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 Windemere, TX
Chimney repair in Windemere usually means one of three things: a damaged flue liner, a cracked crown, or flashing that’s let Texas rain get behind the brick. Most Windemere homes were built between the 1980s and early 2000s, which puts a lot of chimneys right at the age where mortar joints start failing and metal flues begin to rust through. Boardwalk Chimney Sweep has served Windemere since 2011, and we handle the full repair cycle from camera inspection to liner installation, so you’re not hunting for a second contractor when the report comes back. Call (877) 274-1247 when something doesn’t look or smell right.
Why Windemere Homes Are Different
Windemere sits in the 78764 ZIP, Hill Country-adjacent, where detached single-family homes sit on larger lots with mature live oaks and junipers crowding the rooflines. That tree canopy drives the work we do here. A chimney in Windemere isn’t filling with deep winter soot the way it would in Colorado or Michigan. It’s collecting leaves, acorns, twigs, and whole squirrel or bird nests. The creosote that does form bakes through long, idle Central Texas summers into a hard, glazed layer that a standard brush often won’t pull off.
The housing stock adds its own wrinkles. Many Windemere chimneys are masonry structures with manufactured fireplaces and metal flues, and a lot of them are tall, exterior-facing chimneys that catch every gust of wind and every driving rain. That exposure accelerates crown cracking and flashing separation. When a hard freeze hits, any water that’s been sitting in those hairline cracks expands, and a small problem becomes a spalled brick or a leaking flue. In Windemere, neglect usually looks like animal activity and weather intrusion rather than heavy creosote buildup, but the end result is the same: a chimney that isn’t safe to burn until someone puts eyes on it.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Windemere Services
Most calls we get from Windemere homeowners start with one of two jobs: a full chimney sweep to clear the nests and glazed creosote, or a dryer vent cleaning that’s been pushed off for years. Both are fire hazards, and we can often handle both in a single visit.
Chimney Sweep in Windemere
A chimney sweep in Windemere is rarely just running a brush. It’s pulling whole squirrel nests, acorn caches, and leaf mats out of flues, then removing the hardened creosote that’s glazed onto the liner walls from sitting through Texas summers. We use rotary tools when the buildup is severe, and a camera goes down the flue before and after so you can see exactly what came out. Many Windemere chimneys that haven’t been swept in years are holding more wildlife debris than soot, which changes both the cleaning method and the urgency. Chimney Sweep in Windemere covers all of this in more detail.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Windemere
Dryer vents in Windemere homes often run long horizontal distances through attics or walls, and lint plus the fine dust from all those live oaks and junipers builds up faster than homeowners expect. The NFPA points to dryer vent clogs as a leading cause of house fires, and it’s a hazard that doesn’t announce itself until the dryer starts taking two cycles to dry a load. We clean the full vent run from dryer to exterior cap, and because we’re already there for a chimney sweep, it’s one appointment instead of two. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Windemere has the specifics on that service.
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 Windemere
Chimney repair in Windemere tends to follow a pattern: years of Central Texas heat, then a hard freeze snap that cracks an already-weakened crown or flue tile, then wind-driven rain that gets into the gaps. By the time a homeowner notices a damp smell or a stain on the ceiling near the fireplace, the damage is usually a few seasons old. Boardwalk Chimney Sweep has served Windemere since 2011, and we repair what we inspect, from flashing to liners, using the same brands the industry specifies. You can read more about our full repair line at Chimney Repair.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
Hairline cracks across the concrete crown on top of the chimney, or pieces of crown material crumbling onto the roof.
What it costs in Windemere
Crown repair in Windemere typically runs $150 to $350 depending on crack severity and whether a full recoat is needed.
How we do it
We clean the crown surface, fill cracks with a manufacturer-recognized sealant like Gelco or Copperfield products, and re-seal it to keep rain from reaching the flue and masonry below.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water staining on the ceiling near the chimney, rusted or lifting flashing at the roofline, or water in the firebox after a heavy rain.
What it costs in Windemere
Flashing repair in Windemere runs $200 to $500, depending on how much of the existing flashing is salvageable and whether shingles need to be lifted to get a proper seal.
How we do it
We remove the failed section, inspect the underlayment, install new flashing step by step, and seal it with a weather-rated sealant made for the Central Texas freeze-thaw cycle.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Flue tile pieces showing up in the firebox, visible rust or gaps in a metal liner, or a camera inspection showing cracks that let exhaust gas into the masonry.
What it costs in Windemere
Liner installation in Windemere typically runs $2,500 to $5,000, with the final number set by flue length, access, and whether the old liner has to be fully removed.
How we do it
We size the liner to the appliance and flue dimensions, install a DuraFlex flexible liner system, and reconnect everything so the chimney vents properly and safely.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Windemere
| Item | Typical range in Windemere |
|---|---|
| Chimney crown repair | $150 – $350 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $200 – $500 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $5,000 |
How do I know if my Windemere chimney liner is actually bad?
A camera inspection is the only way to see what’s happening inside the flue. We run a camera up the liner before touching anything repair-related, and you’ll see the images yourself. Cracks, gaps, or rust mean exhaust can reach the masonry or the house.
Can a damaged chimney crown wait until next year?
In Windemere, no. A cracked crown lets rain straight into the masonry, and one hard Central Texas freeze after that water soaks in can split bricks and flue tiles. Small crown cracks turn into liner replacements. Call (877) 274-1247 to get it checked before winter.
Brands We Service in Windemere
We stock parts and materials from Copperfield, DuraFlex, Gelco, and HeatShield, so most repair jobs don’t wait on a supplier’s shipping schedule. When a Windemere chimney needs a liner, a crown sealant, or resurfacing, we’re working with the same material pedigree chimney professionals nationwide specify. Read about our full material line at our brands.
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| Service | Typical range in Windemere |
|---|---|
| Chimney crown repair | $150 – $350 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $200 – $500 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $5,000 |
| Chimney sweep (standard) | $165 – $250 |
| Chimney sweep with wildlife debris removal | $250 – $400 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (single-story, short run) | $90 – $130 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (two-story, long run, or roof termination) | $130 – $200 |
| Glazed creosote removal (rotary cleaning) | $400 – $700 |
| HeatShield resurfacing | $3,000 – $6,000 |
What pushes the price higher in Windemere is the same thing that makes the area worth living in: the trees. Nests, acorn caches, and hardened glaze mean more labor than a routine sweep, and a tall exterior chimney means more setup and more time on the roof. Every job gets a flat price agreed to before we start work, so you know the number before any brush or tool comes out of the truck.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Windemere
We work all through the 78764 ZIP. Response time for a sweep or inspection in Windemere is usually within a few business days, but we fit more urgent repair calls in faster when a chimney is actively leaking or venting improperly.
- Windemere proper
- Wooded lots along the Hill Country edges
- Homes off the main feeder roads into the 78764 ZIP
- Neighborhoods with 1980s-2000s era masonry fireplaces
- Larger acreage properties with mature oak and juniper canopies
Service Area – Cities Near Windemere
We cover Windemere plus the neighboring communities in north Austin and the Round Rock area. If you’re in Wells Branch, TX, Pflugerville, TX, Anderson Mill, TX, or Jollyville, TX, we handle the same chimney sweep, repair, and dryer vent services. The terrain and housing stock are similar, and the tree canopy issues carry right across these ZIP lines.
Serving Windemere, TX — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Windemere 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 Windemere
Most Windemere repairs get scheduled within a few business days, faster if the chimney is actively leaking or venting exhaust into the home. Call (877) 274-1247 and we’ll give you a firm time window before booking the appointment.
Most chimney sweeps, liner work, and repairs don’t trigger a permit in the 78764 ZIP, but some HOAs along the Hill Country edges have exterior-change rules for caps and flashing. We’ll talk through what your specific address needs before any work starts.
Yes, that’s what we built the scheduling around. One call, two fire hazards addressed, one appointment window. The chimney gets swept and inspected, the dryer vent gets cleared end to end, and you’re done until the next season.
Call (877) 274-1247 for a free estimate on any chimney or dryer vent job in Windemere.
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 Windemere 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