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 Lost Creek, TX
Chimney repair in Lost Creek usually comes down to one thing: these 1970s-to-1990s custom homes were built around fireplaces that have now been through 30 to 50 Texas summers and the occasional hard freeze. Most of the repair work we do here involves chimney caps that have rusted through, flashing that has separated from the roofline, and flue liners that have cracked from years of heating and cooling cycles. Ashton Chimney has served Lost Creek since 2014, and we handle the sweep, the repair, and the sign-off as one company. If you have a fireplace that has not been looked at in years, call (855) 507-9184.
Why Lost Creek Homes Are Different
Lost Creek sits in the wildfire-prone Hill Country interface just west of Austin, and that changes what chimney work means here. The homes are mostly custom ranch and two-story builds from the 1970s through the 1990s on large wooded lots, and many still have their original masonry fireplaces or prefab metal fireboxes paired with factory-built chimney systems. Those systems are now decades old, and the hot, dry summers bake the metal components while the mild winters let them cool and contract. Creosote left from the previous burning season hardens into a glaze that does not brush out easily. Animals move into dormant flues during the long off-season. And because Lost Creek is surrounded by live oak and cedar brush, many neighborhoods require spark arrestors on chimney caps, which means cap replacement here often has to meet a specific local standard, not just whatever is on the shelf at a hardware store.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Lost Creek Services
Most homeowners in Lost Creek first call us for one of two reasons: the fireplace has not been swept in years, or the dryer vent is packed with lint nobody realized was building up. Both are venting systems, and both need regular attention to work safely.
Chimney Sweep in Lost Creek
After a dry Lost Creek summer, technicians regularly pull hardened creosote, bird nests, and squirrel debris out of flues before the first cold snap. The dormant months are exactly when animals look for a quiet place to nest, and oak pollen and leaf fall clog caps and screens. A sweep here is not just brushing soot. It includes checking the cap, the crown, the flashing, and the liner while we are already on the roof. For the details on what a sweep covers in this area, see our Chimney Sweep in Lost Creek page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Lost Creek
Lint is the leading cause of dryer fires in the United States, and in Lost Creek, long vent runs through two-story walls and attics make the problem worse. Every foot of that run adds resistance, and every bend collects more lint. We clean the full vent from the dryer to the exterior termination, not just the first few feet behind the machine. That is the difference between a vent that looks clean and a vent that actually is clean. See our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Lost Creek page for the full scope.
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 Lost Creek
Most of the chimney repairs we handle in Lost Creek trace back to the age of the housing stock and the way the local climate stresses exterior components. Homes built in the 1970s through the 1990s often have original flashing that has now been through thousands of hot-and-cool cycles, and the metal simply gives out. We also see a lot of cracked crowns and rusted caps, usually caught during a routine sweep. When we recommend work, we show you the evidence on camera before anything is approved. Chimney Repair is the one call that covers inspection, diagnosis, and the fix itself.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
If there is no cap at all, or the existing cap has rusted through enough to let rain and animals into the flue, it needs to be replaced.
What it costs in Lost Creek
Cap installation in Lost Creek typically runs $180 to $340 for a standard single-flue cap of professional-grade material.
How we do it
We measure the flue, select a stainless or copper cap matched to the existing chimney, secure it to the crown, and confirm the spark-arrestor mesh meets the neighborhood requirement.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
Heavy rust, warped mesh, or a cap that has blown off entirely are all signs the old cap has reached the end of its useful life.
What it costs in Lost Creek
Replacement ranges from $180 to $340, with the same professional-grade material used for a full cap.
How we do it
We remove the damaged cap, clean the mounting surface, install a properly sized replacement from our suppliers, and verify the crown is still sound underneath.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
If a camera inspection shows cracks, gaps, or spalling in the existing clay liner, or if the chimney was built without a liner, the flue is unsafe to use as-is.
What it costs in Lost Creek
Liner installation here typically runs $1,800 to $4,300 depending on the flue height and whether it is a gas, wood, or oil application.
How we do it
We run a camera to document the current condition, size the new liner to the appliance, and pull a DuraFlex stainless system through the flue, then insulate and terminate it at the cap.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Lost Creek
| Item | Typical range in Lost Creek |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation or replacement | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,800 – $4,300 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $250 – $600 |
Do I need a new chimney liner in Lost Creek, or can the old one be repaired?
It depends on what the camera shows. Small cracks can sometimes be addressed with HeatShield resurfacing, which restores the flue without a full liner replacement. Larger damage or missing sections usually mean a new stainless liner is the code-compliant path. We will show you the footage before you decide. Call (855) 507-9184 for an exact quote.
Can you fix chimney flashing without replacing the roof?
Yes, in most cases. We replace the counter-flashing and step-flashing around the chimney base and reseal the joint, which stops leaks without touching the roof deck. As long as the surrounding shingles are intact, the repair stays localized to the chimney. Call (855) 507-9184 to schedule an inspection.
Brands We Service in Lost Creek
We install and service professional-grade components from Famco, Copperfield, DuraFlex, and HeatShield. These are the materials chimney professionals specify, not off-the-shelf substitutes. We keep common cap sizes and liner components stocked locally, which shortens turnaround for most Lost Creek repairs. See our brands for the full list.
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| Service | Typical range in Lost Creek |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep with inspection | $180 – $240 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $150 – $250 |
| Chimney cap installation | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,800 – $4,300 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $250 – $600 |
| Chimney crown repair | $350 – $900 |
In Lost Creek, price gets pushed up when a flue has heavy glazed creosote that requires extra mechanical removal, or when roof access is steep and wooded enough to require additional setup. We give an upfront price before any work begins, and we do not add charges after the fact without calling you first.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Lost Creek
Lost Creek covers ZIP code 78746, and most of the streets wind through wooded hillsides that make chimney access a little different from flatter parts of Austin. We are in the area regularly and can usually schedule within a few days.
- The Lost Creek subdivision proper
- Whitemarsh Valley
- Westridge Drive and the hillside streets around it
- Pinnacle
- Barton Creek West
Service Area – Cities Near Lost Creek
Ashton Chimney serves Lost Creek and the surrounding Hill Country communities west of Austin. If you are in West Lake Hills, TX, Barton Creek, TX, Rollingwood, TX, or nearby parts of Austin, TX, the same crew that handles Lost Creek jobs covers your area.
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 About Chimney Company in Lost Creek
Most Lost Creek appointments are scheduled within three to five business days. During the fall rush before burning season, we book out further, so the best time to call is late summer or early fall, before the first cold snap. Call (855) 507-9184 to check current availability.
Some Lost Creek neighborhoods do enforce spark-arrestor requirements because of the surrounding cedar and oak brush. We check the cap against local standards as part of every repair, and we install caps with mesh that satisfies those requirements where they apply.
Yes. We sweep the flue, run the camera inspection, and document what we find. If a repair is straightforward, like a cap or flashing, we can often do it the same day. Bigger work like a liner gets scheduled as a follow-up once you have seen the evidence and approved the quote. Call (855) 507-9184 for a free estimate.
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 Lost Creek Customers Say
"Level two inspection before we bought the house. The report was detailed enough to use as a negotiating point and he explained every photo in it."
— Nia Mosley"Drop cloths everywhere, HEPA vac, and not a speck of soot on the carpet. I'd been dreading the mess for nothing."
— Alicia Hampton"Liner was cracked in two places. He walked me through the repair options honestly, including the one that was cheaper for him and better for me."
— Nisha Patel