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 Richland Hills, TX
Hadley Chimney Sweep is a chimney company serving Richland Hills, TX with sweep, repair, and gas fireplace services. Most of the homes here are 1950s-1970s ranch-style builds with original masonry chimneys, and those chimneys have a very specific habit: the clay tile liners crack after decades of North Texas temperature swings. That means annual inspections matter more in Richland Hills than in newer neighborhoods to the north. Call (682) 900-6393 to schedule a visit, and you’ll get a written price before any work begins.
Why Richland Hills Homes Are Different
Richland Hills is a mid-century suburb, and its housing stock tells that story clearly. Most of the streets are lined with modest brick-veneer or frame ranch homes, many with a central masonry chimney that serves a wood-burning fireplace. Those chimneys were built with clay tile liners, which were the standard at the time. The problem is that clay tile doesn’t flex. When a Texas summer pushes attic temperatures past 120 degrees and a February night drops below freezing, the tiles crack. Once a liner cracks, heat and creosote have a direct path to the framing around the chimney.
We also see a lot of what’s called spalling on older Richland Hills brickwork. Spalling is when the face of the brick pops off in flakes or chunks because moisture has soaked in and expanded during a freeze. In neighborhoods like Richland Hills Addition, where the original mortar joints have been weathering for 50 or 60 years, homeowners often notice deteriorated mortar after winter. It shows up as missing chunks along the chimney’s exterior or brick dust collecting at the base. That is not a cosmetic issue – open joints let water in, and water makes everything worse. The good news is that a spring inspection catches most of this before it becomes a chimney fire risk or a larger masonry repair.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Richland Hills Services
Most Richland Hills homeowners call us for two things: a routine chimney sweep to keep creosote from building up, or a repair after they notice something wrong with the brick or the firebox. Here is what each service involves in this area.
Chimney Sweep in Richland Hills
Chimney Sweep in Richland Hills is our most booked service, and for good reason. Older masonry chimneys accumulate creosote faster than modern prefab units, especially when the fireplace burns pine or other soft woods common in Texas. Our techs use rotary brushes and HEPA-filtered vacuums to remove the creosote (the flammable tar buildup that makes chimneys a fire risk) from the flue, smoke chamber, and damper. Every sweep includes a safety check of the liner and firebox. Because Richland Hills chimneys sit unused for long stretches over the hot, humid summer, creosote hardens into a glassy glaze that’s harder to remove. A yearly sweep keeps it manageable.
Chimney Repair in Richland Hills
Chimney Repair in Richland Hills covers everything from tuckpointing cracked mortar joints to replacing a cracked clay tile liner. In this area, we frequently see spalled brick and failing mortar after a winter freeze-thaw cycle. We also replace rusted dampers, rebuild fireboxes, and install stainless steel liners from DuraFlex when the original clay liner has cracked beyond repair. Every repair comes with a written 365-Day Done Right Promise: if it is not done right, we make it right, including a free second visit if the repair fails. Nothing is recommended without camera evidence you can see for yourself.
Gas Fireplace Repair in Richland Hills
Gas Fireplace Repair in Richland Hills focuses on gas log sets, pilot assemblies, thermocouples, valves, and the venting that runs through those older masonry chimneys. Many Richland Hills homes that had wood-burning fireplaces have been converted to gas, and the conversion introduces its own set of issues: soot buildup on logs, faulty ignition, or a draft that doesn’t pull properly through the original clay tile flue. We service and repair gas fireplace components and can evaluate whether the existing chimney venting is safe and up to code for the gas appliance now using it.
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 Richland Hills
We service and install parts from our brands including DuraFlex liners, HeatShield ceramic repair compound, Famco caps, and Copperfield chase covers. What we stock locally covers most common Richland Hills repairs, and parts we do not carry in the truck are typically available within a day or two through our Dallas-Fort Worth supply chain.
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| Service | Typical range in Richland Hills |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard, with inspection) | $180 – $340 |
| Level 2 camera inspection (after a fire, before a sale, or after a storm) | $250 – $500 |
| Chimney cap installation | $180 – $420 |
| Flue liner repair (HeatShield resurfacing) | $650 – $1,400 |
| Full stainless steel liner replacement | $2,500 – $5,500 |
| Mortar joint repair / tuckpointing | $400 – $1,800 |
| Firebox rebuild | $1,800 – $4,000 |
| Chase cover replacement | $400 – $1,200 |
| Gas fireplace service / repair | $150 – $450 |
| Gas log set installation | $400 – $1,200 |
What pushes a Richland Hills job toward the higher end of those ranges is usually the age of the chimney. A 60-year-old clay tile liner that has cracked in multiple places is a replacement, not a patch. The lower end is typical for routine maintenance on a well-kept fireplace. Either way, you get a written price before any work starts – no surprise charges at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Richland Hills
We serve all of Richland Hills and the surrounding streets, including these neighborhoods:
- Richland Hills Addition
- Belaire Estates
- Hills of Richland
- Cedar Ridge
- Oakwood Terrace
We schedule most Richland Hills visits within a few business days, and because our crews cover this area regularly, we can often get to a sweep faster during the fall rush.
Service Area – Cities Near Richland Hills
Hadley Chimney Sweep also serves homeowners in Fort Worth, TX, Keller, TX, Mansfield, TX, and Saginaw, TX. Scheduling is coordinated from our Dallas-Fort Worth office, and we send local crews who know the chimney styles and weather patterns across all of these communities.
Serving Richland Hills, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Richland Hills 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 Richland Hills
Most Richland Hills appointments are scheduled within two to five business days. During the September to November rush before burning season, we recommend booking a sweep at least two weeks ahead. Call (682) 900-6393 and a live person will confirm the earliest available date while you’re on the phone.
Routine sweeps and inspections do not require a permit in Richland Hills. For larger structural repairs or liner replacements, the city may require a permit depending on what’s being done. We handle permit paperwork for any job that needs it and will let you know before work begins if one is required.
Some Richland Hills subdivisions with HOA oversight have rules about visible exterior changes, like chase covers or caps. We always recommend checking your HOA’s guidelines before installing anything that changes the appearance of your chimney from the street. Internally, sweeps, liner work, and firebox repairs are almost never restricted.
If your Richland Hills chimney hasn’t been inspected in a year or more, call (682) 900-6393. Cory and the Hadley Chimney Sweep team will get you a written price, show you photos of what we find, and make sure the work is done right the first time.
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 Richland Hills Customers Say
"Fast, clean, and polite. Sweep took about an hour and the fireplace pulls well again."
- Helen Q."Photos in the text made it clear what needed fixing and what didn't."
- Pedro L."Chimney repair on loose bricks, done in a morning. Tracked the crew arrival from my phone."
- Colin V.