Masonry repair
Sweep & inspection
Caps & crowns
Flue relining
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.
Trusted Chimney Repair for Cedar Park Homeowners
Chimney repair in Cedar Park isn’t a single fix, it’s a diagnosis. The flue liner, the crown, the flashing, the cap, the mortar joints: each one fails in its own way, and each failure lets water, smoke, or carbon monoxide go somewhere it shouldn’t. Ashton Chimney repairs the whole system, not just the symptom. Led by Nolan Pruett, our crews work across Cedar Park, Anderson Mill, and Brushy Creek doing everything from minor mortar repointing to full stainless liner installations. We name the products we install – DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, Copperfield – so you know exactly what’s going into your home. Call us at (855) 507-9184 for a free estimate.
Chimney Cap Installation
Chimney Cap Installation keeps rain, birds, squirrels, and leaves out of your flue while adding a spark arrestor that keeps embers from landing on your roof. In Cedar Park, where spring storms roll through and attic-nesting squirrels are persistent, our Chimney Repair in Cedar Park includes properly installed caps that are one of the cheapest insurance policies a chimney owner can buy. We install copper and stainless caps from Copperfield and Famco, sized to your flue type and chimney configuration, and we mortar and mechanically anchor them so Central Texas wind doesn’t send them into your neighbor’s yard.
When to Install a Cap
You need a cap any time your flue is open to the sky, which is almost any chimney without one already. If you’ve heard scratching or chirping coming from the chimney, or if you smell a damp, organic odor near the fireplace after a rain, those are classic open-flue symptoms. A new construction chimney should never be left uncapped between build-out and first fire.
What We Install
We install external-mount and slip-in caps, depending on your flue setup. Copper caps from Copperfield outlast the typical galvanized hardware-store cap by decades and develop a patina that ages well against clay tile roofs common in older Cedar Park neighborhoods.
Styles & brands we work with
Chimney Cap Replacement
Chimney Cap Replacement is necessary when a storm has dented or blown off your existing cap, when the mesh screen has rusted through, or when the original cap was undersized for the flue. Cedar Park gets hail; we’ve seen caps with perforated lids and missing side screens after a single bad March storm. If your cap is more screen-hole than screen, it’s no longer stopping embers or animals, and what’s left of it may be obstructing draft.
Hail and Wind Damage
We replace galvanized caps that rust at the weld points, which is where most failures start. A rusted cap eventually collapses into the flue or flies off entirely. If you see metal shards in the firebox or on the roof after a storm, call us before the next one.
Upgrading to a Better Cap
Replacement is also the moment to upgrade to a stronger material than what the builder installed. Copperfield stainless caps with bolted construction handle the wind loads we see in Cedar Park’s exposed ridge lines better than thin sheet-metal caps. We’ll match the cap to your flue’s dimensions and the appliance type, since wood stoves and gas inserts need different clearances.
Chimney Liner Installation
Chimney Liner Installation is the difference between a safe venting system and a fire waiting to happen. A flue liner protects the masonry around it from heat and corrosive byproducts, and it provides a correctly sized passage for smoke and gases to exit your home. Older Cedar Park homes often have original clay tile liners with cracked joints or missing sections, and many were built with limestone-block chimneys that were never lined at all.
Why We Use DuraFlex
For reline jobs, we install DuraFlex stainless liner systems, a flexible, UL-listed product we specify for wood, gas, and oil appliances. DuraFlex lets us reline an existing chimney without tearing out masonry, and the material is rated for the specific exhaust temperatures and condensation conditions your fuel produces. We’re not substituting hardware-store stovepipe.
When HeatShield Makes More Sense
In cases where the existing clay liner is cracked but still structurally intact, we may recommend HeatShield resurfacing instead of full replacement. HeatShield is a cerfractory material we apply inside the damaged liner, restoring the flue walls and sealing gaps, with documentation that meets code. It’s a cost-effective repair path with a manufacturer warranty, and Ashton Chimney is certified to perform it. Call us at (855) 507-9184 and we’ll explain whether relining or resurfacing fits your chimney.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Chimney Flashing Repair stops the most common source of chimney-related roof leaks. Flashing is the metal transition where the chimney passes through your roofline, and Cedar Park’s freeze-thaw cycles between January and March flex that metal until seams separate and caulk fails. We replace step flashing, counter-flashing, and apron flashing with materials that move with the house instead of fighting it.
Symptoms of Failed Flashing
Water staining on your ceiling near the fireplace, peeling paint on chimney siding, or a musty smell upstairs after a hard rain often points to flashing, not shingles. We look for nail pops, lifted counter-flashing, and dried-out sealant lines when we inspect. A roof patched around a chimney without addressing the flashing will leak again in the same spot.
What Proper Flashing Looks Like
We cut reglet seams into the mortar and tuck counter-flashing into the joint, rather than relying on surface caulk. That detail is what separates a repair that lasts ten years from one that lasts one. Our flashing work is integrated with any crown or masonry repair we do in the same visit, so the entire water-shedding system is sound.
Chimney Crown Repair
Chimney Crown Repair fixes the concrete or mortar slab that caps the top of your chimney and sheds water away from the flue. When a crown cracks, water seeps into the masonry below and accelerates spalling, which is why Cedar Park chimneys with hairline crown fractures look fine for years and then suddenly need thousands in brick replacement. We repair crowns with a proper bond break and under-drip edge where possible, not just a cosmetic skim coat.
The Gelco Difference
For cracked and eroded crowns, we apply Gelco crown repair products, a waterproof sealant system that flexes with temperature swings instead of cracking like concrete patch. A crown needs an overhang or drip edge to keep water from running down the chimney sides. We rebuild that profile when it’s missing, which is most of the time in Cedar Park’s older subdivisions.
When Repair Beats Replacement
A crown with minor cracks and pitting can be repaired and sealed in one visit. A crown that’s crumbling or has exposed rebar usually needs to be recast. We’ll photograph the damage and show you on the inspection camera what we’re seeing, so you’re not taking a quote on faith.
Chimney Repair Companies
Chimney Repair Companies in the Cedar Park area range from how much Chimney Repair costs to consider when choosing between full-service chimney specialists like us and roofers who’ll flash a chimney on their way to a roof replacement. The difference matters when the problem is inside the flue, not on the roof surface. Ashton Chimney performs the sweep, the camera inspection, the liner work, the crown repair, and the venting checks under one roof, so there’s no hand-off between a cleaning company and a repair sub you’ve never met.
What to Ask a Repair Company
Ask whether they’re certified for liner work, which products they install by name, and whether they’ll give you camera footage of their findings. If they can’t answer all three, you’re gambling. Also verify they carry liability insurance specific to chimney work, since flue fires and CO incidents can put you on the hook with an uninsured contractor.
Why Single-Company Accountability Matters
One call covers inspection, cleaning, and any follow-up repair work, and we don’t outsource liner or cap installation to anyone. The person who diagnoses your chimney problem is the same company that fixes it. That accountability means our estimates are honest; we have to stand behind them with our own crews.
Chimney Masonry Repair
Chimney Masonry Repair covers the bricks and mortar of the chimney itself: repointing deteriorated joints, replacing spalled brick, rebuilding the top courses, and repairing the smoke chamber where necessary. Cedar Park’s clay-heavy soil and seasonal drought cycle cause foundation settling that shows up as stair-step cracks in brickwork. We repair masonry before water intrusion turns a $600 repoint into a $6,000 rebuild.
Spalling and Mortar Joints
Spalling is what happens when brick faces pop off, usually because trapped water inside the brick expands. You’ll see brick bits on the ground at your chimney base or a rough, pitted surface up close. Repointing means cutting out old mortar and tuckpointing fresh mortar that matches the existing joint profile and color, so the repair doesn’t look like a patch.
Smoke Chamber Repair
Above the firebox, the smoke chamber funnels smoke into the flue, and we often find corbeled brick with missing mortar and mismatched dimensions in that space in Cedar Park homes built before the 1990s. We parge these chambers smooth and maintain the correct transition to the flue liner. A poorly shaped smoke chamber is a common cause of backdrafting and smoky living rooms, and fixing it measurably improves fireplace performance.
Brands We Service
Ashton Chimney installs and repairs with products from DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, and Copperfield. We’ve installed DuraFlex stainless liner systems in dozens of Cedar Park, Chimney Repair – Anderson Mill, and Brushy Creek chimneys, and we know the installation tolerances that keep a flexible liner from kinking on a curved flue path. Our teams are certified for HeatShield resurfacing work, which means we can restore a clay liner without demolition when conditions allow.
On the cap and crown side, we spec Copperfield stainless and copper caps and Gelco crown sealants because they hold up to hail, UV exposure, and the sudden temperature swings Cedar Park gets when a norther blows through. Whether you have an existing DuraFlex liner that needs inspection or a crown that needs a Gelco re-coat, call us at (855) 507-9184 and we’ll tell you what we found and what it needs.
See the difference
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- Water staining on the ceiling near your fireplace. This means water is getting past your chimney somewhere, and the clock is running on your ceiling joists. The most common entry points are failed flashing, a cracked crown, or an uncapped flue.
- Brick chips or mortar dust at the base of the chimney. That’s spalling, and it means water has already saturated the face of the brick. It doesn’t stop on its own, and each freeze cycle in winter takes another layer off.
- A smoky smell in the house when the fireplace isn’t in use. Soot and creosote inside the flue are wicking humidity and pushing odor into your living space. It can also mean a drafting problem is feeding combustion gases back into the room, which is a carbon monoxide concern.
- You hear animals in the chimney. Squirrels, birds, or raccoons in the flue mean you have no effective cap or a damaged one. Beyond the noise, nest material inside a flue is a chimney fire waiting to happen.
- Visible cracks or gaps in the crown or mortar. Any gap wider than a nickel lets water in. If you can see a crack from the ground, it’s already worse up close.
Our Process, Step by Step
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We start with a video camera inspection. Before we recommend anything, we run a camera down the flue and photograph the crown, flashing, and cap from the roof. You see the footage. If there’s no problem, we’ll tell you that too, and nothing gets sold.
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We write the scope and the estimate. You get a line-item quote for exactly what we found, with the product names if materials are involved. No “miscellaneous” charges, no add-ons after the fact.
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We schedule the work and protect the work area. Drop cloths inside, roof protection where needed. We don’t drag soot through your living room, and we clean up the same day.
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We do the repair to manufacturer spec. Liner installs follow DuraFlex or HeatShield installation requirements to preserve the warranty. Flashing and crown work is done to shed water properly, not just to look right from the street.
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We document and explain. You get photos of the finished work, a plain-language summary of what we did and why, and our phone number for any follow-up questions.
How Much Does Chimney Repair Cost in Cedar Park?
Chimney repair pricing in Cedar Park depends on what’s actually wrong, but here’s where most jobs land. A chimney cap installation or replacement typically runs $350 to $900 depending on cap material and flue size. Flashing repair usually runs $400 to $1,200 per side, depending on how much counter-flashing needs to be cut and replaced. Crown resurfacing with a Gelco-type sealant runs $700 to $1,800, while a full recast crown is higher. A stainless DuraFlex liner installation typically starts around $1,800 and goes up with chimney height and access difficulty. HeatShield resurfacing of a clay liner is usually less than full replacement, often in the $1,500 to $2,800 range. Masonry repointing and brick replacement is priced by the brick count and access, typically $15 to $35 per brick plus labor.
What pushes cost up? Chimney height and roof pitch are the big ones; a 30-foot chimney on a 12/12 roof needs staging and safety protocols that a ranch-style chimney doesn’t. A liner that’s collapsed or severely misaligned adds labor. Hidden damage found after we open a wall or crack a crown. What shouldn’t push cost up? Mystery “maintenance” fees, charges for an estimate, and upsells for services you didn’t ask for. Our estimates are free, and you’re never obligated to approve all recommended work at once. We’ll tell you what can wait and what can’t. Call (855) 507-9184 for an exact quote on your chimney.
Our Service Area Near Cedar Park
Ashton Chimney serves Cedar Park, Anderson Mill, Brushy Creek, Jollyville, Leander, Jonestown, Round Rock, Hudson Bend, Wells Branch, Lago Vista, Windemere, and Georgetown. Most inspections in Cedar Park are scheduled within five to seven business days, and we batch appointments by zip code to cut down on drive time for our crews. If you’re in a neighboring community, see our pages for Chimney Repair in Anderson Mill or Chimney Repair in Brushy Creek for local details.
Serving Cedar Park, TX — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Cedar Park area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage — if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chimney Repair in Cedar Park
Chimney repair is any work that restores the structural, water-shedding, or venting function of your chimney, including liner installation, crown repair, flashing replacement, cap replacement, and masonry repointing. The goal is always the same: keep heat and gases moving up and out while keeping water and weather out. Minor repairs can be completed in a few hours; major liner and masonry work may take one to two days.
Most single-item repairs like a cap replacement, flashing repair, or crown seal take between two and four hours on site. A full liner installation or a heat shield resurfacing job is usually a single day with a two-person crew. If masonry rebuilding is involved, expect one to two days plus a short curing time before the firebox is used. Weather is the biggest scheduling variable in Cedar Park, since ladder or staging work should not happen in high wind or rain.
Chimney repair in Cedar Park typically runs between $350 and $3,000 for most single repair jobs, depending on the part and the access conditions. Caps run $350 to $900, flashing $400 to $1,200 per side, crowns $700 to $1,800, liners $1,800 to $3,000 plus height factors, and masonry repointing $15 to $35 per brick. The only way to get an accurate number is a camera inspection, and ours is included at no charge. Call (855) 507-9184 for a free estimate.
Yes. We install DuraFlex stainless liner systems and are certified for HeatShield resurfacing, which means we can inspect, maintain, and warranty work on both products. If you have a DuraFlex liner that needs a level 2 inspection or a HeatShield repair that is cracking or delaminating, we are equipped to handle it. We keep these products in our inventory instead of ordering per job, so turnaround is quicker.
Some repairs are. If you have an active water leak at the chimney during a storm, or if an animal has built a nest in the flue and you smell smoke or gas, call us immediately. For routine cracks, missing mortar, or a bad cap, you usually have time to schedule within a few weeks, but delaying past a winter or spring season adds damage. We prioritize real safety issues for faster scheduling.
Warranty terms vary by the repair and the product. Liner installs carry a manufacturer’s warranty from DuraFlex or HeatShield when installed to spec, and our workmanship is covered by our own guarantee. Crown and flashing repairs are typically covered for one year, but many of these repairs last far longer than that. We’ll tell you the warranty in writing before you commit.
Clear a path from your front door to the fireplace and move any furniture or décor off the hearth. If we’re accessing the roof, ensure the side gate to your backyard is unlocked. Pets should be secured in another room. You don’t need to clean the fireplace beforehand; we expect it to look lived in, and we protect your floors with drops.
Schedule Your Chimney Repair Service in Cedar Park Today
Don’t wait for water damage or a chimney fire to make the repair decision for you. Call Ashton Chimney at (855) 507-9184 to schedule a camera inspection and get a free, line-item estimate for your chimney repair in Cedar Park. One call covers the sweep, the repair, and the sign-off.
Written by the team at Ashton Chimney, serving Cedar Park, Anderson Mill, and Brushy Creek.