Chimney sweeping, inspection & repair in Basehor, KS
Leavenworth County · About 30 minutes north-west.
$69 inspection — credited back in full when you book the repair
Basehor has gone from a village to a commuter city in about twenty-five years, almost entirely on former farmland. That means large lots, big houses, and factory-built chimneys in tall framed chases — often two storeys of chase above the firebox, which is more chase than most of the metro has to deal with.
What actually goes wrong here
Tall chases with long unsupported flue runs. The higher the chase, the more joints in the metal flue and the more opportunity for a section to pull slightly apart or for the chase framing to move. Long runs also cool the flue gases more, which means more condensate collecting on the underside of the cover.
What we get called out for in Basehor
- Chase cover replacement on tall two-storey chases
- Flue section alignment checks on long runs
- Condensate damage where the cover has been sitting wet
- Gas fireplace service on original builder-fitted units
This kind of work, around the metro
Every photo on this site is our own work. We do not use stock photography.
Housing in Basehor, and why it matters
A chimney is a product of the decade the house went up in. Here is how Basehor breaks down:
| Era | What was built, and what it means for the chimney |
|---|---|
| 2000–2015 | The bulk of the city: large houses with tall framed chases |
| 2015–present | Continued growth, largely direct-vent gas |
| 1890–1990 | The small original village |
Local detail
Basehor was a village of a few hundred within living memory and is now several thousand strong, built almost entirely on open farmland, which is why its houses sit exposed on large lots with unusually tall chimney chases.
Neighbourhoods we work in regularly: Falcon Lakes · Prairie Ridge · Basehor Original Town · Wolf Creek
Services in Basehor
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 Basehor homeowners
What kind of chimney problems are most common in Basehor?
Tall chases with long unsupported flue runs. The higher the chase, the more joints in the metal flue and the more opportunity for a section to pull slightly apart or for the chase framing to move. Long runs also cool the flue gases more, which means more condensate collecting on the underside of the cover.
Do you actually come out to Basehor, KS?
Yes. About 30 minutes north-west. 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 Basehor?
$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 Basehor
$69 for the inspection, credited back in full when you book the repair. About 30 minutes north-west.