Masonry repair
Sweep & inspection
Caps & crowns
Flue relining
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 Repair Across Aldine
Chimney repair in Aldine typically runs $350 – $1,800 depending on the job, and most repairs can be scheduled within a week of your call. We work on the brick ranch and wood-frame houses that fill Aldine’s neighborhoods, from the blocks off Aldine Mail Route to the streets around Greenspoint and Hardy Toll Road. Hank Delano leads our crew, and every repair gets a written price before any work starts. Call (325) 750-6259 for a free estimate.
What we see most in Aldine is the same pattern: original clay flue liners cracked from decades of humidity and thermal stress, mortar joints crumbling behind the brick veneer, and flashing rusted through from constant Gulf moisture. These are not cosmetic problems. A cracked liner lets heat reach combustible framing. Failed flashing rots roof decking. We fix both, and we document everything with camera footage so you can see exactly what we saw.
Why Flint Chimney Co Houston Is Aldine’s Preferred Chimney Repair Company
We show up when we say we will. That matters more in Aldine than most places, because the housing stock here demands an honest set of eyes. A 1960s brick ranch off Little York Road has different failure points than a 1970s wood-frame house near Fallbrook. Hank Delano has spent years working chimneys across this part of Harris County, and he trains every technician to look for the local failure modes first: humid-air corrosion, cracked clay tiles, and flashing that has quietly rusted through.
Every Aldine job runs under The Garrison Standard, a code Garrison Partners locations follow: written price before work, background-checked and uniformed technicians, and a live person answering the phone 24/7. If a covered repair fails within one full year, we return at no charge. That is the 365-Day Done Right Promise, and it is written on every invoice we hand to an Aldine homeowner.
We also know the neighborhoods. Aldine Mail Route, Greenspoint, the subdivisions around Eastex Freeway, the older streets near Aldine High School. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Houston office, but crews work locally in Aldine every week.
Our Chimney Repair team carries professional-grade materials on the truck, including DuraFlex stainless liners and HeatShield resurfacing products. You will never hear us recommend a repair without camera evidence you can watch yourself.
Styles & brands we work with
Chimney Liner Installation in Aldine
Chimney Liner Installation in Aldine usually means replacing a cracked original clay liner with a stainless steel system, and it typically runs $1,200 – $2,600 depending on flue height and access. Homes across Aldine built between the 1950s and 1970s often have clay tiles that cracked under decades of humid air and occasional freeze-thaw cycles. A cracked liner is a fire and carbon monoxide risk, plain and simple.
What the Job Involves
We run a camera down the flue first. If the clay tiles show vertical cracks, we measure and install a DuraFlex stainless liner sized to the appliance venting into the chimney. For a fireplace, that liner runs full height. For a furnace or water heater, we size it to the BTU output so draft stays correct. The liner seals the flue and prevents heat transfer into surrounding framing.
When an Aldine Home Needs It
If your chimney has no liner at all, or the clay liner is visibly cracked during a Level 2 inspection, the repair cannot wait. Many Aldine chimneys were never built for today’s high-efficiency appliances. Modern furnaces and water heaters produce cooler exhaust that condenses inside the flue, and that acidic condensation eats through old masonry fast.
Chimney Flashing Repair in Aldine
Chimney Flashing Repair in Aldine generally costs $400 – $950 and stops water from leaking around the chimney where it passes through the roof. We see rust-through constantly in this area. The metal flashing lasts decades, but Aldine’s humidity works on it year-round. Once a seam opens, water seeps behind the brick veneer and soaks the roof deck below.
Signs You Need It
Water stains on the ceiling near the fireplace. Peeling paint on the chimney chase. Musty odor in the attic after a heavy rain. These point to flashing failure, not a roof leak. We cut out the old metal, install new flash step and counter flashing, and seal the joint with a polyurethane sealant that holds up to Gulf Coast weather.
What We Use
We work with Copperfield stainless steel flashing and Olympia Chimney components. The material choice depends on your roof pitch and chimney orientation, but every installation gets the same written guarantee: one full year, and we return free if it fails.
Trusted Brands We Service in Aldine
We stock parts for Aldine jobs rather than making you wait a week on a distributor. DuraFlex stainless liners, HeatShield resurfacing compound, and Gelco sealants ride on the trucks. When your chimney needs a flue liner or crown repair, we are not guessing at the supply house. We carry the right material, sized to the job, and you will see the brand name on the written estimate before any work starts.
Common Chimney Repair Problems We See in Aldine Homes
- Rusted flashing from constant humidity. Metal flashing against the chimney lasts 15 – 20 years in a dry climate. In Aldine’s humid air, rust blisters through in half that time and water gets behind the brick veneer. Rotted roof decking follows.
- Cracked clay flue liners. Original clay tiles expand under heat and contract in humid cold snaps. The vertical cracks that result are invisible without a camera, but they are the leading cause of chimney fires in older Aldine homes.
- Third-degree creosote glaze in smoke chambers. Fireplaces that burned green or unseasoned wood develop a hard glaze that brushes cannot remove. It requires chemical treatment, and it sits in the same chimney that may also be venting a water heater. That is a carbon monoxide setup.
- Birds’ nests in unused chimneys. We find them every spring in Aldine. A nest compresses into a blockage, and when a water heater vents into the same flue, the exhaust has nowhere to go but back into the living space.
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AfterPricing for Chimney Repair in Aldine, TX
A standard chimney repair in Aldine runs $350 – $1,800. Flashing repair typically costs $400 – $950. Liner installation runs $1,200 – $2,600. Crown rebuilding falls in the $500 – $1,100 range, and mortar repointing around the chimney stack runs $600 – $1,400 depending on how much surface area needs work. What changes the price is access: a two-story roof costs more than a ranch. A flue with three offsets costs more than a straight run. We give a written price before any work begins, and the number you approve is the number you pay. Call (325) 750-6259 for an exact quote.
We Also Serve Cities Near Aldine
Our crews cover Aldine and the surrounding area, including Houston, Humble, Sugar Land, and Baytown. If you own a home near the Eastex Freeway corridor or just over the county line, we are already working nearby. Same written pricing, same one-year guarantee, same camera documentation.
Serving Aldine, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Aldine 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 Repair in Aldine
Humidity is the main culprit. Aldine’s humid subtropical climate keeps moisture inside the flue for much of the year. The clay tiles absorb that moisture, then heat from a fire or furnace exhaust forces the water to expand as steam. Repeated cycles create vertical cracks. We see it in most 1950s – 70s chimneys we inspect in Aldine. The fix is a stainless liner, and we will show you the cracks on camera before we recommend it. Call (325) 750-6259 for a free inspection.
No. A sweep removes creosote, but a cracked flue liner is a structural failure. Sweeping does not seal the cracks. In Aldine, where many homes still have original clay tiles, a sweep alone leaves the fire and carbon monoxide risk in place. We will not sell you a liner if the camera shows the flue is sound. But if it shows cracks, sweeping is not the answer. Call (325) 750-6259 and we will show you exactly what we see.
Yes, and this matters a lot in Aldine’s older homes. A water heater, and often a furnace, vents into the same flue as the fireplace. If those appliances were upgraded to higher-efficiency models, the exhaust is cooler and condenses more inside the chimney. That condensation deteriorates the clay liner faster. We size any repair to the appliance BTUs venting into the flue, not just the fireplace. The camera inspection tells us what is actually happening. Call (325) 750-6259 for an exact assessment.
Ask for camera proof. That is the rule, and it is the rule we follow on every Aldine job. No repair gets recommended without footage you can watch with your own eyes. If a company tells you the liner is cracked but will not show you the cracks, walk away. We run a camera down every flue and show you the video before we quote anything. If the chimney is sound, we tell you that too. Call (325) 750-6259 and watch the footage yourself.
A damaged chimney does not get better with time. Aldine’s humidity keeps working on cracked mortar and rusted flashing through the summer. By fall, a small flashing leak has rotted more roof decking, and a cracked liner has widened. The cost goes up, and you are trying to book a repair during the busiest season. We book Aldine repairs year-round, and scheduling now means you get the chimney fixed before the first cold snap. Call (325) 750-6259 for a free estimate.
The Garrison Standard in Aldine
Every Aldine repair runs under The Garrison Code: a written price before the work starts, a written one-year guarantee on every repair, and a free return visit if a covered repair fails within that year. Hank Delano enforces this on every job. It is not a marketing line. It is the way we have operated since 2002 as part of the Garrison Partners family. The 365-Day Done Right Promise is printed on your invoice, not buried in a brochure.
On a brick ranch off Aldine Mail Route, our tech found a clay flue liner with multiple vertical cracks after a Level 2 inspection. We installed a DuraFlex stainless liner and rebuilt the deteriorated chimney crown, restoring proper draft and sealing out the humidity that had been accelerating spalling. The homeowner watched the camera footage, approved the written quote, and got the job done in one day.
That is how chimney repair in Aldine should work. If you have a cracked liner, leaking flashing, or crumbling mortar, call (325) 750-6259. We will put a camera down the flue, hand you a written price, and stand behind the work for a full year.
Written by Hank Delano, Owner at Flint Chimney Co Houston, serving Aldine since 2002.