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.
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- Sweep & inspection
- Caps & crowns
- Flue relining
- Masonry repair
- Gas fireplace service
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AfterHow Much Does Chimney Cleaning & Sweep Cost in New Braunfels?
A standard chimney sweep in New Braunfels typically costs $180 to $320, and most homes land near the middle of that range. Add a Level 2 camera inspection and you’re usually looking at $320 to $520 for the visit. If the sweep turns up a damaged flue, repair pricing is quoted separately and in writing before anyone touches the chimney.
We’re Beacon Chimney Sweep, and we do sweeping, inspection, and repair as one job, so the number you get on the estimate is the number you pay. Call (888) 401-6898 for a free estimate. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
Key Takeaways
- Typical sweep in New Braunfels: $180 to $320.
- Sweep plus Level 2 inspection: $320 to $520.
- Gas fireplace service runs $140 to $260; wood-burning chimneys cost more to clean because of creosote volume.
- Flue resurfacing with HeatShield starts around $1,100 to $2,400; a full DuraFlex reline is typically $3,000 to $6,500.
- Estimates are free and the written estimate sets the final price.
Chimney Cleaning & Sweep Cost Breakdown (2026)
Here’s what chimney work actually runs in the New Braunfels market. These are typical ranges for a single-flue home; a second flue adds to the sweep and inspection line items.
| Service | Typical Range | What It Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep (wood-burning) | $180 – $320 | Full flue brush, firebox and smoke shelf cleaned, creosote removed, ash vacuumed |
| Gas fireplace / vented gas log service | $140 – $260 | Vent and firebox cleaning, debris removal, draft check |
| Level 1 inspection | $90 – $160 | Visual check of accessible chimney components, often bundled with a sweep |
| Level 2 inspection (camera) | $180 – $320 | Video scan of the flue interior, used before a sale, after a chimney fire, or after a liner change |
| Sweep + Level 2 inspection bundle | $320 – $520 | The most common combination we quote |
| Crown and cap check or reseal | $220 – $650 | Sealing cracks at the crown, reseating a cap or spark arrestor |
| HeatShield flue resurfacing | $1,100 – $2,400 | Restoring a cracked clay flue without a full liner replacement |
| DuraFlex stainless reline | $3,000 – $6,500 | New flexible liner for a wood stove insert, fireplace, or failed clay flue |
The line that moves most is the last two. A sweep is a maintenance visit; a reline is a construction job. Most New Braunfels homes we see need the first. A smaller share need the second, and it’s usually because a cracked clay flue tile or a failed mortar joint turned up during a camera inspection. We quote the repair from that inspection, in writing, so you can decide with the actual footage in front of you.
Homes here sit in a mix of older in-town properties and newer builds out toward the edges of town, and that split shows up in pricing. Older chimneys with masonry flues often need more hand work to clear decades of creosote. Newer construction has its own quirks, especially around factory-built fireplaces and the liners that go with them.
What Affects Chimney Cleaning & Sweep Pricing in New Braunfels
Five things move the number more than anything else. We ask about each one when you call, so the estimate you get is close to the invoice.
- How much creosote has built up. A chimney swept every year is a faster job than one that hasn’t been touched in five. Heavy, glazed creosote takes longer to remove and sometimes needs a chemical treatment before brushing, and that time shows up on the estimate. If you’ve been burning green or unseasoned wood, expect the heavier end.
- Wood-burning versus gas. A gas fireplace needs the vent and firebox cleaned, but there’s no creosote to scrape, so it sits at the lower end. Wood-burning chimneys in New Braunfels carry the full sweep price because creosote volume is the whole point of the job.
- Number of flues. A single-flue chimney is one sweep. A chimney with two flues (common on larger homes with a fireplace plus a second appliance vent) is two, and the price reflects it. We quote per flue, not per house.
- Chimney height and roof access. A tall chimney or one set on a steep roof section takes longer to set up and work from safely. Single-story ranch homes around town are the simplest; two-story homes with a high stack take more time. We don’t cut corners on roof safety to save ten minutes.
- Whether an inspection is included. A sweep alone is visual. A Level 2 inspection adds a camera run down the flue, which is how we find cracked tiles, gaps in the liner, and offset sections a visual check misses. Bundling the two is cheaper than booking them separately.
- What the inspection finds. If the flue is sound, the sweep is the whole bill. If it isn’t, we quote the repair from the footage. There’s no upsell theater here: we’ll tell you what we found, what it means, and what it takes to fix it. If it can wait a season, we say so.
One more local factor worth naming: New Braunfels sits between two climate patterns. Summers are long and hot, so fireplaces sit idle for months, and when the first cool front arrives everyone lights a fire the same week. That’s the busy stretch. Booking a sweep before the season starts is easier on your schedule and lets a problem get fixed before you want to use the fireplace, not after.
How to Save on Chimney Cleaning & Sweep
A sweep is one of the cheaper home maintenance bills you’ll pay, and a few habits keep it there.
- Book the sweep and inspection together. Bundling is cheaper than two separate visits, and the camera inspection is what tells you whether the flue is sound. Skipping it saves a little now and can cost a lot later.
- Burn dry, seasoned wood. Wet wood smokes more and leaves more creosote, which means a longer, pricier sweep next time. Dry wood burns cleaner and keeps the flue closer to clean between visits.
- Don’t skip years. An annual sweep is the cheapest version of this bill. A chimney left for three or four years takes longer to clean and is more likely to need a repair you didn’t plan for.
- Get the repair quoted from the inspection, not from a guess. When a problem turns up, we quote it from the camera footage and in writing. That’s the difference between a real number and a number that grows once work starts.
- Ask what’s included before you book. A sweep should cover the flue, firebox, smoke shelf, and a vacuum of the surrounding area. If a quote is unusually low, ask what got left out.
- Use the free estimate. We quote at no charge, so there’s no reason to guess. Call (888) 401-6898 and we’ll talk through your chimney before you commit to anything.
Repair Pricing When the Sweep Finds Something
The two repairs that come up most in New Braunfels chimneys are a cracked clay flue tile and a failed crown. Both are common, both are fixable, and neither requires replacing the whole chimney.
For a cracked tile with the rest of the flue intact, HeatShield resurfacing restores the flue from the inside without pulling the old liner. That work typically lands between $1,100 and $2,400 depending on flue length and how much of the surface needs treatment. It’s the repair we reach for when the flue structure is otherwise sound. When the flue is too far gone, or the home is going to a wood stove insert, a DuraFlex flexible liner is the standard answer, usually $3,000 to $6,500.
We work with a professional-grade supply chain: DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, Olympia Chimney, Famco, and Copperfield. That matters because the liner outlasts the invoice, and a cheap liner or a hardware-store patch is the kind of thing that comes back as a problem in a few years. Inspect, sweep, repair: everything your chimney needs, one company. When we find a problem, the same team that found it fixes it, so there’s no handoff to a second contractor who has to be brought up to speed.
Why a Professional Sweep Beats a DIY Brush
You can buy a brush on a rod. What you can’t buy at a hardware store is a trained eye for what the brush uncovers. A pro sweep does three things a homeowner brush doesn’t:
- It reads the creosote. Glazed, tar-like creosote is a fire hazard and doesn’t come off with a standard brush. A trained sweep recognizes it and knows what treating it takes.
- It checks the flue while cleaning. Cracks, gaps, and loose joints turn up during a sweep, and they’re the things that matter most for fire and carbon monoxide safety.
- It gets the smoke shelf and firebox right. These are the spots homeowners most often miss, and they’re where creosote collects and draft problems start.
A chimney is a fire and carbon monoxide pathway. If you’re not sure the flue is sound, that’s a job for a trained professional, not a weekend project. A clean chimney is a safe chimney, and the point of the visit is to confirm both.
How Often Should You Schedule a Sweep in New Braunfels?
Once a year for a wood-burning fireplace you actually use, and once a year for a gas fireplace as a safety check. That’s the baseline. If you burn frequently through the winter, or you’ve noticed smoke backing into the room or a stronger smell from the firebox, book sooner rather than later. A sweep is a small bill. A chimney fire is not.
Booking a Sweep in New Braunfels
We keep the process simple. You call, we ask a few questions about your fireplace and how much you use it, and we quote from there. When a technician arrives, the sweep and the inspection happen on the same visit, and you get a written report of what we found. If a repair is needed, it’s quoted in writing from the inspection footage. If it isn’t, you get a clean chimney and a clear answer on when to book next.
Everything from the firebox to the crown cap is our work. That’s the advantage of a chimney-only company: we’re not a general handyman who sweeps chimneys on the side, and we’re not going to hand you off to a subcontractor when the job turns into a repair. We do sweeping, inspection, and repair, and that’s it. We also keep our service area focused, so a New Braunfels homeowner gets a crew that knows the local housing stock and what these chimneys typically need.
The brand name is a promise: a functioning, safe chimney is the beacon of a warm home, and we exist to keep that signal lit. For a town that likes its fireplaces, that’s the whole job.
FAQs – Chimney Cleaning & Sweep Cost
How much does a chimney sweep cost in New Braunfels?
A chimney sweep in New Braunfels typically costs $180 to $320 for a single-flue wood-burning chimney. Gas fireplace service runs $140 to $260. Add a Level 2 camera inspection and the visit is usually $320 to $520. Call (888) 401-6898 for an exact quote; estimates are free.
Is it cheaper to sweep or repair a chimney?
Sweeping is always cheaper than repair. A sweep is $180 to $320; a HeatShield resurfacing is $1,100 to $2,400, and a full DuraFlex reline is $3,000 to $6,500. The reason to sweep every year is to catch the small problem before it becomes the big one. Call (888) 401-6898 to book a sweep and inspection.
Can you come today?
Same-day service is often possible depending on the schedule. We answer 24/7 and dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. Call (888) 401-6898 and we’ll find you the next opening.
How much does a Level 2 inspection cost in New Braunfels?
A Level 2 camera inspection typically runs $180 to $320, and it’s cheaper bundled with a sweep at $320 to $520 total. It’s the inspection to get before buying a home, after a chimney fire, or any time the flue hasn’t been looked at with a camera. Call (888) 401-6898 for a free estimate.
Do you charge extra for a second flue?
Yes, pricing is per flue. A chimney with two flues is two sweeps, and the estimate reflects that. Call (888) 401-6898 and we’ll quote your exact setup at no charge.
What’s the difference between a sweep and an inspection?
A sweep removes creosote and debris; an inspection tells you whether the flue is sound. They’re different jobs and both matter. Bundling them is the most common way New Braunfels homeowners book, and it’s the most cost-effective. Call (888) 401-6898 to schedule both.
Contact
Ready to know what your chimney needs? Call Beacon Chimney Sweep at (888) 401-6898 for a free estimate. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. Inspect, sweep, repair: everything your chimney needs, one company.
Pricing reflects the New Braunfels market as of 2026. Beacon Chimney Sweep offers free estimates – call (888) 401-6898.
Written by the team at Beacon Chimney Sweep.
What Our 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