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 Garland Homeowners
A chimney that’s pulling away from the roofline, a crown that’s cracked into pieces, or a flue liner that’s spalled through isn’t a cosmetic problem – it’s a path for water, creosote, or carbon monoxide to move into your home. We’ve been repairing chimneys across the Garland area since 2016, and we carry the parts, not just the brushes, so the same crew that finds a failed crown or a torn liner can rebuild it with professional-grade materials the next trip out. Call (855) 974-6812. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday, and same-day repair is often possible when the parts are on the truck.
Chimney Cap Installation
Chimney Cap Installation is the job of closing off the top of the flue with a properly sized cover that lets smoke out, keeps water and animals from getting in, and can protect a single flue or the whole chimney top. It’s needed on any open flue, and it’s especially important on the older brick chimneys common in Garland, where a missing cap means every rainstorm runs straight down into the firebox. We fit caps to the actual flue dimensions rather than a universal size, and we recommend stainless mesh tops where birds and squirrels are an issue. If your chimney isn’t currently capped, ask about it at your next Dayspring Chimney Sweep visit so it gets handled with the sweeping.
Sizing the Cap to the Flue
A cap that’s too tight chokes the draft. One that’s too loose rattles and lets debris past the mesh. We measure the flue opening and the crown dimensions before we order anything.
Multi-Flue and Custom Top Caps
Chimneys with more than one flue, or with an unusual footprint, need a top-mounted cap that covers the entire crown. Those are built to fit rather than pulled off a shelf.
Styles & brands we work with
- Sweep & inspection
- Caps & crowns
- Flue relining
- Masonry repair
- Gas fireplace service
Chimney Cap Replacement
Chimney Cap Replacement is the answer when a cap is rusted, bent out of shape, or has mesh that’s been torn open by wildlife or fallen limbs. It’s needed when the cap no longer keeps water out or has shifted out of position on top of the flue – both common after long Texas sun exposure and wind. We pull the old cap, inspect the crown beneath it while it’s off, and set a new cap that fits the same way. Replacing a damaged cap is a short job compared to repairing the water damage it’s been letting in, and we’ll be plain with you about whether the crown underneath needs attention before we set the new one. We work in Olympia Chimney caps when the flue calls for that build.
Spotting a Failed Cap
Rust streaks down the flue, mesh hanging loose, or a cap that rocks when the wind hits it all point the same direction. A cap that’s lost half its screen is an open door for birds.
What Comes Off Before the New Cap Goes On
We clear the old sealant, check the flue tile for cracks at the rim, and confirm the crown isn’t about to fail. Setting a new cap on a cracked crown just hides a problem.
Chimney Liner Installation
Chimney Liner Installation means putting a new flue lining inside the existing chimney when the original clay tile has cracked, spalled, or is missing in sections. It’s needed whenever a camera look shows gaps that could let heat or combustion gases escape into the framing – a common finding on homes built in older Garland neighborhoods where the original tile has been through decades of hot and cold cycles. We install DuraFlex and Olympia Chimney stainless liners, sized to the appliance and insulated where the clearance calls for it. A relined flue restores the safe operating condition of the chimney, and it’s the fix we’d want in our own homes.
When Relining Is the Only Safe Option
Gaps in a clay liner can let carbon monoxide into the wall cavity. Sectional tile that’s cracked on more than one face usually can’t be repaired from inside.
Insulated Versus Uninsulated Liners
Insulation slows heat loss up the flue and helps the appliance draft properly. It also helps keep the liner from condensing creosote on cold starts.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Chimney Flashing Repair is the work of resealing the metal that bridges the chimney and the roof – the step flashing, counter-flashing, and the sealant that laps it into the masonry. It’s needed when flashing has pulled away from the brick, when the tar or sealant has cracked, or when water is showing up on the ceiling near the chimney after a storm. We reset and reseal flashing, and we check the brick above it, since water that gets behind flashing usually means someone will find damaged brick or a crack at the flue most times it rains. If a leak has been running for a while, we check the decking too.
Where Water Actually Gets In
Most chimney leaks start at the flashing seam, not the crown. Water runs down the brick, hits the flashing, and gets pushed behind the counter-flashing when the seal has failed.
Resealing Versus Rebuilding the Flashing
Fresh sealant is enough when the metal is intact and only the lap has failed. If the metal is rusted through or has pulled loose at the step, it has to be rebuilt.
Chimney Crown Repair
Chimney Crown Repair is the job of fixing or rebuilding the concrete or mortar cap that sits on top of the chimney, sloping water away from the flue. It’s needed whenever the crown has cracked, crumbled, or lost its slope, because a flat or porous crown holds water right on top of the flue tile, and that water finds the nearest crack to run down through. We rebuild crowns with a proper slope and a sealant that holds up to a Texas summer, and where the crown is sound but pitted, we can resurface rather than rebuild. HeatShield resurfacing is one of the processes we use for a crown with surface wear but good structure.
Cracks That Need More Than Caulk
A hairline crack in a well-sloped crown can be sealed. A crack running through the crown’s full thickness, or a crown that’s lost its slope, needs rebuilding.
Restoring the Slope
Water has to leave the crown, not pool on it. We re-form the slope so the crown sheds to the drip edge, not into the flue.
Chimney Repair Companies
Chimney Repair Companies in this trade fall into two groups: sweeps who clean and hand off repair work, and full-service chimney companies that clean, diagnose, and rebuild in-house. We’re in the second group, and that’s the practical difference when a camera inspection shows a failed crown or a torn liner – there’s no handoff to an unknown subcontractor, and the person who diagnosed the problem is the one who fixes it. That matters in Garland, where a lot of homes have one original chimney that’s been in service for decades. We carry and install DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, Olympia Chimney, Famco, and Copperfield materials, and we quote the work before we start.
What to Ask Before You Hire
Ask whether the company that inspects the chimney is the company that repairs it. Ask what materials they use, and ask for a written estimate before any work begins.
Why Repair-Ready Matters
A sweep who only cleans and refers is fine for a maintenance sweep. When a repair is needed, the same company doing both keeps the diagnosis and the fix tied together.
Chimney Masonry Repair
Chimney Masonry Repair is the work of correcting the brick and mortar above the roofline – repointing spalled joints, replacing loose brick, and rebuilding the top courses where the crown and flue meet. It’s needed when the mortar joints have turned soft and sandy, when brick faces have popped, or when the chimney is leaning or has lost courses at the top. In Garland’s heat, brick and mortar go through a lot of expansion and contraction, and joints above the roofline show that wear first. We repair and rebuild masonry above the roof, and we tell you plainly when a repair can safely wait versus when it shouldn’t.
Spalling Brick and Soft Mortar
Brick faces that flake off, or mortar that crumbles when you scrape it with a key, mean the surface is too far gone to seal over. Those get cut out and repointed.
Rebuilding the Top Courses
The top few courses of a chimney absorb the most weather. When they’ve failed, we rebuild the top and set a proper crown back on top of the new work.
Brands We Service
We work with DuraFlex liner systems and know where the seams and insulation tend to wear out on a hard-working flue. We also install and service Olympia Chimney liners and caps, and we’re HeatShield-qualified for resurfacing work, which lets us restore a flue or crown rather than tear it out when the structure underneath is still sound. Gelco, Famco, and Copperfield materials are part of what we carry for the jobs that call for them.
The point of using professional-grade materials is that a repair should outlast the next few seasons, not just get through this one. Whether you have Olympia Chimney, DuraFlex, or any other make, we can help – and if you’re in one of the smaller towns around us, like McLendon-Chisholm or Talty, you get the same materials and the same standard of work.
See the difference
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- Water on the ceiling near the chimney. A leak usually traces to flashing or a failed crown, and both get worse with each storm. It’s worth having it looked at before the damage spreads into the decking.
- White staining or crumbling on the brick. That’s efflorescence and spalling, a sign water is soaking into the masonry. Left alone, the brick faces pop off and the joints turn soft.
- A cracked or missing crown. The crown is what keeps water out of the flue. Once it’s cracked or sloping the wrong way, water runs straight down onto the flue tile.
- A smoky smell or draft problems. A liner with gaps or a failed cap can pull smoke back into the house. Both call for a camera look before the next burn.
- Creosote that won’t brush out, or glazed buildup. Stage 3 creosote is a real fire risk in the flue, and no brush alone takes it off safely. A camera inspection tells you what you’re dealing with.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Call and book. You call (855) 974-6812 and we get you on the schedule. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday, and we’re closed Saturday.
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Camera inspection first. We don’t quote a repair off a glance from the ground. A camera run down the flue and a look at the crown, flashing, and masonry tells us what’s actually failing.
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Show you what we see. You get the camera footage and the photos before we recommend anything. Nothing gets added to the estimate that you can’t see for yourself.
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Written estimate. The estimate is free, and the price is set per job by that written estimate. You’ll know what’s in scope and what isn’t before we start.
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Repair and check. We complete the repair with the materials the job calls for, then confirm the flue is drafting and the chimney is back to safe operating condition.
How Much Does Chimney Repair Cost in Garland?
Chimney repair in Garland typically runs $250 to $1,200 for the common jobs, and a full liner replacement can reach $1,500 to $3,500 or more, depending on flue length and liner type. A typical crown repair runs $300 to $600; flashing repair, $250 to $550; masonry repointing and brick work, $400 to $1,200. Liner installation is the biggest variable, sized to the appliance and the flue height.
What moves the number: how much brick and mortar has to come out, whether the crown needs rebuilding or resurfacing, and whether the liner is insulated. A simple cap replacement sits at the bottom of the range. A chimney that needs a new crown, repointed masonry, and a liner is at the top.
How to avoid overpaying: insist on seeing the camera footage before any repair is added, and ask for the written estimate before work begins. If a repair can safely wait, we’ll tell you – the point is safe operation, not a bigger ticket.
What’s included in the free estimate: the camera inspection, the photos you can look at, the diagnosis, and the written quote. The written estimate sets the final price. Call (855) 974-6812 to book.
Our Service Area Near Garland
We serve Garland and the towns around it, including Rowlett, Sachse, Murphy, Sunnyvale, Heath, Crandall, and Farmersville. If you’re in Talty or McLendon-Chisholm, we can usually get to you from Garland without a long drive, and the scheduling is the same wherever you are. We handle chimney sweeping, dryer vent cleaning, and chimney repair for the whole area, so the same company can take care of both of your home’s main venting systems.
Serving Garland, TX – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Garland 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 Garland
Chimney repair is the structural and venting work that brings a chimney back to safe operating condition – crowns, flashing, masonry, caps, and liners. It’s different from a chimney sweep, which cleans creosote out of an otherwise working flue. In Garland we do both, so the crew that cleans the chimney is the one that diagnoses and fixes what it finds. Call (855) 974-6812 for a free estimate.
Most repairs take a few hours to a full day, depending on what’s involved. A cap replacement or a flashing reseal is a short visit. A crown rebuild or a liner installation is usually a day’s work, sometimes two if the masonry needs time to cure. We’ll give you a realistic window with the written estimate, and we don’t quote a day when the work is really two.
Most chimney repair in Garland runs $250 to $1,200, with liner replacement higher, in the $1,500 to $3,500 range. The written estimate sets the final price, and the estimate itself is free. That includes the camera inspection and the photos you can look at before you decide. Call (855) 974-6812 for an exact quote.
Yes. We install and service DuraFlex and Olympia Chimney liners, and we’re HeatShield-qualified for resurfacing work. If you have a liner in place and it’s failing, we can look at it with the camera and tell you whether it can be repaired or needs replacing. Whether it’s DuraFlex, Olympia, or another make, we can help.
Same-day repair is often possible when the parts are on the truck, and we’ll tell you at booking. We answer 24/7, and crews dispatch 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday, and we’re closed Saturday. A call outside dispatch hours is booked into the next opening. Call (855) 974-6812.
We stand behind the repair work with the materials the job calls for, and we’re glad to go over the specifics with you before you hire. The important part is that we don’t hand the repair off to another contractor – the crew that diagnosed the problem is the crew that fixes it. Ask us about the work in detail when we quote it.
Clear access to the hearth and the roof path, and move anything breakable away from the hearth area. Leave the fire cold for at least 24 hours before we arrive, and let us know about pets and where they’ll be. If you have an attic hatch, we may need a look inside it for the inspection – we’ll ask before we go up.
Schedule Your Chimney Repair Service in Garland Today
If your chimney has a cracked crown, torn flashing, soft mortar, or a liner you’re not sure about, call (855) 974-6812. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday, closed Saturday. The camera inspection and the written estimate are free, and nothing gets added that you can’t see for yourself.
Written by Greg Marsh, Owner at Dayspring Chimney Sweep, serving Garland since 2016.