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 Leander, TX
Chimney repair in Leander usually means one of two jobs: a rusted-out prefab firebox from a 2015-era build in the 78641 corridor, or a true masonry flue on a 2000s-to-1980s acreage home out toward 78645. We’re Boardwalk Chimney Sweep, and we handle both. The common thread is a firebox and flue that sat idle through nine months of Texas heat, then got pushed hard during a handful of freezes, often burning cedar and juniper cut from the lot next door. That combination loads a flue fast and finds weak points in flashing, caps, and crowns in a hurry. If your chimney hasn’t been inspected in years, call (877) 274-1247 and we will start with a camera look before we touch anything.
Why Leander Homes Are Different
Leander sits exactly where the Hill Country’s limestone and cedar meet the northern exurbs of Austin, and that split shows up in the chimneys we service every week. The west side of town, particularly the growth running up 183 and into the 78641 ZIP code, is filled with master-planned neighborhoods built between 2005 and 2025. Those homes came with factory-built fireplaces and short exterior metal flues, installed by production builders. Many have never been swept, not once, since the blue tape came off. The 78645 and 78646 corridors push out into the county and toward the lake, where older ranch homes and custom builds carry true masonry chimneys, some with clay tile liners now cracking from decades of heat cycling.
The fuel here changes the job too. Cedar and juniper thickets cover most of Leander’s undeveloped acres, and plenty of homeowners cut and burn it free. Cedar burns hot and fast, but it produces a sticky, fast-glazing creosote that coats a flue in half the time of oak. We see first-visit creosote loads in a five-year-old Leander firebox that you’d expect in a twenty-year-old chimney in older Texas cities. Add cedar pollen season and the drought-to-rain swings that let moisture sit on crowns and flashing, and a sweep here is never a simple brush-through. It’s an inspection with a sweeper attached.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Leander Services
When Leander homeowners call us, two jobs dominate. One is the chimney sweep on a fireplace that has gone untouched since the house closed. The other is dryer vent cleaning on a vent packed with three years of lint. We handle both in a single visit when it makes sense.
Chimney Sweep in Leander
A Leander chimney sweep on a newer home often reveals a firebox with creosote glaze from cedar and a flue cap full of juniper needles. On older homes, we’re sweeping true flues that haven’t seen a brush since the last presidential administration. We pull the brush through, vacuum everything, and show you camera stills of the flue before and after. If your firebox has never been swept, or you can’t remember the last time, start here: Chimney Sweep in Leander.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Leander
Leander’s newer homes often have second-floor laundry rooms with long, winding dryer vents buried in wall cavities. That’s a perfect place for lint to pack tight. Coupled with the cedar dust that settles into everything here, these vents clog faster than homeowners expect. We clean the full run, verify airflow at the exterior hood, and you’re done. If the dryer’s taking two cycles to finish a load, see Dryer Vent Cleaning in Leander for the details.
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 Leander
Two scenarios define chimney repair in Leander. In the new 78641 subdivisions, we’re replacing rusted caps and repairing flashing on exterior metal flues that were installed fast and cheap, often with the original builder-grade components now failing after a decade of Hill Country weather. Out in 78645 and 78646, we’re resurcasing older masonry chimneys: cracked crowns, failed flashing, and clay liners that spalled under years of cedar-fueled heat. If you see rust stains on the ceiling near the firebox, or water streaks down the stone outside, that’s a repair call, not a sweep. We repair what we inspect, and every repair starts with a camera so you see the problem before you pay for the fix. For the full scope of repair work we do, see Chimney Repair.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You have no cap at all, or the existing cap is rusted through and pulling away from the flue.
What it costs in Leander
Chimney cap installation in Leander typically runs $180 to $340 depending on flue size and whether we’re replacing a damaged mounting plate.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, set a stainless cap sized for your specific flue, and secure it so it stays put during Leander’s spring storm season.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
The cap’s mesh is rusted out, letting birds or squirrels into the flue, or the cap has blown off entirely and water is running down the flue.
What it costs in Leander
Chimney cap replacement in Leander runs $180 to $340, with the final number set by whether the old mounting bracket can be reused or needs a re-secure.
How we do it
We pull the old cap, check the flue rim for rust, set the new cap with new hardware, and confirm the draft still pulls correctly.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Your clay tile liner is cracked or spalled, you smell smoke in rooms away from the fireplace, or a camera scan shows gaps between tiles.
What it costs in Leander
Chimney liner installation in Leander spans $2,500 to $4,900 depending on run length and whether the flue is straight or offset.
How we do it
We run a DuraFlex liner down the existing flue, connect it properly at the appliance or firebox, and verify the draw before calling it done.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You’ve got water stains on the ceiling near the firebox, or the flashing around the chimney at the roofline is lifting, cracked, or missing sections.
What it costs in Leander
Chimney flashing repair in Leander typically lands between $260 and $650 depending on how much of the existing flashing has to be cut out and replaced.
How we do it
We remove the failed flashing, install new flashing bedded correctly against the roofline and chimney, and seal it with professional-grade material.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete crown at the top of the chimney has cracks, spalling, or standing water, and water is making its way into the chimney structure.
What it costs in Leander
Chimney crown repair in Leander runs $350 to $850, with larger or badly damaged crowns pushing toward the high end.
How we do it
We clean out loose material, rebuild the crown surface with proper crown mix, and finish it to shed water away from the flue.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Leander
| Item | Typical range in Leander |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $260 – $650 |
Liner and crown work involve bigger material and time swings, so we quote those after the camera inspection shows exactly what’s failing.
How long does chimney repair take in Leander?
Cap and flashing jobs are usually done in a single visit. Liner installation can take a half day to a full day depending on the flue run. Call (877) 274-1247 for a straight answer on your specific chimney.
Do I need a new liner, or can the old one be repaired?
Sometimes a liner can be restored with HeatShield resurfacing rather than fully replaced. We’ll show you the camera images and tell you plainly which route makes sense. We won’t push a liner replacement that isn’t necessary.
Brands We Service in Leander
We work with the brands chimney professionals specify nationwide: DuraFlex, HeatShield, and Olympia Chimney are the ones you’ll see most often on Leander repair work. Parts are stocked locally for common jobs, which keeps turnaround tight. For the full list, see our brands.
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| Service | Typical range in Leander |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep | $90 – $180 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $110 – $220 |
| Chimney cap installation | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $260 – $650 |
| Chimney crown repair | $350 – $850 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $4,900 |
In Leander, a chimney that burns cedar and has been skipped for three winters will push a sweep toward the higher end, simply because the creosote is harder and slower to remove. The price we quote before we start is the price you pay; no add-ons after the fact.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Leander
We work across the whole Leander area, from the master-planned streets of the 78641 corridor to the acreage and lake-adjacent homes in the 78645 and 78646 ZIP codes. Crew coverage and drive time keep us in most Leander neighborhoods within a day or two.
- Crystal Falls
- Bryson
- Travisso
- Larkspur
- High Gabriel East
Service Area – Cities Near Leander
Our service area includes the neighboring communities around Leander, so if you’re just outside the city line, you’re still in reach. We regularly work in Cedar Park, TX to the south, over toward Hudson Bend, TX on the lake, and north into Jonestown, TX and Lago Vista, TX. If you’re on the Leander fringe, call and we’ll confirm the schedule straight away.
Serving Leander, TX — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Leander 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 Leander
We’re typically in Leander within a day or two of your call, depending on the current schedule. In the colder weeks before a hard freeze, sooner is tough; in the off-season, we can often get there next day. Call (877) 274-1247 to check this week’s availability.
Most Leander HOAs govern exterior appearance and sometimes require notification before a truck parks at your home, but chimney sweeping and repair don’t usually need architectural approval. We’ve worked in dozens of Leander communities and can navigate the basic expectations without issue.
Yes, and it’s the most efficient way to knock out both household combustion hazards in one visit. One call, two fire hazards addressed. We’ll confirm both jobs on the same appointment when you book at (877) 274-1247.
If your Leander chimney hasn’t been looked at recently, or you watched water run down the firebox last storm, call (877) 274-1247 for a free estimate. We start with the camera, show you what’s there, and fix only what actually needs fixing.
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 Leander 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