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 Evansville Homeowners
Chimney Repair in Evansville usually starts with a problem someone else pointed out: a home inspector flagged cracked flue tiles, an insurance adjuster wants a letter, or a fireplace that smoked all last winter. We inspect before we sweep, so you know exactly what’s up there before anyone quotes a repair. Our technicians have up to 13 years of experience, and every job we take is chimney work, nothing else. We handle sweeping, inspection, and repair in one call, using professional-grade materials from DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, and Olympia Chimney. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday, with same-day service when the schedule allows. Call (833) 365-6875 and we’ll get you on the books.
Chimney Cap Installation
Chimney Cap Installation is the single cheapest way to keep water, birds, and debris out of a flue, and it’s usually a same-day job. A cap is a metal or stainless cover on a mesh base that sits over the flue opening and still lets smoke out. You need one when the chimney has no cap at all, when a single-flue cap got knocked off in a storm, or when a multi-flue chimney in Evansville is open to the sky. We size the cap to the flue and the crown, set it level, and fasten it so wind doesn’t walk it off the top. Most cap installations run in the low hundreds, and the written estimate sets the final price. Nothing here is guesswork: the inspection photo report shows the flue opening before we order anything.
Measuring for a Proper Fit
A cap that’s too small rattles and a cap that’s oversized lets rain blow in under the edge. We measure the flue outside dimensions and the crown footprint, then check clearance for the mesh screen. Custom sizes are common on older Evansville homes where the flue isn’t square.
Stainless vs. Painted Steel
Stainless holds up to years of freeze-thaw and summer sun without rusting through. Painted steel costs less up front and shows wear sooner. We’ll tell you which one fits your chimney and your budget instead of pushing the upgrade.
Styles & brands we work with
- Sweep & inspection
- Caps & crowns
- Flue relining
- Masonry repair
- Gas fireplace service
Chimney Cap Replacement
Chimney Cap Replacement is what you need when the old cap is still on the chimney but no longer doing its job. Rusted-through mesh, a bent or collapsing top, a cap that’s come loose and is sitting crooked, or a galvanized cap that’s chalky and flaking all point to replacement rather than repair. A failing cap lets water into the flue, and that water is what drives most of the liner and masonry damage we see in Evansville. We pull the old cap, inspect the flue top while it’s open, and set a new one sized to the same measurements. Replacement typically lands in the same low-hundreds range as a new install. The estimate is free and itemized before we start.
When Repair Beats Replacement
A tight cap with one loose fastener or a small tear in the mesh can often be re-secured and re-screened. We check the frame and the base before recommending a full swap. If the cap has years left in it, we’ll say so.
Disposing of the Old Cap
We take the old cap off the roof with us. Nothing gets left in the yard or dropped in the flue. That’s a small thing, but it’s the kind of small thing that separates a chimney specialist from a general roofer adding a side job.
Chimney Liner Installation
Chimney Liner Installation is the fix when the flue tiles are cracked, spalling, or missing, or when a new appliance needs a correctly sized flue. A liner is the pipe inside the chimney that carries smoke and gases up and out, and it protects the house from heat and carbon monoxide leaking through gaps in the masonry. We install DuraFlex flexible liner systems, which is a job most sweep-only companies can’t do and refer out. We also use HeatShield to resurface deteriorating flue tiles when a full reline isn’t needed yet. Relining runs into the low thousands depending on height, flue size, and whether insulation is required. The camera inspection decides which path is right, and you see the footage.
Why Flue Size Matters
An oversized flue runs cold and drafts poorly; an undersized one chokes the appliance. We size the liner to the appliance’s venting requirements, not to whatever fits in the truck. That’s the difference between a fireplace that draws and one that smokes into the room.
Insulation and Draft
An insulated liner keeps flue gases hot enough to rise cleanly, which matters on cold Evansville mornings. It also reduces creosote buildup on the liner wall. We’ll explain whether your setup needs it before you commit.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Chimney Flashing Repair fixes the metal where the chimney meets the roof, and it’s the most common source of chimney leaks we find in Evansville. Flashing is the stepped metal and sealant that sheds water away from that joint. When it’s rusted, pulled loose, or sealed with a smear of caulk that dried out, water runs down the chimney and shows up as a ceiling stain or a rusted damper. We reset or replace the flashing, step it into the shingles correctly, and seal it so it lasts. Repair usually runs a few hundred dollars, with the written estimate setting the price. We don’t re-caulk a bad joint and call it done.
Reading the Water Stains
A stain on the ceiling near the chimney usually means the flashing joint, though a failed crown can look the same from inside. We check both before quoting, so you’re not paying for the wrong repair. Water always gets blamed on the roof when the chimney is the real culprit.
Flashing and Siding Joints
Where the chimney passes through siding, the counter-flashing has to tuck into the wall, not sit on top of it. We cut it in properly and seal the reglet. That detail is where a lot of leaks start.
Chimney Crown Repair
Chimney Crown Repair addresses the concrete slab on top of the chimney, and a cracked crown is the quiet cause of a lot of interior water damage. The crown sheds rain away from the flue; once it cracks or crumbles, water runs down inside the masonry and freezes. Evansville’s freeze-thaw swings split a bad crown wide open over a couple of winters. We repair hairline cracks and rebuild crowns that are too far gone, keeping the slope so water still runs off. Crown work is typically a few hundred dollars, more if the crown needs a full rebuild. We photograph the crown from the roof and show you what we’re seeing.
Cracked vs. Crumbling
A hairline crack can often be sealed and coated. When the concrete is spalling and the aggregate is showing, patching won’t hold and a rebuild is the honest answer. We tell you which one you’re looking at.
Slope and Overhang
A crown needs to overhang the chimney walls slightly and slope away from the flue. Flat crowns pond water and fail early. We build the slope back in so the repair lasts.
Chimney Repair Companies
Chimney Repair Companies vary a lot in Evansville, and the difference shows up in what they can actually fix versus what they refer out. Many are sweep-only operations that clean a flue, hand you a list of problems, and leave you to find someone else for the repair. We do the whole cycle ourselves: inspection, sweeping, and repair, with DuraFlex, Gelco, and Famco materials on hand for the fixes. That means one call, one report, one estimate. Prices depend on scope: a cap or flashing job is a few hundred dollars, relining runs into the low thousands, and the free written estimate always sets the final number. You shouldn’t have to call a second contractor for the work the first one found.
What to Ask Before You Hire
Ask whether they perform relining and crown work in-house or sub it out. Ask if the inspection comes with photos you can see. A company that does the work will answer both without hesitation.
When a Second Opinion Makes Sense
If you’ve been quoted a full reline and never saw camera footage, get a second look. We’ll show you the flue on screen and tell you plainly if the work can wait. No pressure either way.
Chimney Masonry Repair
Chimney Masonry Repair handles the brick and mortar above the roofline, which takes the worst weather a house has to offer. Spalling brick faces, crumbling mortar joints, and a chimney that leans are all signs the masonry is losing the fight. Repointing the joints and replacing bad brick stops water from getting behind the wall and freezing. On Evansville chimneys, we see a lot of mid-century brick where the mortar has gone soft and the faces are flaking. We grind out the old mortar, repack it with the right mix, and replace brick that’s too far gone to save. Masonry work runs from a few hundred dollars for repointing to more for a rebuild, priced by the written estimate after the inspection.
Soft Mortar and Hard Mortar
Old brick needs a soft mortar that flexes with it. A hard, high-cement mix traps moisture and spalls the brick face. We match the mortar to the brick, which is the whole game in masonry repair.
Leaning and Settlement
A small lean can be cosmetic; a growing gap at the roofline is a structural warning. We measure and photograph the lean so you know which one you have. If it needs more than masonry work, we’ll tell you straight.
Brands We Service
We work with a curated roster of professional-grade chimney brands because the materials are only as good as the fit. HeatShield is the industry-standard liner resurfacing system, and we use it on deteriorating flue tiles when the chimney can be restored without demolition. DuraFlex flexible liner systems cover full relining jobs, sized to the appliance and the flue, not to whatever’s in stock. We know where each of these systems wears and how to install them so the repair holds.
Gelco and Olympia Chimney round out the list, and Famco covers the caps and components that finish a job. We service all of these and know their failure points from the inside. Whether you have HeatShield, DuraFlex, Gelco, or any other make, we can help.
See the difference
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- Smoke backing into the room. A fireplace that puffs smoke instead of drawing it usually points to a blocked flue, a sizing problem, or a failing liner. It’s worth a look before you light another fire.
- Water stains or rust near the chimney. Brown ceiling rings, a rusted damper, or damp masonry mean water is getting in through the crown, flashing, or cap. Left alone, that water finds the flue tiles and starts the freeze-thaw damage.
- Crumbling mortar or flaking brick. Spalling brick faces and soft joints let water into the masonry. Repointing early is cheaper than a rebuild later, and it stops the problem from spreading down the stack.
- A strong creosote smell in warm weather. That smoky odor on a hot day means creosote buildup inside the flue is reacting to the humidity. It’s a sign the chimney needs a sweep and a look before burning season.
- A home inspector or insurer flagged it. When a report says “evaluate chimney” or an adjuster wants documentation, that’s not a scare tactic. It’s a reason to get the flue on camera and get a written answer.
Our Process, Step by Step
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You call, we book. We take the details over the phone and set a time. We answer 24/7, with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. You’ll know what to expect before anyone shows up.
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We inspect before we sweep. A camera goes up the flue and we check the firebox, damper, liner, crown, cap, and flashing. The inspection tells us what we’re dealing with, so nobody quotes blind.
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We sweep and clear the flue. Creosote and soot come out with the right tools and containment, so the house stays clean. A clean flue lets the camera see the real condition of the tiles and liner.
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You see the report. We show you the footage and photos and explain what we found in plain language. If the chimney is fine, we say so. If a repair can safely wait, we tell you that too.
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We repair and set the price in writing. Cap, crown, flashing, masonry, or liner, we handle it in one call using DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, or Famco materials as the job needs. The written estimate sets the final price, and you approve before we start.
How Much Does Chimney Repair Cost in Evansville?
There’s no single number for Chimney Repair in Evansville because the range spans a re-caulked flashing joint to a full reline. That said, the common scenarios land in predictable bands. A chimney cap install or replacement typically runs a few hundred dollars. Flashing and crown repair sit in the same few-hundred range. Masonry repointing costs more as the square footage of bad joints grows. A DuraFlex liner installation is the bigger job, running into the low thousands depending on chimney height, flue size, and insulation. Resurfacing with HeatShield is usually less than a full reline. The written estimate sets the final price, and it’s free.
What affects the price: how high the chimney is, how much of it is accessible, whether scaffolding is needed, how much masonry has to be rebuilt, and whether the flue needs a liner or just resurfacing. How to avoid overpaying: get the camera footage before you approve anything, and ask whether each item is a repair or an upgrade. What’s included in a free estimate: a camera inspection, a photo report, an itemized written quote, and a plain answer on what can wait and what shouldn’t. Call (833) 365-6875 for an exact quote; estimates are free.
Our Service Area Near Evansville
We work across Evansville and the surrounding towns, including Melody Hill, Highland, Newburgh, Chandler, Boonville, Fort Branch, Mount Vernon, Darmstadt, and Haubstadt. Drive times from the Evansville side are short, so a booked sweep or repair is easy to fit into the day. If you’re in a nearby town, call and we’ll confirm scheduling for your address. You can also read up on chimney repair for our Melody Hill neighbors, or check the details for chimney repair in Highland.
Serving Evansville, IN – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Evansville 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 Evansville
Chimney repair is the work that fixes what an inspection finds wrong with the chimney system: caps, crowns, flashing, masonry, and flue liners. It’s separate from sweeping, which clears creosote and soot so the flue can be seen and used safely. At Chimney Sweep Evansville, we do both in one call, so the inspection, the sweep, and the chimney repair all happen under the same roof. Call (833) 365-6875 if you’ve been told something needs fixing.
Most cap, flashing, and crown repairs are done in a single visit, often within a few hours. Masonry repointing and liner work take longer, sometimes a full day, depending on the scope the estimate spells out. We give you a time window when we book and confirm it once the inspection is done. If the job needs a return visit for materials, we tell you up front, not mid-job.
Chimney repair in Evansville ranges from a few hundred dollars for a cap or flashing fix to the low thousands for a full liner install. The exact price depends on chimney height, flue size, and how much masonry is involved. The free written estimate sets the final number after the camera inspection. Call (833) 365-6875 for an exact quote; estimates are free.
Yes. We install DuraFlex flexible liner systems and use HeatShield to resurface deteriorating flue tiles, along with Gelco, Olympia Chimney, and Famco components. If your chimney already has one of these systems and it’s failing, we’ll inspect it on camera and tell you what’s wrong. Whether you have DuraFlex, HeatShield, or any other make, we can help. Call (833) 365-6875 to get it looked at.
Same-day service is available when the schedule allows, and we’ll tell you on the call whether we can fit you in. We answer 24/7, with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday; we’re closed Saturday. A call outside dispatch hours is booked into the next opening. Call (833) 365-6875 to check availability for your repair.
Our repairs carry a satisfaction guarantee: if something we installed or repaired doesn’t perform as described in the written estimate, we come back and make it right. The estimate spells out what’s covered and for how long, so there’s no guesswork. Ask about it on the call and we’ll walk you through the wording before you sign. Call (833) 365-6875 with any questions about coverage.
Clear the area around the fireplace and hearth, and make sure we can reach the roof or the chimney access point without moving furniture. If you have pets, put them somewhere calm so the camera work goes smoothly. Have any inspection reports or insurance letters handy so we can see what was flagged, and note any symptoms like smoke backup or water stains so we check for them. That’s all it takes. Call (833) 365-6875 to book, and we’ll handle the rest.
Schedule Your Chimney Repair Service in Evansville Today
If a home inspector flagged your chimney or you’re tired of a fireplace that smokes, get it on camera and get a straight answer. We’ll inspect, show you the footage, and quote the repair in writing before anyone starts. No-obligation estimate, and we’ll say plainly when work can wait. Call (833) 365-6875. We answer 24/7, with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
Written by the team at Chimney Sweep Evansville.