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 Hornsby Bend, TX
Chimney repair in Hornsby Bend splits between two very different jobs: corrosion repair on older riverbottom homes and first-service corrections on builder-grade fireplaces in the new subdivisions off Pearce Lane. The humid air near the Colorado River accelerates rust on dampers, fireboxes, and caps in ways you won’t see on drier Austin hillsides. Resolute Chimney Sweep handles both ends of that spectrum, and we’ve served Hornsby Bend since 2014. Call (877) 644-8036 when you need a sweep, a vent cleaning, or a repair that actually holds up.
Why Hornsby Bend Homes Are Different
Hornsby Bend sits low, right in the Colorado River floodplain, and that elevation changes how chimneys age. The prairie humidity settles into metal components. Dampers rust. Fireboxes corrode. Caps pit and fail years before they would on a house in the hill country west of Austin. We pull dampers here that look ten years older than the house is.
The housing stock is the other half of the story. Hornsby Bend has two populations living side by side. There are long-time residents on acreage with masonry chimneys and freestanding wood stoves that vent slow, smoky post oak fires. And there are new homeowners in the 78725 corridor subdivisions with factory-built fireplaces that have never been swept because the builder never told them they needed service. Both groups call us for different reasons, and both jobs matter for fire safety.
Central Texas summers leave chimneys idle for months. Creosote hardens into a glaze that’s harder to remove. Birds and wasps move into uncapped flues. Then a hard freeze hits, like the 2021 storm, and everyone fires up the wood stove at once. Cracked masonry and damaged caps show up all at once. We know that cycle, and we schedule for it.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Hornsby Bend Services
Most Hornsby Bend homeowners reach out to us first for one of two jobs. Here’s what each involves locally.
Chimney Sweep in Hornsby Bend
A chimney sweep in Hornsby Bend starts with the realities of this area: hardened creosote from post oak fires in the rural homes, wasp nests and bird debris in uncapped flues, and rusted dampers on the riverbottom lots. We remove the buildup, inspect the full flue, and flag anything structural before it becomes a fire or carbon monoxide hazard. Homes near the floodplain tend to show moisture damage faster, so the inspection part of the sweep matters as much as the cleaning. Chimney Sweep in Hornsby Bend
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Hornsby Bend
Dryer vent cleaning in Hornsby Bend matters because the same humid air that corrodes chimney parts also makes lint stickier. Lint combined with moisture packs into vent runs faster here than in drier parts of the Austin area. Long vent runs common in new construction off Pearce Lane add restriction, which means more buildup and more fire risk. We pull the clog, check the run, and make sure the vent terminates correctly. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Hornsby Bend
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 Hornsby Bend
Chimney repair in Hornsby Bend means correcting what the riverbottom humidity does to metal components and what long summers of disuse do to masonry. We see corroded dampers that won’t seal, cracked crowns from freeze-thaw cycles, and flashing leaks that started years before anyone noticed the water stain on the ceiling. When a sweep turns up a structural problem, we can fix it in the same service relationship, using professional-grade components rather than hardware-store substitutes. That’s the whole point of Resolute: found during the sweep, fixed by us. When the repair calls for relining, we install DuraFlex flexible liner systems and apply HeatShield resurfacing products for liner restoration, work that goes beyond what a basic sweep crew is equipped to do. Our full repair scope is described on the Chimney Repair page.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You can hear birds or see wasps entering the flue, or your cap is so rusted that holes have opened in the mesh.
What it costs in Hornsby Bend
Chimney cap installation in Hornsby Bend typically runs $250 – $450 depending on flue size and cap material.
How we do it
We measure the flue, select a cap from professional lines like Gelco or Olympia Chimney, and secure it to the crown with the right mechanical fasteners, not construction adhesive.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
The existing cap has rusted through, lifted off in wind, or no longer keeps rain and animals out of the flue.
What it costs in Hornsby Bend
Replacing a deteriorated cap in Hornsby Bend runs $280 – $480, including removal of the old unit.
How we do it
We remove the failed cap, inspect the crown underneath for damage, and install the new cap sized to the existing flue tile or liner.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Your sweep shows cracked flue tiles or gaps in the clay liner, or a gas appliance is venting into an unlined or deteriorated chimney.
What it costs in Hornsby Bend
A new stainless liner system for a Hornsby Bend home typically runs $2,300 – $4,500 depending on chimney height and access.
How we do it
We size the liner to the appliance and flue dimensions, install a DuraFlex flexible liner system, connect it at the appliance, and insulate where code requires.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You have a water stain on the ceiling near the chimney, or the metal flashing at the roofline is lifted, rusted, or pulling away from the masonry.
What it costs in Hornsby Bend
Flashing repair in Hornsby Bend typically ranges from $350 – $750, depending on how much of the existing flashing can be reused.
How we do it
We cut and fit new flashing to the chimney and roofline, seal the joints with the correct caulk for masonry-to-metal contact, and test for water entry.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete cap on top of the chimney is cracked, spalling, or has visible gaps where water can reach the masonry below.
What it costs in Hornsby Bend
Crown repair in Hornsby Bend usually lands between $600 – $1,200, depending on square footage of crown surface and the extent of the damage.
How we do it
We remove deteriorated crown material, build the crown back with the correct slope away from the flue, and seal it to shed water rather than hold it.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Hornsby Bend
| Item | Typical range in Hornsby Bend |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $450 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $280 – $480 |
| Flashing repair | $350 – $750 |
| Crown repair | $600 – $1,200 |
| Liner installation | $2,300 – $4,500 |
Those are working ranges, not bids. The rust factor on Hornsby Bend riverbottom homes pushes some jobs toward the top of the range when we have to correct moisture damage before the repair itself. If the crown is shot but the flashing is salvageable, the price reflects what actually needs doing, and we show you the evidence before any work proceeds.
Do I really need a new liner, or is the sweep just trying to upsell me?
You should never take a liner recommendation without seeing the crack, gap, or spalling yourself. We run a camera inspection and show you the footage before quoting a liner. No photograph, no recommendation.
Can a chimney crown be patched, or does it need full replacement?
Small hairline cracks can be sealed with the right crown coat, and that’s often all a Hornsby Bend chimney needs. If the crown has spalled down to exposed aggregate or doesn’t slope away from the flue, a full rebuild is the only repair that lasts.
Brands We Service in Hornsby Bend
We stock and install components from DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, and Olympia Chimney. These are the same product lines certified chimney professionals specify, not what you’ll find on a home-improvement chain shelf. Having them on hand means a repair in Hornsby Bend doesn’t stall waiting for a part. Learn more about our brands.
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| Service | Typical range in Hornsby Bend |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep | $195 – $350 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $110 – $250 |
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $450 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $280 – $480 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $750 |
| Chimney crown repair | $600 – $1,200 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,300 – $4,500 |
What pushes a Hornsby Bend job toward the top of these ranges is usually moisture. Rusted dampers, corroded caps, and flashing that’s been leaking for years all add correction time before the repair itself. We quote the job up front at a flat price before we start, so you’re never surprised by the total.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Hornsby Bend
We work throughout Hornsby Bend’s 78725 ZIP and the surrounding Travis County pocket, from the older acreage lots along the Colorado River to the new subdivisions off Pearce Lane. Here are the areas we’re in most often:
- Colorado River bottom acreage (older rural homes and manufactured housing)
- Pearce Lane corridor subdivisions
- 78725 new-build communities east of Austin
- Travis County rural lots between Hornsby Bend and Manor
- Webberville Road area
For most Hornsby Bend addresses, we can get out within a few days of your call. Booking ahead of cold weather is the smart move here, because the first hard freeze fills the schedule fast.
Service Area – Cities Near Hornsby Bend
Resolute Chimney Sweep works throughout the east Austin metro and the surrounding county. In addition to Hornsby Bend, we regularly serve homeowners in Manor, TX, Rollingwood, TX, Austin, TX, and Lost Creek, TX. If you’re a few minutes outside those lines, call us, and we’ll let you know straight whether we can get to you.
Serving Hornsby Bend, TX — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Hornsby Bend 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 Hornsby Bend
Most Hornsby Bend appointments are scheduled within three to five business days. If you’re calling during the first cold snap of the season, the window stretches, so book the sweep before you need it. Call (877) 644-8036 for the current schedule.
Most repairs like cap replacement, crown work, and flashing repair don’t require a permit in Travis County when they’re done on an existing chimney. Liner installation for a wood-burning appliance generally falls under the same rule. We handle the work to the current code standard either way.
Yes. We’re one company covering the sweep, the vent, and the repair, so a single call can address all three. If we find a structural issue during the chimney sweep and your dryer vent is also overdue, both get resolved in the same service relationship. Call (877) 644-8036 to book.
Call Resolute Chimney Sweep at (877) 644-8036 for a free estimate on chimney cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, or chimney repair in Hornsby Bend. The right material for the repair, the right method for the job, and proof you can see before any work proceeds.
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 Hornsby Bend Customers Say
"Crown was cracked and taking water. Repaired it rather than quoting a rebuild, which the previous company had pushed hard for."
— Eduardo Reyes"Swept it, capped it, and installed a proper damper. The downdraft smell in the summer that we'd lived with for years is gone."
— Rami Haddad"Thorough sweep and a clear report. He was running late from the job before and arrived near the end of the window, though he did call to warn me."
— Emily Thompson