Sweep & inspection
Caps & crowns
Flue relining
Masonry repair
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.
Trusted Chimney Repair for Georgetown Homeowners
Chimney Repair in Georgetown becomes necessary when the structure that vents your fireplace or stove starts letting water in, leaking exhaust, or losing structural integrity. Left alone, those problems compound fast. We handle everything from cracked crowns to full liner installations, and we do it with the same professional-grade materials certified chimney professionals specify. Brent Calloway leads our team with a simple standard: use the right material, do the job once, and show the homeowner exactly what we found. If you’re in Georgetown, Serenada, or anywhere in Williamson County, call (877) 644-8036 and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Key Takeaways
- Chimney repair in Georgetown typically runs $320 to $2,800 depending on the component and severity, with liner work at the higher end.
- We stock DuraFlex liners and HeatShield resurfacing products, materials sold through professional chimney supply channels, not retail stores.
- Every repair recommendation comes with camera evidence you can see yourself. No guessing, no scare-selling.
- One company handles the sweep, the vent, and the repair. Found during the sweep, fixed by us.
- Call (877) 644-8036 for a free estimate. We serve Georgetown and surrounding communities including Round Rock, Hutto, and Cedar Park.
Styles & brands we work with
Chimney Cap Installation
Chimney Cap Installation is the process of fitting a protective cover over the flue opening at the top of your chimney. You need one because an uncapped chimney is an open invitation for rain, birds, squirrels, and leaves. In Georgetown, where spring storms roll through fast and hard, a missing cap accelerates liner deterioration and can turn your flue into a nesting site. We install caps from Gelco and Olympia Chimney, brands built for fit and durability. A standard cap installation in Georgetown typically runs $180 to $430 depending on flue size and material.
Why an Uncapped Flue Is a Loaded Gun
Water entry is the silent killer of chimneys. Rain hitting the inside of a flue mixes with creosote to form an acidic slurry that eats mortar joints from the inside out. Birds and squirrels bring nesting material, which blocks airflow and becomes kindling against a hot flue liner.
Material Choices Explained
We default to stainless steel caps because they hold up against Central Texas sun and storm cycles. Copper caps are an option for homeowners who want appearance with their protection. Galvanized caps exist, but we don’t install them. They rust through in three to five years and you’re back where you started.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Chimney Cap Replacement means removing a damaged, rusted, or improperly fitted cap and putting a correctly sized one in its place. You know you need it when the old cap has visible rust holes, is missing a spark arrestor mesh, or has shifted off the flue tile. In Georgetown’s humidity and rain cycles, a compromised cap stops doing its job years before it looks catastrophic. We replace caps using Gelco and Olympia Chimney products. Replacement in Georgetown typically runs $200 to $480 depending on flue dimensions and the condition of the crown beneath it.
What a Failed Cap Hides
A rusted cap is a symptom, not the whole story. Water that got past the old cap may have already started damaging the flue tile or crown. When we replace a cap, we check what’s underneath. If the crown has spalling, we’ll tell you and show you photos before recommending anything else.
Correct Fit Matters More Than You’d Think
A cap that’s slightly too small leaves gaps for rain and embers. One that’s too large catches wind and works itself loose. We measure every flue, order the right diameter, and secure it so it stays put through the gust fronts Georgetown gets every spring.
Chimney Liner Installation
Chimney Liner Installation is the process of placing a new flue liner inside your chimney when the original clay tile has cracked, spalled, or was never installed in the first place. You need this when a camera inspection shows gaps between flue tiles, missing mortar, or deterioration that allows heat and exhaust to reach combustible framing. We install DuraFlex flexible liner systems, which are listed to UL standards and sized to your appliance. Liner installation in Georgetown typically runs $1,600 to $3,200 depending on chimney height, appliance type, and access difficulty.
DuraFlex and Why That Name Keeps Showing Up
DuraFlex is a 316L stainless steel flexible liner built for wood, gas, and oil applications. We stock it because it’s what professional chimney supply houses carry for code-compliant relining work. A liner is not a part to substitute. The wrong alloy, wrong diameter, or uninsulated install can turn a repair into a fire risk.
When a Liner Is Mandatory, Not Optional
If you’re converting from wood to gas, installing a new appliance, or your existing clay liner has failed, a stainless liner is required by code and by basic physics. We don’t recommend liners to upsell. We recommend them when the camera shows a path for heat and gas to escape the flue. If it holds, we say so. If it doesn’t, we show you the footage.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Chimney Flashing Repair addresses the metal barrier where your chimney meets the roofline, the most common source of chimney leaks in Georgetown. Flashing fails when the sealant degrades, the metal lifts in wind, or the original install was sloppy. Water follows the gaps down into your attic and walls. We remove old flashing, install new step and counter flashing, and seal it with material rated for Central Texas temperature swings. Flashing repair in Georgetown typically runs $350 to $850 depending on chimney size and roof pitch.
Leaks That Aren’t Leaks
Sometimes a stained ceiling near the fireplace is not a roof leak at all. It’s a flashing leak. Water travels along the chimney chase and presents far from the source. We trace the path before we touch anything. Replacing flashing you don’t need doesn’t fix anything. Finding the actual entry point does.
Roof Pitch and Why It Changes Everything
Steep roofs make flashing work more involved and require different sealing techniques. Georgetown has its share of two-story homes with steep pitches, especially in newer developments. We quote flashing repair only after seeing the roofline. A ground-level guess is not an estimate, and we don’t give those.
Chimney Crown Repair
Chimney Crown Repair restores the concrete or mortar slab that caps the top of the chimney structure. The crown is your chimney’s first line of defense against water. In Georgetown, freeze-thaw cycles are less dramatic than up north, but intense sun, rain, and thermal expansion still crack crowns over time. Once cracked, water seeps into the masonry below and accelerates deterioration. We repair crowns with proper bonding agents and expansion joints, not a bag of hardware-store patch. Crown repair in Georgetown typically runs $400 to $1,200 depending on the crown’s size and crack severity.
The Hardware-Store Patch Problem
Most crown damage we see comes after someone tried to fix it with a caulk tube or tin roof patch. Those materials fail within one season. A proper crown repair requires cleaning the surface, filling cracks with a compatible compound, and often recapping the entire crown with new mortar or concrete. Done right, it lasts decades. Done cheap, it lasts one rain.
When Repair Becomes Rebuild
If the crown is spalling badly or pulling away from the flue, repair might not be enough. We’ll tell you honestly. A rebuild costs more, but throwing repair material at a failed crown is wasted money. Our job is to tell you when to spend and when to stop.
Chimney Repair Companies
Chimney Repair Companies in Georgetown vary widely in capability. Some specialize in cleaning only. Some do masonry work but have no liner expertise. A few, like Resolute Chimney Sweep, handle the full scope: the sweep, the vent, and the repair. The question is not just who can show up. It’s who can diagnose correctly, use professional-grade materials, and stand behind the fix. We work with a vetted roster of professional brands including HeatShield, Gelco, Olympia Chimney, and Famco. Our repair work in Georgetown spans simple crown fixes to full relines, with typical costs ranging from $320 to $3,200.
What Separates a Repair Specialist From a Sweep Crew
A basic chimney sweep company can clean a flue. That’s important work. But when the sweep turns up a cracked liner or failed flashing, a cleaning-only company hands you a referral. We don’t. The repair capability lives in the same company, which means one call, one inspection, one accountable party.
How to Vet Any Company You’re Considering
Ask what brands they install. If they can’t name them, keep looking. Ask if they camera-inspect as part of every repair estimate. Ask who performs the work, and whether they’re certified. The answers tell you quickly whether you’re talking to a repair company or a middleman.
Chimney Masonry Repair
Chimney Masonry Repair covers the mortar joints, bricks, and stone that make up the chimney structure itself. In Georgetown, brick chimneys face deterioration from rain, heat, and the occasional freeze. Mortar crumbles, bricks spall, and the structure weakens. We perform tuckpointing, brick replacement, and full repointing where needed. Our masonry repair in Georgetown typically runs $450 to $1,800 depending on the amount of area involved and whether we’re repointing joints or rebuilding sections.
Tuckpointing vs. Rebuilding: How We Decide
If the bricks are intact but the mortar is failing, we grind out the old joints and repack them with matched mortar. That’s tuckpointing. If bricks themselves are cracked, spalled, or loose, we replace them individually. A full rebuild is the last resort, not the first recommendation. We’ll show you photos of the mortar depth to justify which path makes sense.
Matching Mortar and Brick Isn’t a Guess
New mortar that doesn’t match the old looks wrong and bonds poorly. We match compression strength and color so the repair blends and holds. Georgetown has plenty of 20- and 30-year-old chimneys with faded brick tones. Matching matters, and it’s part of what we do.
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We install and service HeatShield resurfacing products for chimney liner restoration. HeatShield is a ceramic-based system that seals cracked clay liners without a full teardown, and it’s a process beyond what basic sweep companies offer. We’re trained and certified in its application, and we stock the materials.
We also work with Gelco caps, Olympia Chimney components, and Famco venting products. These are brands sold through professional chimney supply channels, not retail home-improvement chains. Whether you have HeatShield already applied, an Olympia cap in place, or any other make, we can help. If it’s not on our truck, we’ll get it. The brand matters less than the fit and the install.
Signs You Need a Pro Right Now
- Water in the firebox or damper area. This is not atmospheric moisture. It means rain is entering through the crown, flashing, or cap. Every storm that passes through Georgetown while this continues is doing more damage.
- Crumbling mortar or brick chips on the ground. Spalling brick means water has penetrated the masonry and compromised its structure. The chimney is degrading from the outside in, and the longer it goes, the more masonry must be replaced.
- Visible cracks in the crown or gaps at the roofline. These are direct entry points for water. Crown cracks widen with every heating and cooling cycle. Flashing gaps open further in wind.
- Smoke smell in the house when you’re not using the fireplace. A properly functioning chimney vents upward. Smoke smell in the living room on a warm day suggests a block, a liner breach, or negative pressure from a failed system component.
- Rust on the damper or metal components. Rust means moisture is present where it shouldn’t be. In Georgetown’s humid climate, that rust accelerates. It’s a clue that water is getting in somewhere up top, even if you can’t see the source from the ground.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Inspection and camera documentation. We start with a full chimney inspection, including a camera run through the flue. You see what we see. No recommendation gets made without footage backing it up.
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Written findings and a firm quote. You get a written explanation of what needs attention, what can wait, and what it costs. Nothing is recommended without visual evidence you can review yourself.
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Material selection matched to the problem. We don’t grab whatever’s on the truck. The repair dictates the material: DuraFlex for liners, HeatShield for resurfacing, Gelco or Olympia for caps, proper mortar for masonry.
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Repair work done by a qualified technician. Every repair is performed to code and to manufacturer spec. We don’t shortcut with substitute parts. We use what the chimney needs, not what’s convenient.
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Post-repair verification and cleanup. We test what we’ve done, show you the completed work, and leave the site clean. You’ll know exactly what was repaired, what materials were used, and what to expect going forward.
How Much Does Chimney Repair Cost in Georgetown?
A typical chimney cap installation or replacement in Georgetown runs $180 to $480. Flashing repairs land between $350 and $850 depending on roof pitch and access. Crown repair runs $400 to $1,200. Masonry repair like tuckpointing ranges from $450 to $1,800 based on square footage and brick condition. A full chimney liner installation with DuraFlex runs $1,600 to $3,200. HeatShield resurfacing typically falls between $1,800 and $3,000 depending on flue length and severity.
What affects the price: height of the chimney, roof pitch, accessibility, and the condition of surrounding components. A two-story steep-roof house in Georgetown costs more to work on than a single-story ranch. Avoid overpaying by insisting on camera evidence before any repair recommendation. A company that quotes a liner replacement sight unseen is guessing. Our estimates are free, and we never recommend a repair we can’t show you.
Our Service Area Near Georgetown
We serve Georgetown and the communities around it, including Serenada, Round Rock, Brushy Creek, Hutto, Leander, Windemere, Cedar Park, Wells Branch, Pflugerville, Jollyville, and Anderson Mill. Typical response time across this area runs two to four business days for non-emergency repair work. If you’re in Round Rock and facing a flashing leak, see our Chimney Repair in Round Rock page. For homes just north, we have dedicated coverage for Chimney Repair in Serenada.
Serving Georgetown, TX — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Georgetown area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage — if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chimney Repair in Georgetown
Chimney repair is any corrective work on the structural, waterproofing, or venting components of a chimney system. That includes crowns, flashing, caps, liners, and masonry. Some issues are urgent, like a breached liner or a flashing leak. Others can wait. A camera inspection tells you which category yours falls into.
Most cap installations, flashing repairs, and crown repairs are completed in one visit, typically two to four hours. Liner installations take a full day, sometimes two if access is difficult. Masonry repointing is time-dependent on how much area needs work. We’ll give you a timeline before any work begins.
Our Chimney Repair in Round Rock and Georgetown ranges from about $180 for a simple cap install to $3,200 for a full DuraFlex liner installation. The variable is what’s wrong and how hard it is to reach. We give firm written quotes with camera evidence before any work starts. Call (877) 644-8036 for an exact quote.
Yes. We’re trained and certified in HeatShield resurfacing, and we stock the product. If a previous HeatShield application needs assessment or repair, we can evaluate it. If you need a new application, we’ll show you the camera footage first and tell you honestly whether resurfacing or replacement is the right call.
We respond to active water intrusion and smoke or odor emergencies as quickly as our schedule allows. Most repair work is not same-day, but a leaking flashing or a blocked flue gets prioritized. Call (877) 644-8036 and describe what’s happening. We’ll tell you over the phone whether you can wait a few days or should stop using the fireplace immediately.
Yes. Our repair work carries a workmanship warranty, and the materials we install carry manufacturer’s warranties. DuraFlex liners, HeatShield applications, and Gelco and Olympia caps all come with specific coverage from the manufacturer. We’ll walk you through what’s covered before we start, not after.
Clear the area around the fireplace so we have room to work. Move anything fragile off the mantel. If we’re doing roof work, make sure we have ladder access to the chimney, and let us know about any locked gates or dogs. You don’t need to clean anything. We’ll lay down drop cloths and leave the house as we found it.
Schedule Your Chimney Repair Service in Georgetown Today
If you’ve got a leak, a cracked crown, or a liner that failed inspection, don’t wait through another Georgetown storm season. Call (877) 644-8036 and we’ll schedule a free estimate with camera documentation. You’ll get straight answers, specific materials, and a repair plan you can see for yourself. Resolute means we see it through.
Written by Brent Calloway, Owner at Resolute Chimney Sweep, serving Georgetown and surrounding communities with chimney, vent, and repair services.