Chimney sweeping, inspection & repair in Gladstone, MO
Clay County · About 20 minutes north.
$69 inspection — credited back in full when you book the repair
Gladstone is almost entirely a single generation of Northland building — 1950s and 1960s ranch houses, brick or brick-fronted, with conventional masonry chimneys on the outside wall. Very little was built here before or after, which makes the fault pattern unusually predictable.
What actually goes wrong here
Exterior-wall chimneys pulling away from the house. A stack built on the outside face has its own footing, and sixty years of independent settlement opens a vertical gap between chimney and wall. Water runs straight into that gap, and the flashing that was supposed to close it was usually a strip of caulk.
What we get called out for in Gladstone
- Closing the gap where an exterior stack has separated
- Replacing caulked flashing with properly cut-in metal
- Crown replacement on original 1960s stacks
- Sweeping fireplaces returning to use after years idle
This kind of work, around the metro
Every photo on this site is our own work. We do not use stock photography.
Housing in Gladstone, and why it matters
A chimney is a product of the decade the house went up in. Here is how Gladstone breaks down:
| Era | What was built, and what it means for the chimney |
|---|---|
| 1950–1970 | The overwhelming majority: exterior-wall masonry chimneys |
| 1970–1990 | Later infill, some early prefab |
| 2000–present | Renovation rather than new build |
Local detail
Gladstone incorporated in 1952 and filled in almost completely within two decades, so its chimneys are nearly all the same age and reach the same faults at the same time.
Neighbourhoods we work in regularly: Oakwood · Antioch · Linden · Meadowbrook
Services in Gladstone
Chimney Sweep
A chimney sweep removes the creosote, soot and debris that build up inside your flue during the burning season, restoring draft and removing the fuel source for a chimney fire.
Chimney Inspection
A chimney inspection is a documented condition assessment of the flue, liner, firebox, crown, cap and flashing, delivered as a written report with photographs rather than a verbal opinion.
Chimney Repair
Chimney repair covers the masonry itself — repointing failed mortar joints, replacing spalled brick, rebuilding a cracked crown, and in the worst cases taking the stack down to a sound course and rebuilding it.
Chimney Cap Installation
A chimney cap is a stainless or copper cover with a spark screen that sits over the flue opening, keeping rain, animals and debris out of the chimney while still letting exhaust and draft through.
Chimney Leak Repair
Chimney leak repair means locating the real water entry point — flashing, crown, cap, or porous masonry — and fixing that, rather than sealing the ceiling stain and hoping.
Gas Fireplace Repair
Gas fireplace repair covers the ignition and gas train — pilot assemblies, thermocouples and thermopiles, ignition modules, gas valves, blowers and door glass — on direct-vent, B-vent and vent-free units.
Gas Fireplace Inspection
A gas fireplace inspection verifies that the appliance is burning correctly and venting completely — gas pressure, burner flame pattern, vent integrity and a carbon monoxide spillage test — documented in writing.
Questions from Gladstone homeowners
What kind of chimney problems are most common in Gladstone?
Exterior-wall chimneys pulling away from the house. A stack built on the outside face has its own footing, and sixty years of independent settlement opens a vertical gap between chimney and wall. Water runs straight into that gap, and the flashing that was supposed to close it was usually a strip of caulk.
Do you actually come out to Gladstone, MO?
Yes. About 20 minutes north. We are open open 24 hours, 7 days a week, and the $69 inspection applies here exactly as it does anywhere else in the metro — credited back in full when you book the repair.
How much does a chimney inspection cost in Gladstone?
$69 for a full Level 1 inspection with a written report and photographs. Book any repair off that report and the $69 comes off the invoice. Level 2 video inspections, which NFPA 211 calls for on a property sale, are quoted per flue.
Book in Gladstone
$69 for the inspection, credited back in full when you book the repair. About 20 minutes north.