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AfterHow Much Does Chimney Cleaning & Sweep Cost in Georgetown?
Chimney cleaning and sweep costs in Georgetown, TX typically run $189 to $329 for a standard sweep and Level 1 inspection on a single-flue wood-burning fireplace. Add a video camera inspection and you’re usually looking at $325 to $525. If the sweep turns up a cracked liner, deteriorated mortar crown, or heavy creosote glaze, repair pricing gets quoted separately, and that’s where Georgetown homeowners see the widest range of numbers.
We’re Resolute Chimney Sweep, and we do the sweep, the dryer vent cleaning, and the repair work under one roof. That matters for cost because when we find a problem during the sweep, you get a firm quote from the same crew that’s already on your roof, not a referral to a third party who starts the diagnostic process over. Call (877) 644-8036 for a free estimate.
Key Takeaways
- Standard sweep + Level 1 inspection in Georgetown: $189 to $329.
- Video camera inspection (Level 2) adds roughly $150 to $250.
- Dryer vent cleaning in Georgetown: $129 to $209.
- Cracked liner resurfacing with HeatShield, or relining with DuraFlex: $1,800 to $5,500 depending on length and access.
- Georgetown’s clay soil and expansive foundation movement are a genuine factor in masonry chimney cracking, and it’s something we check on nearly every sweep in town.
Chimney Cleaning & Sweep Cost Breakdown (2026)
Here’s what the line items look like for a Georgetown home. These are real ranges, not teaser numbers, and they reflect what we actually quote in this market.
| Service | Typical Range (Georgetown, 2026) | What’s Included |
|---|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep + Level 1 inspection | $189 – $329 | Creosote removal, soot cleanout, visual inspection of firebox, damper, flue, cap, and crown |
| Level 2 video camera inspection | $150 – $250 (add-on) | Camera scan of the full flue interior, photo documentation, written report |
| Second flue (two-flue chimney) | $85 – $150 additional | Same sweep and inspection on the second flue |
| Heavy creosote removal (Stage 3 glaze) | $350 – $750 | Rotary mechanical removal of glazed creosote, which a standard brush won’t cut |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $129 – $209 | Full-length vent brush and vacuum, lint removal, airflow check, exterior termination check |
| Chimney cap installation | $175 – $425 | Stainless multi-flue or single-flue cap, sized and sealed to the crown |
| Crown repair or rebuild | $450 – $1,400 | Crack sealing up to full crown pour, depending on damage extent |
| HeatShield liner resurfacing | $1,800 – $3,800 | Resurfacing of an intact but cracked or spalling clay liner |
| DuraFlex stainless reline | $2,800 – $5,500 | Full flexible stainless liner install, insulation, top plate, and termination |
What drives cost up? Flue length, roof pitch and access, and how much creosote has built up. A single-story ranch off Williams Drive with a straight exterior chimney and light soot is a straightforward sweep. A two-story home near the Georgetown Square with a tall interior masonry chimney and a capped flue that’s been burning unseasoned oak for three winters is a different afternoon’s work. Stage 3 glazed creosote alone can push the sweep into a multi-hour rotary job, because that material has to come out mechanically. It won’t brush away, and leaving it in place is the fire hazard we’re trying to remove.
Two-flue chimneys are common in the older homes closer to downtown, and each flue is swept and inspected separately. There’s no way to skip one and call it clean.
What Affects Chimney Cleaning & Sweep Pricing in Georgetown
Georgetown has a few local realities that shape chimney pricing more than most homeowners expect. Here’s what actually moves the number:
- Masonry cracking tied to our clay soil. The expansive clay soils across Williamson County move with our wet-dry cycles, and that movement shows up in chimney crowns and mortar joints. When we’re on a roof in Sun City or Berry Creek, we look for hairline crown cracks that let water in. That inspection is part of the sweep price, but the repair quote is where the real cost appears.
- Amount and type of creosote. Light soot brushes out. Glazed Stage 3 creosote has to be cut out with rotary tools, which adds hours. Homes burning green or unseasoned wood, or running a wood stove at low, smoldering burns, build glaze faster than a hot-burning fireplace.
- Chimney configuration and roof access. Interior chimneys, steep roof pitches, and chimneys with decorative shrouds or unusual caps take longer to access and protect. We set up drop cloths and containment no matter what, but the access time is real.
- Age and construction of the home. Georgetown has a wide spread of housing stock. The historic homes near the courthouse have original masonry that needs careful handling. Newer builds in Wolf Ranch may have prefabricated metal fireplaces with factory liners that require different inspection protocols than a traditional clay-tile flue.
- Whether you need a video inspection. A Level 1 visual inspection comes with the sweep. A Level 2 camera inspection is recommended any time there’s been a chimney fire, a change in appliance, a sale of the home, or visible damage. It’s an add-on cost, but it’s how you find out whether a $200 sweep is really a $3,000 reline.
- Dryer vent condition. Long vent runs, multiple 90-degree elbows, and bird nests or crushed flex duct all extend the cleaning time. The dryer vent is a separate fire hazard category from the fireplace, and we treat it that way.
How to Save on Chimney Cleaning & Sweep
You don’t need to chase the lowest bid to keep costs reasonable. A few practical moves keep the bill in the sane range and protect the value of the work:
- Sweep annually, not once every four years. A yearly sweep keeps creosote at Stage 1 or 2, which cleans up in a standard visit. Let it glaze and you’re paying for rotary removal plus the sweep.
- Bundle the chimney and the dryer vent. When we’re already on site for the sweep, we can clean the dryer vent in the same visit. One trip, one setup, less total cost than two separate appointments.
- Burn seasoned wood. Wood that’s dried at least a year produces less creosote. That single habit reduces how hard your flue works against you between sweeps.
- Get problems fixed when they’re small. A $450 crown repair quoted this year becomes a $1,400 crown rebuild if water gets behind it for two more seasons. This is the most common way Georgetown homeowners overspend on chimney work, and it’s entirely avoidable.
- Ask for a free estimate. When you call (877) 644-8036, we quote the sweep and any repair we can see up front. No surprise line items day-of.
Why Repair Capability Changes What a Sweep Costs You
Here’s an angle most pricing guides skip. A cheap sweep from a company that only cleans is a different product than a sweep from a company that also repairs chimneys. When we find a cracked liner or deteriorated mortar during a sweep in Georgetown, we can quote it, source the right material, and schedule the fix without sending you to a second contractor. That continuity is worth real money over the life of the chimney, because problems get addressed in the season they’re found.
Our repair work uses professional-grade components, not hardware-store substitutes. We stock and install DuraFlex flexible stainless liner systems for relining. We use HeatShield for liner resurfacing, which lets us restore a cracked but structurally intact clay liner instead of jumping straight to a full reline. Components come from Olympia Chimney, Gelco, Famco, and Copperfield, brands sold through professional chimney supply channels. Those names matter because a liner that isn’t specified correctly for your appliance and flue is a safety problem, not just a durability one.
The dryer vent side of the business follows the same logic. Lint buildup in a dryer vent is one of the leading causes of residential structure fires, and it’s the hazard category most chimney-only companies never touch. One call covers the sweep, the vent, and the repair.
What We Check During a Georgetown Sweep
The sweep itself is the cleaning. The inspection that comes bundled with it is where the value lives. Every visit includes a look at:
- The firebox and damper for cracks, warping, and proper operation
- The smoke chamber and smoke shelf for buildup that restricts draft
- The flue interior for creosote stage, glaze, and liner damage
- The crown and cap for cracks, missing mortar, and animal or water entry
- The exterior masonry for spalling, efflorescence, and joint deterioration
- The flashing and roof interface, where leaks most often start
If anything looks structural, we recommend the video camera inspection and quote the repair. Found during the sweep, fixed by us. That’s the whole point of running all three services through one company.
FAQs – Chimney Cleaning & Sweep Cost in Georgetown
How much does a chimney sweep cost in Georgetown, TX?
$189 to $329 for a standard sweep and Level 1 inspection on a single-flue fireplace. Two-flue chimneys add roughly $85 to $150. Heavily glazed creosote and video inspections cost more. Call (877) 644-8036 for an exact quote, and the estimate is free.
Is it cheaper to repair a cracked chimney liner or replace it?
Resurfacing with HeatShield usually runs $1,800 to $3,800 and costs less than a full DuraFlex reline at $2,800 to $5,500. Resurfacing only works when the liner is intact enough to hold the coating. If the clay tiles are collapsed or the flue is the wrong size for the appliance, a reline is the correct fix. A camera inspection answers this question before you spend money either way. Call (877) 644-8036 to schedule one.
Can you clean my chimney and dryer vent in the same visit?
Yes. A combined chimney sweep and dryer vent cleaning typically comes in around $320 to $540, less than booking two separate appointments. Scheduling both on one visit also means the two biggest fire-hazard systems in your home get checked on the same day. Call (877) 644-8036 to book both.
How often should I have my chimney swept in Georgetown?
Once a year if you burn wood regularly, and every 12 to 18 months for occasional fireplace users. Wood stoves and any appliance burning green or unseasoned wood may need it more often. The cost of an annual sweep is small next to a creosote fire or a $3,000 reline caused by a cracked crown nobody caught. Call (877) 644-8036 to get on the schedule.
Do I need a video inspection, or is the standard sweep enough?
Get a Level 2 camera inspection (about $150 to $250 as an add-on) if you’ve had a chimney fire, bought the home in the last year, changed appliances, or noticed visible damage. The standard sweep’s visual inspection is fine for routine maintenance. On an older Georgetown home with original masonry, the camera is worth the cost. Call (877) 644-8036 and we’ll tell you honestly which one your chimney needs.
Book Your Sweep
If you use your fireplace, wood stove, or gas appliance, the sweep is a safety obligation, not a luxury. Resolute Chimney Sweep handles the sweep, the dryer vent, and the repair with the right material and the right method, across the Georgetown market and the surrounding Williamson County neighborhoods. Start with our home page to see all three services, or read more about chimney cleaning and sweep in Georgetown for what a visit includes.
Call (877) 644-8036 for a free estimate. We’ll quote the sweep up front and tell you exactly what the inspection finds, in plain language, before any repair work starts.
Pricing reflects the Georgetown market as of 2026. Resolute Chimney Sweep offers free estimates – call (877) 644-8036.
What Our Customers Say
"Level two inspection before we bought the house. The report was detailed enough to use as a negotiating point and he explained every photo in it."
— Rana Khalil"Good work. The written inspection report took about a week to arrive after I asked for it, which was slower than I expected."
— Scott Fletcher"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."
— Beatriz Guzman