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Caps & crowns
Flue relining
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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.
Fast, Reliable Dryer Vent Cleaning Across Lost Creek
Dryer vent cleaning in Lost Creek typically runs $139 – $249 for a single-story home with an accessible duct run, and $189 – $329 when the duct travels through walls or an attic chase to reach an exterior termination. If your dryer takes two cycles to dry a towel, the problem is usually not the machine. It’s the vent. Lost Creek’s 1970s – 90s custom homes were built with long, hidden duct runs that collect lint where nobody looks, and that’s exactly what we scope on every job.
Ashton Chimney serves the 78746 zip code with full-length dryer duct cleaning, camera inspection, and vent termination repair. Nolan Pruett and our techs know the difference between a quick surface swipe and actually clearing the run. Call (855) 507-9184 for a free estimate and we’ll tell you what’s going on in your ducts, with pictures to prove it.
Why Ashton Chimney Is Lost Creek’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
We work on Lost Creek homes every week, and the pattern is predictable. A homeowner off Lost Creek Boulevard loop replaces a dryer, the new one still overheats, and someone finally checks the vent. What we find is usually years of lint matted with live oak pollen, often behind a improvised cap the previous owner screwed over the termination. That’s not a dryer problem. That’s a vent problem.
Our Dryer Vent Cleaning team handles the full duct path, not just the flap. We run a rotary brush the entire length, then push a camera through to show you the before and after. If you’re in Lost Creek, we’re typically at your door within a few days of your call. No hand-off to a separate contractor. No recommendation without camera evidence. That’s the rule Nolan Pruett set from day one, and it’s why Lost Creek homeowners keep our number.
We also carry the professional-grade vent caps, louvered terminations, and pest screens that hold up to Lost Creek’s oak pollen load. Famco and Copperfield parts are what we stock, not the stamped tin you find at the big-box aisle.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Dryer Vent Cleaning Services in Lost Creek
Full-Length Dryer Duct Cleaning and Airflow Verification
In Lost Creek, the dryer duct is rarely a straight shot. Builders in the 1970s through early 1990s ran ducts through walls, floor cavities, and attic chases to reach an exterior wall, and every bend is a lint trap. We clean the entire length with a rotary brush sized to your duct, then measure airflow at the termination with an anemometer. If the number’s low, we find out why before we leave.
Dryer Vent Termination and Cap Inspection/Replacement
The termination is where Lost Creek’s climate does its worst work. Live oak pollen, leaf litter, and the occasional squirrel or wasp nest combine into a felted plug behind the cap. We inspect the termination from the outside and the inside, then replace worn or improvised caps with a proper louvered vent and pest screen. If you’re on a wooded lot near the Lost Creek Country Club, this is a service you’ll need more than once.
Camera Inspection of Hidden Duct Runs
This is the service that separates a real cleaning from a surface wipe. We push a small camera through the full duct path and record what it sees. You’ll see the restriction with your own eyes, then see the clear duct afterward. In Lost Creek, where ducts are buried behind drywall and under attic insulation, this is the only way to know the run is actually clear. We don’t recommend anything without this footage.
Dryer Vent Rerouting and Termination Relocation
Some Lost Creek ducts should never have been run the way they were. A 35-foot run with four elbows through an attic chase is a fire risk and an airflow killer. When the geometry is that bad, we’ll show you the camera footage and explain your options: a shorter reroute, a booster fan, or a new termination point. We don’t push rerouting when cleaning solves the problem. We tell you what the evidence supports.
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.
Trusted Brands We Service in Lost Creek
We stock and install parts from Famco and Copperfield because they’re the brands chimney and venting professionals specify. Not off-the-shelf substitutes. A Flamco louvered vent or a Copperfield pest screen survives Lost Creek’s oak pollen seasons and hard freezes better than the stamped metal you’d find at a hardware store. We carry common sizes on the truck, so a cap replacement on a Westbank Drive home usually happens same visit.
See the difference
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AfterCommon Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Lost Creek Homes
- Improvised terminations and screens: Previous owners screw a piece of window screen over the vent to keep squirrels out. It works until oak pollen and lint mat into felt. Airflow drops to nothing, and the dryer overheats while the homeowner blames the appliance.
- Long, hidden duct runs: 1970s – 90s Lost Creek houses often have 25 – 40 foot ducts with multiple elbows, buried behind drywall or in attic chases. Lint collects mid-run, invisible from either end. A surface swipe at the laundry connection reads “clean” while the restriction sits ten feet in.
- Ducts venting into the same masonry stack as the fireplace: We see this in older Lost Creek custom builds where the dryer was added to a laundry room on an exterior wall with no easy vent path. Lint and creosote are two different fire risks, but they meet in the same stack. That’s a bad combination we flag every time.
- Nests in the duct or behind the cap: The dormant season is when it happens. Dryers sit unused for weeks during mild weather, and birds or squirrels move in. We pull nests out of Lost Creek ducts regularly, especially on large wooded lots where the canopy is thick.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Lost Creek, TX
A standard dryer vent cleaning in Lost Creek runs $139 – $249 for an accessible, single-story duct run under 15 feet. Homes with longer runs, multiple elbows, or ducts through walls and attic chases typically fall in the $189 – $329 range because the job takes longer and requires camera verification end to end. A termination or cap replacement adds $45 – $120 depending on the part and access. If your duct is buried and you want camera footage, that’s included in the cleaning price, not billed as a separate line item. We don’t quote a flat number over the phone for a run no one has seen. But we’ll give you the range above and a firm quote once we inspect. Call (855) 507-9184 for your exact number. Estimates are free.
We Also Serve Cities Near Lost Creek
Ashton Chimney works throughout the West Austin corridor. If you’re in West Lake Hills, Austin, Barton Creek, or Rollingwood, we cover those areas too. Our Lost Creek service area sits right in the middle of it, so a call from any of these neighborhoods puts you on the same schedule as our 78746 customers. Call (855) 507-9184 and we’ll get you on the board.
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 – Dryer Vent Cleaning in Lost Creek
It’s almost always the vent. In Lost Creek’s 1970s – 90s homes, dryer ducts were run long and hidden through walls or attic chases, and lint accumulates mid-run where no one can see it. The dryer works harder, the moisture stays in the clothes, and the appliance gets blamed. We scope the full duct path with a camera to find the restriction before you spend another dollar on a dryer service call. Call (855) 507-9184 and we’ll diagnose it in one visit.
They can share the same stack, and that’s a fire risk we don’t ignore. In older Lost Creek custom builds, we’ve found dryer ducts venting into the same masonry chase as a fireplace flue. Lint and creosote are different fuels, but they don’t need to be in the same space. If we see this on a dryer vent visit, we tell you plainly and run a camera to check what’s happening. Any chimney repair recommendation comes with footage you can see for yourself.
Yes, we typically recommend replacing improvised screens with a louvered vent and an integrated pest screen. On a wooded Lost Creek lot, live oak pollen and leaf litter will clog a flat screen in a season. A proper louvered termination lets the air flow while keeping pests out. We stock Famco and Copperfield parts on the truck, so a replacement usually happens the same day. Call (855) 507-9184 for a cap check.
Live oak pollen is the main culprit. It’s fine enough to pass through most screens, then it mixes with lint and hardens into a mat that blocks airflow. In Lost Creek, the pollen season runs from March through May, and leaf fall adds more debris in the autumn. Homes on large wooded lots often need a vent check every 18 – 24 months instead of the usual 2 – 3 years. If your dryer’s been running hot, call (855) 507-9184 and we’ll tell you what’s actually in your duct.
Only if we see evidence that warrants it, and you’ll see that evidence too. We run a camera through the duct and, if the situation calls for it, a Level 2 chimney inspection to check for creosote buildup or a failing clay-tile liner. If the chimney is fine, we say so. If it’s not, we’ll show you the footage and explain your options, including HeatShield liner resurfacing or a DuraFlex stainless liner if a full reline is needed. No upselling. Just what the camera shows. Call (855) 507-9184 for a straight answer.
Written by Nolan Pruett, Owner at Ashton Chimney, serving Lost Creek and the West Austin corridor since day one.