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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 Round Rock
Dryer vent cleaning in Round Rock typically costs $129 – $229 for a standard single-story home, with two-story homes and longer vent runs adding $40 – $80. Most jobs take 45 – 75 minutes when the vent terminates through an exterior wall. If your dryer vent runs through a wood-framed chimney chase, common in Round Rock’s 1990s – 2000s subdivisions, expect a slightly longer visit because we inspect the termination point and chase penetration for lint migration and moisture damage. Call (877) 274-1247 and we’ll give you a straight answer on what your specific setup needs.
We work throughout Round Rock every week, from Forest Creek to the older grid streets near downtown. We know this housing stock. That matters because the way a vent was installed in a 2003 Teravista home is not the same as how it was run in a 1985 house off Mays Street. Local experience means we spot the failure points faster.
Key takeaways:
- Most Round Rock dryer vent cleanings take under 90 minutes.
- Homes with vents terminating inside a chimney chase need a chase-penetration inspection too.
- We carry replacement termination caps on the truck, a common need in Round Rock’s humid climate.
- Free estimates over the phone: (877) 274-1247.
Why Boardwalk Chimney Sweep Is Round Rock’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
Round Rock homeowners call us because we understand the connection between dryer vents and chimneys, and that connection is tighter here than almost anywhere else in Central Texas. In dense subdivisions built in the 1990s and 2000s, a large share of dryer vents terminate inside or directly adjacent to the wood-framed chimney chase. A chimney-only company will look at the flue. A pure dryer vent company will look at the duct. We look at both, because a lint buildup against a prefab flue pipe inside a chase is a fire hazard that neither specialist alone would catch.
We are led by Brent Holloway, who built Boardwalk Chimney Sweep around a simple idea: the same crew that cleans your chimney should be able to inspect and clean your dryer vent in the same visit. That is not a convenience pitch. It is a safety point. The NFPA identifies dryer vents and chimneys as two of the top three sources of home-heating and appliance fires. One call, two fire hazards addressed. Our Dryer Vent Cleaning team serves the entire Round Rock area, and we keep our schedule flexible enough to fit same-week appointments in most Round Rock zip codes.
We have cleaned vents in Round Rock long enough to know the patterns. A house off Gattis School Road built in 2001 often has a vent that has never been cleaned, not since the day the builder connected it. A house near Old Settlers Park might have a chase cover already rusting at the seams. We do not need you to tell us the floor plan. We probably already know it.
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Our Dryer Vent Cleaning Services in Round Rock
Dryer Vent Cleaning
We clean the full vent run from the dryer connection to the exterior termination. In Round Rock homes, that run is often longer than homeowners realize, especially in two-story floor plans where the laundry room sits on an interior wall. We use a rotary brush system sized to the duct, not a one-size-fits-all pole. Lint packed into a 4-inch round duct since 2005 does not come loose with a gentle sweep. We remove it properly, then run air through the line to confirm airflow at the termination point.
Level 2 Inspection
A Level 2 inspection is a camera scoping of the vent and, when accessible, the adjacent chimney flue. In Round Rock we recommend it more often than in other cities because of the chase-termination issue. A vent that discharges into a wall cavity or against a prefab flue pipe is a hidden problem. The camera shows us exactly what is in there. We show you the footage. If the vent is clear, you see that. If lint has migrated toward the fireplace termination, you see that too, and we fix it on the spot.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Round Rock’s hot, humid summers and occasional heavy rain are hard on galvanized chase covers and termination caps. A cap that looked fine five years ago may be rusted through now. When we find a failing cap or chase cover during a dryer vent cleaning, we replace it with a manufacturer-recognized component, typically from Olympia Chimney or Copperfield. This keeps water out of the chase and out of the dryer vent line. A rusted cap letting rain into a vent duct is how blockages and mold start. We repair what we inspect.
Chase Penetration Sealing
This is specific to the way many Round Rock homes are built. When a dryer vent passes through the side of a wood-framed chimney chase, the penetration point is a weak spot. Builders often seal it with basic caulk that fails within a decade. We reseal that penetration with high-temperature sealant and ensure the vent is properly secured so lint cannot escape into the wall cavity. It is a small fix that prevents a large hidden problem.
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 Round Rock
We do not use off-the-shelf components from a big-box store aisle. Our chimney cap replacements and termination components come from Olympia Chimney, Copperfield, and Famco, the same brands chimney industry professionals specify nationwide. Our liner work uses HeatShield resurfacing materials and DuraFlex flexible liner systems. When you hire Boardwalk Chimney Sweep in Round Rock, you are getting repair and replacement parts built to last the next decade, not the next inspection. We keep common termination caps and chase covers stocked for quick turnaround in the Round Rock market.
Common Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Round Rock Homes
- Dryer vents terminating inside the chimney chase. In Round Rock’s dense 1990s – 2000s subdivisions, many homes were built with dryer vents terminating inside the wood-framed chimney chase or immediately adjacent to the flue. Lint accumulation can migrate toward the fireplace termination, creating a cross-contamination risk that does not exist in older Austin neighborhoods with separate masonry stacks.
- Rusted chase covers letting water into the vent line. Central Texas humidity plus occasional heavy rain accelerates rust on galvanized chase tops. Once the chase cover fails, water enters the chase, drips onto the dryer vent duct, and mixes with lint to form a paste that hardens and blocks airflow.
- Long, multi-turn vent runs in two-story floor plans. Many Round Rock homes built after 2000 put the laundry room on an interior wall of the first floor. The vent run may travel 15 – 25 feet with two or three elbows before reaching the outside. Every turn is a lint trap. These runs need cleaning more often than short, straight runs.
- Bird and rodent entry through damaged termination caps. We regularly find nests and dead animals inside dryer vents in Round Rock, particularly in neighborhoods near greenbelts and creeks. A damaged flap or missing screen is an open invitation. The blockage is not just a fire risk; it also forces moist exhaust air back into the laundry room.
On a recent dryer vent cleaning in the Forest Creek subdivision, our tech found the homeowner’s dryer vent discharging directly into the side of the wood-framed chimney chase, with lint packed against the prefab flue pipe. We removed the lint, confirmed no obstruction in the flue liner with a Level 2 inspection, and replaced the rusted termination cap that was allowing water intrusion.
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AfterPricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Round Rock, TX
A standard dryer vent cleaning in Round Rock runs between $129 and $229 for a single-story home with a straightforward vent run. Two-story homes typically fall between $169 and $319, depending on vent length and the number of elbows. Add a Level 2 camera inspection and you are looking at an additional $99 – $149. Chase cover and termination cap replacement, when needed, adds $145 – $285 depending on the component size and material. These are honest ranges for the Round Rock market, not a low teaser rate that doubles after we start the work. Call (877) 274-1247 and we will quote your specific home before we show up. Estimates are free.
| Service | Round Rock Price Range |
|---|---|
| Dryer vent cleaning, single-story | $129 – $229 |
| Dryer vent cleaning, two-story | $169 – $319 |
| Level 2 camera inspection (vent + accessible flue) | $99 – $149 |
| Chimney cap / termination cap replacement | $145 – $285 |
We Also Serve Cities Near Round Rock
Our crew covers Round Rock and the surrounding communities, including Hutto, Georgetown, Brushy Creek, and Windemere. If you are in one of those areas, you get the same Boardwalk Chimney Sweep crew, the same truck stock, and the same Level 2 inspection capability. Learn more about our Dryer Vent Cleaning services or see our full Round Rock coverage area.
Serving Round Rock, TX — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Round Rock 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 Round Rock
Round Rock homes built in the 1990s and 2000s frequently have dryer vents that terminate inside a wood-framed chimney chase or run long distances through interior walls, both of which trap lint faster than short exterior-wall vents. Add in the fact that many homeowners in this high-growth IH-35 corridor bought their homes as resales and have no record of the vent ever being cleaned, and you have a realistic picture: many Round Rock vents are 10 – 20 years overdue. We recommend cleaning every 1 – 2 years here, not the 3-year interval that works for homes with short, straight vents. Call (877) 274-1247 to schedule.
Yes, specifically in Round Rock homes where the dryer vent shares the chimney chase with the flue. Lint accumulating against the prefab flue pipe can restrict air movement in the chase, which in turn affects how the fireplace draws. More critically, lint is fuel. If the flue gets hot during a fire and lint is packed against it inside the chase, you have created a fire condition that has nothing to do with creosote. This is a failure mode we see periodically in Round Rock subdivisions built between 1995 and 2010, and it is one reason our Level 2 inspection covers both the vent and the adjacent flue.
Clothes taking longer than 45 minutes to dry is the most common first signal. A burning smell when the dryer runs is a red flag that means stop using the machine and call us. Excess lint on the laundry room floor, a hot dryer exterior, or a vent termination flap that never opens are all signs of restricted airflow. In Round Rock’s humid summers, you may also notice a musty smell near the dryer, which often indicates lint inside the vent has absorbed ambient moisture. We answer the phone at (877) 274-1247 and can often schedule within the week.
We approach it as two jobs in one. First we clean the dryer vent run with a rotary brush the same way we would clean any vent. Then we inspect the section where the vent penetrates the chase, using a camera to confirm no lint has escaped into the chase cavity and no moisture is entering through the termination cap or chase cover. If the penetration seal is failing, we reseal it with high-temperature sealant. If the cap is rusted, we replace it. The cleaning itself takes about the same time as a standard vent, but the chase-penetration inspection is what catches the hidden problems specific to Round Rock’s housing stock.
No, a standard chimney sweep or Level 1 inspection does not include dryer vent cleaning. They are separate services. That said, we bundle them, and for a Round Rock homeowner who wants both done, one visit from one crew is the most efficient path. We inspect and clean the chimney, then clean and camera-check the dryer vent, all in the same appointment window. That is how we address the two leading household combustion hazards in a single call. Ask for combined pricing when you call (877) 274-1247.
Schedule Dryer Vent Cleaning in Round Rock Today
If you live in Round Rock and you have not had your dryer vent cleaned in the past two years, you are due. If you live in a 1990s – 2000s subdivision and you have never had it cleaned, you are overdue. Boardwalk Chimney Sweep brings the same professional-grade materials and inspection standards to dryer vents that we bring to chimneys. We serve Round Rock, Hutto, Georgetown, Brushy Creek, and Windemere with the same crew and the same truck stock. Call (877) 274-1247 for a free estimate. Brent Holloway and the Boardwalk Chimney Sweep team would rather catch a lint problem in your vent than read about one in a fire report.
Written by Brent Holloway, Owner at Boardwalk Chimney Sweep, serving Round Rock and surrounding Central Texas communities.