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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.
Fast, Reliable Dryer Vent Cleaning Across Lost Creek
Dryer vent cleaning in Lost Creek typically runs $145 – $225 for a standard single-dryer home, with larger properties on wooded lots running $190 – $300 when runs are long or the exterior hood needs replacement. Most jobs in 78746 are completed in one visit, and we schedule within a few days of your call. If you live off Lost Creek Boulevard or anywhere in the neighborhood, you already know what the live oaks do to rooflines and exterior vent hoods. We’ve spent years clearing those same runs, and we know what a shaded termination does to airflow. Call (877) 644-8036 for a free estimate.
Why Resolute Chimney Sweep Is Lost Creek’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
Lost Creek homeowners don’t call us because the dryer broke. They call because it’s taking two cycles to dry a load, the laundry room feels humid, or they saw the outside hood hanging open with oak leaves jammed inside. Those are the calls we answer most often in 78746, and they usually trace back to a vent run that hasn’t been touched in years.
Brent Calloway built Resolute Chimney Sweep around follow-through. If we find a damaged hood, a separated duct joint, or a run packed with matted lint, we tell you what we found and what it takes to correct it. We don’t leave a partially cleared vent and call it done. That’s the standard we bring to every Lost Creek job.
Our Dryer Vent Cleaning team knows the housing stock here. Large custom homes from the 1970s through 1990s, long vent runs with multiple elbows, exterior terminations tucked under the same oak canopy that shades the roofline. A technician who only sees suburban track houses won’t recognize half of what we pull out of Lost Creek vents.
We also carry real replacement parts. That matters on older vents where the hood is cracked or the damper flap has seized. We install professional-grade components from Olympia Chimney and Famco, not whatever plastic hood the hardware store has on the shelf.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Dryer Vent Cleaning Services in Lost Creek
Dryer Vent Cleaning
We clean the full run from the dryer connection to the exterior termination. In Lost Creek, that often means clearing live-oak leaves, acorns, and squirrel nesting from the hood before we ever touch the internal lint. Shaded terminations stay damp here, so lint clumps into dense mats that a simple brush won’t always dislodge. We run a rotating brush through the full duct, then verify airflow at the termination with a measurable reading. You hear the difference when the dryer fires up.
Dryer Vent Inspection
Not every home needs a full cleaning immediately. Some need an honest assessment first. We inspect the full run with a camera, document what we find, and show you the footage so you can see the condition yourself. That’s standard procedure for us in Lost Creek, where long multi-turn runs hide lint at elbows you’ll never see from the laundry room. If the vent is clear, we say so. If it’s not, you see exactly why.
Exterior Vent Hood and Termination Clearing
On a wooded lot off Lost Creek Boulevard, our tech pulled a dryer vent run whose outside hood was packed with live-oak leaves and acorns and whose internal lint trap had matted into a felt-like blanket from years of short, humid drying cycles. We cleared the full run, replaced the damaged hood, and verified airflow at the termination; the homeowner noticed towels drying in one cycle again. That’s a typical Lost Creek vent hood after a spring storm. We clear it, check the damper and gasket, and replace the hood if it’s cracked or seized.
Annual Vent Maintenance for Large Properties
Lost Creek homes often run two or more dryers, especially with guest quarters or separate laundry areas. That means a bigger vent network, more elbows, and more places for lint to collect. We set up an annual maintenance schedule that matches how often each vent actually runs. It’s not a one-size-fits-all timetable. It’s based on what your specific ducts look like and how often the machines cycle.
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.
Trusted Brands We Service in Lost Creek
We stock and install components from professional supply lines, not retail substitutes. For dryer vent work that means hoods and termination components from Famco and Olympia Chimney, plus ducting specified for long residential runs. When a hood is damaged or a damper has failed, we replace it with a part that seals properly against the Central Texas humidity and won’t seize shut after one season under the oaks. That’s what Lost Creek homes need: materials that hold up in deep shade and damp air. We know because we see what fails out here most often.
See the difference
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AfterCommon Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Lost Creek Homes
- Shaded terminations that never dry out. The live-oak canopy keeps most Lost Creek rooflines in shade well into the afternoon. A vent hood on the north side of a 78746 house can stay damp for days after rain. Lint absorbs that moisture, clumps, and blocks airflow long before a visible clog forms.
- Long, multi-turn vent runs on big custom homes. A 1970s or 1980s Lost Creek house often has a laundry room on one side of the structure and a dryer vent that travels twenty or thirty feet with three or four elbows. Every elbow is a lint trap. Intermittent weekend laundry never builds enough heat to push it through.
- Spring storm debris before lint is even the issue. Oak leaves, acorns, and squirrel nests jam exterior hoods after every major storm. A clogged hood reads as a dryer failure indoors: longer cycles, damp clothes, a musty smell. The fix is the hood, not the machine.
- Dryer runs that share a chase with masonry chimneys. Many Lost Creek homes have laundry areas near interior chimney chases. When a vent run passes through the same chase as a deteriorating flue, moisture and even exhaust gases can cross contaminate. We check both systems when the layout allows it, because dryer vents and chimneys share the same stakes.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Lost Creek, TX
A standard dryer vent cleaning in Lost Creek runs $145 – $225 for a single dryer with a relatively straight vent run. Larger custom homes with long multi-turn ducts typically fall in the $190 – $300 range. If the exterior hood needs replacement, add $45 – $95 depending on the component and roofline access. A camera inspection with a photo report is included with every cleaning we perform. We quote a flat price before we start, so you know the number before any work happens. Call (877) 644-8036 for an exact quote on your Lost Creek home. Estimates are free.
We Also Serve Cities Near Lost Creek
Our team covers Lost Creek and the surrounding Hill Country communities. If you’re in West Lake Hills, Austin, Barton Creek, or Rollingwood, we provide the same dryer vent cleaning and inspection work with the same local knowledge of shaded lots, live-oak debris, and long vent runs. If you’re in Lost Creek, you’re already in our service area, and we know the streets and rooflines well.
Serving Lost Creek, TX — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lost Creek 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 – Dryer Vent Cleaning in Lost Creek
In almost every case we see in 78746, a dryer that takes two cycles has a restricted vent run. The cause is usually specific to Lost Creek: a shaded exterior hood that’s packed with live-oak leaves and acorns, a long multi-turn duct with lint matted at the elbows, or a damper flap that’s seized from moisture. We clear the run, confirm airflow, and you’re back to one-cycle drying. Call (877) 644-8036 and we’ll diagnose it.
For a large Lost Creek property with two or more dryers, schedule a cleaning every 12 to 18 months. Homes with long vent runs, shaded terminations, or heavy live-oak debris should lean toward annual service. If you use the machines heavily or have a long run with multiple elbows, once a year is the safe call. We’ll tell you after the first inspection what your specific duct actually needs.
No. A chimney cleaning removes creosote and soot from a fireplace or stove flue. A dryer vent cleaning removes lint and debris from the duct that carries hot air and moisture out of your dryer. We do both, and that matters because dryer vents and chimneys share the same stakes: restricted airflow, heat buildup, and fire risk. Having one qualified company handle both means we see the full exhaust picture of your home.
Yes. Lost Creek’s limestone terrain creates some tall, steep rooflines, and we set ladders accordingly. We use proper ladder safety, roof brackets when needed, and we won’t put a technician in a position we can’t do safely. If the termination is in a difficult spot, we’ll tell you before we start and give you a price that accounts for the access. The cleaning still gets done right.
It doesn’t change your dryer vent needs directly, but it does change your overall combustion and exhaust picture. Gas appliances still produce moisture and combustion byproducts. If you have a gas-log fireplace plus a gas dryer, both systems need inspection on their own schedules. Resolute Chimney Sweep handles both, so one visit can cover the sweep, the vent, and any repair we find along the way.
If your dryer is slow, your laundry room feels damp, or you haven’t looked at the vent hood in years, call (877) 644-8036 for a free estimate. We’ll give you a straight answer about what’s going on in your ducts and what it takes to fix it. Resolute means we see it through.
Written by Brent Calloway, Owner at Resolute Chimney Sweep, serving Lost Creek since day one.