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 North Richland Hills
A standard chimney sweep in North Richland Hills runs $189 to $329, and a full inspection adds $129 to $249 depending on the level. We book most North Richland Hills jobs within 3 to 5 business days, and our crews arrive inside a scheduled two-hour window. If you live near Davis Boulevard, in the Home Town neighborhood, or out toward the rural edges by Smithfield, we know the local chimney stock and the particular ways this area’s soil and weather wear on flues. Call (682) 255-2144 for a written quote before any work begins.
Why Flint Chimney Co Fort Worth Is North Richland Hills’s Preferred Chimney Sweep Company
We operate under The Garrison Standard, the code every Garrison Partners location follows: a written price before work starts, a documented scope, and a 365-Day Done Right Promise on every repair. That means if a covered repair fails within one full year, we return at no charge. Our North Richland Hills customers don’t call back to argue about what was promised because it was already in writing.
Every technician who steps onto your property is background-checked and uniformed. You’ll know the person’s name before they arrive. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Dallas-Fort Worth office, and our phone line is staffed by a live person around the clock, not a voicemail tree. When a North Richland Hills homeowner calls at 6 a.m. on a cold morning because they smell smoke inside, a real person answers.
Since 2002, Flint Chimney Co Fort Worth has been part of the Garrison Partners family of independently owned chimney service companies. We have spent enough time in North Richland Hills to know that a ranch-style home near the NRH city center has different chimney needs than a 1990s gas-log fireplace in a hardiplank subdivision. That local familiarity shapes how we inspect, what we flag as urgent, and what we tell you can safely wait.
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Chimney Sweep Services in North Richland Hills
Chimney Sweep Services in North Richland Hills start with removing the creosote, soot, and debris that accumulate inside the flue, then checking that the damper opens and closes, the cap sits secure, and the firebox shows no signs of water damage or animal entry. A standard sweep in this area typically runs $189 to $329. North Richland Hills homeowners with wood-burning fireplaces or wood stoves need this at least once per burning season, and more often if they burn unseasoned oak from local farms or property trimmings.
Creosote and Soot Removal
Creosote is not the same thing as soot. Soot brushes out as a fine black powder. Creosote is a tar-like residue that hardens into a glaze, and third-degree creosote cannot be removed with a standard brush. In rural parts of North Richland Hills where wood stoves serve as a primary heat source, we regularly find first-degree creosote that has been left long enough to convert into a hard, shiny glaze. Removal in that condition requires rotary cleaning tools and takes longer, which is why the price can push toward the top of the range.

Annual Sweep
For wood-burning fireplaces used seasonally, one annual sweep before the burning season is the right interval for most North Richland Hills homes. For wood stoves burning daily through the winter, every cord of wood you burn matters. We tell rural customers to schedule a sweep at the start of the season and then monitor. If you burn more than two cords, a mid-season check is worth the trip.

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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Chimney Cleaning in North Richland Hills
Chimney Cleaning in North Richland Hills means more than removing soot from the firebox and smoke chamber. It includes clearing the flue of obstructions, checking for animal nesting, and confirming that combustion gases have a clear path out of the house. A cleaning alone runs $189 to $279. If we find significant creosote glaze or a blocked flue, we’ll show you the camera footage and give you a written price for any additional work before we proceed. Nothing happens without your approval in writing.
Fireplace Cleaning
Fireplace cleaning covers the visible firebox, the grate area, the glass doors on gas units or inserts, and the hearth. For gas log fireplaces common in 1980s through 2000s North Richland Hills subdivisions, we clean the logs, check the gas line connections visually, and confirm the venting is clear. The interior of a gas fireplace accumulates dust, pet hair, and fine debris even when you never burn wood, and that material can affect air quality and burner performance.
Creosote Removal for Wood Stoves
Wood stoves produce creosote faster than open fireplaces because the burn is slower and cooler, especially overnight. Rural North Richland Hills homes that heat with wood often develop heavy first-degree creosote within a single season. If that creosote is left through a second season, it can convert to second or third degree. Our Chimney Sweep team uses rotary tools and chemical treatments for glaze, not just wire brushes.
Trusted Brands We Service in North Richland Hills
We stock and install professional-grade chimney materials from DuraFlex, Olympia Chimney, and Copperfield, among others. When a North Richland Hills homeowner needs a new stainless steel liner or a replacement cap, we can often complete the work in a single visit because parts are on the truck. We specify these brands by the job, not by margin. A DuraFlex liner goes in when the flue needs relining because the existing clay liner is cracked. An Olympia Chimney cap goes on when we need to keep rain and animals out while still allowing proper draft. Copperfield components handle specific firebox and damper repairs. You can verify each brand independently, and we encourage you to.
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AfterCommon Chimney Sweep Problems We See in North Richland Hills Homes
- Third-degree creosote glaze from unseasoned wood. Rural wood stove users in North Richland Hills often cut and burn local oak without a full year of seasoning. That wet wood smolders at low temperatures and deposits creosote that hardens into a tar glaze a standard brush cannot remove.
- Gas log venting issues in 1980s and 1990s homes. Many North Richland Hills subdivisions built in that era have prefabricated metal chimneys for gas log fireplaces. Homeowners assume no cleaning is needed, but the vents still collect debris and animal nests, and a blocked vent means carbon monoxide stays in the house.
- Bird nests in Smithfield and Home Town flues. Protected migratory species nest in unused chimneys, especially during spring. Removing a nest during nesting season requires care and, in some cases, waiting until the birds have left. We handle this correctly, not by poking a pole up the flue and hoping for the best.
- Cracked crowns and deteriorated mortar from expansive clay soils. North Richland Hills sits on clay that swells and shrinks with moisture. That movement stresses masonry chimneys over time, opening hairline cracks in the crown and mortar joints. Water gets in, freezes during a sudden January cold snap, and spalls the brick face.
Pricing for Chimney Sweep in North Richland Hills, TX
A standard chimney sweep in North Richland Hills runs $189 to $329. A Level 1 inspection adds $129 to $189, and a Level 2 inspection with camera equipment runs $199 to $249. Fireplace cleaning alone lands between $149 and $249. What moves the price: creosote glaze severity, flue height, roof pitch, animal nest removal, and whether the chimney has been cleaned in the past three years. Every job gets a written price before we start. That price is the price you pay, and it stays the same whether the job takes one hour or three. Call (682) 255-2144 for an exact quote. Estimates are free.
We Also Serve Cities Near North Richland Hills
Flint Chimney Co Fort Worth serves North Richland Hills and the surrounding communities of Hurst, Haltom City, Fort Worth, and Southlake. If you live just over the city line, the same written pricing and 365-Day Done Right Promise apply. Call (682) 255-2144 and we’ll confirm your service area on the spot.
Serving North Richland Hills, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the North 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 Sweep in North Richland Hills
Every cord of wood you burn matters more than the calendar. If you burn oak that has been split and seasoned for at least a year, an annual sweep before the burning season is usually enough. If you burn oak that was cut the same year, schedule a sweep mid-season as well, because green oak produces heavy creosote loading that turns to glaze quickly. Rural North Richland Hills homes heating primarily with wood should plan on two cleanings per season until they establish a rhythm. Call (682) 255-2144 and we’ll help you figure out your interval based on how much you burn.
Yes. The venting still needs inspection and cleaning even when the firebox only ever sees gas flames. Dust, pet hair, and fine debris accumulate in prefabricated metal chimneys, and a partial blockage means carbon monoxide cannot vent properly. In 1980s through 2000s North Richland Hills homes with gas log fireplaces, we also check for cracked crowns and deteriorated mortar joints that have nothing to do with burning and everything to do with expansive clay soil movement. An annual cleaning plus a Level 1 inspection is the right cadence for most gas log setups.
A Level 1 inspection checks the readily accessible portions of the chimney, firebox, and flue visually, without special equipment. A Level 2 inspection adds camera scanning of the entire flue interior and is required when the home has changed hands, after a chimney fire, or when the system has not been inspected in years. For older ranch-style homes near the NRH city center with masonry fireplaces, a Level 2 inspection is the only way to see deteriorated clay flue liners and hidden mortar joint failure before they become a draft or carbon monoxide problem. We’ll review the findings with you on camera footage, not just tell you what we saw.
We do not recommend it, for two reasons. First, many bird species in North Richland Hills are protected under federal law, and removing an active nest during nesting season can carry legal penalties. Second, nests often sit directly on top of a smoldering creosote layer, and poking at the nest from below can ignite it or push it deeper into the flue. In Smithfield and Home Town specifically, we see protected migratory species nesting in unused flues every spring. Let a trained technician identify the species and handle removal legally and safely.
White staining is efflorescence, which means water is moving through the masonry and leaving mineral deposits on the surface. Flaking brick, called spalling, is what happens when that water freezes and expands inside the brick. In North Richland Hills, expansive clay soil movement opens hairline cracks in the chimney crown and mortar joints, and heavy spring rains push water into those cracks. When a January cold snap hits, the trapped water freezes and the brick face starts to shed. The fix is usually crown repair and repointing, not just sealing the surface. Call (682) 255-2144 for a written quote after we inspect the crown and flashing.
Call Flint Chimney Co Fort Worth at (682) 255-2144 for a chimney sweep in North Richland Hills with a written price, a scheduled arrival window, and a full-year guarantee on any repair we do.
Written by Hank Delano, Owner at Flint Chimney Co Fort Worth, serving North Richland Hills as part of the Garrison Partners family since 2002.