I-35
- Newer neighborhoods in the northern growth corridor
Service Area – Cities Near New Braunfels
We also take chimney work in the towns around New Braunfels. Homeowners in Garden Ridge, TX, Cibolo, TX, Schertz, TX, and Selma, TX can book the same inspections, sweeps, and repairs. Call (888) 401-6898 and we’ll confirm scheduling for your address and set the visit.
Serving New Braunfels, TX – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve New Braunfels and nearby communities. Use the map below to see the area we cover. If you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Chimney Company in New Braunfels
We answer 24/7, and fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm Sunday through Friday means most New Braunfels calls get booked into the next opening. A call outside dispatch hours is booked into the next open slot. Call (888) 401-6898 to set a time.
It depends on the job. A sweep or inspection doesn’t need one. A reline or structural repair may require a permit from the city, so ask your building department before booking major work. We’ll tell you what we found and what it means.
We cover all of New Braunfels, including downtown, Gruene, and the subdivisions east and north of I-35, plus Garden Ridge, Cibolo, Schertz, and Selma. Call (888) 401-6898 and we’ll confirm your address and schedule the visit.
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 New Braunfels Customers Say
"Cap keeps the birds out now, which after two springs of scratching noises is worth every penny."
- Oscar Reyes"Level two inspection before we bought the house. The report was detailed enough to use as a negotiating point and he explained every photo in it."
- Veronica Mendoza"Thorough sweep and a clear report. He was running late from the job before and arrived near the end of the window, though he did call to warn me."
- Hector Salazar