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
Ashton Chimney handles chimney repair, sweeping, and dryer vent cleaning across Austin, TX, with a focus on the older masonry fireplaces that fill neighborhoods like Travis Heights, Hyde Park, and Clarksville. Most repair calls we take in Austin involve cracked crowns, shifted clay tile liners, or flashing that’s pulled away from the roofline – problems tied directly to Central Texas clay soil movement and the region’s wet-dry cycles. If your chimney needs a real evaluation, call us at (855) 507-9184.
Why Austin Homes Are Different
Austin’s chimney work is shaped by three things: housing age, soil movement, and burn patterns. The core ZIPs – 78701, 78702, 78703, and 78704 – mix 1920s through 1950s pier-and-beam bungalows with original masonry chimneys alongside 2000s and 2020s infill builds that use prefab wood or decorative gas fireplaces with metal flue liners. The older masonry chimneys were often built from locally quarried limestone and soft mortar, materials that absorb water and break down faster than anything you’d see in Dallas or Houston.
The real difference maker here is expansive clay soil. Austin’s wet-dry cycles make the ground under pier-and-beam homes shift enough to crack chimney crowns, separate mortar joints, and twist clay tile liners out of alignment. We see this constantly in the sloping, oak-shaded lots of 78704 and 78702, where foundation movement shows up first at the fireplace shoulder and chimney cap. Add in sporadic burn seasons – a few fires during short winter cold snaps, nothing for six months – and you get glazed creosote that forms differently than in homes where fireplaces run daily all winter. Summer wildfire smoke days push ash and particulate into unused flues, and the occasional hard freeze spalls exposed limestone.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Austin Services
Two services account for most of what Austin homeowners call us about: chimney sweeping for fireplaces that only get used a handful of times per year, and dryer vent cleaning in homes where the laundry room runs constantly even when the fireplace never lights.
Chimney Sweep in Austin
In Austin, a chimney sweep is as much about masonry evaluation as creosote removal. Because most fireplaces here burn only during short winter cold snaps, creosote sits in the flue for months between fires, hardening into a glaze that a brush alone won’t remove. Our sweeps also look at crown condition, flashing, and liner alignment, since clay soil movement creates problems that a cleaning-only company would miss. For the full scope of this service, see Chimney Sweep in Austin.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Austin
Your dryer vent is a venting system too, and in Austin it’s just as likely to cause a fire if neglected as any fireplace flue. Lint builds up in the transition duct and the wall pipe, especially in older homes with long or crooked vent runs. We clean the full run from the dryer to the exterior termination, because a restricted vent also forces your dryer to work harder in Austin’s already hot laundry rooms. Details on scope and what we find are on the Dryer Vent Cleaning in Austin page.
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 Austin
Chimney repair in Austin usually comes down to water intrusion and structural movement. Older homes in Travis Heights, Hyde Park, and Bouldin Creek were built with limestone and mortar that Central Texas rain and clay soil movement slowly break apart, and by the time a homeowner notices a leak or a musty smell, the crown or flashing has usually been failing for years. Ashton Chimney has served Austin since 2014, and we handle everything from cap replacement to full liner installation using professional-grade materials from Copperfield, DuraFlex, and HeatShield. For the full scope of what we repair, see Chimney Repair.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You hear birds or squirrels inside the chimney, see rust flakes on the hearth, or smell a damp, sooty odor that gets worse after rain.
What it costs in Austin
Chimney cap installation in Austin typically runs $125 – $260 for a standard stainless or galvanized cap, with multi-flue caps running $350 – $650.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, select a cap sized to the crown, and secure it with mechanical fasteners so it stays put through Austin’s wind and hail events.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
You see cracked flue tile pieces in the firebox, smell smoke in upstairs rooms after a fire, or an inspection finds gaps or misaligned joints in the clay liner.
What it costs in Austin
Stainless steel liner installation in Austin typically runs $2,500 – $5,000 depending on the flue height and whether the old liner has to be broken out first.
How we do it
We size the new liner to the appliance and flue dimensions, then install a DuraFlex stainless liner and insulation, sealing the top and bottom with proper terminations.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The crown has visible cracks, spalling chunks of mortar, or water stains bleeding down the chimney exterior after rain.
What it costs in Austin
Crown repair in Austin typically costs $450 – $900 for a resurfacing job, and $1,200 – $2,800 if the crown needs to be rebuilt from scratch.
How we do it
We remove the failing surface, apply a proper crown mix with a slight slope to shed water, and often recommend a Gelco crown sealer to bond and waterproof the new surface.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Austin
| Item | Typical range in Austin |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $125 – $260 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $125 – $1,600 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $5,000 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $250 – $800 |
| Chimney crown repair | $450 – $2,800 |
Does a cracked chimney crown really need immediate repair in Austin?
Yes, because any crack lets water into the masonry, and Austin’s hard freezes expand that water into bigger cracks within a season. The damage compounds quickly, and a $600 crown repair now beats a $2,800 rebuild later.
Can you reline an older clay tile chimney, or does it need full replacement?
Often a HeatShield resurfacing restores the flue without removing the old tiles, as long as the structure is sound. We’ll show you camera footage before recommending any liner work, so you make the call with real evidence.
Brands We Service in Austin
We stock and install parts from Copperfield, DuraFlex, HeatShield, and Gelco, and keep common cap sizes and flashing materials on hand for Austin’s limestone and brick chimney stock. See our brands for what we use and why we don’t substitute hardware-store parts.
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| Service | Typical range in Austin |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard, Level 1) | $189 – $329 |
| Chimney sweep (heavy creosote, Level 2) | $350 – $650 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $89 – $189 |
| Chimney cap installation | $125 – $260 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $125 – $1,600 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $5,000 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $250 – $800 |
| Chimney crown repair | $450 – $2,800 |
Prices in Austin push higher when a flue has heavy glazed creosote that takes multiple passes to remove, or when an older brick chimney needs scaffolding because it sits on a steep roofline in neighborhoods like West Lake Hills. Every job gets a written quote before we start, so the number we quote is the number you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Austin
We work throughout Austin’s core neighborhoods, with most calls coming from the older housing stock where masonry fireplaces are the most common. We typically schedule Austin work within a few days, with more flexibility in the spring and fall when the demand for pre-winter sweeps hasn’t peaked yet.
- Travis Heights
- Hyde Park
- Clarksville
- Bouldin Creek
- Rosedale
Service Area – Cities Near Austin
Austin sits at the center of our service area, but we regularly work in the surrounding communities where older masonry and newer custom homes share similar chimney and venting issues. We also serve Rollingwood, TX, Lost Creek, TX, West Lake Hills, TX, and Barton Creek, TX.
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 liner installations and crown repairs don’t require a city permit in Austin, but if we’re doing structural work that touches the roofline, we’ll check local requirements before starting. We’ll tell you if a permit is needed and handle the paperwork on our end.
Even if you only burn a few fires each winter, an annual sweep is the right interval in Austin because sporadic burning lets creosote harden into a glaze that gets harder to remove the longer it sits. Homes with heavy fireplace use should aim for a sweep every 25 to 30 burns, and call (855) 507-9184 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
We schedule most Austin calls within three to five business days, and we try to keep spring and fall appointments flexible since those are the times homeowners actually think about their fireplaces again. Call (855) 507-9184 and we’ll find a slot that works with your schedule.
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
"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