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 Murphy
Murphy is a town we know street by street, from the golf-course streets near the club to the quiet cul-de-sacs in Wynchwood and Maxwell Creek, and we bring the same trade-grade tools and materials to every driveway. Most of what we find in Murphy isn’t old masonry that needs rebuilding. It’s factory-built fireboxes, exterior chase flues and the storm damage North Texas throws at them. Our chimney sweep team handles the cleaning and the repairs, so a cap that failed in a hailstorm doesn’t get logged and ignored. Call (855) 974-6812 and we’ll get you booked. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
Why Murphy Homeowners Call Dayspring Chimney Sweep for Chimney Sweep
We’ve been serving North Texas since 2016, and we’ve spent that time learning exactly how homes in this part of Collin County are built. Murphy’s housing stock is mostly 1990s and 2000s subdivisions, brick veneer on slab with prefab metal fireboxes and short exterior chase flues. Those systems fail differently than full masonry chimneys, and a sweep who only knows brick won’t catch it.
Greg Marsh leads our company, and his standard is simple: diagnose with evidence, fix what we find with professional materials, and never sell a repair we can’t show you. We carry DuraFlex liner components and HeatShield resurfacing capability on the truck, so the same crew that spots a cracked liner or a rusted damper can resolve it. Neighborhoods like Rolling Ridge and Maxwell Creek call us back because we explain the why in plain terms, and we tell people when their chimney can safely wait until fall.
Styles & brands we work with
- Sweep & inspection
- Caps & crowns
- Flue relining
- Masonry repair
- Gas fireplace service
Chimney Services in Murphy
Chimney Services in Murphy usually start with a Level 1 or Level 2 inspection, because the prefab systems common here need clearance and chase-top checks, not just a brush run. A typical annual sweep in Murphy runs $150 to $250. Inspections run $75 to $200 for Level 1 and $200 to $350 for Level 2, which uses a camera and includes a photo report. Creosote and soot removal beyond a routine sweep runs $250 to $500 depending on how much has built up.
Annual Sweep and Fireplace Cleaning
Because the fireplace in most Murphy homes sits idle through the North Texas heat, creosote and soot accumulate along with moisture in the chase. A spring or summer sweep ahead of the first cool snap clears that out and gives us a clean look at the flue, damper and cap. Fireplace cleaning also handles the ash bed and firebox so the whole system is ready for the season.

Creosote and Soot Removal
Routine sweeping takes care of first-degree creosote, the light soot most Murphy homes produce. Sticky or glazed buildup found higher in the flue calls for more careful removal, and we’ll show you the camera evidence before recommending it. We won’t quote a bigger job than the flue actually needs.

Chimney Sweep Certified in Murphy
Chimney Sweep Certified work in Murphy means following trade-level practice on prefab systems: verifying clearances, checking the chase-top cap and storm collar, inspecting the damper and firebox for rust, and confirming the flue is sound before we sweep. On exterior-chase fireplaces, the chase-top cap and storm collar are the first parts to fail after a North Texas hailstorm, and water that runs down the metal flue shows up as rust and a water-stained damper. Many calls here that start as “the chimney needs a sweep” turn out to be a cap and flashing repair. We carry the parts, not just the brushes, including Gelco and Olympia Chimney components, so we can fix it on the same visit.
What Our Inspection Covers
A Level 1 inspection checks what’s accessible without tools or opening anything up: the firebox, damper, flue and cap from the firebox side and the roof. A Level 2 adds a camera run through the flue and a photo report you can review yourself, which is what we recommend when you’ve just bought an older Murphy home or a cap has taken a hit.
Repair-Capable, Not Just Cleaning
Damaged liners, deteriorating mortar and failing crowns get diagnosed and fixed by the same company that found them, with no handoff to a subcontractor. We work with Famco and Copperfield components where the job calls for them, and HeatShield resurfacing for liners that need rehab rather than replacement.
Trusted Brands We Service in Murphy
We stock and install professional-trade brands, the same materials certified restoration contractors use: DuraFlex liner systems, HeatShield chimney resurfacing, Gelco, Olympia Chimney, Famco and Copperfield. That matters in Murphy because our prefab chase flues tend to need specific caps, storm collars and liner components rather than generic parts. Keeping common Murphy parts in stock means faster turnaround on storm repairs and fewer return trips. We’re not the sweep who shows up, runs a brush and disappears. We carry the products and skill to actually fix what’s wrong.
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AfterCommon Chimney Sweep Problems We See in Murphy Homes
- Loose or rusted chase-top caps after hail. North Texas hailstorms knock caps and storm collars loose, and water then runs down the metal flue. Homeowners often blame creosote when the real problem is a water-stained damper and rust in the firebox.
- Displaced caps and damaged storm collars from wind. Wind storms shift caps and break storm collars, letting rain and animals into the chase. On prefab systems that means blockages and moisture buildup that a simple sweep won’t solve.
- Flashing failures at the roof line. Flashing that separates from the chase shows up as a ceiling stain inside. It’s frequently misdiagnosed as a need for sweeping when the actual issue is water intrusion at the roof.
- Gas-log and direct-vent conversions. Many Murphy fireplaces have been converted to gas logs or direct-vent inserts, which change how the flue vents and what needs checking. These still need an annual look at the cap, gaskets and clearances.
We recently handled a chimney sweep in the Maxwell Creek subdivision where the homeowner reported smoke backing into the room. Our tech found a displaced chase-top cap from spring hail, a water-stained damper, and first-degree creosote in the flue. We reset the cap, replaced the storm collar and swept the flue, restoring proper draft.
Pricing for Chimney Sweep in Murphy, TX
Here’s what a chimney sweep in Murphy, TX typically costs. A standard annual sweep runs $150 to $250. A Level 1 inspection is $75 to $200, and a Level 2 with camera and photo report is $200 to $350. Creosote and soot removal beyond a routine sweep runs $250 to $500, and fireplace cleaning is $100 to $200. Caps and storm collars add $75 to $300, and flashing repairs run $150 to $450. What affects the total: the size and type of fireplace, how much creosote has built up, whether the cap and flashing are sound, and whether gas-log or direct-vent components need checking. The estimate is free and the price is set per job by the written estimate. Call (855) 974-6812 for an exact quote.
We Also Serve Cities Near Murphy
We work across the towns around Murphy, including Sachse, Garland, Rowlett and Heath. Our home base is Garland, so we’re close by and know how the housing stock shifts from town to town. If you’re in Murphy or one of these neighbors, the same crew handles your sweep and any repairs. Call (855) 974-6812 to get on the schedule.
Serving Murphy, TX – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Murphy 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 Sweep in Murphy
Once a year is the right rhythm for most Murphy homes, and doing it in spring or summer ahead of the heating season is smart here. That gives us time to catch cap and flashing damage before the first fire. Call (855) 974-6812 for an exact quote. Estimates are free.
Probably not a sweep. A ceiling stain near a Murphy chimney usually points to a flashing failure at the roof line or a displaced cap, not creosote. We’ll find the source and show you what we see before recommending work. Call (855) 974-6812 to get it looked at.
First-degree creosote is light, flaky soot that a routine sweep removes. Third-degree is glazed and hardened, the kind that needs careful removal because it sits stubbornly on the flue wall. We inspect with a camera to tell which you have before quoting. Call (855) 974-6812 for an exact quote.
Often yes, once we find where the water is getting in. On Murphy’s exterior-chase fireplaces, a loose or rusted chase-top cap and a bad storm collar are usually the source. We reset the cap, replace the collar and address the rust. Call (855) 974-6812 to get it assessed.
Yes. Gas log and direct-vent conversions are common here, and they still need an annual look at the cap, gaskets and clearances. We’ll confirm the venting is right for the appliance. Call (855) 974-6812 for a free estimate.
If storm damage, a rusty firebox or a cap that failed has you wondering what your chimney actually needs, give us a call. Dayspring Chimney Sweep brings the inspection, the cleaning and the repairs under one roof, with professional materials behind every fix. Call (855) 974-6812 for a free estimate. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
Written by Greg Marsh, Owner at Dayspring Chimney Sweep, serving Murphy since 2016.