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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.
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AfterHow Much Does Chimney Liner & Rebuild Cost in Wichita Falls?
A chimney liner replacement in Wichita Falls typically runs $2,400 to $5,800, and a partial chimney rebuild usually lands between $3,200 and $9,500. Most homes fall in the middle of those ranges, and the written estimate you get after a professional inspection sets the final price. Those numbers cover professional-grade materials and labor, not a patch job.
We’re Lionheart Chimney Sweep, and liner and rebuild work is what we do. Our technicians have up to 15 years of experience, and we handle the repair in the same visit as the diagnosis. That matters here because a blocked or cracked flue doesn’t warn you before it becomes dangerous.
If you want a real number for your chimney, call (855) 705-9859. We answer 24/7, dispatch runs 7am to 7pm Sunday through Friday, and the estimate is free.
Key Takeaways
- Full stainless liner install: roughly $2,400-$5,800, with most jobs near the lower-middle of that band.
- HeatShield flue resurfacing: roughly $1,600-$3,900 when the tile is cracked but still sound enough to seal.
- Partial rebuild (crown, top courses, flashing): roughly $3,200-$9,500.
- Full rebuild from the roofline up: roughly $9,000-$18,000.
- The estimate is free, and the price is set per job by the written estimate. No mystery add-ons.
Chimney Liner & Rebuild Cost Breakdown (2026)
Here’s how the work breaks down by line item for the Wichita Falls market. These are typical estimated ranges for a residential chimney, and your actual number depends on flue size, height, and what the inspection finds.
| Line Item | Typical Estimated Range | What It Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 inspection (camera) | $125-$275 | Visual check of flue, firebox, cap, and exterior |
| Level 2 inspection (video scan) | $225-$450 | Camera down the full flue, needed before any liner work |
| Standard sweep (performed alongside) | $175-$320 | Removing creosote and soot so the liner can seat properly |
| DuraFlex stainless flexible liner install | $2,400-$5,800 | Full-length flexible liner, insulation, top plate, cap |
| HeatShield flue resurfacing | $1,600-$3,900 | Ceramic resurfacing of deteriorated clay tile |
| Partial rebuild (crown, top courses, flashing) | $3,200-$9,500 | Rebuilding the section above the roofline where masonry has failed |
| Full chimney rebuild (roofline up) | $9,000-$18,000 | Tearing down and re-laying the stack above the roof |
| Chase cover and cap replacement | $350-$850 | New top termination to keep water and animals out |
| Firebox repair and re-pointing | $600-$1,800 | Patching cracked firebox brick, fresh mortar joints |
What pushes a job toward the top of those ranges? A tall stack means more liner material and more time on the roof. An unlined or badly lined flue may need extra prep before a new liner can go in. A clay tile liner that’s cracked through in several places can sometimes be saved with HeatShield resurfacing instead of torn out, which is often the cheaper path, but it depends on how much tile is left to work with. And a chimney that needs both a liner and a partial rebuild costs more than either job alone, though doing them together in one visit usually saves the cost of a second setup.
We use DuraFlex liner systems and HeatShield resurfacing, sourced from professional chimney trade suppliers, not hardware-store alternatives. That’s the Lionheart standard. Those materials cost more, and they’re what we put in a flue that a family is going to light a fire under.
What Affects Chimney Liner & Rebuild Pricing in Wichita Falls
- Flue size and stack height. A taller chimney in one of the older two-story homes near downtown Wichita Falls needs more liner, more insulation, and more time on a ladder. Both drive the price up.
- What the camera finds. A video scan tells us whether the tile is hairline-cracked or crumbling. Cracks that haven’t spread can take HeatShield resurfacing. A flue that’s failed in sections usually needs the full flexible liner.
- Liner type for your appliance. A wood-burning fireplace, a wood stove, and a gas insert each need a different liner configuration. The appliance sets the material and the internal diameter, and that sets the material cost.
- Masonry condition above the roof. Wichita Falls summers run hot and dry, and the wide temperature swings between seasons work on mortar joints and crowns year after year. A crown that’s cracked lets water into the masonry, and that’s where rebuild costs start climbing.
- Access and roof pitch. A steep roof or a chimney tucked behind a valley takes longer to work on safely, and labor reflects that.
- Whether you’re combining work. Liner plus crown, or rebuild plus cap, done in one dispatch saves the cost of bringing a second setup out.
Do You Need a Liner or a Rebuild? How We Tell the Difference
A liner fixes the inside of the flue. A rebuild fixes the masonry itself. We figure out which one you need before anyone quotes a price.
The inspection is the whole game. We run a camera down the flue and check the firebox, the smoke chamber, the crown, the flashing, and the exterior brick. From that we can tell whether the tile is sound enough to resurface, whether it’s failed and needs a full flexible liner, or whether the masonry above the roofline has deteriorated to the point that a rebuild is the honest answer. Sometimes it’s both the liner and a partial rebuild, and we’ll tell you that straight instead of quoting the smaller job and finding the rest later.
That’s the point of doing repair in-house alongside the sweep. You get a diagnosis and a fix from the same technician in one visit, not a report that sends you looking for a subcontractor. If your sweep turns up a problem, we can talk through the repair on the spot. That’s how Wichita Falls homeowners get from “my chimney needs work” to a scheduled repair without a second appointment.
How to Save on Chimney Liner & Rebuild in Wichita Falls
The biggest savings come from acting before a small problem turns into a masonry job. Here’s what actually moves the number.
- Get the inspection before you commit to a rebuild. A cracked crown that gets sealed early is a few hundred dollars. Left alone through a few hot, dry summers and wet winters, it lets water into the masonry and can turn into a four-figure rebuild.
- Ask whether HeatShield resurfacing will do the job. When the clay tile is cracked but still mostly intact, resurfacing is often less than a full liner install. It’s not right for every flue, but it’s worth asking about before you assume you need a tear-out.
- Combine work into one visit. Liner, crown, and cap done together costs less than the same work split across three dispatches.
- Keep up with the annual sweep. Regular sweeping keeps creosote from building up and lets a technician catch liner damage while it’s still minor. Prevention is cheaper than repair, every time.
- Don’t put off a damaged liner. A failed liner is a fire and carbon monoxide risk, and waiting rarely makes the repair smaller.
We offer free estimates, so there’s no cost to finding out what your chimney actually needs. Call (855) 705-9859 and we’ll get a technician out. We answer 24/7, fast dispatch runs from 7am to 7pm Sunday through Friday.
What Does a Chimney Rebuild Involve?
A rebuild replaces the masonry that’s failed, usually starting at the roofline and working up. We tear out the damaged section, re-lay it with new brick and mortar, rebuild or repair the crown so water runs off, and redo the flashing where the chimney meets the roof. On a full rebuild we take the stack down to the roof deck and build it back up.
Most rebuilds are driven by water damage, not fire. A cracked crown or failed flashing lets rain into the masonry, and over time the freeze-thaw of moisture inside brick breaks it apart. Wichita Falls gets plenty of hot, dry stretches followed by wet weather, and that cycle is hard on older chimneys. Rebuilding at the roofline is often the only way to stop the water and get back to a sound structure.
We work with Famco and Gelco ventilation components on the exterior termination, so the whole system from the firebox cap to the top of the chimney is matched and properly vented. A rebuild that seals the masonry but leaves the termination wrong just moves the problem.
Liner vs. Rebuild: Which One Does Your Chimney Need?
Liner work handles the flue. Rebuild work handles the masonry. They solve different problems, and a chimney can need one, the other, or both.
- The flue is cracked or unlined, but the brick looks solid: a flexible liner or HeatShield resurfacing is the fix.
- The brick above the roof is spalling or the crown is failing, but the flue is intact: a partial or full rebuild is the fix.
- The flue is failing and the masonry is crumbling: both, and doing them together in one visit saves setup cost.
This is why the inspection comes first. We can’t tell you which one you need until we’ve looked, and we won’t quote a rebuild if a liner will do the job safely.
When to Call About a Liner or Rebuild
Some problems can wait for a scheduled visit. Others can’t. Call us if you notice any of these:
- Smoke rolling back into the room when you light a fire, which can mean a blocked or undersized flue.
- A strong creosote or soot smell in the house, especially in warm weather.
- Visible cracks in the firebox brick or the flue tile.
- Loose or crumbling mortar on the chimney exterior, or pieces of brick on the roof.
- A damaged or missing chimney cap.
- Any sign that water is getting into the masonry.
Our technicians have up to 15 years of experience reading exactly these signs. We repair what we find, and we tell you the truth about what your chimney needs. If it only needs a sweep and a cap, that’s what we’ll say. If it needs a liner, we’ll show you the camera footage and explain why. A blocked or cracked flue doesn’t warn you before it becomes dangerous, so it’s worth a look.
FAQs – Chimney Liner & Rebuild Cost
How much does a chimney liner cost in Wichita Falls?
A chimney liner typically costs $2,400 to $5,800 in Wichita Falls, with the final price set by flue size, stack height, and the appliance it serves. HeatShield resurfacing, which can replace a liner in some cases, runs roughly $1,600 to $3,900. Call (855) 705-9859 for an exact quote; estimates are free.
How much does a chimney rebuild cost in Wichita Falls?
A partial chimney rebuild runs about $3,200 to $9,500, and a full rebuild from the roofline up runs about $9,000 to $18,000. The spread depends on how much masonry has failed and whether the flue needs work at the same time. The written estimate sets the final figure.
Is it cheaper to reline or rebuild my chimney?
Relining is usually cheaper than rebuilding because it addresses the flue without touching the masonry. A rebuild is only necessary when the brick or crown above the roofline has failed. In many cases a chimney needs one or the other, not both, and the camera inspection tells us which. We won’t quote a rebuild if a liner solves the problem safely.
Can you fix a cracked chimney liner without replacing it?
Sometimes, yes. If the clay tile is cracked but still largely intact, HeatShield ceramic resurfacing can seal it and restore a smooth flue, generally for $1,600 to $3,900. A flue that’s failed in sections usually needs a full DuraFlex flexible liner instead. Only an inspection can say which applies to your chimney.
Do you charge for the estimate?
No, the estimate is free. The inspection, including a camera scan if liner work is being considered, is how we arrive at the price, and the written estimate that comes out of it sets the final cost per job. Call (855) 705-9859 to get one scheduled. We answer 24/7, with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm Sunday through Friday.
We also clean dryer vents, which is a fire-safety service most chimney-only companies skip. One call covers your chimney and your dryer vent, and both are worth having checked by the same trained technician. If you’re not sure where to start, our Wichita Falls page lays out what we do and how to reach us. We answer 24/7 and keep dispatch running from 7am to 7pm Sunday through Friday.
Get a Free Chimney Liner & Rebuild Estimate
If your flue is cracked, your crown is failing, or you just don’t know what’s going on up there, call (855) 705-9859 for a free estimate. We’ll inspect, show you what we see, and give you a straight answer on whether you need a liner, a rebuild, or neither. We answer 24/7, with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm Sunday through Friday. Liner and rebuild work in Wichita Falls gets done with the materials and the care the job deserves, and we stand behind it.
Pricing reflects the Wichita Falls market as of 2026. Lionheart Chimney Sweep offers free estimates – call (855) 705-9859.
Written by the team at Lionheart Chimney Sweep.
What Our Customers Say
"Crown was cracked and taking water. Repaired it rather than quoting a rebuild, which the previous company had pushed hard for."
- Terrence Dawson"Swept it, capped it, and installed a proper damper. The downdraft smell in the summer that we'd lived with for years is gone."
- Veronica Martinez"Fireplace had never drawn properly since we moved in. He found the damper was only opening halfway due to a bent linkage and fixed it in ten minutes."
- Carlos Delgado