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 Manor
A standard chimney sweep in Manor runs $169 to $289 for a single flue, and most homes are done in 60 to 90 minutes. If you have not had the flue brushed in two years or you are seeing dark flakes in the firebox, call us at (254) 274-4486. We schedule Manor jobs every weekday, and our techs know which subdivisions have factory-built units and which older farmhouses on the outskirts still run full masonry chimneys.
Manor’s hot, humid summers and short but real freeze-thaw cycles in winter mean exterior chimney wear often goes unnoticed until a ceiling stain appears or the damper sticks shut. We inspect the crown, cap, and flashing on every visit, then brush the flue and leave the firebox clean. No upsell. No mystery. Just the work and a written price before we start.
Why Ashby Chimney Austin Is Manor’s Preferred Chimney Sweep Company
Homeowners in Manor call us after being burned by the other kind of contractor. A price that doubled at the door. A tech who never showed. A “new” liner that cracked six weeks later. We have been doing this since 2002, led by Nathan Corliss, and we run on the Kingswell Guarantee: say the price, show up in the window, leave it cleaner, put the guarantee in writing, come back if it fails.
Every job gets a written price before any work starts. Every repair gets a written guarantee. If a covered repair fails inside the guarantee period, we return and correct it at no charge. That is the 365-Day Done Right Promise. It is not an add-on you pay extra for. It comes with every visit.
Our techs are background-checked and wear uniforms, so when you open the door in Presidential Meadows or Wildhorse Ranch, you know exactly who is walking into your home. And when you call at 9 p.m. on a Sunday because a down draft is pushing smoke into the living room, a live person answers. Not a voicemail loop. Not a callback form. A person who can answer questions about your chimney and get you on the schedule. Call (254) 274-4486 anytime.
Styles & brands we work with
Chimney Services in Manor
Chimney Services in Manor cover the three things we do most: sweeping, inspection, and repair. A sweep is the core service. It removes creosote and soot buildup from the flue liner (the clay or steel tube that vents combustion gases out of your home). An inspection documents what is wrong or what is about to be wrong. Repair fixes it before it becomes a ceiling stain or a chimney fire.
Manor’s mix of post-2000 zero-clearance fireplaces and a few original farmhouse masonry chimneys means our crews rarely see third-degree creosote. But we routinely find wind-driven rain eroding factory chimney caps and freeze-thaw spalling on exposed crown edges near Highway 290. That is the Manor pattern: exterior wear, not heavy interior buildup.
Creosote Removal
Creosote is the byproduct of wood combustion. It builds up as a tar-like coating and, if left, becomes a fuel source for chimney fires. First and second-degree creosote can be brushed; third-degree often requires chemical treatment or mechanical removal. We tell you which one you have by showing you photos from the camera inspection before we recommend anything.
Soot Removal
Soot is the lighter, flakier residue from wood, and it also accumulates in gas fireplaces from dust and pollen. In Manor, wind from open agricultural fields carries dust that settles on vent walls by October. Brushing that out once a year helps your fireplace draft properly and keeps fine particulates from blowing back into the room.
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.
Chimney Sweep Certified in Manor
Chimney Sweep Certified in Manor means the technician who shows up has the training to inspect what they brush, not just run a wire brush up the flue and call it done. Our techs are trained on factory-built and masonry chimneys, and they use camera inspection equipment so you can see exactly what is inside your flue before anyone recommends a liner or cap replacement.
We never tell a Manor homeowner they need thousands of dollars in work without showing them the camera evidence. You see the cracks. You see the rust. You see the damper that is not seating. If the chimney can safely wait another season, we say so plainly. We will write it down and date it.
Annual Sweep
An annual sweep for a gas or wood-burning fireplace in Manor costs $169 to $289 for a single flue, depending on height, pitch, and access. The National Fire Protection Association recommends sweeping at least once a year, even if you only use the fireplace a few nights in December. In Manor, that recommendation matters just as much for gas log units, because pollen and field dust coat the vent walls and restrict draft.
Fireplace Cleaning
Fireplace cleaning is the part you can see: the firebox, the grate, the glass doors, the surround. We vacuum the firebox, remove ash and debris, clean the glass if the unit has it, and check the damper for full closure. It is part of every sweep, not a separate upsell.
Trusted Brands We Service in Manor
Repairs in Manor homes are completed with materials from established chimney-trade suppliers, not whatever happened to be in the van. We stock DuraFlex liners for replacement and repair work, HeatShield for resurfacing damaged clay liners, and Olympia Chimney caps and chase covers for factory-built and masonry chimneys. Because these are the brands we work with on every job, we can get parts to Manor quickly, usually within a few business days for most cap and flashing replacements. You get professional-grade materials, a written price before the work starts, and a written guarantee when it is done.
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AfterCommon Chimney Sweep Problems We See in Manor Homes
- Cracked factory chimney caps from spring hail. Hailstones dent and crack the steel caps on zero-clearance units, letting rain pool inside and corrode the firebox. That rust flakes off and clogs the damper.
- Flashing failures on wind-exposed roofs. On steep-pitched, wind-exposed roofs, the metal flashing that seals the chimney to the roof deck pulls loose or tears during storms. Water then runs down the exterior of the flue liner and stains ceilings before you ever see smoke or smell anything.
- Assumed “maintenance-free” gas fireplaces. Many Manor homeowners with direct-vent gas logs think the unit never needs brushing. But high pollen and field dust coat the vent walls by October, starving the flame and pushing carbon monoxide back into the house.
- Freeze-thaw spalling on crown edges. Clay soil shifts with moisture, and winter rain that soaks into the crown freezes and expands, breaking off small chunks of mortar along the crown edge near Highway 290. The crown is the concrete slab on top of a masonry chimney; when it spalls, water gets behind the brick and into the attic.
Pricing for Chimney Sweep in Manor, TX
For a typical single-family home in Manor, a standard chimney sweep runs $169 to $289. A fireplace cleaning is included in that range, not added on. If you are in an older farmhouse with a tall masonry chimney or a steep roof pitch, the price may land at the upper end because of ladder work and access time. A Level 1 inspection adds $99 to $149 and includes a camera look at the flue liner. A Level 2 inspection, which we recommend after any major storm damage or before buying a home in Manor, runs $249 to $399 depending on roof access. Every quote is written before we start. The number on the invoice matches the number we quoted at the door. Call (254) 274-4486 for a free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Manor
Our crews serve Manor and the nearby communities of Pflugerville, Round Rock, Taylor, and the surrounding Austin area. If you are on the edge of Manor and not sure whether we cover your street, call us. You can also see our full service area under Chimney Sweep, and if you are just outside the Manor city line, we can usually still get to you. We know the roads, the subdivisions, and the common chimney types out here.
Serving Manor, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Manor 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 Manor
Once a year. Even a gas log fireplace that runs a few nights a winter needs a sweep in Manor because pollen and dust from surrounding agricultural land coat the vent walls and restrict the draft. A restricted draft can push carbon monoxide back into the house. We recommend scheduling the sweep in early fall, before the first cold snap. Call (254) 274-4486 and we will get you on the books.
Factory-built zero-clearance fireplaces can absolutely be swept. These units have a stainless steel flue liner that accumulates creosote, soot, and dust just like a masonry chimney. What you cannot do is rebuild or patch the firebox the way you would with masonry. If the firebox is rusted through or the refractory panels are cracked, replacement may be the safer option. We will show you the camera footage before you make that call.
Look at the cap first. Dents, cracks, or missing pieces mean rain has likely been getting inside the flue. Then check the flashing where the chimney meets the roof. If it is lifted, torn, or missing sealant, water is running down the exterior of the flue liner. You may not see a leak inside until months later. We offer a post-storm inspection in Manor that covers the cap, flashing, crown, and interior flue. Call (254) 274-4486 and we will get it scheduled.
A draft coming down the chimney with the damper closed usually means the damper is not seating completely, the chimney cap is damaged, or the flue is partially blocked. In Manor, rust flakes from a corroded firebox or a cracked cap can lodge in the damper track and keep it from closing. We fix this by cleaning the damper seat, replacing the cap if needed, and verifying the flue is clear. If wind is still pushing down after that, a top-sealing damper can fix it for good.
A Level 1 inspection is a visual check of the accessible parts of the chimney: the firebox, damper, cap, and flue from the top and bottom. A Level 2 inspection includes everything in Level 1 plus a camera scan of the entire flue liner and an inspection of the attic and crawlspace where the chimney passes through. For a newer Manor home that has never had the chimney inspected, or after any major storm, a Level 2 is what we recommend. It costs $249 to $399 and gives you the full picture before you write a check for repairs.
If you have a chimney in Manor and it has been a year or more since anyone looked inside it, call (254) 274-4486. We will give you a written price, show up when we say we will, and leave the chimney cleaner than we found it. That is the Kingswell Way.
Written by Nathan Corliss, Owner at Ashby Chimney Austin, serving Manor and surrounding communities since 2002.