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 The Hills, TX
Chimney repair in The Hills almost always starts the same way: a homeowner calls about a sweep, and our camera finds something the previous company missed. The Hills is a Hill Country luxury enclave in 78738 where homes are large custom builds from the 1990s through 2010s. Nearly every chimney we work on here is a high-volume, designer masonry fireplace or an outdoor limestone kitchen flue, not a utilitarian heating pipe. Tall vaulted great rooms put fireplaces at the center of expensive stonework, so a cracked crown or failing flashing is not a small cosmetic problem. It is a water leak pointed at a wall full of custom finishes. Call Resolute Chimney Sweep at (877) 644-8036, and we will tell you exactly what the camera shows before we quote a repair.
Why The Hills Homes Are Different
The Hills sits on steep limestone terrain that shapes every job we do here. Chimneys on multi-level rooflines need ladder setups and roof access plans that flat-lot subdivisions never require. A chimney on a three-story elevation with a 10/12 pitch is a different job than the same flue on a single-story tract home, and we plan for it before we arrive.
The housing stock matters just as much. These are predominantly custom luxury homes built between the 1990s and 2010s, and the fireplaces were designed as architectural features, not heat sources. Tall vaulted great rooms mean longer flues. Multiple flues on one chase are common. Many homes have a wood-burning box inside and a gas-log or gas-insert setup alongside it. Outdoor masonry fireplaces and pizza ovens built from local limestone are everywhere here, and they get used hard through the fall and spring while the indoor fireplaces sit idle.
Central Texas heat and long dry spells do something specific to chimneys in The Hills. A wood-burning fireplace idle for six months lets creosote harden into a glaze that a basic brush and rod cannot remove. Dry weather invites birds, wasps, and dust daubers into flues and caps. Then a rare hard freeze hits, and the moisture already trapped in a masonry crown or limestone cap expands and cracks it. Oak pollen and cedar season load up spark arrestors and rain caps, which restricts draft the first time the homeowner lights a fire. None of this is unique to one street. It is the pattern across the entire 78738 area, and the outdoor covered-patio fireplace is usually the dirtiest flue on the property because no one thinks to sweep it.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main The Hills Services
Most calls from The Hills start with one of two problems: a fireplace that has not been cleaned in years, or a dryer vent that is packed with lint and taking forever to dry a load. Both are combustion and exhaust safety issues, and both are handled by the same crew.
Chimney Sweep in The Hills
A chimney sweep in The Hills means more than running a brush up a flue. Our techs inspect the full system, including outdoor fireplaces that other companies skip. The steep limestone terrain and custom rooflines mean we plan access carefully before any work begins. Long dry spells harden creosote, so mechanical rotary cleaning is often required instead of a basic push rod. We also check caps and spark arrestors that collect oak pollen, cedar debris, and insect nests during the long idle months. If the camera finds structural damage during the sweep, we can quote the repair on the spot. See the full scope on our Chimney Sweep in The Hills page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in The Hills
Dryer vents in The Hills run longer than average because laundry rooms sit deep inside large custom floor plans, often on the second floor. Lint builds up in those long runs, and a restricted vent is a leading cause of residential structure fires. Every vent cleaning includes a camera inspection and photo report so you see the before and after. We clean from the dryer to the exterior termination, checking the hood and damper as well. Most homes in The Hills have not had the vent cleaned since the house was built. That is a problem worth fixing this month. Full details are on our Dryer Vent Cleaning in The Hills page.
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.
Chimney Repair in The Hills
Most chimney repair work in The Hills starts with water. The area’s rare hard freezes crack mortar crowns and limestone caps, and the long dry spells mean homeowners do not notice the damage until a spring storm pushes water into the chase. Custom luxury homes from the 1990s and 2000s are now reaching the age where flashing, crowns, and liners fail on a schedule. When that happens on a designer masonry fireplace surrounded by expensive stonework, the repair has to be exact and invisible, not a patch job. Our full scope is outlined on our Chimney Repair page, and the work below covers what we see most often here.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You can hear birds or rustling inside the flue, see nests or debris at the top, or notice water stains on the firebox floor after heavy rain.
What it costs in The Hills
Chimney cap installation in The Hills typically runs $245 to $670 depending on flue size and material, with custom caps for oversized designer flues landing higher.
How we do it
We measure the flue, install a stainless or copper cap sized for the exact opening, and seal the base so rain and pests stay out without restricting draft.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
A brown water stain spreads across the ceiling near the chimney chase, or you can see daylight through rusted flashing from the attic side.
What it costs in The Hills
Flashing repair in The Hills typically runs $475 to $855 because multi-level rooflines and limestone facades make access slower and the old flashing harder to remove.
How we do it
We remove the old flashing, install new step and counter flashing from Copperfield, and seal every seam with the right caulk and fasteners for Central Texas weather swings.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete crown has hairline cracks, spalling, or missing chunks, and water is wicking into the brick or stone below the cap.
What it costs in The Hills
Crown repair in The Hills typically runs $160 to $410 for crack sealing and resurfacing, with full crown rebuilds priced by square footage.
How we do it
We clean the crown, fill cracks with a flexible sealant, and apply a crown coat that sheds water instead of absorbing it, which matters when freezes arrive.
What Chimney Repair Costs in The Hills
| Item | Typical range in The Hills |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $245 – $670 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $475 – $855 |
| Chimney crown repair | $160 – $410 |
Larger custom caps, steeper roof access, and stonework matching push prices toward the top of these ranges. The quote you get is the price you pay, approved before any work starts.
Do I need a chimney liner replacement in The Hills?
Only if the camera shows cracks, gaps, or missing mortar joints inside the flue. We use DuraFlex flexible liner systems and HeatShield resurfacing when relining is required. If the liner is intact, we will tell you plainly and not sell a replacement.
Can you repair an outdoor limestone fireplace?
Yes. Outdoor fireplaces in The Hills collect soot, spider webs, and dust dauber nests in the flue, and the limestone caps crack from freeze cycles. We clean and repair outdoor masonry flues as part of the same visit, not a separate call.
Brands We Service in The Hills
We stock and install parts from Copperfield, DuraFlex, HeatShield, and Gelco, sourced through professional chimney supply channels. That means repair components are the same ones specified by industry standards. Local stock means most common parts go in within a week of the estimate. See the full brand list on our brands page.
See the difference
Before
After
Before
After
Before
AfterPricing for Chimney Company in The Hills, TX
| Service | Typical range in The Hills |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard, one flue) | $170 – $245 |
| Chimney sweep with rotary cleaning | $250 – $400 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $110 – $185 |
| Chimney cap installation | $245 – $670 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $475 – $855 |
| Chimney crown repair | $160 – $410 |
Prices in The Hills run slightly above flat-land suburbs because of steep rooflines, longer flues on vaulted great rooms, and the care required around custom stonework. Every quote is flat and approved before we begin, and the camera inspection is included with every service, not billed as an add-on.
Neighborhoods We Serve in The Hills
We cover the entire 78738 ZIP code and the surrounding Hill Country communities. Most service calls in The Hills are scheduled within a few days, and we group jobs by area to keep response times short.
- The Hills village core
- Lakeway Highlands area
- Serene Hills
- Rough Hollow
- Apache Shores
Service Area – Cities Near The Hills
Resolute Chimney Sweep works throughout the Lake Travis corridor and the surrounding Hill Country. We regularly serve homeowners in Lakeway, TX, Briarcliff, TX, Barton Creek, TX, and Hudson Bend, TX. If you are within a reasonable drive of our Georgetown base, we will schedule the job.
Serving The Hills, TX — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the The Hills 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 The Hills
Most calls in The Hills are scheduled within three to five business days. Steeper rooflines and larger custom homes mean we plan crews and equipment ahead, so same-day service is not something we promise. Call (877) 644-8036 for the next open slot.
Most exterior chimney repairs fall under standard maintenance and do not require approval, but every HOA in The Hills has its own rules about visible caps and stonework changes. We will match materials to the existing structure, and you should confirm any HOA requirement before we start.
Yes. Multi-level rooflines and steep limestone terrain are normal in The Hills. We bring the ladder setups and roof access equipment needed for the job, and we inspect the route before any repair quote is finalized so the price reflects real access conditions.
Call Resolute Chimney Sweep at (877) 644-8036 for a free estimate on chimney repair, sweeping, or dryer vent cleaning in The Hills. We answer with the scope, the price, and the camera evidence to back it up.
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 The Hills 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