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 Arlington, TX
Kindling Chimney Sweep is the chimney company Arlington families call when they want a straight answer, a written price before any work begins, and a crew that leaves the house as clean as they found it. Arlington’s mix of 1960s brick ranches and 1990s two-stories means no two chimneys age the same way here, and the area’s hard water, hail, and shifting clay soil create repair patterns you don’t see everywhere in the metroplex. Whether you need a chimney sweep, a full inspection, or a fireplace repair, Danny Cortes and our Arlington crew work to the Cedarwell Care Promise on every visit. Call (682) 382-9934 for a free estimate.
Why Arlington Homes Are Different
Arlington’s housing stock runs in two distinct generations, and each one fails in its own way. The older core neighborhoods, Dalworthington Gardens being the clearest example, are full of mid-century brick ranch homes with masonry fireplaces and clay tile flue liners. North Texas clay soil shifts with every wet-dry cycle, and over time those shifts crack the clay liners, leaving gaps where heat and gases can reach the surrounding framing. The 1980s through 2000s suburban tracts are a different animal: factory-built metal chimneys that corrode from the inside out under Arlington’s hard water and repeated hail seasons.
The climate does its part too. Arlington’s hot, humid summers mean fireplaces sit unused for months at a stretch. Creosote that would stay soft and flaky with regular use instead hardens into a dense, glassy layer that’s far harder to remove. Spring hail punches holes in chimney caps and cracks clay crowns, and once water gets into the flue, every freeze-thaw cycle makes the damage worse. In the Sherwood Forest area specifically, we still find 1970s-era homes with the original galvanized caps, rusted through from decades of hard water and never upgraded to stainless.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Arlington Services
Arlington homeowners most often reach out to us for two reasons: a chimney sweep before they start using the fireplace for the season, and an inspection when buying or selling a home. Each service has its own dedicated Arlington page below so you can read exactly what the job includes before you call.
Chimney Sweep in Arlington
A chimney sweep in Arlington means removing creosote that has baked hard through months of Texas summer heat, not just brushing out loose soot. In older masonry fireplaces, we check the clay liner for new cracks while we work; in the newer factory-built units, we verify the cap is intact and clearances are still correct. Shoe covers and drop cloths go down before the first tool comes out, and we use pet-safe products where there is a choice. Read the full breakdown on our Chimney Sweep in Arlington page.
Chimney Inspection in Arlington
An Arlington chimney inspection changes depending on what you’re planning. If you’re buying a home in an older neighborhood like Dalworthington Gardens, we look for clay-liner cracks, water intrusion, and spalled brick that could point to larger issues. If you’ve been in the home for years and just want to know it’s safe to use, the inspection focuses on creosote buildup, cap condition, and the condition of the firebox. Every inspection includes a camera scope and a photo report you can see for yourself. Details are on the Chimney Inspection in Arlington page.
Fireplace Repair in Arlington
Fireplace repair in Arlington usually comes down to one of a few familiar problems: a rusted cap, a cracked crown, a warped damper, or a firebox with crumbling mortar. The hard water and hail we mentioned earlier are the usual culprits, and our crew sees the same failure patterns across the city’s older and newer homes alike. Whether it’s a minor cap replacement or a full liner repair, we write the price down before the work starts. See what’s covered on our Fireplace Repair in Arlington page.
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.
Brands We Service in Arlington
When Arlington homes need new caps, liners, or chase covers, we install professional-grade parts from our brands, not whatever is cheapest at the supply house. Famco, Copperfield, and DuraFlex parts cover most jobs, and we keep common sizes on the truck so the repair can usually go ahead the same day.
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AfterPricing for Chimney Company in Arlington, TX
| Service | Typical range in Arlington |
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| Standard chimney sweep (single flue) | $150 – $230 |
| Chimney sweep with light creosote glaze | $180 – $260 |
| Chimney sweep with heavy creosote removal | $250 – $350 |
| Standard chimney inspection | $149 – $199 |
| Inspection with camera scope | $200 – $275 |
| Terracotta chimney cap replacement | $200 – $375 |
| Chimney cap repair (minor) | $100 – $200 |
| Firebox masonry repair | $250 – $900 |
| Smoke chamber repair | $500 – $1,600 |
What moves a price higher in Arlington is usually access and age: a steep roof on a two-story in a 90s subdivision, or a liner that has cracked in enough places that patching doesn’t make sense anymore. Whatever the number is, you’ll see it in writing before any work starts, and nothing ever gets done without your go-ahead.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Arlington
Our Arlington crews work across the whole city, from the tree-lined streets of Dalworthington Gardens to newer subdivisions in southeast Arlington. These are a few of the neighborhoods where our trucks are a regular sight:
- Dalworthington Gardens
- Sherwood Forest
- Interlochen
- Fielder Park
- Lake Arlington
Most Arlington jobs can be scheduled within a few days, and we’ll give you a firm arrival window when you book, not a vague “sometime after lunch.”
Service Area – Cities Near Arlington
While this page is focused on Arlington, our crews also serve homes in the surrounding Tarrant County communities. If you’re in Kennedale, TX, Fort Worth, TX, Haltom City, TX, or Burleson, TX, the same Cedarwell Care Promise and written-pricing guarantee apply. Dispatch is coordinated from our Dallas-Fort Worth office, and local Arlington crews handle the work from there.
Serving Arlington, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Arlington 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 Company in Arlington
Some Arlington HOAs, especially in planned communities from the 1990s and 2000s, do require approval for exterior changes like cap replacement or crown repair if the work is visible from the street. We can provide the specific product details and written scope your HOA needs, but checking your community’s rules first is the smartest move.
Most Arlington appointments are booked within two to five business days. If you have an active leak or visible water damage, tell the live person who answers the phone at (682) 382-9934, and we’ll work to get a technician out sooner as the schedule allows.
Most standard sweeps, inspections, and cap or damper repairs don’t require an Arlington permit. Larger structural work like partial rebuilds may, and if your job falls into that category, we’ll tell you plainly before anything starts and walk you through the process.
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 Arlington Customers Say
"Booked the annual sweep. No mess at all, he vacuumed the hearth and even wiped down the mantel. Quiet worker, respectful of the house. Fire draws beautifully now."
- Hank Delgado"We have a toddler and a cat and the tech was great about keeping doors closed and not leaving tools out. Cleaned the fireplace spotless and left a photo of the finished flue."
- Perry Osei"Nice sweep and inspection. He was running a little behind and arrived toward the end of the window, but called to let me know and was tidy and thorough once here."
- Yvonne Castro