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.
Chimney Company in Austin, TX
Chimney repair in Austin usually means rebuilding or relining fireboxes in homes built between 1920 and 1950, where original single-wythe brick was never designed for modern flue temperatures. We see it most in 78702, 78703, and 78704, where pier-and-beam bungalows and Craftsman homes still carry their original masonry. Resolute Chimney Sweep has served Austin since 2014, and we stock the professional-grade liner and crown materials these older homes need. Call (877) 644-8036 when a sweep turns up something that needs fixing, because the same crew that finds it can correct it.
Why Austin Homes Are Different
Austin’s core neighborhoods were built before flue-lining standards existed. Homes in Travis Heights, Hyde Park, and Clarksville often have fireboxes laid as single-wythe brick with no clay tile liner at all, or with mortar joints that have spent eighty summers spalling in the heat and humidity. That changes the repair conversation: a sweep that finds cracked mortar behind the damper isn’t a cosmetic note, it’s a fire-path issue that needs correction before the next burn season.
The climate works against chimneys in specific ways. Austin’s heating season is short and mild, so fireplaces sit dormant from March through November. That’s exactly when creosote hardens into a glaze and when squirrels, birds, and raccoons move into open flues. By the time the first cold snap arrives in Travis Heights or Hyde Park, a flue can hold a full squirrel nest and an acorn cache, and the first fire sends smoke back into the living room. Summer heat drives mortar spalling, and exposed dampers and caps rust faster here than in drier climates.
The live oak and pecan canopy over older Austin streets adds another layer. Debris, pollen from cedar and ashe juniper, and animal activity mean chimneys in 78704 and 78703 need inspection and cleaning on a schedule that accounts for wildlife, not just burn frequency. Austin chimneys are debris management as much as fire-safety maintenance.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Austin Services
Most Austin homeowners call us first for either a chimney sweep or dryer vent cleaning. Both services address the same underlying stakes: combustion exhaust and lint need a clear path out of the house.
Chimney Sweep in Austin
A chimney sweep in Austin’s older homes starts with an inspection of the firebox, damper, and flue, followed by mechanical brushing that removes creosote, soot, and whatever wildlife left behind. In Travis Heights and Hyde Park, we routinely pull squirrel nests and acorn caches from flues in early fall, a problem homeowners often notice only when the first fire backdrafts smoke into the room. For the full scope of our sweep and inspection work in Austin, see Chimney Sweep in Austin.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Austin
Dryer vent cleaning in Austin addresses a fire hazard that most chimney-only companies don’t touch. Lint accumulates where you can’t see it, inside the duct run and at the exterior termination, and restricted airflow forces the dryer to run hotter. Austin’s humidity can make lint clump and stick inside long or offset duct runs, especially in older pier-and-beam homes where the vent path runs under the house. For the full scope of this service in Austin, see Dryer Vent Cleaning in Austin.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees — you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Chimney Repair in Austin
Chimney repair in Austin largely means lining and rebuilding masonry in pre-war homes that were built without modern flue standards. Original single-wythe brick fireboxes in 78702, 78704, and 78703 routinely fail inspection because the mortar joints have deteriorated and the flue path was never lined to begin with. We repair what a sweep uncovers, using the same professional-grade components certified chimney pros specify, and we recommend nothing without camera evidence you can see yourself. That’s the core of our Chimney Repair work: found during the sweep, fixed by us.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You hear animals in the flue, find nesting material on the smoke shelf, or see water staining on the firebox floor after rain.
What it costs in Austin
Chimney cap installation in Austin runs $180 – $340, including a standard cap sized to your flue and mechanical fastening that stands up to Austin’s spring storms.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, select a cap from Olympia Chimney or Famco stock, secure it to the crown, and verify the draft is unobstructed.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Your sweep reveals missing or cracked clay tiles, you see flue fragments in the firebox, or the inspection camera shows gaps in the flue wall.
What it costs in Austin
Chimney liner installation in Austin costs $1,200 – $2,000 for a standard single-story run, with taller chimneys or multi-story homes pushing toward the upper end.
How we do it
We size the flue, pull a DuraFlex flexible liner system through the existing chase, insulate as needed for the appliance type, and reconnect the appliance with a proper connector.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete crown is cracked, spalled, or has open joints where water has worked its way into the masonry below.
What it costs in Austin
Chimney crown repair in Austin typically runs $400 – $900, depending on how much of the crown has to be chipped out and reformed.
How we do it
We remove deteriorated concrete, build a form for the new crown, pour a proper mix with an overhang to shed water, and tool the surface for runoff.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Austin
| Item | Typical range in Austin |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation or replacement | $180 – $340 |
| Flue resurfacing (HeatShield) | $700 – $1,100 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,200 – $2,000 |
Can you repair my chimney after a sweep finds a problem?
Yes. We carry repair capability on every sweep truck, and when the inspection camera shows a cracked liner or failed crown, we quote the correction on the spot. Most repairs can be scheduled within the week, and we use DuraFlex, HeatShield, and Olympia Chimney components rather than hardware-store substitutes. Call (877) 644-8036 with your sweep findings and we’ll tell you exactly what’s needed.
Do I have to fix a cracked liner right away, or can it wait?
Sometimes it can wait, and we’ll tell you plainly when that’s true. A hairline crack in an unused fireplace is different from an open joint in a flue serving a wood stove you burn every week. The deciding factor is what the camera shows, and we never recommend a liner without handing you the images. Call (877) 644-8036 and we’ll explain what you’re looking at.
Brands We Service in Austin
We install and stand behind parts sourced from professional chimney supply channels. Our Austin trucks carry DuraFlex liner components, HeatShield resurfacing materials for liner restoration, and caps from Olympia Chimney and Famco. Parts are stocked locally, which usually means no multi-week wait for common repairs. See our brands for the full list of what we use and why.
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| Service | Typical range in Austin |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (inspection included) | $175 – $275 |
| Chimney cap installation | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney crown repair | $400 – $900 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $750 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,200 – $2,000 |
| Flue resurfacing (HeatShield) | $700 – $1,100 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $149 – $249 |
What pushes a repair higher in Austin is usually access: steep roofs on Craftsman homes, two-story chases, or a chimney that’s been boxed in by an addition. The quote you approve before we start is the price you pay, and we don’t add line items after the fact.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Austin
We work across Austin’s central and surrounding residential areas, including the older housing stock where chimney repair questions come up most often. Response time for most Austin appointments is within a few business days, and we schedule sweeps and repairs around the burn season so you’re ready before the first cold snap.
- Travis Heights
- Hyde Park
- Clarksville
- Barton Hills
- Allandale
Service Area – Cities Near Austin
Our route extends west and south into the surrounding hill country communities. Homeowners in Rollingwood, TX, Lost Creek, TX, West Lake Hills, TX, and Barton Creek, TX see the same pricing and the same material standards we bring to Austin proper.
Serving Austin, TX — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Austin area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage — if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Chimney Company in Austin
Most Austin appointments can be scheduled within a few business days. During the fall rush, sweeps and cap installations in Travis Heights, Hyde Park, and Clarksville may push out a week or two, so call (877) 644-8036 earlier rather than later if you want the fireplace ready before the first cold snap.
Some older Austin neighborhoods have historic-district or HOA requirements for exterior work, and we’ll note any visible exterior changes like a new cap or crown before we start. Interior repairs like liner installation or flue resurfacing don’t typically require approval. Call (877) 644-8036 and we’ll tell you what applies to your street.
Yes. We cover 78701, 78702, 78703, and 78704 regularly, including Travis Heights, Bouldin Creek, and the east side. Most of the pre-war chimneys we repair in Austin are south of the river or in the central-east neighborhoods, so our route is built around them. Call (877) 644-8036 for a free estimate in any Austin ZIP.
Call Resolute Chimney Sweep at (877) 644-8036 for a free estimate on chimney repair, chimney cleaning, or dryer vent work in Austin. We’ll tell you what the camera shows, what actually needs fixing, and what can safely wait.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees — talk to a local chimney cleaning pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you — the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Austin Customers Say
"Cap keeps the birds out now, which after two springs of scratching noises is worth every penny."
— Henry Kim"Creosote buildup was worse than I realized. He measured it, showed me the glazing on the flue with the camera, and was honest that we were closer to a chimney fire than I wanted to hear."
— Gabriela Castillo"Crown was cracked and taking water. Repaired it rather than quoting a rebuild, which the previous company had pushed hard for."
— Eduardo Reyes