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.
Famco Chimney Repair in Fort Worth: What to Know First
We provide independent Famco chimney repair in Fort Worth with written prices before any work starts and a documented photo record when we’re done. Most Famco repairs are completed in one visit once we confirm parts availability, and we’ll tell you honestly if the fix can wait or if it can’t. If you own a Famco chimney cap, damper, or venting component that’s leaking, sticking, or showing rust through the galvanized finish, call (682) 499-2712 for a free estimate with no obligation to book.
This page is for Fort Worth homeowners who bought a Famco product for their chimney system and need someone who knows how these parts age in North Texas heat, wind, and the occasional ice event. We’re not Famco dealers. We’re the crew that fixes what Famco built after the warranty expires or when the original installer is long gone.
How Famco Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Famco 304 stainless chimney caps with mesh screens: The 304-grade mesh on these caps holds up well to rain but struggles with Fort Worth’s fine limestone dust and cottonwood seed load. We see screens clogged solid in Benbrook and Westover Hills by late May. Our fix: pull the cap, ultrasonic-clean or replace the mesh depending on corrosion pitting, and reseal with a fresh bead of high-temp silicone rather than the original compression fit that loosens after three Texas summers.
- Famco galvanized roof caps (WC series): The WC line’s baked-enamel finish chalks faster than the 304 caps, and we’ve tracked premature rust-through on west-facing exposures in the Cultural District where afternoon sun bakes the metal past 170°F. When the galvanized substrate shows orange bloom, we replace with a powder-coated aftermarket equivalent or step up to 304 stainless if the flue gas chemistry warrants it. We document the exposure angle and recommend the upgrade in writing.
- Famco chimney dampers: The cast-aluminum throat dampers seize when creosote glaze settles on the pivot pins. In Fort Worth’s shoulder seasons, homeowners open and close dampers frequently, grinding abrasive deposits into the bushing. We disassemble, media-blast the pin and bushing, lubricate with graphite high-temp grease, and replace the silicone gasket if it’s hardened. If the cast body is cracked from over-torque, we source a stainless aftermarket damper from our Haven buying network rather than waiting on Famco backorder.
- Famco B-vent gas venting: The twist-lock joints in older B-vent runs loosen from thermal cycling, especially where the vent passes through unconditioned attic space in Ridglea or Arlington Heights homes with original 1960s framing. We pressure-test the joint with a manometer, reseat with fresh locking tabs, and add a support strap where sagging has stressed the connection. For retrofits, we keep DuraFlex and HeatShield adaptors in stock so we’re not matching Famco SKUs that Famco itself has discontinued.
- Famco chimney pots and decorative shrouds: The terracotta-style polyurethane shrouds craze and delaminate when UV exposure combines with freeze-thaw, which happens more than newcomers expect during Fort Worth’s January cold snaps. We remove the shroud, assess the flue liner and crown condition underneath (often neglected for years), and reinstall with a proper cricket if the roof pitch channels water toward the chimney. The replacement shroud gets a UV-stable topcoat we source through Copperfield.
Our Famco Chimney Repair Process

- 1
Call and schedule: A live person answers, checks Famco part availability in our local inventory, and books a window. You’ll get a text when your tech is en route.
- 2
NFPA 211 Level 2 inspection: Camera down the flue, photos of the Famco component in situ, and readings on adjacent masonry or venting. We find what the Famco part is hiding, not just what’s wrong with the part.
- 3
Written scope and price: Before any tool touches your chimney, you get a written price, written scope, and written warranty. Clause 1 of the Haven Standard. No exceptions.
- 4
Parts decision: We stock Famco-compatible components and quality aftermarket alternatives from Olympia Chimney and Gelco. If OEM is backordered or overpriced, we show you both options with warranty implications spelled out.
- 5
Repair and test: We complete the work, run a draft test or pressure test depending on the system, and photograph the finished repair from angles that show the work.
- 6
Documentation and follow-up: Your photo record uploads same-day. The 365-Day Done Right Promise starts immediately. If it’s not right, we make it right.
Before
AfterWhat Famco Chimney Repair Costs in Fort Worth
| Repair | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
|---|---|---|
| Famco cap mesh cleaning / replacement | $180 - $340 | Cap height, mesh grade (304 vs. galvanized), whether the flue needs crown repair underneath |
| Famco damper rebuild | $290 - $520 | Cast vs. stainless body, gasket condition, smoke chamber access |
| Famco B-vent joint reseat and test | $240 - $410 | Linear feet of vent, attic accessibility, additional support straps needed |
| Famco chimney pot / shroud removal and replacement | $560 - $1,200 | Crown rebuild required, cricket fabrication, shroud material (polyurethane vs. metal) |
| Full Famco cap replacement with upgrade to 304 stainless | $420 - $780 | Flue count, spark arrestor requirement, custom flashing integration |
These are the prices we quote in writing before work starts. No “call for a quote” runaround. If a competitor gave you a written estimate, bring it - we offer a free second opinion. Call (682) 499-2712 for your exact number.
Why Fort Worth Homeowners Call Level Two Chimney Fort Worth for Famco Work

We’ve inspected and cleaned more than 38,000 chimneys since 2009, and a healthy share of those runs involved Famco caps, dampers, and venting in Fort Worth’s older neighborhoods. Corrine Halstead learned the trade at Apex Technical School in Manhattan, then spent the better part of two decades running crews across Fort Worth - including plenty of calls near the Cultural District where older homes hide older problems. She shows up with findings already written down: photos, measurements, and a price on paper before anyone has to ask.
Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and assigned by name. You’ll know who’s coming. We source materials through our Haven buying network from Famco, DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, Olympia Chimney, and Copperfield specifically to keep customer prices honest. The camera doesn’t lie - and neither does the written estimate. Every job carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise stamped under the Haven Standard.
FAQs
Famco’s original warranty on most caps and dampers expires after one to five years depending on the product line, and it requires installation by an authorized dealer to remain valid. As an independent Famco service provider, we do not extend or honor manufacturer warranties, but our repair work carries its own 365-Day Done Right Promise under the Haven Standard. If your Famco product is still under original warranty, we will tell you before we touch it. Call (682) 499-2712 to check your install date.
Most Famco caps and dampers ship from the Midwest in four to seven business days, which we confirm during scheduling. We keep common Famco-compatible sizes in local inventory, and we stock quality aftermarket alternatives from Olympia Chimney and Gelco that match Famco dimensions without the wait. If your repair is weather-sensitive, we’ll tell you which option gets you protected fastest. Call (682) 499-2712 to check current stock.
A Famco cap can be repaired if the frame is structurally sound and only the mesh, fasteners, or sealant have failed. We replace caps when the galvanized substrate shows through-scale rust, when 304 stainless has perforated from creosote acid attack, or when the mounting flange has warped beyond reseating. The camera inspection shows us which category you’re in, and we put that photo in front of you before quoting either path. Call (682) 499-2712 for a free assessment.
NFPA 211 recommends annual chimney inspection for all systems, and Famco’s galvanized components in Fort Worth’s climate benefit from eyes-on every year due to UV and thermal cycling stress. We see the most avoidable damage on caps that went three to five years without being pulled and checked underneath. A Level Two inspection with camera documentation takes about 90 minutes and includes your photo record under Haven Standard Clause 4. Call (682) 499-2712 to schedule.
An open flue with a failed damper wastes conditioned air and can backdraft combustion gases into living space. A missing or rusted cap admits rain that destroys flue liners and smoke chambers from the top down. The specific risk depends on what your Famco component does and what condition it’s in, which is why we inspect before quoting. We will tell you plainly if a repair can wait six months or if it needs action before the next burn. Call (682) 499-2712 and we’ll look at it.
Ready to get your Famco chimney repair done right? Call (682) 499-2712 any time - we answer live, 24 hours a day. We’ll schedule your free estimate, confirm part availability, and send a named, background-checked technician with a camera, a written price, and no pressure to book until you’ve seen the evidence.
Written by Corrine Halstead, Owner, Level Two Chimney Fort Worth at Level Two Chimney Fort Worth, serving Fort Worth and nearby areas.





Before
After
Before
After
Before
After