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 Highlands, TX
Highlands sits along the San Jacinto River, and the chimneys here carry the marks of that location: humid air, shifting clay soil, and older brick ranch homes that have been through their share of wet winters. Ashby Chimney Houston works on fireplaces and flues across Highlands that deal with creosote buildup, rusted dampers, and cracked clay tiles from foundation movement. We give you a written price before any work starts, and we put the guarantee in writing too. If you need chimney work in Highlands, call (903) 961-6496 and a live person answers, any hour.
Why Highlands Homes Are Different
The housing stock here tells the story. Many Highlands homes were built between the 1950s and 1980s, a mix of mid-century brick ranch houses and newer frame construction. A lot of them still have original wood-burning fireplaces or prefab metal chimneys that have never been touched since the day they were installed. That age shows up in specific ways: mortar joints that have gone soft from decades of Gulf Coast humidity, flue tiles cracked by the expansive clay soil that shifts under the foundation, and exterior masonry that carries a sooty film from the nearby petrochemical plants.
Older neighborhoods like the ones along North Main Street and closer to the river see the most foundation-related chimney trouble. When the ground swells after a wet winter and shrinks through the summer, chimneys can tilt just enough to open hairline cracks in the flue. Over time, those cracks let heat and gases reach the brick around them instead of venting out the top. We look for that with every inspection we do here. In Highlands, that check is not optional – it is the difference between a fireplace that works safely for years and one that fails without warning.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Highlands Services
Most Highlands homeowners call us for one of three things: getting the creosote out before it becomes a fire hazard, checking whether their flue is still safe after years of river humidity and soil movement, and fixing what has already started to fail. Each service has its own page with local pricing and the full details.
Chimney Sweep in Highlands
A sweep in Highlands means removing creosote from flues that see regular winter fires, and where the humid climate makes buildup cling differently than it does in drier parts of Texas. We also clear out debris, nests, and the kind of rust scale that flakes off old metal chimneys near the river. We use brushes sized to your flue, run a camera check to confirm it is clean, and leave the firebox tidier than we found it. Full local pricing and how long a typical Highlands sweep takes are on the Chimney Sweep in Highlands page.
Chimney Inspection in Highlands
An inspection here is about looking for the things Highlands throws at a chimney: cracked flue tiles from clay-soil movement, water stains from years of humidity against the San Jacinto River, and draft problems in older brick ranch homes that were built before modern firebox standards. We inspect from the firebox to the crown, with a camera so you see what we see. You get a written report showing the condition of the flue liner, the damper, and the exterior masonry. We tell you what needs attention now and what can wait. Details on Level 1 and Level 2 inspections are on the Chimney Inspection in Highlands page.
Fireplace Repair in Highlands
Repairs in Highlands often start with a cracked flue tile, a rusted-out damper, or a firebox that has taken years of expansion and contraction from hot fires and wet air. We also fix smoke issues in older homes where the chimney was never tall enough to draft properly in the first place. We use materials from established chimney-trade brands like HeatShield and DuraFlex, and every repair comes with our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If a covered repair fails inside the guarantee period, we return and fix it at no charge. See typical Highlands repair prices on the Fireplace Repair in Highlands page.
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 Highlands
We work on all major chimney and fireplace brands you are likely to find in Highlands homes, from older pre-fab units to classic brick masonry fireplaces. We keep the common repair parts on hand: HeatShield for liner resurfacing, DuraFlex flexible liners, Olympia Chimney caps and dampers, and Gelco flashing products. That means less waiting on special-order parts and more work finished in one trip. For the full list, see our brands page.
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| Service | Typical range in Highlands |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard) | $159 – $229 |
| Chimney sweep (with heavy creosote) | $229 – $319 |
| Level 1 inspection (visual) | $159 – $229 |
| Level 2 inspection (with camera) | $279 – $449 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $189 – $379 |
| Damper repair or replacement | $149 – $349 |
| Flue liner repair (stainless) | $1,800 – $3,400 |
| Firebox repointing | $350 – $750 |
Prices in Highlands push toward the higher end when a chimney has not been inspected in years, when the flue is cracked by soil movement and needs a stainless liner, or when rust from river humidity has taken out the damper and cap together. Whatever the number, you get it in writing before we start. The price on your invoice matches the price we quoted at the door – no surprises.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Highlands
We work throughout Highlands and the surrounding area, including the older neighborhoods near the San Jacinto River where chimney issues from foundation movement are more common. Most Highlands appointments are scheduled within a few business days, and we coordinate arrival windows that work around your schedule, not ours.
- North Main Street area
- East Wallisville Road corridor
- Highlands Park neighborhood
- San Jacinto Riverfront homes
- Crosby-Lynchburg Road area
Service Area – Cities Near Highlands
Our crews serve Highlands directly, with dispatch and scheduling coordinated from the brand’s Houston office. We also cover nearby communities, including Pasadena, TX, Houston, TX, Webster, TX, and Friendswood, TX. If you are in one of these cities, the same written pricing and guarantee apply.
Serving Highlands, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Highlands 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 Highlands
Most Highlands appointments are scheduled within three to five business days, depending on the season. Fall and early winter are the busiest times for sweeps and inspections. If you are planning to burn before the first cold snap, calling a few weeks ahead is the smart move. Call (903) 961-6496 to check current availability.
Chimney sweeps and standard inspections do not require permits anywhere in the Highlands area. For repairs that involve structural changes – like rebuilding a crown or replacing a flue liner – some jurisdictions may require a permit. We will advise you before any work begins if a permit is needed, and tell you exactly who handles the paperwork.
That is common in Highlands, especially with older homes that switched to central heat years ago. Before firing up a fireplace that has sat idle, get a Level 2 camera inspection. Years of humidity can rust out a damper or let water settle in the flue. An unused chimney can also shelter animals or wasp nests. We check all of it before you light the first fire.
If you need chimney work in Highlands, call Ashby Chimney Houston at (903) 961-6496 for a free estimate. We answer the phone, we show up on time, and the price we quote is the price you pay.
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 Highlands Customers Say
"Booked a sweep and inspection before winter. On time, polite, and he taped off the area so there wasn't a speck of soot anywhere after. Told me exactly what the guarantee covered."
- Rachel Montoya"Had them out for the yearly sweep before we start burning. He put down a drop cloth, swept it clean, and actually showed me the inside of the flue on a little camera. No mess, no surprises on the bill."
- Bill Prentice"Annual cleaning. Drop cloth down, vacuum running, hearth spotless after. No pressure to buy a cap or anything extra. Just did what I booked and charged the quote."
- Keith Donovan