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
Austin’s chimneys live a different life than most. The heat and humidity that define Central Texas mean fireplaces get used for holiday mornings and cool evenings, not for six straight months of survival heating. That intermittent use, combined with our clay-rich shifting soils and some very determined local wildlife, creates a specific set of maintenance needs. A chimney sweep in Austin averages $149 – $289, and a level 2 inspection typically runs $249 – $449. Call (361) 420-8585 and we’ll give you a written price before any work begins.
Why Austin Homes Are Different
Walk through Hyde Park or Travis Heights and you’ll see bungalows from the early 1900s with original masonry chimneys. Those flues were built for wood-burning fireplaces without modern liners. Decades of Austin’s freeze-thaw cycles, even the mild ones, have worked on the mortar joints. The clay-rich soil under much of the city expands and contracts with our wet-dry seasons, and that movement travels up through the chimney stack. We regularly see hairline cracks in crown mortar that started as foundation settling, not as a fireplace problem.
Then there’s the wildlife factor. Austin is a major migratory stop for chimney swifts, a protected species that nests inside flues from spring through early fall. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act makes it illegal to disturb an active nest. Homeowners call us in April because they hear chirping behind their firebox and want the birds gone; what they actually need is a chimney cap installed before nesting season begins, and patience until the birds fledge. We schedule around the swifts, not against them.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Austin Services
Austin homeowners call us most often for two things: getting a dirty flue cleaned before it becomes a fire hazard, and figuring out why a gas fireplace won’t light or won’t stay lit. Here’s how each works in this city, with links to the full Austin pages.
Chimney Sweep in Austin
An Austin chimney that gets used a dozen times a year still builds creosote, the tar-like residue that causes chimney fires. The problem here is often compounded by nesting material from chimney swifts and squirrels. A sweep removes the creosote, the debris, the animal nests, and any blockages, then gives you a condition report you can actually understand. We carry professional-grade brushes and industrial vacuums, not box-store substitutes. Chimney Sweep in Austin covers the full process, including what a standard sweep includes and what it doesn’t.
Chimney Inspection in Austin
Most Austin homeowners have never had a camera run through their flue. The shifting clay soil under older neighborhoods means hidden cracks in the liner are not rare, and a visual check from the firebox can’t see the upper third of the flue. A level 2 inspection puts a camera on the inside and shows you exactly what’s there, with photo documentation. That’s the difference between “it’s probably fine” and knowing. Chimney Inspection in Austin explains when each inspection level is appropriate and what we document in the report.
Gas Fireplace Repair in Austin
A gas fireplace that’s been dormant through a Texas summer often greets the first cool November night with a click and no flame. Thermocouples fail, pilot tubes clog with insect debris, and gas valves stick. We diagnose the specific failure, show you the part that needs replacing, and put the written price in front of you before buying anything. The Gas Fireplace Repair in Austin page details common failures and which brands we service.
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.
Brands We Service in Austin
We install and service equipment from Gelco, Olympia Chimney, Famco, and Copperfield, among others. Parts for these brands are stocked locally in our Austin metro warehouse, so most repairs don’t wait on a freight shipment. See our brands for the full list of what we carry and service.
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| Service | Typical range in Austin |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard) | $149 – $289 |
| Chimney sweep (with creosote treatment) | $229 – $389 |
| Level 1 inspection | $129 – $229 |
| Level 2 inspection (with camera) | $249 – $449 |
| Chimney cap installation | $189 – $399 |
| Chimney crown repair | $350 – $750 |
| Flue resurfacing (HeatShield) | $1,500 – $3,500 |
| Stainless steel liner (DuraFlex) | $2,200 – $4,800 |
| Damper repair or replacement | $180 – $450 |
| Gas fireplace service call | $99 – $189 |
What pushes a job above these ranges in Austin is usually access, not labor. Steep rooflines on hillside homes in the western parts of the city, tall chimneys on two-story builds, and extensive creosote from years without a sweep all add time. Whatever the number is, you get it in writing before we start. No surprises at the end.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Austin
We work across the entire Austin metro, from the historic cores to the newer developments east and north. Our Austin dispatch coordinates crews for same-week scheduling in most parts of the city.
- Hyde Park
- Travis Heights
- Mueller
- Circle C Ranch
- Wells Branch
Service Area – Cities Near Austin
Our Austin office also schedules chimney cleaning and inspection work in surrounding communities when homeowners want a crew that’s background-checked and announced by name before arrival. We serve Pflugerville, TX, Hutto, TX, Leander, TX, and Bastrop, TX with the same written-price guarantee we use inside 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 are scheduled within 3 to 5 business days. If you hear animals in your flue, smell smoke backing into the house, or have a cold fireplace on a cold night, call (361) 420-8585 and tell the live person what’s happening. They’ll help you decide if it can wait for the normal schedule or needs faster attention.
Most cleaning and inspection work requires no permit anywhere in Austin. Structural repairs, like rebuilding a chimney crown or replacing a firebox, may need one depending on your local jurisdiction. We handle the details on our end and will tell you during the quote if a permit applies to your job.
Our Austin metro office schedules work throughout the city and into the surrounding communities listed above. If you’re inside the city limits of Austin, we cover you. If you’re just outside, call (361) 420-8585 and we’ll confirm your address. If we can’t get to you, we’ll say so plainly rather than string you along.
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
"Having a vetted person in the house was why we picked them. Background checked, badge, polite. The fireplace has never been cleaner."
- Nadine F."Left no soot anywhere. Even brought a vacuum with a sealed filter. I'd use them again every fall."
- Beth H."Fast and tidy. Fireplace draws properly again."
- Mina K.