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 Richmond, TX
Richmond, TX homeowners call us most often about two things: a fireplace that hasn’t been checked since they bought the house, and a chimney that’s suddenly leaking or drafting poorly after a Gulf storm. We’re Ashby Chimney Houston, and we handle both. Richmond’s mix of old downtown brick homes and newer prefab fireplaces in communities like Aliana and Long Meadow Farms means every job starts with a careful look at what’s actually there, not a guess. If you need a sweep, an inspection, or a repair, call (903) 961-6496 and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Most chimney work in Richmond runs between $180 and $850 depending on what’s needed, and we put that number in writing before anything starts. No price changes at the door, no surprises after the fact. That’s how Nathan Corliss has run Ashby since 2002, and it’s the only way we work.
Why Richmond Homes Are Different
Richmond sits right in the path of Gulf Coast humidity, and that moisture changes what we find inside chimneys. Metal flashing and caps rust faster here than they do further inland, even on chimneys that rarely get used. The high humidity also softens creosote, turning what might be a dry, flaky deposit in a drier climate into a sticky, tar-like coating that clings to flue walls and resists basic brushing. We see it on nearly every older Richmond home we open up.
The housing stock creates a second split. Downtown Richmond and pockets near the Brazos River hold brick homes built generations ago, with true masonry chimneys and clay tile liners that crack over decades of heat cycles. The subdivisions spreading west and north, Aliana, Long Meadow Farms, Pecan Grove, are mostly 1990s-to-2010s construction with factory-built prefabricated fireplaces and metal flue systems. Those systems have shorter service lives than masonry, and builders don’t always leave homeowners with clear maintenance instructions. The result? Two very different chimneys, ten minutes apart, each needing a different kind of attention.
One more Richmond-specific pattern: in the master-planned communities, builders install gas log sets at construction, and many of those log sets have never been cleaned. Soot builds up on the logs and burners, the flame burns dirty, and drafting suffers. Homeowners assume a gas fireplace rarely needs service because there’s no wood smoke. That assumption is exactly what we check for during inspections.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Richmond Services
Richmond homeowners call us for three services most often, and each one has its own Richmond page with full details, pricing, and local specifics. Here’s the short version.
Chimney Sweep in Richmond
A sweep removes the creosote, soot, and debris from your flue before it becomes a hazard or a smell problem. Richmond’s humidity makes creosote cling harder, so our sweeps here often take a little more mechanical work than they would in drier weather. We sweep the flue, clean the smoke chamber, remove debris from the firebox, and leave the hearth cleaner than we found it. Chimney Sweep in Richmond
Chimney Inspection in Richmond
An inspection tells you what’s actually happening inside the flue, down to the liner condition, water intrusion points, and clearances. Given Richmond’s mix of historic brick and modern prefab systems plus the rust-accelerating humidity, inspections here are not a formality. We use a camera to show you what we’re seeing, and you get a written report with photos. Chimney Inspection in Richmond
Fireplace Repair in Richmond
When a fireplace or chimney component fails, repair work ranges from replacing a damper to rebuilding a firebox or installing a new liner. Richmond’s storms and humidity mean we frequently address rusted dampers, deteriorated flashing, and cracked masonry that’s been letting in water for years. We use materials from brands like DuraFlex, HeatShield, and Olympia Chimney, and every repair carries a written guarantee. Fireplace Repair in Richmond
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in Richmond
We work on and service most major chimney and fireplace brands found in Richmond homes, including prefabricated units from builders that dominate the Aliana and Long Meadow Farms developments. We keep common replacement parts for DuraFlex liners, HeatShield resurfacing systems, and Olympia Chimney caps in our Houston warehouse, which means less waiting for Richmond repairs. See our brands for the full list.
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These are the typical Richmond price ranges for our core services. Every job is priced in writing before we start, and that written quote is the number you pay.
| Service | Typical range in Richmond |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep, standard flue | $180 – $250 |
| Chimney sweep with heavy creosote (Level 2 buildup) | $275 – $375 |
| Chimney inspection, Level 1 | $150 – $250 |
| Chimney inspection, Level 2 (camera) | $275 – $450 |
| Fireplace repair, minor (damper, gasket, seal) | $200 – $400 |
| Fireplace repair, masonry repointing | $400 – $850 |
| Fireplace repair, liner resurfacing (HeatShield) | $550 – $1,200 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $150 – $350 |
| Flashing repair | $300 – $600 |
| Gas log set cleaning | $125 – $225 |
Prices in Richmond push higher than the base range when we’re dealing with severe humidity-related rust, old clay liners that have cracked beyond simple repair, or difficult roof access on two-story homes common in the newer subdivisions. Whatever the number, you’ll see it in writing before we touch anything. The price we quote is the price you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Richmond
We cover all of Richmond and the surrounding communities. Our techs live and work in this area, and we schedule Richmond jobs every weekday, with same-week availability during most of the year. Typical response for a scheduled appointment is one to four days depending on the season.
- Aliana
- Long Meadow Farms
- Pecan Grove
- Downtown Richmond / Historic District
- Lakes of Bella Terra
Service Area – Cities Near Richmond
We also serve communities around Richmond. If you’re in Rosenberg, TX, Katy, TX, Stafford, TX, or Missouri City, TX, the same pricing and written-guarantee standards apply. Calls are answered by a live person around the clock, and dispatch for the whole area is coordinated from our Houston office.
Serving Richmond, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Richmond area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Chimney Company in Richmond
Most Richmond appointments are scheduled within one to four business days. During the fall rush before burning season, that window can stretch to a week in some neighborhoods. If you call, we’ll give you a specific arrival window, not a vague “sometime this week.” Call (903) 961-6496 to check current availability.
Most Richmond HOAs, including those in Aliana and Long Meadow Farms, don’t regulate interior chimney maintenance. What they do regulate is exterior appearance, so if you need a cap replacement or visible flashing repair, we’ll note the finish and color standards so you stay in compliance. We’ll handle the conversation if your HOA needs confirmation of the work.
We cover all of Richmond, from the historic downtown core to the western subdivisions and everything along 99 and 90. There’s no travel surcharge for Richmond addresses. If you’re on the edge of Richmond and unsure whether you’re in our service area, call and ask; if we can’t get to you, we’ll say so plainly.
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 Richmond Customers Say
"The damper was rusted shut and we couldn't use the fireplace. He freed it up, swept everything, and now we actually use the thing. Priced it before he started."
- Georgia Lemmon"Sweep was done well and the price was fair. I did have to call twice to get the inspection report emailed over, but once I reached them they sent it right away. Fireplace is working great."
- Dwayne Ellis"Had them sweep and check the chimney before we listed the house. Clean report, no soot anywhere, and the buyer's inspector had zero questions. Painless."
- Roland Pace