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 Selma, TX
If your fireplace has sat cold since last winter, a chimney inspection is the right first call in Selma. The housing boom along the I-35 corridor means most local fireplaces are factory-built units inside newer tract homes, and those prefab systems age differently than the masonry stacks in older Central Texas towns. We check clearances, caps, dampers and flue condition, then tell you plainly what needs attention and what can wait. Sweeping, inspection and repair all come from one company, and our technicians have up to 12 years of experience. Call (888) 401-6898 to book.
Why Selma Homes Are Different
Selma’s housing stock is dominated by 1990s to 2010s suburban tract homes and the newer master-planned subdivisions filling out the 78154 area inside Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD. Most of these are brick-veneer houses with prefabricated metal fireboxes and short factory chimneys rather than full masonry stacks. That matters for chimney work: prefab units carry specific clearance and liner requirements, and the builder-grade caps and dampers installed with them often rust or fail within a decade.
The Central Texas climate shapes the rest. Summers run long and hot, winters stay mild, and hard freezes like the 2021 event arrive every so often, so fireplaces get used episodically. Heat cycling and humidity do more quiet damage than heavy burning: they rust caps, crack masonry crowns, and let water into flues that sat unused all summer. Open chimneys in these subdivisions also collect bird and wasp nests through the off-season, which is why a spring or fall sweep-and-cap is such a common pre-winter call in Selma.
Styles & brands we work with
- Sweep & inspection
- Caps & crowns
- Flue relining
- Masonry repair
- Gas fireplace service
Our Main Selma Services
Two jobs bring most Selma homeowners to the phone: an annual sweep, and an inspection after a rough season or a house purchase. Each has its own page.
Chimney Sweep in Selma
A standard sweep removes soot, creosote and whatever moved in over the summer. In Selma’s prefab fireplaces, the load is usually light: gas logs and the occasional ambiance fire build far less creosote than a true wood-burner running all winter. The sweep still matters, because soot and debris left in a short factory flue can restrict draft and hide damage. We brush the flue, clear the firebox and smoke chamber, check the damper, and bag the dust so nothing ends up on your floor. Book a Chimney Sweep in Selma before your first fire of the season.
Chimney Repair in Selma
Repair in Selma usually starts with something small that got worse quietly: a rusted cap letting rain in, a damper that no longer seals, a cracked crown, or a prefab flue liner that failed after a freeze. We diagnose first, then fix. That can mean a new cap, HeatShield resurfacing for a deteriorated flue, or a DuraFlex flexible liner when the existing liner is done. Because sweeping, inspection and repair sit with the same company, the problem found during a sweep gets fixed without a second contractor. See Chimney Repair in Selma for the full scope.
Chimney Inspection in Selma
Chimney inspection in Selma is mostly about catching the quiet failures that come with rarely used prefab fireplaces: rusted caps, stuck dampers, cracked crowns and water finding its way into the flue. This housing stock and climate make Chimney Inspection the most useful visit a homeowner here can book. We run the full checklist, from the firebox to the crown cap, and the same team handles any repair that turns up. Our technicians have up to 12 years of experience, and the report comes with photos so you can see exactly what we saw.
Fireplace Inspection
Signs you need it
You’re seeing soot stains on the firebox face, a damper that won’t open smoothly, or you’ve just moved into a Selma house and don’t know when the fireplace was last checked.
What it costs in Selma
A standard fireplace inspection typically runs $89 to $175, and we set the final price in the written estimate before we start.
How we do it
We check the firebox, damper, smoke chamber and firebox-to-flue connection, then confirm the clearances and cap condition that prefab units depend on.
Chimney Flue Inspection
Signs you need it
Smoke rolls back into the room, the fire burns sluggish, or you smell creosote on warm days when the fireplace is off.
What it costs in Selma
Flue inspection with a camera typically costs $150 to $280, and the written estimate tells you the final figure for your home.
How we do it
We run a camera down the flue to check for cracks, gaps, blockages and nests, then show you the footage and explain what each finding means.
Level 2 Chimney Inspection
Signs you need it
You’re buying or selling a Selma home, you’ve had a chimney fire, or your insurer has asked for documented inspection.
What it costs in Selma
A Level 2 inspection with camera and photo report typically runs $200 to $400, confirmed in writing before the visit.
How we do it
We do the full accessible checklist, camera the flue, check the attic and roof-level components, and hand you a photo report you can pass to a buyer or an adjuster.
What Chimney Inspection Costs in Selma
| Item | Typical range in Selma |
|---|---|
| Standard fireplace inspection | $89 – $175 |
| Flue inspection with camera | $150 – $280 |
| Level 2 inspection with photo report | $200 – $400 |
Do I need an inspection if I barely use my fireplace?
Yes. Light use still allows moisture, rust, nests and damper problems to develop between seasons, and prefab fireplaces in Selma need a yearly look to keep warranties and insurance valid. Call (888) 401-6898 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Can an inspection turn into same-day repair in Selma?
Often, yes. If we find a cap, damper or flue issue during the inspection, our repair team handles what can be fixed that day and schedules anything larger with a written price. Call (888) 401-6898 – estimates are free.
Brands We Service in Selma
We work with professional-grade chimney brands rather than hardware-store parts. That means HeatShield for flue resurfacing, DuraFlex liners where a reline is needed, and Olympia Chimney and Famco components for caps and fittings. If a repair calls for a part we don’t normally hold, turnaround usually stays within days. Browse our brands to see the full list.
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| Service | Typical range in Selma |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep | $150 – $300 |
| Standard fireplace inspection | $89 – $175 |
| Flue inspection with camera | $150 – $280 |
| Level 2 inspection with photo report | $200 – $400 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $200 – $500 |
| Damper repair or replacement | $250 – $600 |
| HeatShield flue resurfacing | $1,200 – $2,500 |
| DuraFlex flexible liner installation | $2,000 – $5,000 |
In Selma, price rises with access as much as with damage: short factory chimneys are quick to reach, but a failed liner or a roof-level cap replacement adds labor and materials. Whatever the job, the written estimate sets the final price, and we agree it with you before any work starts.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Selma
Selma runs mostly along the I-35 corridor, and our coverage follows the subdivisions that line it. If your home sits in a newer build inside the 78154 area or one of the established pockets closer to the interstate, we can reach you. Dispatch timing depends on the day’s route, not on which neighborhood you’re in, so a call gets you an appointment slot in the next opening, Sunday through Friday, 7am to 7pm. Homes here typically have prefab fireplaces, which keeps most inspections and sweeps to a single visit.
- Subdivisions near the I-35 corridor
- Newer master-planned neighborhoods in the 78154 area
- Established homes along the Selma-Schertz line
- Ranch-style properties off the access roads
Service Area – Cities Near Selma
Selma sits between San Antonio and New Braunfels, and our coverage reaches the towns on both sides. Homeowners in Schertz, TX and Cibolo, TX get the same inspection, sweep and repair work. We also serve Universal City, TX and Garden Ridge, TX, where the housing mix shifts from tract homes to larger properties with masonry chimneys. Wherever you are in that ring, the visit starts with an inspection and a written estimate.
Serving Selma, TX – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Selma 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 Selma
We serve Selma directly, along with the surrounding I-35 corridor towns. Dispatch runs Sunday through Friday, 7am to 7pm, and we book you into the next available opening. Call (888) 401-6898 – we answer 24/7.
Sweeping and inspection generally don’t need a permit, but structural changes like a liner replacement or cap modification may fall under local rules. Ask your HOA and the city building department before scheduling, and we’ll work with whatever they require.
Most Selma visits are scheduled within the next few openings, though fall is the busiest stretch. Call (888) 401-6898 to check the calendar. We answer 24/7, with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
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 Selma 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