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 Shady Hollow, TX
Chimney repair in Shady Hollow usually means one of three things: a cap that’s been knocked loose by a falling oak limb, a clay tile flue cracked by a hard freeze, or flashing that’s given up after decades of Hill Country sun. The homes here, mostly custom builds from the 1970s through the 1990s, sit under a dense live oak and Ashe juniper canopy that turns every chimney into a debris catch. Boardwalk Chimney Sweep has served Shady Hollow since 2011, and we repair what we inspect. Call (877) 274-1247 when you need a straight answer about your flue.
Why Shady Hollow Homes Are Different
Shady Hollow isn’t a cold-climate chimney market. Most homeowners here use their fireplaces a handful of times each winter, so creosote accumulation stays modest. What builds up instead is organic material: acorns, twig fall, leaf litter, and the occasional squirrel or raccoon nest. A flue that was clean in March can be packed solid by October. The live oaks that give 78739 its character also drop limbs constantly during drought stress, and those limbs take out chimney caps and dent spark arrestors more often than any storm does.
The housing stock compounds this. Many Shady Hollow chimneys are traditional masonry with clay tile liners, but a good number of the later builds have factory-built metal inserts now thirty to forty years old. Those prefab units have service lives that were never intended to stretch this far. When we open one up, we’re often looking at rusted panels and deteriorated refractory that no sweep-only company would flag. Roof access here means working around low overhanging branches, which changes how we ladder and where we stage equipment. It’s slower work, and it’s work you can’t rush.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Shady Hollow Services
Two calls account for most of what we do in Shady Hollow: chimney sweeps that turn out to be debris and wildlife inspections, and dryer vent cleanings that homeowners finally schedule after years of lint buildup. Both are fire-safety work, and both are covered below.
Chimney Sweep in Shady Hollow
In Shady Hollow, a chimney sweep is rarely about heavy creosote. It’s about pulling leaf litter, acorn shells, and twig nests out of a flue, checking whether the cap is still seated, and making sure the damper hasn’t been jammed open by falling debris. We use rotary tools for clay tile flues and gentler methods for prefab units, and every sweep includes a camera inspection so you see what we saw. One call, two fire hazards addressed when you bundle it with dryer vent work. Chimney Sweep in Shady Hollow
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Shady Hollow
Dryer vents in Shady Hollow clog with lint plus whatever the oak canopy blows into the exterior hood. The NFPA identifies dryer lint as a leading household fire cause, and most homes we visit haven’t had their vent line cleaned in years. We clean the full run from dryer to exterior termination and check for kinked or disconnected ducting. It’s the same visit window as a chimney sweep, so you’re not scheduling two different companies. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Shady Hollow
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 Shady Hollow
Chimney repair in Shady Hollow is largely cap replacement, crown repair, and flashing work driven by the oak canopy and long, punishing summers. A 1980s clay tile flue cracked by a rare hard freeze is a common find, as is a metal chimney chase rusted through at the roof line because a cap went missing years ago and nobody noticed. We repair what we inspect, using the same professional-grade materials chimney professionals specify: Chimney Repair begins with a camera diagnosis, not a guess.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You see leaf debris or acorns inside the firebox, hear birds or animals in the chimney, or water stains appear on the ceiling near the flue.
What it costs in Shady Hollow
Chimney cap installation in Shady Hollow typically runs $180 to $450 depending on flue size and the cap material, with stainless steel at the upper end.
How we do it
We measure the flue, mount a properly sized cap with a screened spark arrestor, and seal the attachment points so the next oak limb doesn’t knock it loose.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water streaks on the chimney chase, damp drywall around the fireplace, or visible rust and gaps where the roof meets the masonry.
What it costs in Shady Hollow
Flashing repair in Shady Hollow typically lands between $250 and $600 depending on the roofline pitch and how much old material needs cutting out.
How we do it
We cut out the failed section, install new step or counter flashing with proper overlap, and seal the intersection so water sheds away from the flue.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Shady Hollow
| Item | Typical range in Shady Hollow |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $180 – $450 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $250 – $600 |
| Chimney crown repair | $300 – $800 |
Do I need a new liner if my chimney is over 30 years old?
Not always. We camera the flue first and look for cracked tiles, gaps, or deteriorated mortar joints. In many cases, HeatShield resurfacing can extend liner life without a full replacement.
Why does my chimney cap keep coming loose in Shady Hollow?
Low oak limbs and wind-driven debris knock caps askew. We install caps with mechanical fasteners rated for high-wind exposure, and we’ll trim back the worst overhanging branches when roof access allows.
Brands We Service in Shady Hollow
We install and service components from Copperfield, DuraFlex, and HeatShield, the same brands chimney industry professionals specify nationwide. We keep common cap sizes, flashing stock, and liner components staged for quick turnaround on Shady Hollow jobs. See our brands for the full product line.
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| Service | Typical range in Shady Hollow |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep | $150 – $280 |
| Chimney cap installation | $180 – $450 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $200 – $480 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,800 – $4,500 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $250 – $600 |
| Chimney crown repair | $300 – $800 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $89 – $190 |
Prices push toward the upper end in Shady Hollow when we’re removing a live animal nest, working around heavy oak limbs that slow roof access, or replacing a cap on a steep roofline. Every job gets a flat-price quote before we start, so you’ll never see a surprise line item for something we should have caught in the walkthrough.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Shady Hollow
We work across all of 78739, from the wooded lots along Brodie Lane to the cul-de-sac-heavy sections off Alexandria Drive. Response time for most Shady Hollow calls is one to three business days, with scheduling windows that respect school drop-off and pickup hours.
- Shady Hollow Estates
- Sendera Mesa
- Kimmerling
- Hillcrest
- Avana
Service Area – Cities Near Shady Hollow
Boardwalk Chimney Sweep also serves nearby communities throughout southwest Austin and the Hill Country edge. We cover Onion Creek, TX, Lost Creek, TX, West Lake Hills, TX, and Barton Creek, TX with the same camera-first, repair-what-we-inspect approach.
Serving Shady Hollow, TX — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Shady Hollow 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 Shady Hollow
Most appointments in 78739 are scheduled within one to three business days. If you’ve heard animals in the flue or seen water around the firebox, tell our scheduler and we’ll prioritize the call. Emergency wildlife removal gets same-week attention whenever possible.
For standard sweeps, cap replacement, and flashing repair, no. For anything that changes the exterior appearance, like a new chase cover or a different cap style, check your HOA’s architectural guidelines. We can provide the spec sheet you’ll need for a quick review.
Yes. That’s the point of being a full-service chimney and dryer vent company. One call, two fire hazards addressed, and you’re not juggling two contractors on two different days.
If your chimney in Shady Hollow needs a sweep, a repair, or just an honest inspection, call Boardwalk Chimney Sweep at (877) 274-1247 for a free estimate. We’ll tell you exactly what’s wrong, show you the camera footage, and fix it with materials built to last the next decade, not the next inspection.
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 Shady Hollow Customers Say
"Creosote buildup was worse than I realized. He measured it, showed me the glazing on the flue with the camera, and was honest that we were closer to a chimney fire than I wanted to hear."
— Jennifer Vaughn"Cap keeps the birds out now, which after two springs of scratching noises is worth every penny."
— Sarah Bennett"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