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 Garfield, TX
Chimney repair in Garfield, TX starts with a simple reality: most homes here sit on acreage, burn wood for real heat, and have chimneys that were installed decades ago or built with the house itself. We inspect and repair masonry fireplaces, factory-built metal chimneys, and freestanding wood stove flues, then fix whatever the camera shows is wrong. Garfield’s humid summers and occasional hard freezes put real stress on crowns, flashing, and liners, so we approach every job as a system check, not a single part swap. Call Ashton Chimney at (855) 507-9184 for a free estimate.
Why Garfield Homes Are Different
Garfield is a small, rural unincorporated community in far east Travis County where nearly every home is on private well and septic, and most properties sit on acreage with wood-burning fireplaces or freestanding stoves used for real heat in winter. That means chimney cleaning and repair here is a rural fire-safety and insurance-compliance service, not an urban cosmetic sweep. The housing stock is dominated by single-family homes on multi-acre lots, including manufactured homes, ranch-style builds, and custom rural homes. Many chimneys are factory-built metal systems, while others are masonry, and a surprising number were owner-installed. Liners, caps, and clearances vary wildly from house to house, so every job starts with a camera inspection. The humid subtropical climate with long hot summers and short, occasionally freezing winters means fireplaces sit idle for months, allowing creosote to harden and animals to nest in flues. Winter ice storms can crack masonry crowns and let water into chimneys. Out here the biggest call driver is not soot but wildlife – raccoons, squirrels, and chimney swifts routinely nest in uncapped flues on wooded lots along the Colorado River corridor and FM 973. Homeowners often discover it only when they light the first fire of the season and the house fills with smoke.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Garfield Services
Most Garfield homeowners call us for two reasons: they need a chimney swept before burning season, or they need a dryer vent cleared before it becomes a fire hazard. Both are critical in a community where homes rely on wood heat and where dryer vents run long distances through walls and crawl spaces.
Chimney Sweep in Garfield
A Garfield chimney sweep means more than brushing soot. We remove creosote, clear animal nests and debris, and run a camera through the flue to check for cracked liners, separated sections, or missing caps. On rural properties with wooded lots, uncapped flues collect leaves, twigs, and nesting material fast. Creosote that hardened over a long idle summer needs mechanical removal, not just a brush pass. We inspect before the first cold snap, because that’s when most problems surface here. See the full scope on our Chimney Sweep in Garfield page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Garfield
Long dryer vent runs are common in Garfield because laundry rooms in ranch-style and manufactured homes often sit far from an exterior wall. That extra distance lets lint accumulate fast, and lint is the leading cause of dryer fires. We clean the full run from dryer to exterior vent, clear bird or rodent blockages, and verify airflow at the termination point. If your dryer takes two cycles to dry a load or the vent flap doesn’t open when the dryer runs, the vent needs attention. Details are on our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Garfield 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 Garfield
Chimney repair in Garfield is rarely a single-spot fix. The freeze-thaw cycles from occasional winter ice storms crack masonry crowns, and long humid summers let water sit against flashing and rust it out. Homes here that were built with wood heat as a primary source see real structural wear: spalled bricks, eroded mortar joints, rusted caps, and liners damaged by chimney fires or simple age. Since many systems on acreage properties were owner-installed, we often find clearances or connections that don’t meet current code. The fix usually starts with a camera inspection, because we don’t recommend any repair without showing you the visual evidence. Our Chimney Repair work covers liner installation, crown repair, flashing replacement, and cap installation, all using professional-grade materials from DuraFlex, HeatShield, and Copperfield.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
Missing or damaged cap, nesting debris in the flue, water streaks running down the chimney face, or you’ve heard animals inside the chimney.
What it costs in Garfield
Chimney cap installation in Garfield typically runs $395 – $560 including the cap and mounting hardware.
How we do it
We measure the flue, set a stainless or copper cap sized for proper draft, secure it with mechanical fasteners, and confirm the termination spark arrestor meets code for your appliance type.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water staining on the ceiling near the chimney, rusted or lifted flashing, damp drywall, or visible gaps where the roof meets the chimney.
What it costs in Garfield
Chimney flashing repair in Garfield generally runs $450 – $750 depending on how much of the roof penetration has to be cut out and replaced.
How we do it
We lift the shingles, remove the old flashing, install new step and counter flashing with proper overlap, and seal the transition so water runs past the penetration instead of into it.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
Cracked or spalled concrete at the top of the chimney, standing water on the crown, or crumbling mortar around the flue opening.
What it costs in Garfield
Chimney crown repair in Garfield typically runs $550 – $850 when a proper crown with a drip edge and expansion clearance is poured.
How we do it
We chip out the deteriorated crown, build a form that lets the new concrete extend past the brick line, pour and slope the crown, and seal around the flue so water can’t pool against it.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Garfield
| Item | Typical range in Garfield |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $395 – $560 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $450 – $750 |
| Chimney crown repair | $550 – $850 |
Prices shift in Garfield when a chimney sits on a steep roof pitch, when multiple flues share one crown, or when the old flashing was installed against a metal roof instead of shingles.
Do I really need a new liner if the camera shows cracks?
Not always. If the damage is limited to small cracks or surface spalling, HeatShield resurfacing can restore the flue without full replacement. We only recommend full liner replacement when the existing liner is compromised enough that patching won’t hold up.
Can you repair my chimney in summer when I’m not using it?
Yes, and summer is often the best time in Garfield. Dry, warm weather means mortar and sealant cure properly, and we can fix crowns and flashing without rushing before a cold snap. Call (855) 507-9184 for a free estimate.
Brands We Service in Garfield
We install and service chimney systems built from DuraFlex stainless liners, HeatShield flue resurfacing material, and Copperfield caps and termination components. We stock common liner and cap sizes locally in trailers stocked for Travis County jobs, so most Garfield repairs can be quoted and completed in a single visit. See our brands for the full list and what each product is rated for.
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| Service | Typical range in Garfield |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard) | $179 – $249 |
| Chimney sweep with camera inspection | $249 – $329 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $129 – $189 |
| Chimney cap installation | $395 – $560 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $450 – $750 |
| Chimney crown repair | $550 – $850 |
What pushes a price up in Garfield is access: steep roof pitches on custom rural homes, long ladder runs from the ground to the chimney top, and flues that have to be worked on from a lift instead of a roof ladder. We give a flat-price sweep quote before we book, and no repair starts without a written scope and your sign-off on the camera findings.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Garfield
We cover all of the 78617 ZIP code and the surrounding rural properties across the eastern Travis County side of Garfield. Most jobs here are within a 30 – 45 minute drive from our Cedar Park base, and we schedule Garfield calls on a dedicated route day when we can group nearby visits.
- Garfield along FM 973
- Colorado River corridor properties
- Webberville Road area
- Upper Elgin Road acreage
- Blue Goose Road and surrounding streets
Service Area – Cities Near Garfield
We also serve the communities around Garfield, including Hornsby Bend, TX to the south, Onion Creek, TX further west, Wyldwood, TX to the north, and Rollingwood, TX on the west side of Travis County. If you’re just outside the Garfield line, call (855) 507-9184 and we’ll confirm the next route day through your area.
Serving Garfield, TX — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Garfield 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 Garfield
Garfield is on our regular Travis County route, and most inspections are scheduled within 5 to 10 business days depending on the season. Late summer and early fall are the busiest months, so call (855) 507-9184 early if you want the chimney checked before the first cold snap.
Most liner replacements, cap installations, and crown repairs on existing chimneys don’t require a permit in unincorporated east Travis County, but code compliance still applies to clearances and termination points. We build to current NFPA and IRC standards, and we’ll flag anything that needs a county building official’s review.
Yes, and it’s a common request here because rural home sales often skip chimney inspections. We run a full camera inspection, note any liner, cap, or flashing issues, and give you a written report with photos you can use for renegotiation or insurance. Call (855) 507-9184 for a free estimate, or check our home page for service details.
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 Garfield Customers Say
"Crown was cracked and taking water. Repaired it rather than quoting a rebuild, which the previous company had pushed hard for."
— Tyrone Ingram"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