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.
Trusted Chimney Sweep for Fort Worth Homeowners
A Fort Worth Chimney Sweep typically costs between $180 and $340, and most appointments take 45 to 90 minutes from setup to final photo report. That price should include a full inspection of the flue, firebox, damper, and cap, not just a brush run up the stack. At Hadley Chimney Fort Worth, we’ve been handling Fort Worth fireplaces since 2003, and every visit ends with before-and-after photos so you can see exactly what came out of your chimney and what condition the liner is in. If you’re seeing flaky black buildup, smelling smoke inside the house, or just can’t remember the last time anyone looked at the flue, call us at (682) 900-6393 and we’ll walk you through what to expect before you book.
Fort Worth’s freeze-thaw cycles and clay-heavy soil do real work on chimney masonry. Hairline cracks open up, water gets in, and creosote (the flammable tar residue left behind by wood smoke) builds up faster than most homeowners realize. A chimney fire doesn’t announce itself with smoke alarms first. It happens inside the flue, where temperatures can hit 2,000 degrees, and by the time you see flames from the outside, the structure has already been compromised. That’s why we treat every sweep as an inspection first and a cleaning second.
Chimney Sweep Services
Chimney Sweep in Keller and surrounding areas covers the full cleaning and inspection of your fireplace venting system, from the firebox floor to the crown and cap on top of the flue. Most Fort Worth homes need a sweep every 1 to 3 years depending on how often the fireplace gets used and whether you burn oak, mesquite, or pine. Our crew arrives with a written price in hand before work starts, and the sweep itself includes camera inspection of the liner so we can show you whether the flue is just dirty or actually damaged. Expect to pay between $180 and $340 for a standard sweep in this market.
Wood-Burning Fireplace Sweep
We remove creosote, soot, and any nesting material from the flue using brushes sized to the exact liner dimensions. After the sweep, you get photos of the clean flue and a report on liner condition, damper operation, and cap integrity.
Inspection-Only Visit
Buying a home or just want to know what you’re working with before burning season? We’ll run the camera, check clearances, and give you a straight answer on what needs work now and what can wait. This runs $120 to $150 and is credited toward any repair you book with us.
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.
Styles & brands we work with
Chimney Cleaning
Chimney Cleaning is the physical removal of creosote, soot, and debris from the flue using professional brushes, rods, or rotary whip systems, depending on liner material and buildup severity. You need it when creosote reaches 1/8 inch thick or more, because that’s the point where an ember from a normal fire can ignite it. Hadley Chimney Fort Worth charges $180 to $340 for a standard cleaning, and we include the camera check and photo documentation with every job. If the liner shows damage during cleaning, you’ll know before we leave, not a week later in a follow-up call.
Creosote Removal by Degree
First-degree creosote brushes off with standard sweeping. Second- and third-degree buildup, the shiny tar-like layer that forms on cool flue walls, usually requires a rotary loop system and sometimes a chemical treatment first. We’ll tell you which level you have and show you the photos to prove it.
Animal and Debris Blockage
Squirrels, birds, and raccoons treat uncapped chimneys like Fort Worth apartments. We remove nests, assess any damage, and often recommend a proper cap replacement during the same visit. If a nest is active, we’ll talk to you about timing instead of displacing animals mid-season.
Fireplace Cleaning
Fireplace Cleaning addresses the firebox itself, the visible interior of the fireplace where ash, burnt logs, and creosote collect below the flue. A sweep cleans the chimney stack, but if you skip the firebox, you’re leaving a pile of fine ash that can work its way into your home’s air every time the HVAC cycles. We vacuum out the firebox, clean the grate, inspect the refractory panels, and leave the whole opening workable. A full fireplace cleaning and sweep together typically runs $220 to $310 in Fort Worth.
Ash and Soot Removal
We seal the work area before we start, so fine ash doesn’t drift into your living room. Then we remove it with HEPA filtration, which matters more than most people expect in homes with kids or anyone with respiratory issues.
Refractory Panel Check
Fireplace Cleaning also means checking the back and side walls of the firebox. Those panels absorb heat and protect the masonry behind them, and when they crack, heat reaches places it shouldn’t. We document any cracks and quote a replacement only if it’s actually needed.
Chimney Services
Chimney Services go beyond the sweep to include the structural and mechanical parts of your system: damper function, cap condition, flashing, crown, and sometimes liner repair or replacement when the camera shows damage. Homeowners often book this in fall, but in Fort Worth, the smart season is late summer, before the first real cold snap brings the rush. Hadley Chimney Fort Worth offers a full range of chimney services with written pricing before work begins. A sweep plus a cap replacement, for example, usually totals $450 to $650 depending on cap model and roof access.
Crown and Flashing Evaluation
The crown is the concrete cap on top of the chimney, and the flashing is the metal seal where the chimney meets your roof. Both fail slowly in Texas weather, and the first sign is usually a water stain on the ceiling near the fireplace, not something you see from the yard. We photograph both on every service visit and flag cracks before they become leaks.
Damper Assessment and Adjustment
A damper that won’t seal properly lets conditioned air escape year round. Chimney Services include checking the seal, adjusting the linkage, and quoting a top-sealing damper if the original throat damper is too warped or rusted to hold a seal.
Chimney Sweep Certified
Chimney Sweep Certified means the technician who arrives at your door has completed industry training through a recognized program such as CSIA, the Chimney Safety Institute of America, which sets the standards for proper sweeping techniques and inspection procedures. Cory Mitchell, who leads Hadley Chimney Fort Worth, and the team have been servicing chimneys in this region since 2003, and we hold every repair to a 365-Day Done Right Promise that puts the guarantee in writing. A certified sweep from our crew runs $180 to $340 and includes photo documentation plus a full condition report.
Background-Checked and Uniformed Technicians
Every Hadley technician passes a background check and arrives in uniform with a tracked arrival window. You’ll know who is walking up to your door and when. No subcontractor roulette, no unmarked pickup with a ladder in the bed.
Camera-Verified Results
Certification only matters if the work backs it up, so we run a video scan after every sweep and hand you the stills. If the liner has a crack, you’ll see it. If the firebox has a gap, you’ll see that too. You should never take a chimney company’s word without pictures.
Gas Fireplace Cleaning
Gas Fireplace Cleaning handles the glass, burner, log set, and pilot assembly of vented and vent-free gas fireplaces, and in Fort Worth this service runs $160 to $260 for a standard unit. Gas fireplaces still build up soot, especially on the glass and around the burner ports, and a dirty set can produce carbon monoxide concerns if the burner isn’t combusting cleanly. Hadley Chimney Fort Worth cleans gas fireplaces as a standalone service or as part of a full gas line safety check. We also stock OEM and aftermarket parts for most major brands and can source what we don’t keep on the truck.
Glass and Burner Service
We clean the ceramic glass with the right cleaner, not Windex, because the wrong product can etch the surface permanently. Then we remove the burner, clear the ports, and verify flame pattern and color against manufacturer specs. A yellow, flickering flame on a gas log set means incomplete combustion, and that’s something we address on the spot.
Log Set and Pilot Inspection
Over time, the fake logs on a gas fireplace crumble and the pilot assembly collects dust. Gas Fireplace Cleaning includes checking both, plus the thermocouple and thermopile, which are the parts that keep your unit from shutting off randomly. If a part is failing, we’ll quote a replacement before we leave.
Chimney Maintenance
Chimney Sweep Maintenance Checklist for Fort Worth Homeowners starts with scheduled upkeep that prevents expensive failures: sealing minor crown cracks, tightening or replacing caps, inspecting flashing, and keeping creosote levels below the 1/8 inch threshold. Most Fort Worth homeowners do best with an annual or every-two-years maintenance visit, and it runs $180 to $340 depending on what’s found. The alternative is ignoring small issues until a liner cracks, water gets behind the brick, and a $300 maintenance call becomes a $3,500 rebuild. Cory Mitchell and the Hadley team have been doing this long enough to know which part fails first in Tarrant County chimneys.
Seasonal Prep Visits
Before your first fire of the season, we run the camera, check the damper, and remove anything that moved in during the summer. This is the visit that catches the bird nest, the cracked tile, or the rusted damper cable before it ruins a holiday evening.
Water Intrusion Prevention
Water is the chimney killer in North Texas. Freeze damage, efflorescence on the brick, spalling, all of it traces back to water entry. We seal crowns and repair flashing as part of routine Chimney Maintenance, and when we see early moisture staining, we tell you plainly what it means and what it costs to fix now versus later.
Brands We Service
We work with DuraFlex flexible liner systems on a regular basis, which matters if your older Fort Worth chimney needs a liner replacement rather than a patch job. DuraFlex has been the go-to for mid-century masonry chimneys with oversized flues that need to be brought down to the right diameter for a modern gas or wood insert. We also stock Copperfield chimney caps and dampers, and we install their products regularly because the hardware survives Texas storms better than most.
We use HeatShield cerfied repair compound for restoring damaged flue tiles without a full tear-out, and Gelco waterproofing for crowns and masonry when water intrusion is the issue. Whether you have a DuraFlex liner, a Copperfield cap, a HeatShield repair, or any other make entirely, we can help. If we don’t stock the part, we’ll source it and give you an exact price before ordering anything.
See the difference
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- Smoke rolls into the room when you light a fire. That’s not normal, and it usually means the damper isn’t open, the flue is partially blocked, or a pressure issue is pulling air the wrong way. Any of these needs a trained tech to diagnose, not a wait-and-see approach.
- You see black, shiny buildup on the inside walls of the flue. That’s third-degree creosote, the most flammable form. It won’t brush off easily, and it doesn’t fix itself. Book a sweep before burning season.
- Your carbon monoxide detector goes off when the fireplace is running. Take this seriously and stop using the fireplace until a pro has inspected it. Gas and wood units both produce CO when ventilation is compromised. Call us at (682) 900-6393 and we’ll point you in the right direction, even if it turns out to be something other than the chimney.
- There’s water staining on the ceiling or wall near the fireplace. Water is already inside your home’s structural envelope, which means dollars are being added to the repair every time it rains. The leak could be flashing, crown, or even a failed cap, and a camera inspection will tell us which one.
- You haven’t had the chimney looked at in three or more years. Even if it works fine, you’re operating blind. A $249 chimney sweep is cheap insurance against a liner replacement that runs into the thousands, and it ends with you knowing exactly what’s happening inside the flue.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Book by phone and get a live person. You call (682) 900-6393 and talk to a human who knows chimneys, not a scheduling service. We answer questions about timing, pricing, and what to expect, and we’ll text you a confirmation along with your arrival window.
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Your tech arrives in a tracked window. We send a photo of the technician and live tracking so you can see where they are, like a rideshare app for chimney work. No four-hour windows, no no-shows, no wondering if anyone is actually coming.
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Setup and written price before any work starts. We cover the floor around the fireplace, run our camera up the flue, and then hand you a written price based on what we actually found. If the sweep is all you need, that’s what the invoice says. Nothing gets added once the brush comes out.
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The sweep or repair work, done by a certified tech. We clean the flue, remove creosote, and address whatever the camera revealed, whether that’s a cap replacement, damper adjustment, or in some cases a liner repair. You’ll see the before photos before we finish, so there’s no mystery about the work.
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After-photos and a digital invoice you can pay from your phone. We email photo documentation and send a payment link you can settle from the couch. Then the job goes on your maintenance record so next year’s visit starts with full context, not guesswork.
How Much Does Chimney Sweep Cost in Fort Worth?
A standard Chimney Sweep - Haltom City and Fort Worth area pricing for a wood-burning fireplace runs $180 to $340, depending on the amount of creosote, the flue height, and whether there’s an animal nest or other blockage to clear. Gas fireplace cleaning is lower, typically $160 to $260. Inspection-only calls run $120 to $150 and are credited toward any repair you book. A sweep plus a cap replacement usually lands around $450 to $650, and a full liner replacement is the big one at $2,800 to $4,500 depending on flue dimensions and roof access.
What moves the price? First, creosote level, because third-degree buildup requires rotary cleaning and more labor than a light dusting. Second, roof pitch and access. Third, what the camera reveals. Some companies quote a low sweep price and then stack on cap, damper, and liner “urgent” recommendations. Our approach is different: you get a written price before the brush goes up, and if we find something you should fix, we show you the photos and quote it separately. Nothing gets added to the invoice that wasn’t in writing first.
To avoid overpaying, ask for the camera report before and after, get the price in writing before work starts, and never pay for a liner replacement based on a verbal description. You should see the crack yourself. Our free estimates come with full photo documentation, and the price you agree to is the price you pay. Call (682) 900-6393 to set up a sweep and see for yourself.
Our Service Area Near Fort Worth
Hadley Chimney Fort Worth serves the entire Fort Worth area including Keller, Mansfield, Saginaw, Benbrook, Colleyville, Rendon, River Oaks, Lake Worth, Sansom Park, Haltom City, and Richland Hills. From our home base in Fort Worth, most appointments in the metro run within a one-hour arrival window, with typical drive times of 15 to 45 minutes depending on traffic. We’re also proud to be your local home services partner for chimney and fireplace work across Tarrant County.
If you’re north of Fort Worth, take a look at our Chimney Sweep in Keller page for area-specific pricing and service details. We also cover the southeast side with our Chimney Sweep in Mansfield service area.
Serving Fort Worth, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fort Worth area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chimney Sweep in Fort Worth
Chimney sweep is the service of removing creosote, soot, and debris from a chimney flue using professional brushes or rotary tools, and it almost always includes a visual or camera inspection of the liner and damper. Sweeping reduces fire risk by removing the flammable residue that builds up from burning wood. It’s not the same thing as fireplace cleaning, which addresses the firebox and visible interior.
A typical chimney sweep in Fort Worth takes 45 to 90 minutes from the time we start setup to the time we show you the final photos. Taller chimneys, higher creosote levels, and any animal nests will push that toward the longer end. We respect your time and won’t leave until the camera shows a clean flue.
Standard wood-burning chimney sweeps run $180 to $340, and gas fireplace cleaning runs $160 to $260. The range depends mostly on creosote level, flue height, and whether there’s a blockage. We write the price down before work starts, so there are no door-step surprises. Call (682) 900-6393 for an exact quote, and estimates are free.
Yes, we install and service DuraFlex flexible liner systems for both wood and gas applications. If your existing liner is a DuraFlex model, we can inspect it and advise on whether it’s still in serviceable condition. If you need a new liner, we’ll quote the right diameter and length based on your flue.
For real emergencies, such as carbon monoxide alarms or visible fire in the chimney, you should call 911 first, then call us at (682) 900-6393. For urgent issues like water leaks or a blocked flue during burning season, we’ll prioritize your call and work you into the schedule as quickly as possible. We answer the phone 24/7 with a live person, not a voicemail system.
Every repair comes with a written guarantee, and if the repair fails within 365 days, we’ll come back and fix it at no charge. That includes a free second visit. It’s a standing commitment on every job we do, not a promotional offer, and it’s part of the Relay Visibility Guarantee that backs our service standard.
You don’t need to do much. Move any furniture or decor that’s sitting directly in front of the fireplace, and avoid burning a fire in the 24 hours before we arrive so the firebox is cool enough to work in. We bring our own drop cloths, HEPA vacuum, and all the equipment we need. Pets do fine in another room during the appointment.
Schedule Your Chimney Sweep Service in Fort Worth Today
Call Hadley Chimney Fort Worth at (682) 900-6393 and talk to a live person who can answer your questions, set a tracked appointment window, and give you a written price before any work begins. You’ll get before-and-after photos, a digital invoice, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise on every repair. We’ve been serving Fort Worth homeowners since 2003, and we’re ready to show you exactly what your chimney looks like inside. The estimate is free.
Written by Cory Mitchell, Owner at Hadley Chimney Fort Worth, serving Fort Worth since 2003.