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 New Braunfels
If your chimney is smoking, drafting poorly, or showing cracked brick above the roofline, you’re in the right place. We handle chimney repair across New Braunfels, from the historic blocks near the Comal River to the newer subdivisions off Highway 46, and we know how differently those two kinds of homes fail. That matters here more than in most towns, because a repair on one flue can change how a neighbor’s fireplace draws on the other side of the same stack. Calls to New Braunfels get routed with real local knowledge, not a script. Call (888) 401-6898 to book an inspection. We answer 24/7.
Why New Braunfels Homeowners Call Beacon Chimney Sweep for Chimney Repair
Chimney work is a fire and carbon monoxide topic, so we don’t hide behind cheerful language. We tell you what we found, what it means, and what it’ll take to fix it. Beacon handles the whole job – sweeping, inspection, and repair – so a problem found on the roof is a problem the same team can address, rather than a note on a clipboard you have to shop around.
Our technicians have up to 12 years of experience, and that experience includes both 19th-century German masonry chimneys and the metal flue systems in 1990s-to-2010s tract homes. We source from professional-grade brands like DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, and Olympia Chimney, because the parts behind your wall should outlast the invoice. When you call for chimney repair in New Braunfels, you deal with one point of contact from diagnosis to finished work.
New Braunfels homeowners vet contractors before letting them on the roof, and we respect that. Ask us anything: how the inspection works, what the camera shows, why a crown failed. We’ll answer plainly.
Styles & brands we work with
- Sweep & inspection
- Caps & crowns
- Flue relining
- Masonry repair
- Gas fireplace service
Chimney Cap Installation in New Braunfels
Chimney Cap Installation in New Braunfels usually comes up after a stretch of idle months, when a homeowner finds evidence of nesting or water getting down the flue. A properly sized, well-mounted cap keeps rain, animals, and debris out while still letting smoke escape freely. Most installations in New Braunfels run $250 – $600 depending on the flue diameter, the type of cap, and whether the crown needs attention first. We size the cap to the flue opening rather than grabbing whatever fits.
Sizing to the flue opening
An undersized cap chokes draft. An oversized one lets wind-driven rain in around the edges. On the older river-adjacent homes, flue openings are often irregular, so we measure rather than guess.
Sealing the mount
The cap only works if it sits tight. We seal the mounting so water can’t wick under it and start the rust that eats metal fireboxes.
Chimney Cap Replacement in New Braunfels
Chimney Cap Replacement in New Braunfels is a common repair on chimneys that sat uncovered through long idle summers, letting rust and moisture reach the firebox. If the old cap is rusted through, bent, or missing its screen, a replacement restores the protection the chimney should have had. Most replacements here run $200 – $500, and we check the crown and flue condition while we’re up there so we’re not back next season for the same problem. The written estimate sets the final price.
Rust and storm damage
Metal caps take a beating in Central Texas wind and occasional hard freezes. Once a seam rusts through, patching rarely holds, and replacement is the practical route.
When a screen fails
A torn screen invites animals back into the flue. A new cap with intact screening closes that door without reshaping the whole system.
Trusted Brands We Service in New Braunfels
We work with an intentional roster of professional-grade brands – DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, and Olympia Chimney among them – because the materials behind a repair are what determine whether it lasts. HeatShield resurfacing can restore a deteriorated flue without a full liner replacement, and DuraFlex flexible liner systems cover stove inserts and relines. We don’t stock parts on a truck or claim to; what we do is source the right components for the job at hand, which keeps turnaround reasonable and means the fix fits your chimney rather than a generic template.
Common Chimney Repair Problems We See in New Braunfels Homes
- Cross-venting in shared historic stacks. In the older Comal River-adjacent blocks, attached and closely spaced houses often share a masonry stack or paired flues. A repair on one side can shift draft and push smoke or appliance exhaust into a neighbor’s flue, so we check both sides as part of the job.
- Spalling soft brick under a sound-looking crown. Humid river air works on the soft local brick for decades. A chimney that looks solid from the ground often has a crumbling crown and loose flue tiles visible only from a rooftop inspection.
- Hardened creosote after long idle stretches. Fires burn hot for a few intense months, then the chimney sits. Creosote hardens toward heavy glaze and animals nest, so a cap or damper problem surfaces late, after moisture and rust reach the firebox.
- Rust in prefab flues out east. The 1990s-to-2010s subdivisions off Highway 46 have chase-style chimneys with metal fireboxes. Quick temperature swings and humid spring air promote rust, and a failing firebox is often a repair-or-replace question rather than a simple fix.
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AfterPricing for Chimney Repair in New Braunfels, TX
We give real ranges so you know roughly where you stand before you call. A typical cap installation in New Braunfels runs $250 – $600, a cap replacement $200 – $500, and flue relining with a HeatShield or DuraFlex system generally runs $1,800 – $4,500 depending on length and liner type. Crown rebuilding and masonry repointing commonly fall between $600 and $2,000. These are estimates for typical jobs; access in a tight historic block, shared stacks that need both flues checked, and the condition of the brick all affect the final number. The written estimate you get after inspection sets the price. Estimates are free.
We Also Serve Cities Near New Braunfels
The same team that handles chimney repair in New Braunfels also takes calls in Garden Ridge, Cibolo, Schertz, and Selma. Those communities share the Central Texas climate and much of the same housing mix, so the work is familiar. If you’re outside town, call and we’ll talk through what you’re seeing. For the full picture of how we handle repairs, visit our chimney repair page.
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 Repair in New Braunfels
Yes, it can. In shared or adjacent stacks, a repair on your flue changes draft and venting on their side, which is why we check the neighbor’s flue as part of the job rather than after it. Before relining with a HeatShield or DuraFlex system, we confirm the other flue isn’t cross-venting. Call (888) 401-6898 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Because the failures are above your sightline. Soft local brick spalls under humid river air, loosening flue tiles and mortar behind a crown that still looks solid from the ground. Only a rooftop inspection with a camera down the flue shows the real condition. If you’re seeing smoke or a reversing draft on cool evenings, call (888) 401-6898 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
It depends on how far the rust has spread. Surface rust on the firebox and damper is often a repair, but rust that has compromised the metal firebox or chase flue usually means replacement, because a corroded prefab unit can’t safely be patched. A camera inspection tells us which one you’re facing. Call (888) 401-6898 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Often, yes – but heavy glaze sometimes resists a standard brush and needs chemical treatment first. In New Braunfels, long idle summers let creosote harden toward second- and third-degree glaze, so we assess it rather than assuming a quick brushing will clear it. We’ll tell you what it takes and why. Call (888) 401-6898 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Most repairs call for a Level 2 inspection with a camera run down the flue, since the cause isn’t visible from the firebox. A Level 1 covers routine annual checks, and a Level 3 – which can involve opening the chimney structure – is reserved for hidden issues a camera can’t reach. We’ll recommend the level your situation warrants and explain why. Call (888) 401-6898 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Book Your Chimney Repair in New Braunfels
A smoking chimney, a loose cap, or a draft that reverses on cool evenings is your cue to get it looked at before the next burn season. We’ll climb the roof, run a camera, check the firebox and damper, and confirm any shared stack isn’t cross-venting before we quote the repair. You’ll get a plain explanation and a written estimate, free of charge. Call (888) 401-6898. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
Written by the team at Beacon Chimney Sweep.