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 Midland, TX
Chimney repair in Midland is a different job than it is almost anywhere else in Texas. Midland’s housing runs heavily to brick-veneer and stucco subdivisions thrown up during the boom years, plus older single-story ranches near downtown, and a lot of those homes have prefab or gas-log fireplaces rather than full masonry chimneys. That changes what fails first: caps, crowns, and flue joints take the beating long before the firebox does. We handle chimney sweeping, chimney repair, and dryer vent cleaning as one specialist, and we stock the trade-grade parts those repairs need. Call (866) 942-7865 and we’ll set up a free estimate.
Why Midland Homes Are Different
Midland sits in the middle of the Permian Basin, and the oil-and-gas churn shapes the housing here in ways homeowners feel every time they light a fire. Fast-built, high-turnover subdivisions on the north and west sides fill and empty with relocations, so a fireplace can sit untouched for years and then get used hard during the first cold snap, or during a spec-home sale when a buyer wants everything working. We find blockages, birds’ nests, and the soot of sudden first fires far more often than the steady annual buildup you’d see in a house that’s been lived in for decades.
The other local driver is grit. Pecos-adjacent dust and caliche settle into caps and flues through West Texas windstorms, and after a spring dust storm or a hard freeze we routinely pull caliche dust, dried twigs off the mesquite, and cracked tile from caps that pop loose under the area’s violent temperature swings. The semi-arid High Plains climate (hot dry summers, occasional hard freezes, persistent spring wind) lets creosote dry and crack between uses rather than glaze up, so wind and freeze cycles matter more here than heavy annual burn loads. Out-of-town operators miss all of this.
Styles & brands we work with
- Sweep & inspection
- Caps & crowns
- Flue relining
- Masonry repair
- Gas fireplace service
Our Main Midland Services
Most Midland homeowners call us about one of two things: the chimney itself, and the vent behind the dryer. Both get the same trade-grade treatment.
Chimney Sweep in Midland
A sweep here means more than brushing soot. Prefab and gas-log fireplaces dominate the newer subdivisions, so the inspection matters as much as the cleaning: we check the cap, the crown, the flue joints, and the firebox before we clean, because a cap that’s cracked from a freeze cycle will let the next dust storm straight into the flue. Bricks and stucco on slab mean we’re often working on a chimney that’s newer than the house’s neighbors but has seen harder seasonal swings. If you want the full scope of what a proper chimney sweep includes in this climate, that page walks through it.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Midland
Dust is the local story here too. The same windstorm grit that packs into chimney caps works its way into dryer vent runs, and lint behind it builds up faster on a vent that’s already restricted. A clogged dryer vent is one of the leading residential fire causes, which is why we treat this as a safety service rather than a chore. We clear the run and check the venting components while we’re there. For the detail on dryer vent cleaning in Midland homes, start there.
Chimney Repair in Midland
Chimney repair in Midland is shaped by two things: the housing boom of the 1990s through the 2010s and the climate that’s been working on those chimneys ever since. Brick veneer and stucco on slab went up fast, many with prefab fireplaces, and the parts that fail first are the ones exposed to weather. Caliche dust, freeze-thaw swings, and spring wind do the rest. We reline with DuraFlex, restore salvageable flues with HeatShield, and fit caps and crowns through Gelco and Olympia Chimney, so a repair doesn’t stall waiting on a special order. You can see the wider scope on our Chimney Repair page.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
You’ll see it after a windstorm: a cap that’s loose, dented, missing screens, or visibly cracked where the freeze cycle split the tile, plus birds getting in or grit landing on the hearth damper.
What it costs in Midland
Cap replacement typically runs $250 to $650, with fabricated stainless caps at the higher end of that range.
How we do it
We pull the old cap, inspect the crown and flue top underneath, then fit a new Gelco or Olympia Chimney cap sized to the flue opening and fasten it down against wind.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
Cracks, spalling, or a crown that’s pulling away from the flue lets water and caliche grit straight in, and you may see staining or rust on the firebox side.
What it costs in Midland
Crown repair generally falls between $350 and $900 depending on how much of the crown has to be rebuilt.
How we do it
We chip out the failed section, re-form it with a proper slope away from the flue, and seal the joint so freeze-thaw swings can’t open it again.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Midland
These are typical ranges, not a quote. The written estimate you get after the inspection sets the final price.
| Item | Typical range in Midland |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap replacement | $250 – $650 |
| Chimney crown repair | $350 – $900 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $300 – $800 |
Can you reline a chimney that’s already failed?
Yes, in most cases. A cracked or deteriorated flue can usually be relined with a DuraFlex system, or resurfaced with HeatShield if the flue still has enough structure to hold it. We tell you which applies after we’ve seen the flue from the inside.
Do prefab fireplaces in Midland need different repair work?
Usually yes. Prefab units dominate the newer subdivisions, and their caps, crowns, and venting components wear out before the firebox does. Repair work on them is more about the flue top and the joints than about masonry.
Brands We Service in Midland
We work with professional brands because hardware-store substitutes don’t hold up to a Midland freeze cycle. That means DuraFlex liner systems, HeatShield resurfacing, Gelco and Olympia Chimney caps, and Famco and Copperfield venting components, stocked so repairs don’t wait on special orders. You can see the full range on our brands page.
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Every figure below is a typical range for the Midland market. What pushes price up here is access (a steep-pitch roof or a chimney boxed in by stucco takes longer) and how far the damage has gone before it’s caught. The upfront price is set by the written estimate before any work starts.
| Service | Typical range in Midland |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep and inspection | $150 – $350 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $120 – $250 |
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $650 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $250 – $650 |
| Chimney crown repair | $350 – $900 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $300 – $800 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,000 – $5,500 |
Neighborhoods We Serve in Midland
We work across Midland, from the newer subdivisions on the north and west sides out to the older ranch homes closer to downtown. The dust and freeze damage we see follows the same pattern citywide, so response is quick wherever you are.
- North Midland subdivisions
- West Midland
- Downtown and near-downtown ranch homes
- South Midland
Service Area – Cities Near Midland
We also serve homeowners in the towns around Midland, where the same Permian Basin dust and freeze cycles work on chimneys and dryer vents. If you’re outside Midland proper, mention your town when you call and we’ll get you on the schedule. Areas we cover include Gardendale, TX, Odessa, TX, Stanton, TX, and Garden City, TX.
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.
FAQs About Chimney Company in Midland
Yes. We cover Midland and the nearby towns listed above. Call (866) 942-7865 and tell us your address and what’s going on, and we’ll set up a free estimate.
It depends on the work. Minor repairs like a cap or crown usually don’t need one, but a full reline or structural repair might, so check with the city’s building department. We’ll tell you what we think your job needs when we’re out there.
We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. Once we’ve got your address and the details of the chimney or vent, we’ll book you into the next opening. Call (866) 942-7865 for a free estimate.
Chimney Sweep Midland has served Midland since 2011. Call (866) 942-7865 for a free estimate.
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 Midland Customers Say
"Swept it, capped it, and installed a proper damper. The downdraft smell in the summer that we'd lived with for years is gone."
- Carmen Guzman"Liner was cracked in two places. He walked me through the repair options honestly, including the one that was cheaper for him and better for me."
- Craig Thompson"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."
- Emily Rhodes