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.
Trusted Chimney Repair for Midland Homeowners
Chimney repair in Midland starts with knowing what’s actually broken, and that’s where we begin. Chimney Sweep Midland has handled chimney repair across the Permian Basin since 2011, 15 years of work on the brick chimneys, insert flues, and vented appliances that fill this part of Texas. Tony Rhodes leads the crew, and the standard we hold is simple: nothing gets recommended without camera evidence you can see yourself. We answer 24/7, with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday, closed Saturday. If your chimney is pulling smoke into the room or the firebox has cracked mortar, call (866) 942-7865 and we’ll book a visit. Estimates are free, and the written estimate sets the price.
Chimney Cap Installation
Chimney Cap Installation is the fitting of a cap or cover over the flue opening to keep rain, birds, and debris out while letting exhaust escape. You need one when the top of the chimney is open to the weather, which is most chimneys in Midland that were built without a cap or lost one to wind. We fit chimney sweep customers with caps from Gelco and Olympia Chimney, chosen to match the flue size and the way your chimney draws. Typical cap installation runs $150 to $450 depending on the flue count and material, and the written estimate sets the final price.
Single-Flue and Multi-Flue Caps
A single-flue cap is the straightforward job, usually finished in one visit. Multi-flue caps cover the whole chimney top, so the measurement and fit matter more than the cap itself. We take those measurements on site rather than guessing from a photo.
Mesh and Spark Screening
Mesh size decides whether birds and embers stay out without choking the draw. A mesh too fine for the flue is a common reason a fireplace smokes after a cap goes on. We match the screen to the appliance the chimney serves.
Styles & brands we work with
- Sweep & inspection
- Caps & crowns
- Flue relining
- Masonry repair
- Gas fireplace service
Chimney Cap Replacement
Chimney Cap Replacement means removing a damaged or rusted cap and fitting a new one, often with new legs or a new mounting band. It’s the right call when the old cap has rusted through, blown loose in a windstorm, or the screen is torn and letting birds in. We pull the old cap, check the flue tile underneath for cracking, and install a replacement sourced through Olympia Chimney or Copperfield. Replacement typically runs $200 to $500 depending on flue count and the condition of the mounting surface, and the written estimate sets the price.
Rusted and Storm-Damaged Caps
A rusted cap is usually the first sign the top of the chimney has been taking water. We check the flue tile and crown while the old cap is off, because a cap hiding damage is a repair waiting to be missed. That inspection costs nothing extra during a booked visit.
Rebuilding the Mounting Surface
When the cap legs sit on crumbling mortar, a new cap alone won’t hold. We reset or rebuild the mounting surface so the cap is anchored to sound masonry. That step is what keeps the cap on through the next spring wind.
Chimney Liner Installation
Chimney Liner Installation means installing a new flue liner inside an existing chimney when the old clay tile is cracked, spalled, or missing sections. A failed liner lets heat and carbon monoxide reach the framing around the chimney. We reline with DuraFlex flexible liner systems, the professional liner standard, and we can reline a compromised chimney on the same visit rather than leaving you with a fireplace you can’t use. Typical liner installation in Midland runs $2,800 to $6,500 depending on height, flue size, and whether the old tile needs removal, and the written estimate sets the price.
When a Liner Can’t Be Saved
A liner with cracked tiles, missing joints, or heavy spalling can’t be patched from the inside. We run a camera down the flue and show you the footage before we recommend anything. If the tile is sound, we tell you so and save the reline money.
Insulated Liners and Appliance Fit
An insulated DuraFlex liner holds heat inside the flue and helps the appliance draft properly. The liner also has to be sized to the appliance, not just the flue opening. Sizing errors cause smoking and poor burn, so we check before we install.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Chimney Flashing Repair is the work of sealing the joint where the chimney meets the roof, using metal flashing and sealant to stop water running down the chimney sides. You need it when you see staining on the ceiling near the chimney, rust on the flashing, or water in the firebox after rain. We reseal and replace flashing, and we use roofing sealants rated for direct sun, which matters in Midland because the flashing takes the worst of it. Flashing repair typically runs $250 to $700 depending on roof pitch and how much flashing needs replacing, and the written estimate sets the price.
Water Stains on Ceilings and Walls
Staining near the chimney is often mistaken for roof failure. The flashing joint is the first place water gets in on most Permian Basin roofs. We trace where the water is actually entering before anyone quotes roofing work.
Resealing the Roof Joint
Old sealant shrinks and cracks in the heat, so the joint opens up again. Resealing cleans the metal and masonry first, or the new sealant won’t bond. That prep is most of the job.
Chimney Crown Repair
Chimney Crown Repair fixes the concrete or mortar cap on top of the chimney that sheds water away from the flue. A cracked crown lets water into the masonry, and in Midland that shows up as crumbling brick and efflorescence long before anyone notices a leak. We patch hairline cracks, rebuild crowns that have failed, and crown-seal sound ones as a preventive step. Crown repair typically runs $300 to $900 depending on size and whether the crown is patched or rebuilt. The written estimate sets the price.
Patch Versus Rebuild
Hairline cracks can be sealed and the surface resurfaced. A crown split through the middle or pulling away from the flue needs rebuilding. We show you the failure pattern and explain which one your chimney needs.
Waterproofing the Crown
A crown that’s sound but porous will keep taking water. A crown sealant slows absorption and adds years to the concrete. We only recommend it on crowns that are structurally sound.
Chimney Repair Companies
Chimney Repair Companies vary a lot in Midland, and what separates them is whether they can actually perform liner and masonry work or only sweep and refer. We do the sweep, the repair, and the dryer vent work from the same visit, so you’re not juggling vendors for one system. We’re certified to apply HeatShield ceramic resurfacing, which restores a salvageable flue instead of relining it, and we work with DuraFlex liner systems for flues that can’t be saved. Chimney repair work typically runs $300 to $6,500 depending on what’s found, and the written estimate sets the price.
What to Ask Before You Book
Ask whether the company does liner work itself or subcontracts it. Ask whether the technician will show you camera footage of the flue. A company that can’t answer both clearly is one to pass on.
Trade-Grade Materials Matter
A repair that uses hardware-store materials fails faster in this climate. We source through Olympia Chimney and Copperfield, the same suppliers professional chimney contractors use nationwide. That sourcing is why our repairs hold up.
Chimney Masonry Repair
Chimney Masonry Repair covers the brickwork and mortar joints: repointing, spall repair, and rebuilding sections of the chimney stack when the brick is failing. You need it when mortar joints are eroded, brick faces are flaking, or the stack is leaning. We repoint with mortar matched to the existing brick, not a generic mix that looks wrong and fails faster. Masonry repair typically runs $400 to $2,500 depending on the extent of the work, and the written estimate sets the price.
Repointing Mortar Joints
Eroded joints let water sit against the brick faces, which is how spalling starts. Repointing is done joint by joint, with the old mortar raked out to a sound depth. Done right, it adds years of life to the stack.
Spalled Brick and Stack Sections
Brick that’s flaking off in layers can’t be saved; it has to be replaced. We cut out the failed brick and match the new to the existing as closely as we can. Rebuilding a short section is often cheaper than it sounds.
Brands We Service
We work with DuraFlex liner systems, and we know exactly where those liners wear and how a liner has to be sized so the appliance drafts properly. We’re also certified to apply HeatShield ceramic resurfacing, which gives a salvageable flue a restored interior without a full reline; it’s the middle option between patching and replacement. We install caps and covers using Gelco products, matched to the flue and the appliance it serves.
On the airflow side, we clean dryer vents with Famco-compatible venting components, which is a fire-safety service more than a cleaning chore. The point is to keep the vent path clear so heat and lint don’t collect where they shouldn’t. Whether your chimney carries DuraFlex, Gelco, HeatShield, Olympia Chimney, or any other make, we can help.
See the difference
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After
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- Soot or creosote buildup you can see. A layer of glazed creosote in the flue is the fuel a chimney fire needs. If you can see it with a flashlight looking up, it’s time to call.
- Smoke rolling into the room. A fireplace that smokes on a cold start can be normal; one that smokes every time is telling you about a draft or blockage problem. Don’t keep burning to test it.
- Water stains near the chimney. Stains on the ceiling or wall around the chimney point to flashing or crown failure. Water in the masonry turns into rot and crumbling mortar.
- Crumbling mortar or loose brick. If brick faces are flaking or mortar joints are hollow, the stack is losing structural strength. It’s a repair now, not a rebuild later.
- A dryer that takes too long to dry. Clothes that take two cycles or a dryer that runs hot are signs of a clogged vent. Lint in the vent line is a fire cause we see in Midland homes.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Book the visit and confirm the scope. We ask what you’ve noticed, how the fireplace behaves when it burns, and when the chimney was last swept. That helps us bring the right materials on the first trip.
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Inspect with a camera. We run a camera through the flue and check the firebox, damper, crown, and flashing from the roof. Camera inspection and a photo report are included, so you see what we see.
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Agree the price in writing. We lay out the findings and a flat-price estimate for each item before any work starts. You approve it before we pick up a tool.
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Do the work to the trade standard. Repointing, crown work, flashing, cap fitting, or relining with DuraFlex: each one follows the manufacturer’s method, not a shortcut. We keep the site clean and protect the floor and furnishings.
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Walk through the finished job. We show you the completed repair, confirm the draft, and leave you with a written record of what was done. Any follow-up question, you have our number.
How Much Does Chimney Repair Cost in Midland?
Chimney repair in Midland typically runs $150 for a simple cap to $6,500 for a full lined flue, and most jobs land in the $300 to $1,500 range. A typical cap installation runs $150 to $450 depending on flue count. A typical flashing repair runs $250 to $700. Crown repair runs $300 to $900. Masonry repointing runs $400 to $2,500. Liner installation, the biggest job on the list, runs $2,800 to $6,500. Those ranges hold because the work doesn’t depend on weather delays the way roof work does; the cost driver is the condition of what we find inside the flue and on the stack.
What affects the price: the number of flues, the height and pitch of the roof, whether the old liner tile has to be removed, and how far the masonry damage has gone. A cap on a one-flue chimney and a cap on a three-flue chimney are not the same job. A liner with sound tile underneath costs less than one where the tile is broken and has to come out. HeatShield resurfacing is usually less than a full reline, which is why we recommend it when the flue can be saved.
How to avoid overpaying: get the inspection findings and the flat price in writing before work starts, and ask to see the camera footage. Nothing should be recommended without it. We say plainly when work can safely wait, and we don’t sell a reline when a resurface will do. If you’re comparing bids, ask each company whether they can show you the flue on camera and whether they do liner work themselves.
What’s included in a free estimate: the inspection, the camera footage, the written findings, and a flat price for each repair. No fee for the visit, and the written estimate sets the final price. Call (866) 942-7865 for an exact quote.
Our Service Area Near Midland
We serve homeowners across Midland and the surrounding towns, including Midland, Stanton, Gardendale, Odessa, West Odessa, McKinney Acres, Andrews, Garden City, Big Spring, and Crane. Drive times vary with distance and traffic, and we confirm the appointment window when you book rather than promising a slot we can’t keep. If you’re in Gardendale or Stanton, we book the visit the same way we book one inside Midland. Call and we’ll find a time that works.
Serving Midland, TX – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Midland and nearby communities. Use the map below to see the area we cover. If you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chimney Repair in Midland
Chimney repair is any fix to the chimney system that restores safe function: the flue liner, the crown, the flashing, the caps, the masonry, and the firebox. It’s different from a sweep, which removes soot and creosote without fixing anything structural. We do both, so the report from the sweep feeds directly into the repair plan. Call (866) 942-7865 for an exact quote, and estimates are free.
Most repairs take one visit of a few hours, while a full reline or a masonry rebuild can take a day or more. A cap or flashing repair is usually done in a single appointment. Crown work and repointing take longer because the mortar has to be worked in stages. We give you the expected time in the written estimate so you can plan around it.
Most chimney repair jobs in Midland fall between $300 and $1,500, with liner installation reaching $2,800 to $6,500 and simple cap work starting around $150. The final figure depends on what the camera shows and how much masonry is involved. We put a flat price per item in writing before work starts. Call (866) 942-7865 for an exact quote, estimates are free.
Yes, we install and service DuraFlex liner systems and Gelco caps and covers, along with Olympia Chimney and Copperfield components. If your chimney already carries one of those brands, we know how it’s built and where it wears. If it’s another make, we can still help. Call for an exact quote.
Same-day service is often possible when the schedule allows, so call and we’ll tell you what’s open. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday, and we’re closed Saturday. Work outside dispatch hours is booked into the next opening. Call (866) 942-7865 to book.
Manufacturer warranties apply to the products we install, including DuraFlex liner systems and Gelco caps, and we stand behind our workmanship. We’ll tell you in writing what’s covered and for how long before you approve the job. Ask during the estimate and we’ll walk through it. Call (866) 942-7865 with questions.
Clear the hearth and the floor in front of the fireplace so the technician has room to work. Make sure we can get to the roof, and let us know if there’s a gate code or a dog in the yard. Move anything breakable away from the chimney area. That’s all it takes. Call (866) 942-7865 to confirm your appointment.
Schedule Your Chimney Repair Service in Midland Today
If your chimney needs a repair, call Chimney Sweep Midland at (866) 942-7865. We answer 24/7, with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday, closed Saturday. We’ll inspect with a camera, show you the findings, and give you a no-obligation written estimate before any work starts. Trade-grade materials, flat pricing, and a straight answer about what can wait. That’s how we’ve handled it in Midland since 2011.
Written by Tony Rhodes, Owner at Chimney Sweep Midland, serving Midland since 2011.