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.
Fast, Reliable Dryer Vent Cleaning Across Windemere
Dryer vent cleaning in Windemere typically costs $129 – $229 for a standard single-story ranch, and most jobs take under 90 minutes from setup to final airflow test. If your dryer runs two cycles per load or the laundry room feels humid while the machine runs, the vent line is almost certainly restricted, and in Windemere’s 78764 zip code that usually means cedar pollen, limestone dust, or lint packed against a termination screen. We work the Windemere area weekly, know the ranch layouts and newer custom builds, and carry rigid fittings, caps, and termination screens sized for both. Call us at (877) 644-8036 and we’ll get you on the schedule before the next laundry-heavy stretch.
Why Resolute Chimney Sweep Is Windemere’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
Windemere homes rarely have just one venting system. A mid-century ranch on a wide lot might have an original masonry fireplace with a clay tile liner, a converted gas insert in a second room, and a dryer vent running through the attic or an exterior wall all on the same property. Most dryer vent companies only look at the 4-inch duct. We look at the entire exhaust picture because we’re chimney technicians first. Brent Calloway built Resolute Chimney Sweep around that difference: when a tech is already on your roof or in your attic for a dryer line, checking the adjacent flue, cap, and flashing isn’t an upsell, it’s the job.
Our Dryer Vent Cleaning service in Windemere also benefits from the repair scope behind it. If we find a crushed transition hose, a rusted termination cap, or a lint-packed screen, we fix it with the right part, not a hardware-store substitute. That means DuraFlex rigid fittings where flex hose has collapsed, and proper screens sized for Central Texas conditions. The name Resolute means we see the damp, restricted line through to a clear, tested exhaust path.
Windemere homeowners also tend to be exact about who works on their house. We understand that. You’ll get a technician who can explain what he found, show you the lint volume pulled, and tell you plainly whether the line needs repair or is fine for another year. No vague warnings, no pressure. We serve Dryer Vent Cleaning in Windemere from Georgetown, which puts us about 20 minutes out for most addresses in the 78764 area. Estimates are free, and the quote you get before the work is the price you pay.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Dryer Vent Cleaning Services in Windemere
Annual Dryer Vent Cleaning with Level 1 Inspection
Most Windemere homes benefit from an annual dryer vent cleaning tied to a Level 1 inspection of all venting systems on the property. The dryer line gets brushed from the appliance to the exterior termination, ground lint is collected, and airflow is measured before and after. The Level 1 portion covers the visible condition of the masonry flue, gas insert, prefab pipe, and termination cap, no disassembly, no disruption. For a ranch with one dryer and one fireplace, this runs $129 – $189. Homes with two dryers or a long attic run add $40 – $60.
Multi-Appliance Vent Audit
This is the service built for the Windemere property with an original masonry fireplace, a converted gas insert, and a dryer vent sharing the same chase or wall. We map every exhaust path on the house, identify where cracked clay tile flue liners might be shedding debris into a shared cavity, and test each termination for proper draft. The audit takes about two hours and runs $199 – $259 depending on roof access and the number of flues. We’ve seen ranch properties in 78764 where three separate venting systems terminate within ten feet of each other, and nobody had looked at two of them in a decade.
Dryer Vent Termination and Cap Clearing
Between the cedar bloom in spring and the dusty months that follow, exterior dryer vent caps in Windemere collect a felt-like mat of pollen, limestone dust, and lint. It starts at the screen, then the flap sticks open or, worse, jams shut. We remove the cap, clean the termination, clear the screen, and replace any rusted or deformed components. This often runs $89 – $129 as a standalone when the interior line is still clear, though we usually pair it with the full line cleaning when we’re already on site.
Transition Hose and Rigid Fitting Replacement
Foil transition hoses collapse, tear, and trap lint at the appliance connection. In Windemere’s older ranches we regularly find transition hoses that have been crushed behind the dryer or sagged into an S-curve. We replace these with rigid or semi-rigid DuraFlex fittings sized to the appliance and the wall penetration. A typical transition replacement with a new aluminum fitting runs $45 – $85, including the part. If the entire visible run through the laundry room needs to be replaced, the cost moves to $150 – $250.
What happens when you call
- 1
A real person answersNo phone trees — you reach a local pro.
- 2
You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
- 3
A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
- 4
You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Windemere
We keep DuraFlex rigid fittings and semi-rigid tubing on the truck, along with proper termination caps and screens, so the most common Windemere repairs happen the same visit. For venting components that need to match an existing system or unusual wall penetrations, we source through the same professional supply channels we use for chimney work: Olympia Chimney and Gelco. That’s the difference between a fitting that holds for a season and one that holds for years. We don’t use retail off-brand parts because a dryer vent is an exhaust system, not a place to save ten dollars on a fitting.
See the difference
Before
After
Before
After
Before
AfterCommon Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Windemere Homes
- Cracked clay tile flue liners migrating debris into shared chases. The original masonry fireplaces in Windemere’s mid-century ranches were built with clay tile liners. Decades of Central Texas heat and hard freezes have cracked many of them, and when the dryer vent runs through the same wall or chase, spalled flue grit can work its way into the duct path. A standard dryer vent cleaning never checks for this. We do, because we’re looking at the whole chase.
- Pollen and limestone dust packing the exterior termination screen. Windemere sits on limestone, and the cedar pollen season is aggressive. Together they form a dense mat on the outside of the vent cap that mimics lint in all the worst ways: restricted airflow, longer dry cycles, higher dryer cabinet temperatures. The fix is regular cap clearing, which takes minutes but requires someone to actually get outside and remove the cap.
- Unused masonry flues becoming pest hospices. When a newer custom build in Windemere converts to a gas insert, the old masonry flue often gets abandoned without being sealed. Birds and wasps move into the chimney crown area, and the adjacent dryer vent termination, usually a few feet away, catches the debris. We find nests within inches of dryer caps more often than most homeowners would believe.
- Damp lint packed against the screen after the rare hard freeze. When Air temperatures drop low enough to freeze a Windemere morning, condensation forms inside the exterior vent cap as warm, moist dryer air hits cold metal. The lint on the screen wets and mats, then dries into a hard crust. Each freeze-thaw cycle adds a layer. The result is a plug that won’t brush loose; it has to be scraped and the cap either cleaned or replaced.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Windemere, TX
A standard single-line dryer vent cleaning in Windemere runs $129 – $189 for a single-story home with a short run to an exterior wall. Attic runs, long distances, and second-story terminations add $40 – $75. Multi-appliance audits that pair the dryer line with a Level 1 inspection of masonry fireplaces and gas inserts run $199 – $259. Transition hose replacement costs $45 – $85, and cap or screen replacement typically adds $35 – $60 on top of the cleaning. These are the price ranges we quote for the 78764 area, and the number we give you before the work is the number on the invoice. Call (877) 644-8036 for a free estimate. Brent Calloway sees to it that every quote reflects the actual condition of your vent line, not a generic menu price.
We Also Serve Cities Near Windemere
Our vent crews cover Windemere and the surrounding communities along the northern edge of Travis County. If you’re in Wells Branch, Pflugerville, Anderson Mill, or Jollyville, the same team that handles dryer vent cleaning in Windemere handles your appointment, with the same parts on the truck and the same free estimate before any work begins.
Serving Windemere, TX — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Windemere 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 Windemere
Yes. When we schedule a dryer vent cleaning on a Windemere property with multiple venting systems, the visit includes a Level 1 visual inspection of the masonry flue and the gas insert vent as part of the job. We’re already on site, on the roof or in the attic, and the marginal cost of looking at the adjacent flues is time, not parts. That said, a full camera inspection or repair of a cracked liner would be a separate service with its own quote. Call (877) 644-8036 and tell us what you have on the property, and we’ll set the visit up correctly.
The most common reason we find in Windemere is a restricted vent line, usually at the exterior termination screen or the transition hose behind the dryer. Limestone dust and cedar pollen build a hard mat on the cap, and foil transition hoses crush or sag. When the dryer can’t push moist air out, it runs longer and the safety thermostat cycles repeatedly. If your dryer still has you running two cycles after a full vent cleaning, the next steps are checking the appliance’s own blower wheel and the vent run’s total length. But start with the vent; it’s the problem in most Windemere homes we visit. Call (877) 644-8036 and we’ll test it.
Every year, even if you use the fireplace only a handful of times between November and February. The reason is the combination of freeze-thaw cycling and the pest pressure we see across Windemere: unused flues accumulate bird and wasp nests, and cracked clay tile liners shed debris whether the fireplace is used or not. We recommend an annual Level 1 inspection paired with either a chimney sweep or, at minimum, a visual check when we’re on site for the dryer vent. It costs less than the alternative of ignoring a cracked liner until it becomes a larger repair.
Both. In Windemere, the hard freezes that arrive a few times each winter cause masonry to contract rapidly, and the heat of the Texas summer expands it just as quickly. That cycling is the primary reason older clay tile flue liners crack. For the dryer vent, the same freezes condense moisture on the cold metal termination screen, turning lint into a hardened crust that builds up over repeated cycles. The effect is slow, but after enough seasons the restriction is real. Annual cleaning resets the clock on both.
First-degree creosote is a sooty, brushable residue that comes off easily with a standard sweep. Third-degree creosote is a hard, glossy, tar-like glaze that forms from restricted airflow and low-temperature fires, and it cannot be brushed off; it requires chemical or mechanical removal. In Windemere it matters because gas insert conversions and infrequently used fireplaces can create exactly the low-temperature, low-draft conditions that produce third-degree creosote. And where a dryer vent shares a chase with an uncleaned flue, the heat and lint from the dryer add fuel to an already compromised system. If you haven’t had the chimney swept in years, say so when you call (877) 644-8036 – we’ll schedule the extra time.
Call Resolute Chimney Sweep at (877) 644-8036 for a free estimate on dryer vent cleaning anywhere in Windemere, including the 78764 zip code. We’ll inspect the line, clear it properly, and tell you honestly what needs attention and what can wait.
Written by Brent Calloway, Owner at Resolute Chimney Sweep, serving Windemere and the greater Austin area.