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.
Fast, Reliable Chimney Repair Across Andrews
If you live in Andrews and your fireplace or wood stove has started smoking into the room, you don’t need to guess at the cause. Chimney repair in Andrews means understanding a housing stock that runs on 1960s-era ranch homes and a large share of manufactured and modular houses on the outskirts, many with factory-built fireplaces that need parts most generalists don’t carry. We work only on chimney systems, so we diagnose before we recommend anything. Call (833) 486-7503 and we’ll book an inspection you can see the results of. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
Why Andrews Homeowners Call Chimney Sweep Odessa for Chimney Repair
Serving Andrews means knowing the difference between a masonry chimney that needs repointing and a prefab unit that needs a factory-rated component. That distinction matters here more than in most towns. Our technicians have up to 12 years of experience, and our chimney repair work covers sweep, repair, and inspection under one roof so you aren’t coordinating three trades for one flue.
Andrews customers tend to be skeptical of a “quick clean” without a deeper look, and they should be. Every repair recommendation comes from an inspection you can review, not a guess. We work with the same professional supply brands commercial contractors use, so replacement parts are specified for your system rather than pulled off a hardware shelf. That includes HeatShield for firebox and flue resurfacing and DuraFlex liner systems, which lets us handle relining during a repair visit instead of pushing it to a separate appointment.
When you call about a problem in Andrews, we give you a straight answer on when we can get there. No vague windows, no runaround. The estimate is free, and the written estimate sets the final price.
Styles & brands we work with
- Sweep & inspection
- Caps & crowns
- Flue relining
- Masonry repair
- Gas fireplace service
Chimney Flashing Repair in Andrews
Chimney Flashing Repair in Andrews gets called out most often after a dust-laden winter wind has worked at the seals where the chimney meets the roof. Flashing is the metal edging that sheds water away from that joint. When the sealant fails or the metal lifts, water gets in at the roofline and shows up as staining on interior ceilings well before anyone thinks to look at the chimney. We re-seal, re-set, or replace the flashing, and we check the cap and crown while we’re up there. A typical flashing repair in Andrews runs $250 – $650, depending on the roof pitch and whether the existing metal can be reused. The written estimate sets the final price.
What a Flashing Repair Involves
We remove failed sealant, check the metal step flashing and counter-flashing for bends or gaps, and re-secure the edges to the roof. If the metal is corroded or the pitch is steep, we replace the section with contractor-grade material specified for the job. We also confirm the cap screens aren’t packed with grit, since a blocked screen drives smoke back down the flue.
Signs You Need It Now
Water stains on ceiling boards near the chimney, dark streaks down the exterior masonry, or a visible gap in the seal all point to flashing failure. Left alone, moisture works into the roof deck and framing. Call before the next hard norther to avoid compounding the problem.
Chimney Crown Repair in Andrews
Chimney Crown Repair in Andrews solves one of the most common moisture problems we see on mid-century ranch homes: the concrete cap at the top of the chimney cracking from years of sun and dry air, then absorbing water into the masonry below. The crown is the sloped slab that sheds rain away from the flue. Hairline cracks widen, water gets in, and the freeze-resistant masonry above the roofline starts to spall. We rebuild or re-coat the crown with a weatherproof mix and confirm it drains away from the flue properly. A typical crown repair in Andrews runs $450 – $900. Full crown rebuilds cost more, and the written estimate sets the final price.
How the Crown Fails
West Texas sun and low humidity cure the concrete hard, then thermal swings crack it. Once water enters a crack and the next cold snap locks it in, the break widens. A crown with more than a hairline split needs replacing rather than sealing.
Why It Matters Below the Roofline
A failed crown lets moisture into the flue tiles and mortar joints, and the damage shows up as white staining and crumbling brick long after the crack started. Catching the crown early is cheaper than chasing water damage down the chase.
Trusted Brands We Service in Andrews
We source from six professional chimney supply brands: DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, Olympia Chimney, Famco, and Copperfield. These are the same names commercial contractors use, not what you’ll find at a hardware store. For Andrews homeowners with factory-built fireplaces and wood stoves, that matters because the parts have to match the unit’s rating. Gelco and Famco caps and covers handle the blowing caliche dust and bird entry that constantly plug screens here. Olympia Chimney and DuraFlex components cover relining and repair when a flue is compromised. We don’t claim to stock parts locally – we specify the right component for your system and get the job done with materials built to last. Contractors deserve contractor-grade parts, and so do you.
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AfterCommon Chimney Repair Problems We See in Andrews Homes
- Cracked flue tiles from long dormancy. A fireplace that sits idle while caliche dust settles in, then fires up overnight when a norther drops temperatures 40 degrees, can crack tile liners from the sudden heat. That crack lets heat reach the framing, so it needs a Level 2 inspection.
- Clogged caps and screens. Blowing dust packs the screens and birds nest in the cap, both of which choke draft and cause smoke spillage into the room. Clearing and replacing the cap with a spec-grade Gelco or Famco unit fixes it.
- Third-degree creosote glaze. Wood stoves used as primary heat build hard, shiny glaze that a standard sweep can’t remove safely. Catching it early prevents a flue fire; ignoring it doesn’t.
- Spalling brick and failed mortar on ranch homes. The 1960s-70s brick chimneys on Andrews ranch houses lose mortar joints to sun and wind, and repointing or tuckpointing restores the bond before the brick face crumbles.
Pricing for Chimney Repair in Andrews, TX
Chimney repair pricing in Andrews runs on real ranges, not vague estimates. Typical flashing repair is $250 – $650, crown repair is $450 – $900, and mortar repointing or tuckpointing on a ranch-home chimney runs $400 – $1,200 depending on how many joints need rebuilding. Spalling brick repair and full chimney rebuilding cost more, and we quote those only after inspection confirms the scope. What drives cost is access, the condition of the masonry, and whether factory-built or masonry components are involved. A manufactured-home prefab fireplace needs parts specified for that unit, and that affects price. Nothing is recommended without inspection evidence you can see for yourself. The estimate is free, and the written estimate sets the final price. Call (833) 486-7503 to book.
We Also Serve Cities Near Andrews
Andrews sits close enough to our other service areas that we regularly work the surrounding towns. If you’re in McKinney Acres, Odessa, Midland, or Stanton, we can book your chimney repair the same way we handle an Andrews job. The same inspection-first process, the same professional-grade materials, the same single-company accountability from sweep to repair to inspection. Call and we’ll confirm the drive and the timing.
Serving Andrews, TX – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Andrews and nearby communities. Use the map below to see the area we cover. If you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Chimney Repair in Andrews
Once a year if you burn wood regularly, and more often if your wood stove is a primary heat source. In Andrews, where stoves run hard through cold snaps and sit idle the rest of the year, creosote loads fast. Annual inspection catches glaze before it becomes a flue fire risk. Call (833) 486-7503 to book – estimates are free.
A dust-packed cap screen or a warped damper is the usual cause. Andrews homes with factory-built fireplaces often get caliche grit and dry air working on the damper seal, and bird nests plug the cap. A qualified pro typically runs a Level 2 inspection, clears the obstruction, and swaps in a damper or cap rated for the unit. Call for an inspection.
Visible cracks in the concrete cap, crumbling at the top edge, or white staining down the exterior. On Andrews ranch homes, a crown that’s held up through decades of sun and wind will eventually crack and absorb water. We repair or rebuild it with a weatherproof mix and confirm the slope drains away from the flue. Call for a free estimate.
Burn dry, seasoned wood, avoid smoldering low-oxygen fires, and keep burns hot enough to fully combust. Short, hot burns in this climate still build glaze, so regular sweeping matters more than the burn style. Reduced buildup means a longer safe interval between sweepings. Call for a sweep and we’ll assess your current load.
White staining means water is moving through the masonry and leaving mineral deposits as it dries. The cause is usually a failed crown, flashing, or missing waterproofing. We inspect to find the source and repair it rather than just painting over it. Call (833) 486-7503 – estimates are free.
Andrews’ mix of manufactured homes and wood stoves used as primary heat is exactly why chimney repair here needs specialized parts and inspection methods rather than a generic masonry approach. If your system has been idle through the heat and you’re firing it up for the first cold snap, get it looked at: a dust-packed cap, a warped damper, or cracked tile is far easier to fix now than after a chimney fire. Call (833) 486-7503 for a free estimate. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
Written by the team at Chimney Sweep Odessa.