Level 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 Fireplace Services Across Southlake
Fireplace service in Southlake typically runs $195-$485 per unit depending on the appliance type, with multi-fireplace homes often seeing bundled pricing across two to four flues. Our crews are dispatched from our Dallas-Fort Worth office and carry non-standard brush kits, camera equipment, and replacement dampers sized for the custom fireboxes common in Southlake’s 1990s-2010s housing stock. Call (940) 373-6912 for a written estimate before any work starts.
We’ve been driving to Southlake since 2009, and by now we know the difference between a Timarron estate with four fireplaces and a single-flue patio home off Southlake Boulevard. That local knowledge changes what we pack, how we price, and what we find.
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.
Why Emberly Chimney Cleaners Denton Is Southlake’s Preferred Fireplace Services Company
Southlake homeowners research before they call. We built our entire process around that fact.
Every job starts with a written price, written scope, and written warranty delivered before work begins - Haven Standard Clause 1, H.A.V.E.N. “Have it in writing.” No exceptions. Our 38,000+ chimney inspections since 2009 include a documented photo record on every visit, required under Haven Standard Clause 4. When we say we’ll show you what we found, we mean timestamped camera footage from inside your flue, not a flashlight beam and a verbal summary.
Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and assigned by name. You’ll get a text when they’re en route. Live phone support runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - a real person, not a voicemail tree. And our 365-Day Done Right Promise means if it’s not done right, we make it right.
We also offer a Free Second Opinion on any competitor’s written estimate. Bring us their scope and price; we’ll review it against what we see in your flue.
Our Fireplace Services in Southlake

Gas Fireplace Service
Southlake’s master-suite gas-log units and great-room inserts see light use - a few cold-front evenings per winter - but that intermittent firing pattern causes its own problems. Valve seals dry out. Pilot assemblies accumulate dust from the long idle months. Venting configurations in custom homes often run longer horizontal distances than code-minimum specs, which requires precise combustion analysis we perform with a digital manometer. A standard gas fireplace service in Southlake runs $195-$295 and includes burner inspection, thermocouple testing, and venting verification.

Wood Burning Fireplace
This is where Southlake’s housing stock gets complicated. The great-room hearths in Timarron, Coventry Manor, and Carroll ISD neighborhoods were built to custom dimensions - wider than standard, deeper than standard, often with raised hearths and angled fireboxes that don’t match off-the-shelf brush kits. Our crews carry extended rods, polypropylene whips, and hand brushes sized for these non-standard chambers. A wood-burning fireplace cleaning and Level 2 inspection in Southlake typically runs $285-$385 for the first flue, with reduced rates for additional units on the same property.

Fireplace Insert
Inserts retrofitted into original masonry openings are common in Southlake’s 1990s builds, and they’re often improperly sized for the flue they’re venting into. We see excessive creosote buildup where the liner connection leaks, and cracked refractory panels from over-firing during those rare cold snaps when homeowners finally light a big blaze. Our insert service includes full removal (when accessible), firebox inspection, and resealing of the liner connection with materials from Olympia Chimney or DuraFlex.

Damper Repair
Factory-installed throat dampers on 15-35-year-old Southlake homes are failing now at predictable rates. The stamped steel warps, the pivot pins corrode, and the seal becomes so loose you can feel the draft from across the room. We stock replacement dampers from Famco and can often install a top-sealing damper the same visit if the throat assembly is beyond repair. Damper repair or replacement in Southlake runs $245-$485 depending on access and whether the firebox surround needs refractory work.

Firebox Repair
Spalling brick, deteriorated mortar, and cracked refractory panels are standard findings in Southlake’s original masonry fireboxes. We apply HeatShield cerfractory resurfacing where the damage is surface-level, or recommend partial rebuild with new firebrick when the structural integrity is compromised. Every firebox repair includes pre- and post-camera documentation.

Fireplace Conversion
Converting a wood-burning fireplace to gas logs is the most common major service we perform in Southlake. The work involves gas line extension (by a licensed plumber, coordinated through our network), burner and log set installation, and verification that the existing flue can handle the new venting load. A typical conversion runs $1,850-$3,400 including the gas run, and we won’t start until you’ve seen a written scope and price.

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We source materials through Haven’s buying network to keep customer prices honest: DuraFlex stainless liners for relining jobs, HeatShield cerfractory resurfacing for firebox repair, Olympia Chimney components for cap and chase cover replacements, and Famco dampers and hardware. For Southlake customers, this means we typically stock the non-standard sizes your custom firebox requires rather than ordering after the fact and rescheduling. Our Dallas-Fort Worth warehouse carries extended brush sets and custom-dimensioned caps that match the oversized chases common in Southlake’s estate neighborhoods.
Common Fireplace Services Problems We See in Southlake Homes

- Outdoor masonry fireplaces blocked by summer debris. Southlake’s large patio entertaining areas sit untouched from January to October. By late September, wasp nests, spider webs, and leaf litter completely block the flue. We clean these as standard chimney service calls, but the access is often more complex than an indoor unit.
- Cracked chimney crowns from clay soil movement. North Texas expansive clay causes subtle seasonal foundation shifting. On 15-35-year-old homes, this gradually cracks the chimney crown and opens mortar joints, letting water into the chase where it degrades the flue liner unseen until a camera inspection finds it.
- Creosote progression from infrequent burning. Southlake homeowners use fireplaces during cold fronts only - short, hot fires separated by months of idle time. First-degree creosote sits through the humid summer and hardens to second- or third-degree glaze, which standard brushing won’t remove and which presents a real chimney fire hazard.
- Factory dampers that no longer seal. The original throat dampers in Southlake’s 1990s-2000s housing stock are reaching end of service life. A warped damper costs you conditioned air year-round and can allow down-drafts that blow soot into the room during storms.
Pricing for Fireplace Services in Southlake, TX
| Service | Typical Range in Southlake |
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| Gas fireplace service (per unit) | $195 - $295 |
| Wood-burning fireplace cleaning + Level 2 inspection (first flue) | $285 - $385 |
| Additional flues, same property | $145 - $225 each |
| Damper repair or replacement | $245 - $485 |
| Firebox repair (HeatShield resurfacing) | $685 - $1,250 |
| Wood-to-gas conversion (including gas line) | $1,850 - $3,400 |
| Multi-fireplace annual inspection package (3-4 units) | $595 - $895 |
What moves the price: custom firebox dimensions requiring hand brushing, accessibility of outdoor units, condition of the flue liner, and whether the damper assembly needs replacement. We deliver a written price before any work starts - always, no exceptions. Estimates are free. Call (940) 373-6912.
We Also Serve Cities Near Southlake

Our crews work throughout northeast Tarrant and southern Denton counties. If you’re in Southlake or nearby Grapevine, Flower Mound, Roanoke, or Keller, scheduling and dispatch run from our Dallas-Fort Worth office with local routing to your property. The same written-price, photo-documented Fireplace Services process applies across the entire service area.
Serving Southlake, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Southlake 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 - Fireplace Services in Southlake

Yes. NFPA 211 recommends annual inspection of all venting systems regardless of use, and in Southlake’s climate, the unused units often present the bigger problems. Outdoor fireplaces accumulate wasp nests and debris; gas units develop valve seal issues from long idle periods; and dampers in unused flues corrode unnoticed. We offer multi-fireplace inspection packages for Southlake properties at reduced per-unit rates. Call (940) 373-6912 for a written quote on your specific setup.

It’s almost always decomposition - leaves, spider webs, and insect nests that accumulated through spring and summer, plus moisture that couldn’t evaporate from the flue during humid months. In Southlake, outdoor masonry fireplaces on patio entertainment areas sit untouched from January to October, and by late September the flue is often fully blocked. A standard cleaning removes the debris and eliminates the odor before fall entertaining starts. Schedule in early October; the first cool weekend fills our calendar fast.

A failed damper almost never requires full fireplace replacement. We can repair pivot and handle assemblies on about 30% of the units we see; the rest get a top-sealing damper installed at the chimney crown, which seals better than the original throat design and includes a stainless cable control. Damper work runs $245-$485 in Southlake. We’ll show you the camera footage of the failed assembly and explain both options with a written price for each before you decide.

A proper conversion includes gas line extension by a licensed plumber, burner and log set installation sized to your firebox, and verification that the existing flue can vent the new appliance safely. In Southlake’s custom-dimensioned fireplaces, we often need to specify non-standard burner configurations. The full project typically runs $1,850-$3,400. We coordinate the gas work, handle the inspection documentation, and deliver a written scope and price before anything starts.

Annually. Infrequent burning is actually harder on the system than regular use. Short, hot fires deposit creosote unevenly, and the long idle months through Southlake’s humid summer allow that creosote to harden and progress to more dangerous forms. The National Fire Protection Association recommends annual Level 2 inspection and cleaning as needed - “as needed” in Southlake typically means every year for wood-burning units, every two years for gas. Call (940) 373-6912 to schedule; we’ll camera-inspect and tell you exactly what we found.
Written by Corrine Halstead, Owner at Emberly Chimney Cleaners, serving Southlake since 2009.






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