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 Houston, TX
Ashby Chimney Houston handles chimney cleaning, inspections, and fireplace repairs across Houston, TX. Most sweeps in Houston run between $180 and $340, and the bigger variable here is not creosote but moisture – Houston’s humidity, clay soils, and severe weather do more damage to chimneys than fires ever will. If you’re seeing rust stains, spalling brick, or a damper that won’t close, call (903) 961-6496 and we’ll give you a written price before any work starts.
Why Houston Homes Are Different
Houston’s housing stock tilts heavily toward single-family homes built after 1960, and most of them have brick veneer chimneys or prefabricated metal flues. Those metal flues were never designed for decades of Gulf Coast humidity. We regularly see original flues from 1990s-era homes in Katy and The Woodlands that have corroded from the inside out, leaving rust-colored stains on the brick that homeowners mistake for soot. It’s not soot. It’s the liner failing, and it usually shows up first as a stain before it becomes a leak.
The other Houston-specific factor is the ground itself. Expansive clay soils shift with every wet-dry cycle, and that movement cracks mortar joints and chimney crowns. Add in hurricane-force wind and a few hard cold snaps each winter, and you get a city where structural problems outnumber creosote problems by a wide margin. That’s why our inspection approach in Houston starts with moisture and structure, not just sweeping.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Houston Services
These are the two services Houston homeowners call about most, plus the repair work that often follows. Each has its own Houston page with full pricing and what to expect.
Chimney Sweep in Houston
A sweep in Houston is less about heavy creosote and more about clearing what the humidity left behind – rust flakes, mud dauber nests, damp debris. We brush the full flue, remove what comes down, and check the damper operation before we leave. If your metal flue is rusting, we’ll tell you plainly and show you photos so you can decide what needs attention now and what can wait. Full details are on our Chimney Sweep in Houston page.
Chimney Inspection in Houston
Houston’s moisture problems mean an inspection here has to look at things a dryer climate would never flag: rusted dampers, crown cracks from clay-soil movement, and hidden leaks inside the chase. We use a camera to see the flue liner, then send you a photo report so nothing is a mystery. Whether you’re buying a home, selling one, or just haven’t looked in years, the details and pricing are on our Chimney Inspection in Houston page.
Fireplace Repair in Houston
When we find cracked panels, a rusted damper, or a liner that’s failing, the repair has to be done with materials that hold up in Houston’s humidity. We use DuraFlex, HeatShield, and Copperfield products, and every repair carries a written guarantee. If it fails inside the guarantee period, we come back at no charge – that’s the 365-Day Done Right Promise. Read more about what we fix on our Fireplace Repair in Houston 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 Houston
We service all major chimney and fireplace brands found in Houston homes, and we stock parts from DuraFlex, HeatShield, and Copperfield locally for faster turnaround on common repairs. You can see the full list on our brands page.
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| Service | Typical Range in Houston |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep | $180 – $340 |
| Level 1 inspection | $150 – $250 |
| Level 2 inspection (with camera) | $300 – $500 |
| Damper replacement | $220 – $450 |
| Fireplace panel repair | $300 – $700 |
| Chase cover replacement | $350 – $800 |
| Flue liner repair (HeatShield) | $650 – $1,200 |
| Full liner replacement | $2,500 – $5,000 |
| Crown repair | $350 – $900 |
What pushes Houston prices up is access – two-story chases, steep roof pitches, and chimneys boxed in by townhome neighbors. Rusted components that need replacement rather than repair also add to the total. Whatever the job, you get a written price before any work begins, and the number on the invoice matches the number we quoted at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Houston
Our crews work across Houston and the surrounding suburbs. If you’re inside the metro area, we can typically schedule within a few business days, and every visit comes with a real arrival window – not a four-hour stretch that may or may not happen.
- Katy
- The Woodlands
- Heights / Garden Oaks
- Bellaire
- Clear Lake
Service Area – Cities Near Houston
We also serve homeowners in the communities around Houston, including Pasadena, TX, Highlands, TX, Spring, TX, and Stafford, TX. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Houston office, so the same crew standards and written guarantees apply wherever you are.
Serving Houston, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Houston 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 Houston
Most appointments are scheduled within a few business days. We give you a real arrival window before the visit, and the technician calls ahead. Calls are answered by a live person 24/7, so you’ll never leave a voicemail and wonder if anyone heard it.
Repairs and sweeps inside your home’s existing chimney footprint generally don’t require a city permit, but some HOAs in Katy, The Woodlands, and planned communities require exterior-work approval. We’ll tell you what to check before we start anything visible from the street.
Every repair gets a written guarantee. If a covered repair fails inside the guarantee period, we return and correct it at no charge – that’s the 365-Day Done Right Promise. For an exact quote on your Houston chimney, call (903) 961-6496. Estimates are free, and the price is in writing before we begin.
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 Houston 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