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 usually means chasing cracks, not just sweeping creosote. The blackland prairie clay under this part of eastern Travis County expands and contracts with every wet-dry cycle, and that movement travels straight up through masonry chimneys. Boardwalk Chimney Sweep has served Garfield since 2011, and most of our repair calls here start with a homeowner noticing a ceiling stain or a musty smell near the firebox. Call (877) 274-1247 when you want a straight answer about what’s actually wrong.
Why Garfield Homes Are Different
Garfield sits on some of the most reactive clay soil in Travis County. When it rains, the ground swells. When the summer heat bakes it, the ground shrinks and cracks open. A chimney is just a tall, rigid stack sitting on a foundation that’s subtly moving underneath it. Over time, that repeated flexing opens hairline cracks in mortar joints and flue tiles, often before anyone sees water on the ceiling. Older ranch and farmhouse properties on large lots carry chimneys that have been through decades of this cycle. Many still have their original clay tile liners, and a lot of them were built without caps or spark arrestors. Newer custom homes on rural acreage have their own issues too, often tied to poor flashing details or crowns that weren’t sealed properly at the original build. A Garfield chimney needs to be read more carefully than one in a newer subdivision on stable fill. The cracking here isn’t random, it follows the clay.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Garfield Services
Two calls keep our Garfield schedule full: chimney sweeping and dryer vent cleaning. Both jobs prevent fire, and both are easy to put off until something smells wrong.
Chimney Sweep in Garfield
After a long dry summer, the first cool front sends Garfield homeowners to the fireplace, and that’s when we find what’s been living in the flue since spring. Mud dauber nests, raccoon debris, and glazed creosote baked hard by months of heat are common. Older rural fireplaces here often have clay tile liners and no cap, which makes them prime targets for exactly this kind of buildup. A sweep in Garfield means checking the flue, clearing the creosote, and looking for the cracks that clay movement tends to open. See Chimney Sweep in Garfield for what a full cleaning includes.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Garfield
Lint accumulates the same way in every home, but Garfield’s rural lots mean longer vent runs and more elbows in the pipe than a typical city laundry room. That lint is the leading cause of dryer fires nationwide, and it’s easy to forget until drying times creep up. We clean the full vent run in the same visit as a chimney sweep, which is the most efficient way to knock out both household combustion hazards. See Dryer Vent Cleaning in Garfield for signs your vent needs attention.
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
Most Garfield chimney repairs fall into two buckets: water getting in where it shouldn’t, and flue liners that no longer contain heat and combustion gases. The reactive clay under Garfield homes makes both problems more likely. When the ground shifts, mortar joints crack and chimney caps loosen, and each crack becomes a path for water. And when a clay tile liner cracks from the same movement, the chimney’s most important safety barrier is compromised. That’s why we approach every repair call here by looking for movement first, not just the visible damage. Our Chimney Repair work uses the same brands chimney professionals specify, so the fix lasts through the next decade of wet-dry cycles, not just the next inspection.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
Hairline cracks in the concrete cap on top of the chimney, water staining inside the firebox, or spalled brick faces just below the crown.
What it costs in Garfield
Crown repair in Garfield typically ranges from $450 to $1,200 depending on whether we’re sealing minor cracks or rebuilding the crown entirely.
How we do it
We clear away loose material, prep the crown surface, and apply a proper crown sealer or rebuild with the right mortar mix so water stops pooling in the cracks.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Rust streaks on the chimney, a damp ceiling near the fireplace after heavy rain, or visible gaps between the chimney and the roof line.
What it costs in Garfield
Flashing repair in Garfield typically runs $350 to $900 depending on how many sides of the chimney need new metal and whether the old flashing has to be cut out.
How we do it
We pull the damaged flashing, install new step and counter flashing with proper overlap, and seal the transition so water sheds away from the masonry.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You can see down an open flue from the ground, you’ve had animals or birds in the chimney, or rain water pools in the firebox after a storm.
What it costs in Garfield
A new chimney cap in Garfield typically costs $250 to $600 installed, depending on flue size and whether you choose a standard galvanized cap or a stainless model.
How we do it
We measure the flue, mount the cap with a secure mechanical fastener or adhesive bond, and make sure it seats level so sparks and rain can’t get through.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Flue tile pieces falling into the firebox, a strong odor from the chimney even when it’s clean, or visible gaps between clay tiles during a camera inspection.
What it costs in Garfield
Chimney liner installation in Garfield typically ranges from $2,800 to $5,500 depending on flue height, liner diameter, and whether we use a rigid or flexible DuraFlex system.
How we do it
We run a camera inspection to measure the exact flue dimensions, then install the liner, insulate around it where needed, and reconnect the appliance or firebox to the new liner.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Garfield
| Item | Typical range in Garfield |
|---|---|
| Chimney crown repair | $450 – $1,200 |
| Flashing repair | $350 – $900 |
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $600 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,800 – $5,500 |
Do I really need a new liner, or can the old one be repaired?
Sometimes a cracked clay tile liner can be resurfaced with HeatShield instead of fully replaced. That depends on how many tiles are damaged and whether the flue has shifted. We’ll show you the camera footage before recommending anything.
How urgent is a cracked chimney crown in Garfield?
Water gets in through crown cracks every time it rains, and with Garfield’s clay soil, the freeze-thaw cycle makes those cracks worse each year. It won’t collapse your chimney this month, but every wet season adds damage, so it’s worth scheduling before winter. Call (877) 274-1247 for an exact quote.
Brands We Service in Garfield
We repair what we inspect, and we only install materials the industry actually specifies. HeatShield for flue resurfacing, Gelco for waterproofing, Olympia Chimney for caps and dampers, and Famco for termination and venting parts. Most common repair components are stocked on our trucks, so a single visit usually finishes the job. See our brands for the full list.
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| Service | Typical range in Garfield |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep | $180 – $340 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $120 – $220 |
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $600 |
| Chimney crown repair | $450 – $1,200 |
| Flashing repair | $350 – $900 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,800 – $5,500 |
Garfield prices run toward the middle of these ranges when the chimney is tall, the roof pitch is steep, or the flue has multiple offsets. When clay movement has opened several cracks at once, a repair that looks small from the ground turns into a longer job. We set a flat price before any work starts, and you’ll see the camera photos before we recommend anything.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Garfield
Garfield is spread across rural acreage and old farm roads, so our service area covers the whole zip code rather than a few blocks. We’re in and out of the eastern Travis County roads regularly, and scheduling is usually flexible within a few days, not weeks.
- Garfield proper, along 969 and the surrounding ranch roads
- The farmhouse properties east toward Webberville
- Rural acreage west toward the new development edge
- Large-lot homes along the Colorado River corridor
- Custom builds on the county line near 78617
Service Area – Cities Near Garfield
Our Garfield schedule often includes stops in neighboring communities across eastern Travis County. We also serve Hornsby Bend, TX, Onion Creek, TX, Rollingwood, TX, and Manor, TX. If you’re on the county line between any of these areas, call and we’ll tell you straight whether we can get to your chimney this week.
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
Most Garfield calls are scheduled within three to five business days, with more flexibility during spring and summer. If you’re lighting the first fire of the season and the room fills with smoke, call (877) 274-1247 and we’ll triage over the phone before scheduling anything.
Most routine chimney repairs like caps, crowns, and flashing don’t require a permit in this part of Travis County. Liner installation can trigger different rules depending on the scope, and we’ll walk you through that before any work is scheduled.
Yes. One call, two fire hazards addressed. If your chimney hasn’t been swept in years and your dryer takes two cycles to dry a load, we’ll do both in the same morning and save you a second service visit.
If you’ve got a ceiling stain, a smoky fireplace, or a chimney that hasn’t been looked at since you bought the place, call Boardwalk Chimney Sweep at (877) 274-1247 for a free estimate. We’ll tell you what’s wrong, show you the proof, and fix it with materials built to last.
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
"Good work. The written inspection report took about a week to arrive after I asked for it, which was slower than I expected."
— Yolanda Mendoza"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