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 Sweep Across Andrews
If your fireplace has been sitting cold since spring and the first blue norther is already in the forecast, you’ll want a sweep before you light it. We handle chimney sweeps for Andrews homeowners, and we get there fast: call and we’ll book you into the next opening, Sunday through Friday, 7am to 7pm. You can reach us at (833) 486-7503.
Andrews is our neighbor up US-385 and State Highway 176, and we know what the housing here looks like. Boom-era ranch homes with clay-tile stacks, manufactured homes on the outskirts with prefab fireplaces, and a lot of fireplaces that sat idle through nine months of heat and caliche dust. That local picture shapes how we sweep and inspect. It’s never the same job twice.
Why Andrews Homeowners Call Chimney Sweep Odessa for Chimney Sweep
We build our work around evidence, not guesswork. That matters in Andrews because so many of the chimneys here are older, handmade stacks or prefab units that don’t get inspected the way they should. Before we recommend any repair, you see what we see on the camera: the flue walls, the liner, the cap screen. If the chimney can safely be swept and left alone, we’ll tell you that too. Our technicians have up to 12 years of experience, and they’re trained to diagnose rather than upsell.
We serve Andrews as part of our regular coverage area, so booking a sweep here doesn’t feel like pulling teeth. You call, we slot you in, and we show up ready to work the whole system – sweep, repair, and inspection under one company. That means no juggling three contractors for one chimney.
What you’ll get is a real assessment. If your flue is continuous clay tile and your creosote is brushable, we say so. If the cap screen is packed with grit, we clear it. If we find something that needs repair, we show you the photo before we quote it.
Styles & brands we work with
- Sweep & inspection
- Caps & crowns
- Flue relining
- Masonry repair
- Gas fireplace service
Gas Fireplace Cleaning in Andrews
Gas Fireplace Cleaning in Andrews means clearing soot, dust, and the fine caliche grit that works its way past a loose vent cap, then checking that the gas logs, burner ports, and venting are all clear. Even a gas unit that never burns wood collects dust across a long dormant stretch, and the flame can start burning unevenly or leaving soot streaks on the glass. Most Andrews homeowners should have it done annually, and it’s worth doing before the first cold snap when everyone fires up at once.
A typical gas fireplace cleaning in Andrews runs $125 – $225. If we find a clogged vent or a damaged log set, we’ll tell you before doing anything about it, and the estimate covers the full scope so there are no surprises at the end.
What the cleaning covers
We brush and vacuum the firebox, clear the burner ports, clean the glass and logs, and check the vent termination for blockage. You’ll leave with a unit that burns evenly and a clear picture of what condition it’s in.
Signs your gas unit is overdue
Soot on the glass, a lazy or uneven flame, or a smell when you turn it on are all signs the burner or venting needs attention. A clean unit burns cleaner and the vent stays clear.
Chimney Maintenance in Andrews
Chimney Maintenance in Andrews is the annual routine that keeps a wood-burning system safe between burn seasons: sweep the flue, check the cap and screen, inspect the firebox and damper, and look for cracks or gaps that let heat through where it shouldn’t go. The dry air here cures creosote to a hard glaze and can open cracks in old mortar, so a yearly check catches small problems while they’re still small. Andrews chimneys that sit idle for most of the year need it even more, because neglect is what turns a serviceable flue into a rebuild.
A typical annual chimney maintenance visit in Andrews runs $175 – $350 depending on how much creosote buildup we find and whether the cap screen needs replacing. Anything beyond the sweep gets quoted separately, and only after you’ve seen the evidence.
Cap and screen upkeep
The Permian Basin wind drives caliche dust straight into cap screens, and a clogged screen is the reason a fireplace backdrafts. We clear or replace screens and check that the cap is seated and sealed against rain and wildlife.
Cracks and mortar joints
We check the crown, mortar joints, and firebox for cracks that open in the dry air. Sealing them early keeps moisture and heat from working deeper into the masonry.
Trusted Brands We Service in Andrews
We work with professional-grade chimney supply brands – DuraFlex, HeatShield and Olympia Chimney among them – so when a repair calls for a reline or a firebox resurfacing, we spec the right component rather than a hardware-store substitute. If a cap or cover needs replacing, we can source Gelco or Famco hardware to fit the stack. We don’t keep parts stock or a warehouse, so turnaround depends on the job, but we schedule it cleanly and don’t send you hunting for the right piece yourself. Contractors use these brands for a reason: they hold up to the burn cycles and weather that Andrews chimneys see.
Common Chimney Sweep Problems We See in Andrews Homes
- Unlined or bare clay-tile flues in 1960s-70s ranch homes. Many boom-era Andrews homes were built with a clay-tile column or bare masonry flue, no continuous liner. A camera shows whether the tile is continuous or missing before we touch it, so you know what you’re dealing with.
- Dust-packed caps and screens. Nine months of caliche grit blowing past a loose cap leaves the screen plugged. The first cold-snap fire backdrafts smoke into the room, and the fix is usually clearing or replacing the screen, not rebuilding the flue.
- Hard-cured creosote from short, hot burns. Rapid warm-ups on a dormant fireplace cure creosote into a hard, glazed layer. That’s when a simple brush-down stops working and chemical treatment or relining enters the conversation.
- Prefab fireplaces in manufactured homes. Factory-built units on the outskirts need the right tool size and a baffle pull, not a masonry brush. We’re set up for DuraFlex and HeatShield components that fit these units properly.
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A typical chimney sweep in Andrews runs $150 – $300, and a Level 1 inspection adds $75 – $175. A Level 2 camera inspection, which is what you want on an older or unlined flue, runs $200 – $400. Firebox and flue resurfacing with HeatShield is priced per job after we see the damage, and relining with a DuraFlex system is quoted from the camera findings. What moves the number: creosote thickness, whether the cap screen needs replacing, and the condition of the flue tiles. We give a written estimate and the price is set per job by that estimate. Nothing gets added after the fact.
We don’t do a “quick clean” and walk away. We inspect, show you the evidence, and tell you plainly when work can wait. Call (833) 486-7503 for a free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Andrews
Andrews is one stop among several we cover across the Permian Basin. Homeowners in McKinney Acres, Odessa, Midland, and Stanton call us for the same sweep, repair, and inspection work we do in Andrews. If you’re anywhere along that stretch of West Texas, reach out and we’ll book you into the next available slot. For the full scope of what we do, see our chimney sweep service page.
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 Sweep in Andrews
Not safely, until we’ve looked at it. A clay-tile column without a continuous liner can be serviceable after spot repair, but we won’t sweep and call it done without showing you the flue walls on camera first. If the tile is cracked but sound after repair, we’ll say so; if it needs relining, you’ll see why on screen. Call (833) 486-7503 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Most often it’s a dust-packed cap screen or a bird nest on the smoke shelf blocking the draft. Nine months of caliche grit and dormancy leave the flue plugged, and the first cold-snap fire pushes smoke the wrong way. A sweep and screen clearing usually fixes it. Call (833) 486-7503 to book one.
Only a camera inspection tells you for sure – glazed, hardened creosote looks like a shiny black crust on the flue walls, and a brush won’t cut it. That’s when chemical treatment or relining comes into play. We show you the footage before recommending anything. Call (833) 486-7503 for an exact quote.
Factory-built units need the right tool size and a baffle pull rather than a masonry brush, or you can damage the firebox. We’re set up for DuraFlex and HeatShield components that fit these systems. If you’re on the outskirts of Andrews, we handle these. Call (833) 486-7503 for an exact quote.
Yes – and in Andrews it matters more, not less. An idle fireplace collects dust, nests, and hard-cured creosote between burns, and the dry air can crack mortar and tiles while it sits. Annual inspection catches those problems before a cold snap forces them on you. Call (833) 486-7503 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Book Your Andrews Chimney Sweep
Whether your flue is continuous clay tile or an unlined stack from the boom years, we start with the camera and show you what it reveals. Sweep, repair, and inspection come from one company, so you’re not chasing three contractors for one chimney. Call (833) 486-7503. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. Estimates are free, and the written estimate sets the final price.
Written by the team at Chimney Sweep Odessa.