Level 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.
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Before
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A Level 2 chimney inspection and cleaning in The Colony typically runs $189-$289 for a standard masonry fireplace with a clay-tile flue, and most jobs are completed in 60-90 minutes with a written price agreed before we start. We dispatch from our Dallas-Fort Worth office and serve The Colony with background-checked, uniformed technicians who carry license numbers and text when they’re on the way. Call (469) 240-3101 to book or ask questions; a live person answers 24 hours a day.
Why The Colony Homes Are Different
The Colony was built out as a master-planned community primarily in the 1970s through 1990s, meaning a large cohort of homes share aging masonry fireplaces and clay-tile flue liners from that same era - now 30-50 years old and increasingly prone to cracked tiles and failed mortar joints. Compounding this, The Colony sits along the southeastern shoreline of Lewisville Lake, and that persistent lake-generated humidity accelerates mortar joint spalling and chimney crown deterioration faster than in comparable inland DFW suburbs like Frisco or Prosper.
North Texas winters are brief but punctuated by sharp “Blue Norther” cold fronts that can drop temperatures 30-40°F in hours, prompting residents to light fireplaces that have sat completely dormant since the previous winter - often without any inspection or cleaning. The combination of long hot summers followed by sudden heavy use is a reliable recipe for blockage and creosote ignition risk. Technicians working the older subdivisions near Stewart Creek routinely pull chimney caps and find wasp nests or starling nests packed into flues that haven’t been touched since the prior heating season.
Our Main The Colony Services
These are the three services The Colony homeowners call about most. Each has its own dedicated page with full pricing and local details.
Chimney Cleaning & Sweep in The Colony
Our standard sweep includes an NFPA 211 Level 2 camera inspection down the full flue length, removal of creosote deposits and obstructions, and a documented photo record delivered when we’re done. In The Colony, we regularly find Class III glazed creosote in 1980s fireplaces that have burned unseasoned wood or experienced poor draft due to liner degradation. Chimney Cleaning & Sweep in The Colony
Chimney Repair in The Colony
We address spalling brick, deteriorated mortar joints, and water intrusion damage that the lake-shore humidity accelerates in The Colony’s older masonry. Every repair starts with a camera inspection and written scope before any work begins. Chimney Repair in The Colony
Fireplace Services in The Colony
Firebox refractory panel replacement, damper repair, and smoke chamber parging for The Colony’s original builder-grade fireplaces that have seen 30+ years of thermal cycling. We inspect, document, and quote in writing before starting. Fireplace Services in The Colony
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.
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The Colony’s lake-adjacent humidity and decades of freeze-thaw cycling have left many original chimney crowns cracked and caps rusted through. A failed crown or missing cap lets water straight into the flue, where it accelerates liner decay and drives expensive rebuilds that could have been prevented. Chimney Cap & Crown work is where we stop that progression.
Crown Repair
Signs you need it
Visible cracks running across the crown surface, pieces of concrete flaking off, or water staining on the ceiling near the fireplace in The Colony homes.
What it costs in The Colony
Crown repair in The Colony typically ranges from $450-$850 depending on crown size and accessibility.
How we do it
We grind out cracked concrete, apply a bonding agent, and pour new high-strength crown mix sloped to shed water, with a 1-inch overhang minimum.
Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
Rust holes in galvanized caps, missing mesh sides, or caps that have blown off entirely during North Texas spring storms.
What it costs in The Colony
Cap replacement in The Colony typically ranges from $280-$550 for standard single-flue models.
How we do it
We measure the flue tile or liner, fabricate or order a stainless steel or Gelco cap with proper mesh clearance, and secure it with masonry screws or adhesive.
What Chimney Cap & Crown Costs in The Colony
| Item | Typical range in The Colony |
|---|---|
| Crown repair | $450 - $850 |
| Cap replacement | $280 - $550 |
| Crown coating (preventive) | $350 - $600 |
How long does a crown repair last in The Colony?
A properly poured crown with correct slope and overhang lasts 15-20 years even in The Colony’s humid lake-shore conditions. We warranty our crown work under the 365-Day Done Right Promise and document the pour with photos per Haven Standard Clause 4.
Can I just seal the cracks myself?
Hardware-store sealant on a cracked crown traps moisture underneath and accelerates freeze-thaw damage. We remove the bad concrete and rebuild to NFPA 211 standards with materials that breathe and shed water properly.
Chimney Liner & Rebuild in The Colony
The Colony’s 1970s-1990s homes were built with clay-tile flue liners now past their 50-year service life, and the lake-shore humidity speeds mortar joint failure between tiles. A cracked or missing liner lets combustion gases leak into wall cavities and creates a structure fire risk that a camera inspection reveals before it becomes an emergency. Chimney Liner & Rebuild is how we fix it.
Stainless Steel Liner
Signs you need it
Cracked or missing clay tiles visible on camera scan, pieces of tile in the firebox, or a home inspector flagged the liner in a The Colony resale transaction.
What it costs in The Colony
Stainless steel liner installation in The Colony typically ranges from $2,800-$4,500 for a standard masonry fireplace.
How we do it
We drop a corrugated 316Ti stainless liner down the flue, insulate with ceramic blanket where required by code, and connect a new top plate and cap.
Partial Rebuild
Signs you need it
Multiple courses of spalled brick above the roofline, a leaning chimney stack, or significant mortar loss that compromises structural stability.
What it costs in The Colony
Partial rebuild in The Colony typically ranges from $3,500-$7,000 depending on height and scaffolding needs.
How we do it
We dismantle to sound masonry, salvage reusable brick where possible, and rebuild with matching brick and Type N mortar to original dimensions.
What Chimney Liner & Rebuild Costs in The Colony
| Item | Typical range in The Colony |
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| Stainless steel liner | $2,800 - $4,500 |
| Partial rebuild | $3,500 - $7,000 |
| Full chimney rebuild | $8,000 - $15,000 |
Does every old chimney in The Colony need a new liner?
Not necessarily. We camera-scan every flue before recommending replacement; if tiles are intact and joints are tight, we document that and clean. We only quote liner work when the camera shows damage we can show you.
How disruptive is a liner installation?
Most stainless steel liner jobs in The Colony take one day with minimal interior disruption; we work from the roof and fireplace opening, protect floors with drop cloths, and leave a photo record of the completed installation.
Brands We Service in The Colony
We install and service chimney components from HeatShield, Gelco, Olympia Chimney, and Famco, sourced through Haven’s buying network to keep customer prices honest. Common cap sizes and liner diameters are stocked locally for The Colony jobs, with most special orders arriving within 3-5 business days.
Pricing for Chimney Cleaning in The Colony, TX
| Service | Typical range in The Colony |
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| Standard chimney sweep & Level 2 inspection | $189 - $289 |
| Heavy creosote removal (Class III) | $320 - $480 |
| Fireplace smoke chamber parging | $650 - $1,100 |
| Firebox refractory panel replacement | $400 - $750 |
| Damper repair or replacement | $350 - $650 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $280 - $550 |
| Crown repair | $450 - $850 |
| Crown coating (preventive) | $350 - $600 |
| Stainless steel liner installation | $2,800 - $4,500 |
| Partial chimney rebuild | $3,500 - $7,000 |
| Full chimney rebuild | $8,000 - $15,000 |
Prices in The Colony run higher when scaffolding is required for tall chimneys, when multiple flues serve the same stack, or when extensive creosote glazing requires chemical treatment before mechanical removal. Every price is written and agreed before work starts - Haven Standard Clause 1, no exceptions.
Neighborhoods We Serve in The Colony
We work across The Colony’s full residential footprint, from the original 1970s sections to newer infill. Crews typically arrive within scheduled windows coordinated from our Dallas-Fort Worth dispatch office.
- Stewart Creek Peninsula
- The Colony Five Star
- Castle Hills
- The Tribute
- Eastvale
Service Area - Cities Near The Colony
Our crews serve The Colony and surrounding communities across northern Dallas-Fort Worth. We regularly schedule jobs in Lewisville, TX, Carrollton, TX, Plano, TX, and Frisco, TX, with routing optimized to keep appointment windows reliable.
Serving The Colony, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the The Colony 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 Cleaning in The Colony
Most chimney cleaning and inspection work does not require a permit in The Colony, but liner installations and structural rebuilds typically do. We pull permits when required and schedule inspections to keep your project compliant; ask when you call and we’ll confirm for your specific scope.
We schedule The Colony appointments within available windows, with priority booking before the first cold front each fall. Live dispatch at (469) 240-3101 can check current openings; we don’t overbook, so the slot we give you is the slot we keep.
Some The Colony neighborhoods with active HOAs require exterior alteration approval for cap changes or rebuilds visible from the street. We provide written scope and photo documentation you can submit to your HOA board, and we’ll adjust scheduling to accommodate their review timeline.
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 The Colony Customers Say
"We were buying the house and needed a real inspection. The report had photographs, the standard it was done to, and a clear repair figure. The seller paid for the repair."
- Lorna D."They told me the flue was fine and I did not need a liner. Charged me for the inspection and nothing else. That is why I have called them twice since."
- Hal M."Clean, careful, put down sheeting, and the fireplace works properly for the first time since we moved in."
- Yvette S.