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 Wickett, TX
Chimney inspection in Wickett, TX starts with a camera run through the flue, a look at the firebox and damper, and a close check of the cap and crown, because most of what goes wrong here is invisible from the hearth. Wickett is a small Ward County community where fireplaces sit idle for months, then get lit the first hard freeze of the year. The houses are mostly modest mid-century and 1960s-70s single-story ranch and manufactured homes, and many have gone years without anyone looking up the flue. Call (833) 486-7503 to book a visit.
Why Wickett Homes Are Different
Wickett is a Permian Basin community of scattered ranch properties and oilfield-era homes, and its chimneys don’t follow the pattern of a bigger city. There’s no real wood-heating culture here. Most fireplaces are a backup comfort on a cold night, not a primary heat source, so a chimney can go seasons without a fire and then carry a load of creosote and soot the first time a blue norther pushes through. Dry, dusty West Texas air does the rest: blowing dust and wind pack screens and caps, and venting problems sit unnoticed because nobody’s using the fireplace in July.
The housing stock makes this more than a maintenance issue. Mid-century masonry fireplaces in Wickett were often built to the standards of their decade, and manufactured homes bring their own venting setups that need to be matched to the appliance. Many properties sit on larger lots or rural acreage, which means a visit here is as much about route planning as it is about sweeping. ZIP 79788 is wide and spread out, so working in Wickett means covering far-flung ranch homes efficiently and getting a real look at each system rather than a quick pass through the firebox.
Styles & brands we work with
- Sweep & inspection
- Caps & crowns
- Flue relining
- Masonry repair
- Gas fireplace service
Our Main Wickett Services
Wickett homeowners call us about two things more than anything else: a cleaning before the season and a repair on a chimney that’s been letting water or soot in. Both start with a look, not a guess.
Chimney Sweep in Wickett
A sweep here is rarely just a brushing. Because fireplaces in Wickett sit unused for so long, creosote dries and hardens into a glaze that a whip alone won’t move, and the dust that blows in over the summer has usually clogged the screen and cap by fall. We run a camera, clear the flue properly, and remove soot from the smoke chamber and firebox. Our technicians have up to 12 years of experience with masonry fireplaces and inserts alike. Book a chimney sweep before the first freeze, when the schedule here fills fast.
Chimney Repair in Wickett
Most repair calls in Wickett trace back to moisture. A cracked crown, a failed cap, or a missing rain cover lets water into a masonry chimney through the long dry season, and the damage shows up as loose mortar, a rusted damper, or a stained ceiling after a storm. We install spec-grade caps and covers from Famco and Copperfield, and where a flue needs relining we can fit a DuraFlex system during the same visit. That means chimney repair and relining happen in one trip out to your property, not two.
Chimney Inspection in Wickett
Chimney inspection in Wickett is the service most homes actually need first, because the aging ranch houses and manufactured homes around ZIP 79788 tend to hide their problems until a fire is lit. Years of disuse plus blowing dust and wind mean a flue can crack, a cap can clog, or a firebox can spall without anyone noticing. An inspection is how you find out what you’re dealing with before you light the first fire of the season. We treat it as the foundation for everything else: nothing gets recommended until we’ve seen it, and you see the same footage we do through our chimney inspection.
Fireplace Inspection
Signs you need it
A smoky fire, a damper that sticks, cracked firebox brick, or a fireplace that’s sat untouched since last winter all point to a fireplace inspection.
What it costs in Wickett
A fireplace inspection typically runs $125 to $250 depending on what access and camera work the system requires.
How we do it
We inspect the firebox, damper, smoke chamber, and hearth with a camera, note any cracks or gaps in the masonry, and document the findings with photos you keep.
Chimney Flue Inspection
Signs you need it
Creosote glaze, a draft that pulls poorly, soot stains near the damper, or a flue you’ve never actually seen inside are reasons to book a flue inspection.
What it costs in Wickett
Flue inspection typically costs $150 to $300 in Wickett, with the range reflecting how much camera time and access the flue requires.
How we do it
We run a video camera the full length of the flue, check for cracks, gaps, and separated liner sections, and assess how much creosote has built up on the walls.
What Chimney Inspection Costs in Wickett
| Item | Typical range in Wickett |
|---|---|
| Fireplace inspection | $125 – $250 |
| Chimney flue inspection | $150 – $300 |
| Level 2 camera inspection | $200 – $400 |
Do I need a Level 2 chimney inspection in Wickett?
A Level 2 inspection is worth it if your fireplace has gone years without service, if you’ve had a chimney fire, or if you’re buying a Wickett property and want to know what the flue actually looks like. It includes camera work the basic visual check doesn’t.
Can you tell me whether my chimney is safe to use before winter?
Yes. An inspection answers that directly: we look at the flue, firebox, cap, and crown, then tell you plainly whether the chimney is safe to light or what needs fixing first. Nothing gets recommended without photo evidence you can see. Call (833) 486-7503 for an exact quote.
Brands We Service in Wickett
We specify professional-grade components from Olympia Chimney, DuraFlex, and Famco, the same brands commercial contractors work with rather than whatever a hardware store happens to stock. We don’t claim to keep parts on hand; what we do is match the right component to your chimney and confirm turnaround when you book. You can see the full lineup on our brands page.
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These are typical ranges for the work we do around Wickett. The written estimate we give you after the inspection sets the final price, and it’s free.
| Service | Typical range in Wickett |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep | $150 – $300 |
| Fireplace inspection | $125 – $250 |
| Chimney flue inspection | $150 – $300 |
| Level 2 camera inspection | $200 – $400 |
| Chimney cap installation | $150 – $350 |
| Crown repair | $300 – $700 |
| Firebox repair | $500 – $1,500 |
| Chimney relining | $1,800 – $4,500 |
| Masonry repair | $400 – $2,000 |
What pushes a price up in Wickett is usually access and condition: a chimney on a rural lot with a steep roof or a manufactured home with a tight venting setup takes more time, and a flue that’s glazed with hardened creosote or has cracked liner sections means more labor. A remote property with a long drive in adds to the visit too. Whatever the range, you get the number in writing before we start, and that estimate is the price.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Wickett
Wickett may be small, but the properties spread far enough that getting to them is half the job. We cover homes in and around ZIP 79788, from the lots closer to the center of town out to the ranch and acreage properties on the surrounding roads. Because travel time between jobs here is real, the best way to keep a visit efficient is to book ahead and let us know what access looks like when we set the appointment. That way one trip covers the sweep, the inspection, and any repair the chimney needs.
- Wickett town center and nearby residential streets
- Ranch and acreage properties within ZIP 79788
- Manufactured home communities around Wickett
- Outlying farm and oilfield-era homes in Ward County
One note on the schedule: we dispatch Sunday through Friday, 7am to 7pm, and we’re closed Saturday.
Service Area – Cities Near Wickett
Wickett sits in Ward County with several small communities close by, and we cover them as part of the same service area. If you’re just outside Wickett or on a property between towns, we can usually work you into a route through the area. Along with Wickett itself, we serve Southwest Sandhill, TX, Thorntonville, TX, Kermit, TX, and Crane, TX. Call to confirm coverage for your address and we’ll tell you honestly when we can get out.
Serving Wickett, TX – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Wickett 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 Company in Wickett
Yes. A lot of the work here is on ranch and acreage homes spread across ZIP 79788 and the roads around Wickett. Let us know the address and what the access is like when you book, and we’ll plan the visit so one trip covers everything the chimney needs.
It depends on the scope. Many structural masonry repairs and relining jobs require a permit, so ask the city or Ward County before work begins. We’ll tell you what the job involves so you know what to ask, but confirming local requirements is worth a phone call to the building department.
It varies with the season. Late fall, when the first cold fronts push people to light fires, is the busiest stretch here, so booking earlier in the year is smart. Call (833) 486-7503 and we’ll give you the next available opening. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
If your Wickett chimney has gone a few seasons without a look, the smartest first step is an inspection, not a guess. We’ll run a camera, show you what’s there, and tell you plainly whether the chimney is safe to use or what needs to happen before you light a fire. Some work can safely wait; you’ll know which is which. Call (833) 486-7503 for a free estimate. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
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 Wickett Customers Say
"Fireplace had never drawn properly since we moved in. He found the damper was only opening halfway due to a bent linkage and fixed it in ten minutes."
- Claudia Hernandez"Creosote buildup was worse than I realized. He measured it, showed me the glazing on the flue with the camera, and was honest that we were closer to a chimney fire than I wanted to hear."
- Neil Novak"Level two inspection before we bought the house. The report was detailed enough to use as a negotiating point and he explained every photo in it."
- Xavier Jackson