San Marcos, TX
Full chimney services across all of San Marcos — 67k residents, every neighborhood covered. CSIA-certified, same-week scheduling.
Every neighborhood in San Marcos.
We service every neighborhood and ZIP in San Marcos. Find yours below or just give us a call — we'll confirm coverage and schedule on the spot.
Don't see yours? Call (682) 226-6257 — if it's in San Marcos, we cover it.
Why chimney work in San Marcos is local.
San Marcos blends the Texas State university district and historic square with new Blanco Vista and Kissing Tree growth. Older masonry repointing meets prefab cap-and-chase service, with Hill Country freeze events adding crown work.
Climate & code file · Greater Austin
Hill-Country reality this metro is written around: Central Texas chimneys live on a different chemistry than the rest of the state. Local masonry leans on limestone and lime-based mortar that breathes and erodes differently than hard Portland mix; cedar (Ashe juniper) drops resinous needles and pollen onto caps and crowns and burns hot and fast in the firebox; flash-flood-grade downpours dump months of rain in an afternoon onto crowns and flashing that bake dry the rest of the year; and mild, short winters mean a flue may sit unused for ten months, then get lit hard for six weeks. PCE writes every Austin-metro recommendation against that cycle, not a generic national one.
Limestone & lime mortar — the one that matters most
If your San Marcos chimney is older Hill-Country masonry, do not let a generalist repoint it with hard gray Portland. Soft limestone was laid in a breathable, high-lime mix that flexes with the stone; modern Portland is harder than the stone around it, so it transfers stress into the limestone and drives the cracking into the face — turning a repointing job into a stone-replacement job. We read the existing mortar, match its composition and color, and repoint so the repair moves with the wall through the heat-and-freeze cycle. That's the question budget crews don't even know to ask.
Cedar (Ashe juniper)
Cedar needles and the heavy December–February pollen pack into spark screens and crown washes — a clogged cap is a draft problem and a fire-screen failure at once. We clear and inspect the cap on every sweep. On wood-burners we also flag cedar's hot, fast, resin-heavy burn: it glazes a flue far quicker than seasoned oak, so a cedar-burning San Marcos home needs a tighter sweep interval, not the generic annual default.
Flash floods
Hill-Country rain doesn't drizzle — it arrives in inches-per-hour walls that test a crown and flashing seal the way ten dry months never do. The leak you didn't know you had announces itself in the first big storm, often as a stain a room away from where the water actually enters. We trace the true entry point with a moisture meter and controlled water test before recommending a fix — and we waterproof and re-flash before spring storm season, not after the ceiling stains.
Long dormancy
A San Marcos flue may sit unused for ten months, then get lit hard for six weeks — long enough for animals to nest, debris to collect, and a hairline crown crack to go unnoticed. A fall sweep-and-scan before the short burning season means your first cold-front fire is on a verified, clean, code-ready flue.
Code note · Greater Austin
Hill-Country code reality: soft limestone must be repointed in a breathable, high-lime mix — hard gray Portland is harder than the stone and drives the cracking into the face — and waterproofing belongs before the spring flash-flood season, not after the ceiling stains.
Services in San Marcos.
Chimney Sweep
Annual cleaning to prevent fires + carbon-monoxide risk.
Chimney Inspection
Is Your Chimney Safe and Up to Code? Detailed, reliable assessments.
Chimney Cap
Is Your Chimney Missing a Cap? Expert install + maintenance.
Chimney Liner
Is Your Chimney Liner Worn or Damaged? Expert install + repairs.
Chimney Restoration
Whole-stack restoration when a chimney has failed in several systems at once.
Chimney Crown
Is Your Chimney Crown Cracked or Damaged?
Chimney Waterproofing
Water Getting Into Your Chimney? Breathable whole-stack waterproofing.
Throat Damper Replacement
Cracked, warped, or past sealing? Full throat-damper replacement, seated square.
Fireplace Services
Wood, gas, or electric. Code-compliant installs + repairs.
Smoke Chamber Restoration
Restore parging + smooth draft surface in the smoke chamber.
Deep Chimney Cleaning (PCR)
Rotary tooling and PCR poultice for Stage-3 glazed creosote.
Chimney Tuckpointing
Grind out and rebuild failed mortar joints.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Stop roof-line leaks where chimney meets roof.
Chimney Masonry Repair
Spalling brick rebuild + structural masonry restoration.
Chimney Framing Repair
Repair fire- or water-damaged chase framing.
Chimney Framing Rebuild
Complete chase enclosure rebuild — code-compliant.
Chimney Siding Replacement
Hardie, vinyl, or metal siding around the chase.
Chimney Exterior Wood Replacement
Rotted trim, fascia, and siding boards.
Chimney Flue Installation
New flue install — clay tile, steel, or cast-in-place.
Flexible Chimney Liner Installation
316Ti or 304 stainless flexible liner for tight or offset flues.
Chimney Vent Installation
Code-compliant venting for gas, pellet, or wood appliances.
Spark Arrestor Installation
NFPA-compliant mesh to stop ember escape.
Chimney Nest Removal
Safe removal of animal nests + flue cleanup.
Brick Waterproofing
ChimneySaver vapor-permeable sealant.
Interior Wall Damage Repair
Drywall + paint repair from chimney leaks.
Downdraft Repair
Fix reverse airflow + smoke spillage.
Smoke Chamber Cleaning
Brush out the corbeled brick above the damper.
Smoke Chamber Rebuild
Full rebuild + refractory parging.
Smoke Chamber Repair
Patch missing parging + restore code compliance.
Electric Fireplace Installation
Wall-mount + insert electric fireplace install.
Electric Fireplace Repair
Heater, blower, remote, and flame-effect repair.
Gas Fireplace Repair
Thermocouple, thermopile, valve, ignition repairs.
Fireplace Masonry Repair
Firebrick + refractory mortar repairs.
Refractory Panel Repair
Crack repair on factory-built refractory panels.
Refractory Panel Replacement
OEM panel replacement for factory-built fireboxes.
Gas Burner Installation
Install or upgrade burner pan + log set.
Gas Valve Repair
Sticky, leaking, or failed gas valves.
Gas Valve Replacement
Full valve assembly replacement.
Glass Door Installation
Bi-fold or barrier-screen glass doors.
Vented Gas Logs Installation
Realistic flame, chimney damper required.
Ventless Gas Logs Installation
100% heat efficient — no open damper required.
Pilot Light Installation
Add or upgrade pilot ignition system.
Pilot Assembly Replacement
Full pilot orifice + igniter assembly swap.
Remote Control Install
Add remote or wall-thermostat control.
Pellet Stove Installation
Code-compliant pellet stove + venting install.
Pellet Stove Repair
Auger, igniter, blower, and control board repairs.
Pellet Stove Inspection
Annual safety + efficiency check.
Dryer Vent Cleaning
Lint removal + NFPA 211 inspection.
Dryer Vent Inspection
Code + airflow inspection only.
Air Duct Cleaning
NADCA-method whole-home duct cleaning.
Air Duct Services
Repair, sealing, sanitizing, replacement.
UV Light Air Sanitization
In-duct UV-C lamp install + bulb service.
Blown-In Insulation
Cellulose or fiberglass attic insulation.
Spray Foam Insulation
Closed-cell or open-cell spray foam.
Attic Insulation Inspection
R-value + air-seal assessment.
Insulation Services
Full-home insulation upgrades + retrofits.
Handyman Services
Punch-list home repairs.
Chimney Leak Diagnosis
Is Your Chimney Leaking? We trace water to its true source — not the symptom.
Chase Cover Replacement
Is Your Prefab Chase Cover Rusting? Stainless + copper replacements that drain.
Wood-to-Gas Fireplace Conversion
Want a Real Fire With a Wall Switch? Engineered wood-to-gas conversions.
Above-Roofline Chimney Removal
Cut Down to the Deck, Sealed Like It Was Never There.
Full Chimney Removal to Foundation
Cap-to-Footing Teardown Done by Craftsmen.
Chimney-Breast Removal & Structural Infill
Reclaim the Wall Without Risking the Structure.
Flue Capping & Fireplace Decommission
Abandon-in-Place — Sealed Right, Documented and Tested.
Custom Masonry Fireplace Build (Rumford)
Engineered to Draft, Built to Outlive the House.
Zero-Clearance Firebox Installation
Listed, Sealed, and Installed to the Letter.
Outdoor Fireplace & Fire-Feature Build
A Patio Centerpiece Engineered to Last Outdoors.
Wood-Fired Pizza Oven Build
Refractory Dome, Insulated Hearth, True Draft.
Gas & Wood Fire-Pit Installation
Gas or Wood, Lit Reliably and Built Safe.
Chimney Asbestos & Lead Abatement
Contained, Licensed, Clearance-Tested.
Carbon Monoxide Diagnosis & Combustion Safety
Instrument-Verified Combustion Safety, Not a Guess.
Smoke, Soot & Puffback Remediation
Killing the Odor at the Source — Not Masking It.
Fireplace Refacing — Stone & Brick Veneer
Stone & Brick Veneer Done by Masons, Not Decorators.
Whitewash, Limewash & German Smear
Breathable Brick Finishes That Age Beautifully.
TV-Over-Fireplace Heat Management & Mantel
Mount It Without Cooking Your Electronics.
Open-Fireplace to Insert Conversion
Turn a Heat Loser into a Real Heat Source.
Emergency Storm Board-Up & Weather Seal
Stop the Damage Tonight, Fix It Right After.
Emergency Smoke-Back & Flue-Blockage Clearing
Get the Smoke Out of Your House Now.
Leaning Chimney Emergency Bracing & Re-Anchor
Stabilize the Fall Risk, Then Re-Anchor It Right.
Stuck-Damper & Gas-Smell Emergency Response
Fast, Safe, and Resolved Properly.
Level 1 Chimney Inspection
The annual baseline — required when nothing about your system has changed.
Level 2 Chimney Inspection
Camera-scanned — required at sale, after a fire, or on any appliance change.
Level 3 Chimney Inspection
The invasive tier — opening up concealed structure to confirm a hidden hazard.
Real Estate Transaction Report
A Level 2 packaged for a Texas option period — report included.
Damper Repair
Freeing, re-seating or re-cabling a damper that still has life in it.
Top-Sealing Damper Installation
A rubber-gasket damper at the crown that actually stops the draft.
Chimney Crown Rebuild
A poured, reinforced crown with overhang and drip edge — not a mortar wash.
Chimney Rebuild Above Roofline
Rebuilt from the roofline up, on a base we have verified is sound.
Full Chimney Rebuild
Quoted after a structural assessment — never from a phone call.
Chimney Cap Repair
Re-securing, re-screening or re-welding a cap that is worth saving.
Chase Cover Repair
Sealing and re-flashing a cover before the framing beneath it goes.
Multi-Flue Chimney Cap
One fabricated cap covering every flue and the crown between them.
Gas Fireplace Diagnostic
Find the fault first — the fee is waived when you approve the repair.
Gas Fireplace Annual Service
Burner, pilot, glass, gasket and a combustion check once a year.
Rigid Stainless Liner
Rigid stainless for straight flues — longer service life than flex.
Cast-In-Place Liner
A poured masonry liner that also reinforces a deteriorated flue.
Smoke Chamber Parging
Smoothing a corbelled smoke chamber to code with refractory mortar.
Animal Removal & Exclusion
Removal plus the guard that stops the next one getting in.
Breathable Water Repellent
Vapor-permeable repellent — never a film-forming sealer that traps moisture.
Fireplace Insert Installation
Labor to set and connect an insert — unit priced separately, liner itemized.
Prices shown are starting estimates and may change with the condition, access, and scope we find on site. Only a written quote from an on-site visit is a price we commit to.
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