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
Chimney repair in Austin usually means dealing with heat-spalled brick, cracked crowns, and flues that haven’t been opened in decades. Most of the chimneys we work on sit atop 1920s-1950s bungalows in Hyde Park, Travis Heights, and East Austin, where the masonry has baked through 40 or 50 Texas summers. Boardwalk Chimney Sweep handles the full repair cycle, from camera inspection through liner work, so you’re not juggling three contractors for one fireplace. Call (877) 274-1247 if you’ve got a chimney that needs a real look.
Why Austin Homes Are Different
Austin’s chimney problems don’t look like the ones you’d find in Chicago or Minneapolis. In snow country, the enemy is freeze-thaw cycling. Here, it’s sustained 100°F+ heat baking mortar until it crumbles, and creosote hardening into a glaze that a standard brush won’t touch. The 2021 freeze taught a lot of Austin homeowners what happens when a cracked crown meets two inches of ice, but that’s the exception. The routine damage is thermal: brick spalling, flashing pulling away from the roofline, and clay tile liners cracking under decades of expansion and contraction.
The housing stock matters too. Central Austin’s 78702, 78703, and 78704 ZIP codes are dense with single-story brick bungalows from the 1920s through the 1950s. Those chimneys were built for wood-burning fireplaces that predate central air conditioning. Many have been capped, sealed, or buried behind drywall during remodels. In Travis Heights and Hyde Park, we regularly find fireboxes that haven’t seen a fire since the Carter administration, with no cleanout access and a flue that’s effectively been abandoned in place. Suburban north and east Austin is different: 1970s-2000s tract homes with prefab metal fireplaces that often sat unused for decades. Those have their own issues, from rusted dampers to chase covers that leak into the attic.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Austin Services
Most Austin homeowners call us for one of two reasons: a fireplace that hasn’t been inspected in years, or a dryer vent that’s been ignored even longer. Both are fire hazards, and both are jobs we handle with the same crew.
Chimney Sweep in Austin
A proper sweep in Austin is more than running a brush through the flue. Given how many central Austin fireplaces have been sealed or capped, a sweep often starts with figuring out what’s actually behind the drywall. We camera-inspect every flue before we touch it, so you see exactly what we see. If the creosote has baked into hard glaze, which Austin’s long hot summers make common, standard brushes won’t cut it. We use the right mechanical methods for the job, then leave you with a photo report and a straight answer about whether the chimney is safe to burn. For a full breakdown of what’s involved, read our Chimney Sweep in Austin page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Austin
Dryer vents kill more homes to fire than chimneys do, and Austin’s dry, lint-heavy laundry routines don’t help. Lint builds up fast in the long, convoluted vent runs common in 1970s-2000s tract homes, especially in north and east Austin where dryers often sit on exterior walls with short, hidden runs. We clean the full run from dryer to termination point, checking for crushed flex pipe, bird nests, and improper terminations along the way. Pairing dryer vent cleaning with a chimney sweep covers both major combustion hazards in one visit. Full details are on our 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
Most chimney repair in Austin comes down to water and heat. The same 100°F summers that glaze creosote also bake the mortar between bricks until it turns to sand, and when the rare hard rain or freeze hits, water gets into every crack and makes it worse. A typical 78704 bungalow chimney might need crown work, flashing repair, and a liner inspection all at once. That’s why we approach every repair with a camera first. If we tell you a liner needs work, you’ll have the footage to prove it. The same crew that sweeps your chimney also handles the repair, so one call covers the full cycle. Learn more about our approach on the Chimney Repair service hub.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You can see daylight through the top of your flue from inside the firebox, or you’ve found water, leaves, or bird debris in the firebox after a rain.
What it costs in Austin
A new cap installation in Austin typically runs $200 to $450 depending on flue size and whether a custom bracket is needed for older masonry.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, select a properly sized cap from Olympia Chimney or a compatible manufacturer, secure it to the crown, and verify the spark arrestor mesh is seated correctly.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You’ve noticed water staining on the ceiling near the chimney, damp drywall around the firebox, or tar patches around the chimney base that are peeling or cracked.
What it costs in Austin
Flashing repair in Austin generally runs $350 to $800 depending on how much of the existing flashing has to be cut out and replaced.
How we do it
We remove the old flashing, inspect the roof decking underneath for rot, install new step and counter flashing with proper overlap, and seal everything with a quality exterior sealant.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete crown at the top of your chimney is cracked, spalling, or missing chunks, or you can see exposed brick edges around the flue tile.
What it costs in Austin
Crown repair in Austin typically runs $300 to $700, with full crown rebuilds on older bungalows sometimes pushing toward $900.
How we do it
We clean the existing crown, repair or reform it with a proper overhang drip edge, and coat it with a flexible, weather-resistant sealant designed for Austin’s heat and rain cycles.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
A camera inspection shows cracked clay tiles, gaps between tile sections, or missing mortar joints, or you have a gas appliance venting into a flue that was never designed for it.
What it costs in Austin
Liner installation in Austin ranges from $2,500 to $5,000 depending on flue length, offset, and whether we’re installing a DuraFlex flexible liner or resurfacing with HeatShield.
How we do it
We run a camera through the existing flue, determine whether the chimney can take a flexible liner or needs resurfacing, then install or apply the system according to manufacturer specs.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Austin
| Item | Typical range in Austin |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $200 – $450 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $800 |
| Chimney crown repair | $300 – $700 |
How long does chimney repair take in Austin?
Most cap, flashing, and crown repairs are done in a single visit, usually 2-4 hours. Liner work takes a full day or longer depending on flue condition and access. Call (877) 274-1247 for a timeline on your specific chimney.
Can you repair a chimney that’s been sealed or capped for decades?
Yes, but it starts with a camera inspection to map what’s actually inside the flue. Many Austin bungalow chimneys have hidden fireboxes with no cleanout access, so we locate the flue path first, then quote repair based on what the camera shows. Call (877) 274-1247 to schedule an inspection.
Brands We Service in Austin
We install and service HeatShield, Gelco, Olympia Chimney, and Famco products, keeping common cap sizes and liner components available so Austin jobs don’t stall waiting on parts. If a part has to ship, most arrive within a week. See the full list on our brands page.
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| Service | Typical range in Austin |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard, one flue) | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney cap installation | $200 – $450 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $800 |
| Chimney crown repair | $300 – $700 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $5,000 |
| Chimney inspection (Level 2) | $250 – $500 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $150 – $300 |
What pushes a price up in Austin is access. Chimneys on steep-pitch roofs, chimneys with three or more flues, or chimneys that haven’t been opened in 30 years all add time and labor. We quote a flat price before any work begins, and that price doesn’t change unless the camera inspection reveals something we both agree needs attention.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Austin
We work all over Austin, but the bulk of our repair calls come from the older neighborhoods where original masonry chimneys still stand. That means Hyde Park, Travis Heights, East Austin, Clarksville, and Bouldin Creek keep us busy with bungalow-era fireplaces and all their peculiarities.
- Hyde Park
- Travis Heights
- East Austin
- Clarksville
- Bouldin Creek
Most of Austin is within a 30-minute drive of our scheduling window, so we can usually be on-site within a few days of your call, depending on the season.
Service Area – Cities Near Austin
Our Austin crew also covers the surrounding communities. If you’re in Rollingwood, TX, Lost Creek, TX, West Lake Hills, TX, or Barton Creek, TX, we’ll send the same team and the same equipment. The hills west of town have their own chimney issues, from steeper roof pitches to wind-driven rain finding its way into flashing.
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
We schedule most Austin chimney work within 3 to 5 business days. If you need a pre-purchase inspection on a house you’re closing on, mention the closing date when you call and we’ll work around it. Call (877) 274-1247 to get on the schedule.
Most cap, flashing, and crown repairs don’t require a permit. Liner installations and any structural work may trigger city inspection depending on scope, but that’s something we’ll flag during the quote. We don’t proceed on work that needs a permit until it’s pulled.
Yes, and Austin’s pier-and-beam bungalows are a big part of our work. The chimney itself is usually masonry, but the settling that comes with pier-and-beam foundations can shift flashing and crack crowns, so we check for both when we’re on-site. Call (877) 274-1247 for a free estimate on your chimney.
Ready to get your Austin chimney looked at? Call Boardwalk Chimney Sweep at (877) 274-1247 and we’ll set up a time to inspect it properly. Free estimates, straight answers, and no work done until you’ve seen the camera footage and agreed to the price.
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
"Swept it, capped it, and installed a proper damper. The downdraft smell in the summer that we'd lived with for years is gone."
— Travis Norris"Crown was cracked and taking water. Repaired it rather than quoting a rebuild, which the previous company had pushed hard for."
— Rosa Castillo"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."
— Steve Fletcher