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.
Fast, Reliable Chimney Repair Across Selma
If something’s wrong with your chimney in Selma, you’ll want a straight answer fast. We handle chimney repair in Selma with a simple promise: we inspect, we sweep, we repair, and you get the whole picture in a photo report before anyone touches a mortar joint. Our technicians have up to 12 years of experience, and they know the I-35 corridor well – from the newer master-planned subdivisions off the access road to the older brick-veneer homes tucked along the side streets. Call (888) 401-6898 when you’re ready. We answer 24/7, with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
Why Selma Homeowners Call Beacon Chimney Sweep for Chimney Repair
Selma sits right in the middle of the fastest-growing stretch of the I-35 corridor, and that shapes what we find on roofs here. Homeowners in Selma are informed – they know an annual sweep isn’t optional, and they vet a contractor before letting anyone up a ladder. That’s the kind of customer we’re built for. We focus on chimneys exclusively, not general handyman work, and we carry professional-grade materials from brands like HeatShield, Gelco, and Olympia Chimney so the fix matches the diagnosis.
Because we work only in chimneys, the person who sweeps your flue is the same person who can spot a rusted cap or a spalling firebox panel and do something about it. No handing you off to a second contractor. Response to Selma is quick from our staging points in the corridor, and our team knows the difference between a 1990s tract-home prefab and a newer build with a factory chimney. When we’re done, you’ll have a written estimate and a camera report you can actually read. That’s the whole point.
Styles & brands we work with
- Sweep & inspection
- Caps & crowns
- Flue relining
- Masonry repair
- Gas fireplace service
Chimney Liner Installation in Selma
Chimney Liner Installation in Selma often comes up when a prefab firebox has a cracked flue or when a homeowner wants to upgrade to a wood stove insert. In Selma’s tract homes, the factory chimney is short and the original builder-grade liner may have degraded from years of heat cycling and occasional ambiance fires. We install flexible liner systems from DuraFlex rated for the specific factory chimney, so the fit is correct and the clearances are respected. A typical liner installation in Selma runs $1,800 – $3,500 depending on flue length and liner type. The written estimate sets the final price, and the inspection report shows you exactly why the liner is being recommended.
What a New Liner Involves
A liner job starts with a Level 2 camera inspection to confirm the flue’s condition and dimensions. We then size the liner to the appliance, insulate it where the code requires it, and connect it from the firebox to the cap. The whole process usually takes a few hours on a standard prefab.
When a Reline Is the Right Call
If the existing liner is cracked, rusted through, or not rated for the appliance you’re burning, a reline is the safe answer. We show you the camera footage so you can see the damage yourself. If the liner is sound, we’ll tell you that too.
Chimney Flashing Repair in Selma
Chimney Flashing Repair in Selma usually gets called out after a hard rain sends water down the flue or stains appear on the ceiling near the chimney chase. Flashing is the metal seal where the roof meets the chimney, and on the short factory chimneys common in Selma subdivisions, it’s often the first thing to fail. Central Texas heat cycling flexes the roof, and the original builder flashing can pull away or rust. We reseal or replace flashing with properly sized, corrosion-resistant material. A typical flashing repair in Selma runs $250 – $600 depending on roof pitch and the extent of the seal. The written estimate sets the final price.
Signs the Flashing Is Failing
Water stains on the ceiling, rust streaks on the chimney chase, or a musty smell after rain all point to flashing trouble. So does a damper that sticks or corrodes. We check the flashing on every roof visit, because it’s cheaper to reseal than to repair the water damage later.
How We Seal It
We remove the old sealant, check for rot in the surrounding decking, and install new flashing with a proper overlap against the masonry or chase. The joint gets a weather-rated sealant rated for the local temperature swings. Then we verify the crown and cap are sound before we leave the roof.
Trusted Brands We Service in Selma
We source and install materials from a roster of professional-grade chimney brands: DuraFlex flexible liners, HeatShield flue resurfacing systems, Gelco chimney products, Olympia Chimney liners and caps, Famco accessories, and Copperfield components. We don’t claim exclusive dealership with any of them, but we do choose the material that fits the job rather than whatever a hardware store happens to stock. We don’t keep parts on a truck or in a warehouse – every job is ordered to the diagnosis. That keeps turnaround quick and the repair matched to the chimney. If you’ve got a brand preference, tell us and we’ll work with it where it’s the right fit.
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AfterCommon Chimney Repair Problems We See in Selma Homes
Selma’s housing stock is dominated by 1990s-2010s suburban tract homes and newer master-planned subdivisions. That means most of the chimneys here are prefabricated metal fireboxes with short factory chimneys, not full masonry stacks. The failure modes follow from that.
- Rusted builder-grade caps. The original caps on these tract homes often rust through within a decade in the Central Texas humidity, letting water straight into the flue.
- Water-damaged or seized dampers. Once moisture gets past a failed cap, the damper corrodes and stops sealing, which lets summer humidity and storms into the firebox even when the fireplace is cold.
- Spalling refractory panels. Prefab fireboxes in Selma homes often develop cracked or spalling refractory panels from heat cycling during occasional ambiance fires.
- Bird and wasp nests. Short factory chimneys on tract homes are prime real estate for nesting in the off-season, which blocks draft and can cause smoke spillage on the first fall use.
Pricing for Chimney Repair in Selma, TX
We won’t pretend chimney repair pricing is the same everywhere, so here’s what a typical Selma job runs. A standard sweep and Level 1 inspection starts around $150 – $250. Flashing repair runs $250 – $600. Cap or damper replacement runs $200 – $500. A full liner installation runs $1,800 – $3,500, and HeatShield flue resurfacing typically lands between $1,200 and $2,500 depending on flue height and condition. These are estimates, and the written estimate sets the final price. What affects it: roof pitch, chimney height, the condition of the crown, and whether the existing liner is sound or needs replacement. Estimates are free, and nothing is recommended without camera evidence you can see for yourself.
We Also Serve Cities Near Selma
Selma sits between San Antonio and New Braunfels, and we work across the surrounding corridor. If you’re in Schertz, Universal City, Cibolo, or Garden Ridge, you’re in range. We also serve Selma itself, and our chimney repair team covers the whole area. Wherever you are along the I-35 stretch, the process is the same: inspect, sweep, repair, with a written estimate up front and a camera report you keep. Call (888) 401-6898 to get on the schedule.
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 Repair in Selma
Yes, it does. Even gas-log units and rarely used prefab fireplaces need an annual inspection because the cap, damper, and flue can still rust, seize, or crack from humidity and heat cycling without any fires being lit. In Selma’s 78154 subdivisions, gas-log units are common, and the repair calls we see are more about rusted caps and seized dampers than creosote. Call (888) 401-6898 for a free estimate.
First-degree creosote is a light, flaky soot that brushes off easily; third-degree is a glazed, tar-like deposit that hardens on the flue wall and is the fuel for chimney fires. If you burn wood as a primary heat source around Selma, the buildup is faster and the safe sweeping interval is shorter than an occasional ambiance fire would need. We check the creosote stage on every sweep and tell you honestly what we found. Call (888) 401-6898 for a free estimate.
Central Texas humidity and heat cycling are hard on builder-grade caps and mortar crowns – the metal rusts through within about a decade, and the crown cracks as it expands and contracts season after season. Once the cap fails, water gets into the flue, and the damper corrodes. We replace caps and reseal crowns with weather-rated materials, and we check both on every roof visit. Call (888) 401-6898 for a free estimate.
Yes, when the factory chimney is rated for a reline and the existing flue is actually compromised. We install DuraFlex flexible liner systems sized to your prefab appliance, and a Level 2 camera inspection comes first so you can see the damage yourself. If the liner is sound and doesn’t need replacing, we’ll tell you that. Call (888) 401-6898 for a free estimate.
You likely have a bird or wasp nest blocking the flue, which restricts draft and pushes smoke back into the room. It’s a common call in Selma in spring and fall, because short factory chimneys on tract homes make easy nesting spots through the long off-season. We clear the obstruction, inspect the flue, and install a properly fitted cap so it doesn’t happen again. Call (888) 401-6898 for a free estimate.
Written by the team at Beacon Chimney Sweep.